Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears - it is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ear.

We have five senses in which we glory and which we recognize and celebrate, senses that constitute the sensible world for us. But there are other senses - secret senses, sixth senses, if you will - equally vital, but unrecognized, and unlauded ... unconscious, automatic.

there are other senses -­ secret senses, sixth senses, if you will -­ equally vital, but unrecognized, and unlauded.

he wanted to do, to be, to feel- and could not; he wanted sense, he wanted purpose- in Freud's words, 'Work and Love'.

The power of music and the plasticity of the brain go together very strikingly, especially in young people.

I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anything inessential.

The power of music, whether joyous or cathartic must steal on one unawares, come spontaneously as a blessing or a grace--