Music driven by money deserves to fail.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Music created primarily for profit is destined to fail.
- In plain terms
- Money driven music will not succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize art over profit to create lasting music.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does money hurt art?
- What drives your work?
Another view
Commercial music can still succeed financially.
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