Quote by Alistair Cooke

Canned music is like audible wallpaper.

Canned music is like audible wallpaper.

Summary

This quote implies that canned music, or pre-recorded music, serves as background noise and lacks depth or significance. It suggests that canned music is a superficial and unremarkable form of entertainment, comparable to wallpaper which often goes unnoticed in a room. Thus, the quote critiques the commercialization and ubiquity of pre-packaged music, highlighting its passive and unmemorable nature.

By Alistair Cooke

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