"I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial"
- Hoagy Carmichael
About this Quote
In this quote, Hoagy Carmichael is revealing his frustration with the music publishing industry. He is saying that he is singing the music publisher's theme song, which is basically promoting their company and making them cash. Nevertheless, he adds that it is not an industrial, indicating that the song he is singing is not just an item to be sold, however rather a piece of art with deeper significance and worth. Carmichael is highlighting the tension in between the industrial aspect of the music market and the artistic stability of artists. He is acknowledging the truth of having to deal with music publishers, however likewise asserting the importance of creating meaningful music.
This quote is written / told by Hoagy Carmichael between November 22, 1899 and December 27, 1981. He was a famous Composer from USA.
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