"The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I'm doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have"
- Ben Harper
About this Quote
This quote by Ben Harper speaks to the power of music and how it can lead us to locations we never ever expected. He is expressing his newly found connection to the craft of songwriting, and how it has actually become a larger part of his life than ever before. He acknowledges that he is still discovering and growing in his understanding of the craft, but he is confident that the music is leading him in the ideal instructions. This quote speaks to the power of music to bring us closer to ourselves and to our enthusiasms. It is a suggestion that even when we don't know what we're doing, the music can still lead us to places we never ever anticipated. It is a tip to trust the process and to keep following the music.
This quote is written / told by Ben Harper somewhere between October 28, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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