They say that the eyes of some paintings can follow you around the room, a fact that I doubt, but I am wondering whether some music can follow you for ever.

Terry Pratchett
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A painting or a piece of music that is very powerful can last long after the artist who created it has died. People often say that the eyes of some paintings follow you around the room, a fact that I doubt. However, I am wondering whether some music can follow you for ever. Music is a lot like poetry and prose.

Both can be written by talented authors and recorded by rock stars, yet both will last long after the authors have passed away. Music has a way of touching people in a way that other art forms might not be able to match.

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