“In part of Lord Kames' Elements of Criticism, he says that "music improves the relish of a banquet." That I deny,--any more than painting might do. They may both be additional pleasures, as well as conversation is, but are perfectly distinct notices; and cannot, with the least propriety, be said to mix or blend with the repast, as none of them serve to raise the flavor of the wine, the sauce, the meat, or help to quicken appetite. But music and painting both add a spirit to devotion, and elevate the ardor.” WellsMaySaidHelpingMightSpiritPleasureMusicLordPaintingConversationElementsCriticismRaisesWineAddDenyDevotionMeatAppetiteFlavorSauceRelishProprietyBanquetsArdor Author:Laurence Sterne
“It was my Fat Elvis period. I was eating and drinking like a pig. I was depressed and I was crying out for help. It's real. And I meant it.” RealHelpingMusicCryPeriodsEatingMusic IsDrinkingFatsPigsEating And Drinking Author:John Lennon
“The whole Beatle thing was just beyond comprehension. When 'Help' came out, I was actually crying out for help. Most people think it's just a fast rock 'n roll song. I didn't realize it at the time; I just wrote the song because I was commissioned to write it for the movie. But later, I knew I really was crying out for help.” PeopleThinkingWritingWholeHelpingSongRealizingMusicRocksCryMusic IsRock N RollComprehension Author:John Lennon
“People of talent resemble a musical instrument more closely than they do a musician. Without outside help, they produce not a single sound, but given even the slightest touch, and a magnificent tune emanates from them.” PeopleInspirationalHelpingGivenSoundMusicTalentProduceMusicianInstrumentsMusicalTunesMagnificentEmanateMusical Instruments Author:Franz Grillparzer
“Music has a great power for bringing people together. With so many forces in this world acting to drive wedges between people, it's important to preserve those things that help us experience our common humanity.” PeopleWorldImportantHelpingTogetherHumanityForcePeaceCommonActingMusicThis WorldPreservesGreat PowerWedgesCommon Humanity Author:Ted Turner
“All dese governments and dis this and that, these people that say they're here to help, why them say you cannot smoke the herb? Herb... herb is a plant, you know? And when me check it, me can't find no reason. All them say is, 'it make you rebel'. Against what?” PeopleKnowsReasonHelpingGovernmentMusicPlantChecksSmokeNo ReasonRebelHerbs Author:Bob Marley
“Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help.” HelpingMusicSingingSightPitsYellingSinging The Blues Author:Mahalia Jackson
“When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.” IfsLoveLifeInspirationalHelpingWould BeHappinessMusicHelp MeScreamDrowningForesightFunny RelationshipNotice MeGreat BeatlesGreatest BeatlesBeatles Peace Book:Lennon Remembers Source: Lennon Remembers
“Music... will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” CharacterHelpingCareJoyMusicAliveSorrowSensibilityFountainPerplexity Author:Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups...I want to speak to their souls.” PeopleWantSoulHelpingSpiritualDesireHumanitySpeakMusicPossibilityExpressionMusic IsJazzJazz MusicianFree Jazz Author:John Coltrane
“To help with knowing if you're good or not, you need a mentor.” IfsNeedsHelpingPowerfulMusicKnowingMentorPromotingPowerful Music Author:Alex Day
“Music helps you find the truths you must bring into the rest of your life.” HelpingMusicRest Of Your Life Author:Alanis Morissette