On Tue, Jan 09, 2001 at 04:07:20PM -0500, n:h wrote:
quoted 12 lines We all have access to the same toolset now, and derivation is running
> We all have access to the same toolset now, and derivation is running
> rampant, with myself being one of the contributors. I'm not sure what to
> think actually. I don't know whether to be thrilled or depressed with this
> 'paradigm shift' of music creation (or any creation involving digital
> tools) we ar witnessing. And I type this as I watch the Apple Keynote
> showcasing the sick sick new G4 powerbooks (who doesn't want one of
> these?), including a clip of electronic music artist BT saying something
> about eveyone being able to make music now...
>
> is there such a thing as too much creation? Too much content? Are any of
> you guys' musical passions becoming desensitized due to this media
> blitzkrieg?
This is the most elitist idea I've heard in a long time... You're
essentially saying that only rich people should be able to make music
(I know that you may not have intended it this way, but that's how it's
coming out).
People made all these same arguments when cheap 4 track recorders came
out and I'd say that those only served to help out music. You think
punk or indie would've ever happened if bands couldn't record
themselves?
I will put this theory forward: As the monetary level of entry to music
decreases, the worst music will be worse than previously, but the best
music will also be better than previously... I can put up with having
two bad Autechre ripoffs if it means that somebody as revolutionary as
Autechre also comes along at some point.
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