Quote by Dick Dale

I don't play pyrotechnic scales. I play about frustration, patience, anger. Music is an extension of my soul.

I don't play pyrotechnic scales. I play about frustration, p

Summary

This quote expresses the refusal to conform to conventional musical style and technique. The speaker rejects the idea of simply playing virtuosic scales for the sake of flashy performance. Instead, they emphasize the importance of conveying emotions, particularly frustration, patience, and anger, through their music. They view music as a means of expressing and extending their innermost self, regarding it as a powerful channel for personal and artistic expression.

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By Dick Dale

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