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“I needed a way to have the platter continuously spinning while I'm moving the record back and forth. I went to a fabric store. When I touched this hairy stuff - felt - I found it. I rubbed spray starch on both sides and ironed it until it became a stiff wafer. After that, I was able to stop time.” quote by Grandmaster Flash
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“I needed a way to have the platter continuously spinning while I'm moving the record back and forth. I went to a fabric store. When I touched this hairy stuff - felt - I found it. I rubbed spray starch on both sides and ironed it until it became a stiff wafer. After that, I was able to stop time.”

Grandmaster Flash

About This Quote

He improvised a makeshift solution using fabric and starch to keep a turntable platter spinning while moving the record.

In simple terms: He created a stiff wafer from fabric to stop time on a record player.

Key Takeaway

Innovate with simple materials to solve technical problems.

Themes

creativity DIY problem solving music technology

Mood

resourceful experimental

Type

practical technical

When to use this quote

  • recording studio
  • live DJ performance
  • home audio repair
  • creative prototyping

Key Concepts

improvisation material science mechanical hack

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can everyday items replace specialized equipment?
  • What are the limits of DIY fixes?
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