Albert Ayler Professions : Composer Born : July 13, 1936 Died : November 25, 1970 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by Albert Ayler Music is the healing force of the universe. Albert Ayler force music healing John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music -- John's way of getting closer and closer to the Creator. Albert Ayler levels spiritual trying We must be as pure as our music. Albert Ayler jazz-music jazz music Trane was the father. Pharoah was the son. I was the holy ghost. Albert Ayler music father son ...for me the only way I can thank God for his ever-present creation is to offer him a new music impressed of a beauty which nobody had previously understood .... the music we play is one long prayer, a message coming from God Albert Ayler prayer play long If people don't like it [my music] now, they will. Albert Ayler jazz music people I think I'll give them another chance. Americans deserve another chance with my music. Albert Ayler music giving thinking Bebop was like humming along to Mitch Miller to me. Albert Ayler bebop jazz music Similar Authors Igor Stravinsky composer Irving Berlin composer Brian Ferneyhough composer Bryce Dessner composer Bradley Joseph composer Boudleaux Bryant composer All Authors