"The way to do it is to put as much life into the song as I can. You can either get it to breathe or you can't"
- Levon Helm
About this Quote
In this quote, Levon Helm is discussing his method to performing a song. He thinks that the secret to an effective efficiency is to instill the song with as much life and energy as possible. This means putting his heart and soul into the music, and really connecting with the lyrics and tune. Helm understands that a song can either come to life and "breathe" through his efficiency, or it can fall flat if he is unable to bring it to life. This quote highlights the significance of enthusiasm and emotion in music, and the function of the entertainer in bringing a song to life.
This quote is written / told by Levon Helm between May 26, 1940 and April 19, 2012. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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