"The type of band that I have now, the type of music that we're playing you either like it or you dislike it. If you dislike it, you probably don't know why. By the same token, you can't even really say why you like it"
- Chico Hamilton
About this Quote
This quote by Chico Hamilton speaks to the power of music and how it can evoke strong feelings in individuals. He is stating that when it comes to the type of music he is playing, individuals either like it or dislike it. He suggests that those who dislike it may not even have the ability to discuss why, and those who like it may not have the ability to describe why either. This talks to the power of music and how it can evoke strong emotions in people without them even having the ability to explain why. It is a reminder that music is a powerful force that can bring individuals together and produce a strong psychological connection. Music can be an effective tool for expressing emotions and connecting with others, and this quote is a pointer of that.
This quote is written / told by Chico Hamilton somewhere between September 21, 1921 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 16 other quotes.
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"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
