Music that is born complex is not inherently better or worse than music that is born simple.

So long as the human spirit thrives on this planet, music in some living form will accompany and sustain it and give it expressive meaning.

The melody is generally what the piece is all about.

A melody is not merely something you can hum.

Music that is born complex is not inherently better or worse than music that is born simple.

A great symphony is a man-made Mississippi down which we irresistibly flow from the instant of our leave-taking to a long forseen destination.

The main thing is to be satisfied with your work yourself. It's useless to have an audience happy if you are not happy.