Quote by Van Morrison

Music is spiritual. The music business is not.

Music is spiritual. The music business is not.

Summary

This quote implies that while music itself holds a deep emotional and soulful quality, the music industry, characterized by commercialization and profit-driven motives, often fails to embody the same spiritual essence. It suggests that the purity and transcendental nature of music are often overshadowed by the industry's focus on financial success and exploiting the art form for commercial gain.

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By Van Morrison

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