"I can understand why some of these drummers and bass players become cult figures with all of their equipment and the incredible amount of technique they have. But there's very little that I think satisfies you intellectually or emotionally"

This quote by Ken Burns speaks with the idea that technical ability and devices alone are inadequate to develop a significant musical experience. He acknowledges the remarkable ability and devices of drummers and bass players, but recommends that there is something more to music that is not being satisfied. He implies that music must be intellectually and emotionally stimulating, and that technical skill and devices alone are not enough to develop a meaningful experience. This quote speaks to the idea that music ought to be more than simply a technical exercise, but must also be an innovative and psychological experience. It suggests that artists need to aim to create music that is both intellectually and mentally promoting, rather than relying entirely on technical ability and equipment.