In the very beginning, I kind of had this hip-hop…
“In the very beginning, I kind of had this hip-hop, cut-and-paste approach to music. The first record, especially, was from looking at people like DJ Shadow and A Tribe Called Quest, and I think a phase that a lot of people go through when they start sampling is to go out and stamp on twigs and try to record that kind of stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2015
He describes early music production as a DIY collage, sampling sounds from everyday objects inspired by hip‑hop pioneers.
In simple terms: Early music making was like a collage of found sounds.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimentation with everyday sounds.
Themes
creativity
sampling
DIY
musical influences
Mood
playful
curious
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- home studio
- film scoring
- live performance
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
hip‑hop culture
sound design
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can everyday sounds inspire new music?
- What limits does DIY sampling face?
A Different Perspective
May lack technical polish compared to professional studios.