Quote by Michael Tippett
I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and mod

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being. – Michael Tippett

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My true function within a society which embraces all of us is to continue an age-old tradition. This tradition is to create images from the depths of the imagination and to give them form, whether visual, intellectual or musical. – Michael Tippett

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Imagination
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Shakespeare fascinated me. He hardly ever left the country. His imagination was worldwide though reading. – Michael Tippett

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Imagination
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Poetry is fascinating. As soon as it begins the poetry has changed the thing into something extra, and somehow prose can go over into poetry. – Michael Tippett

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Poetry
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My first two records are so simply constructed. The reason isnt because I wanted to make simple music. Its because I dont really have the chops. – Norah Jones

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Ive been a fan of electronic music since the beginning. – Jonathan Davis

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I think theres nothing better than seeing a three-chord straight up rock n roll band in your face with sweaty music and three minute good songs. – Joan Jett

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It is piracy, not overt online music stores, which is our main competitor. – Steve Jobs

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