"I'm not trying to stay in the same place and I'm not trying to compete with what's currently in fashion. That would be dishonest. But, at the same time, I'm different and the music reflects that to some degree"
- Eddie Money
About this Quote
This quote by Eddie Money speaks to the value of staying true to oneself and one's art. He is stating that he is not trying to fit into the present patterns or take on what is popular. He is instead remaining true to himself and his music, which reflects his individuality. He is not attempting to be dishonest by complying with the present patterns, however rather is welcoming his own special style. This quote talks to the importance of staying real to oneself and one's art, and not jeopardizing one's integrity in order to harmonize the existing patterns. It is a pointer to remain true to oneself and to develop art that reflects one's own unique style and individuality.
This quote is written / told by Eddie Money somewhere between March 2, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Musician.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away"
"Jazz vision is the fusion of music and art a real paradox of same-yet different. Here we play in exchanges, like the hardness of the key of c# major and from the softness of Db major - capturing, reflecting and improvising"
"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
