People ask me, 'what was the best year for music?' I always say, this year is the best year for music. Prior to that it was the previous year.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best year for music is always the present or the one just passed.
- In plain terms
- Now is the best year for music, or last year.
- What can you take from it?
- Time is the best judge of musical eras.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is music best?
- How do you value music over time?
Another view
Dismissing the past prevents learning from historical musical achievements.
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