Not much for words

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible,
     is music - Aldous Huxley

If a composer could say what he wanted to say in words,
      he would not bother to try to say it in music - Gustav Mahler

Music expresses that which cannot be said
     and on which it is impossible to remain silent. - Victor Hugo

Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music
       is the greatest treasure in the world. - Martin Luther

All good music resembles something.  Good music stirs
       by its mysterious resemblance
       to the objects and feelings which motivated it -     Jean Cocteau

To play without passion is inexcusable! - Beethoven

Music should strike fire from the heart of every man
        and bring tears from the eyes of women - Beethoven

Music bridges the spiritual and the sensual life - Beethoven

Always groove responsibly