"The music is a personal expression, like art. It is something that you like doing that comes from within, and is an expression that comes from God. That is why artists are beautiful and why people who copy are not really artistic"

Music, according to Michael Schenker, emerges as an intimately personal form of expression, akin to creating art. Rather than being a mere activity, music represents a channel through which authenticity and individuality are manifested. The act of making music is something one genuinely enjoys, an activity that originates deep within the self. This creative process, he suggests, is not just an internal matter but also has a transcendent aspect, as if it is a gift or an impulse that comes from a higher source, God. The origin of true artistry isn’t reliant on external validation or imitation, but springs forth from unique inspiration and original feeling.

Because this creative urge is so deeply rooted in both personal feeling and something spiritual, artists are seen as beautiful. Their value lies in their ability to tap into and share their deepest emotions, thoughts, and experiences with others. The sincerity and originality behind their work are what grant them authenticity, making them truly artistic in the eyes of others.

On the contrary, those who merely copy lack this essential element of originality. When they imitate rather than innovate, they deny the audience the opportunity to experience something genuine. Copying, Schenker suggests, is devoid of the intrinsic personal truth and divine spark that define authentic art. There is no real self-expression, no vulnerability, and no creativity; thus, those who copy, while they may be skilled, cannot be regarded as truly artistic. Their works become hollow reflections rather than full-bodied demonstrations of human and spiritual creativity.

The essence of artistry lies in the courage to create something personal and original, to expose one’s own feelings and ideas without fear. According to Schenker’s perspective, genuine beauty in art flows from this act of honest, internal, and perhaps sacred, emotional revelation.