Brian Wilson

I have to tell you that J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.

American Musician

Michel Onfray

I found it amazing people can think that art must be connected to religion. Religion may give art themes, but there would still be art without religion. Bach is not proof that art exists.

French Philosopher

Nina Simone

Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.

Stephen Hough

Bach and Beethoven erected temples and churches on the heights. I only wanted to build dwellings for men in which they might feel happy and at home.

British Composer

Gordon Getty

I do not think that music keeps evolving. It evolved through Bach; since then, in my humble opinion, all the innovations added nothing.

American Businessman

Sun Ra

Bach and Beethoven, all of them, they had to write something to please the upper structure, those with money and power.

Musician

Hilary Hahn

Bach in general was so good with the violin. He just finds the genius way around his music on the instrument.

Andrew W.K.

I've played piano since I was 4 years old, and I've always loved songs by J. S. Bach.

Nigel Kennedy

Bach was a top harmonist geezer, which is why the jazz cats love him.

English Musician

Roger Fry

Bach almost persuades me to be a Christian.

English Artist

This meaning of 'bach' is specific to New Zealand and refers to small, often beachside, dwellings.

New Zealand Feature

'Bach' is informal and used in casual conversation, not in formal writing.

Informal Term

The use of 'bach' reflects Kiwi culture and lifestyle, especially leisure time outdoors.

Kiwi Culture

The verb form of 'bach' is old-fashioned and not commonly used today.

Older Usage

'Bach' as a verb implies independence, often after a change in one's life.

Solo Lifestyle

The action of 'baching' can apply to any gender, despite its traditionally masculine associations.

Gender Neutral

Bach refers to a renowned composer, so it's associated with classical music and historical significance.

Classical Music Icon

Mentioning 'Bach' often conveys respect for his influential and emotional music.

Evoke Emotion

Remember, 'Bach' could refer to any of several musicians from the same family, not just Johann Sebastian Bach.