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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes creating a song inspired by Kate Bush, focusing on awe and wonder.
In plain terms
I made a song feeling awe like a Kate Bush track.
What can you take from it?
Draw inspiration from artists you admire to create your own work.

Where it applies

  • songwriting
  • artistic creation
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • listen to influences
  • channel emotion into art

Questions to consider

  • Who inspires your creative work?
  • How do you capture wonder in your art?

Another view

This is an interview quote about making music, not a philosophical statement.

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