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“The Internet is overrated. It's much smaller an innovation than people think it is. I don't think it's changed the way anybody makes music.” quote by Elvis Costello
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“The Internet is overrated. It's much smaller an innovation than people think it is. I don't think it's changed the way anybody makes music.”

Elvis Costello

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2005

The Internet's impact is overstated; it hasn't fundamentally altered music creation.

In simple terms: Internet hype exceeds its real effect on music.

Key Takeaway

Question the hype.

Themes

technology music industry innovation

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • musician interviews
  • tech conferences
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

cultural impact digital media creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How has streaming changed music consumption?
  • What aspects of music creation remain unchanged?
A Different Perspective

Ignores other ways Internet reshapes distribution and promotion.

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