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See my father knew a lot about music, he played the piano and he would do theory and stuff like that, but I didnt learn
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"See my father knew a lot about music, he played the piano and he would do theory and stuff like that, but I didn't learn anything from him, but I played that for him and he liked it a lot"

- John Fahey

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John Fahey's quote speaks with the concept that understanding and also admiration of music can be given from generation to generation, however it is not constantly the case. His daddy was well-informed concerning songs, playing the piano and also understanding theory, however Fahey himself did not discover anything from him. Nonetheless, when Fahey played songs for his father, he was pleased with it. This recommends that despite the fact that Fahey did not learn from his father, his daddy still valued his music. This quote also talks with the concept that music is a kind of communication as well as connection in between generations. Despite the fact that Fahey did not gain from his papa, his songs was still able to bring them with each other. This quote is a reminder that songs can be a powerful tool for getting in touch with those around us, even if we don't share the very same understanding or experience.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Fahey between February 28, 1939 and February 22, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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