Art's purpose is to sober and quiet the mind so that it is in accord with what happens.
The emotions - love, mirth, the heroic, wonder, tranquility, fear, anger, sorrow, disgust - are in the audience.
The attitude I take is that everyday life is more interesting than forms of celebration, when we become aware of it. That when is when our intentions go down to zero. Then suddenly you notice that the world is magical.
If someone says can't, that shows you what to do.
One need not fear for the future of music.
The world is no longer a romantic place; some of its people still are however, and therein lies the promise. Don't let the world win.