American music is a powerful ingredient in international music, and as much as it comes from within, it also comes from without.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Music has an intrinsic value that touches Americans - they love their music, and want more.
Even the most jingoistic person would have to admit that even American cultural music comes from Europe. That's what classical music is, real European music.
What is American music? The most satisfying answer I've come across is that it was a kind of natural comfort with the vernacular which is diverse and regional; it's not one particular set of sounds.
You can enjoy many different types of music. I think that's something more Americans should think about.
In America, music is more tightly categorized.
I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.
I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain.
I want to make music that somehow connects to the things that I love in America music.
Country music belongs to America.
I don't think there is much American music.