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Ive performed solo for 20 years now, but I dont do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of t
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"I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of tune and play foolish music"

- Steve Lacy

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This quote by Steve Lacy speaks to the importance of cooperation in music. He recommends that playing solo for too long can cause an artist going "crazy and out of tune" and playing "foolish music". This suggests that collaboration is vital for a musician to stay in tune and to create significant music. Lacy has been performing solo for 20 years, but he does refrain from doing it frequently because he comprehends the importance of collaboration. He recognizes that playing with other musicians can assist to keep him in tune and to create music that is more significant. This quote speaks with the importance of cooperation in music and how it can assist to produce more significant and enjoyable music.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Steve Lacy between July 23, 1934 and June 4, 2004. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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