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What does it mean?
Cash describes being deeply moved by a track, noted by silence.
In plain terms
The music made him emotional instantly.
What can you take from it?
Art can create immediate and shared emotion.

Where it applies

  • listening to art
  • studio sessions
  • sharing work

Putting it to work

  • trust your gut reaction
  • let work speak

Questions to consider

  • What song moved you deeply?
  • How do you know art is working?

Another view

Not all art affects everyone equally.

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