Quote by Branford Marsalis

If you listen to a lot of the songs that are popular now, there's very little melody in there. People love the beat. But to musicians, it's melody, because we understand how elusive it is and how hard it is to hold.


If you listen to a lot of the songs that are popular now, th

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difference in perspective between general listeners of popular music and musicians. It suggests that many popular songs today prioritize the beat over melody, which resonates with listeners but may not be fully appreciated by musicians. The quote implies that musicians recognize the value of melody because they understand its intangible nature and the difficulty in creating and maintaining it.

By Branford Marsalis
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