"My upbringing made me think that real legitimate music is written, not heard"
- Dan Fogelberg
About this Quote
In this quote, Dan Fogelberg reflects on his childhood and how it shaped his understanding of music. He suggests that in his family, the value of music was placed on its creation rather than its usage. This could mean that his household believed that true music was just created through composing and making up, instead of merely listening to it. This state of mind may have influenced Fogelberg's own approach to music, as he may have felt that the only method to truly appreciate and comprehend it was through the act of writing and producing it himself. This quote highlights the effect that our upbringing can have on our beliefs and enthusiasms.
This quote is written / told by Dan Fogelberg between August 13, 1951 and December 16, 2007. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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