Aesthetic Quote by Katie Stelmanis
“I was listening to a lot of really early house music tracks. Like Chicago house and Detroit. And Marshall Jefferson has a track probably from 1980 - somewhere around there - that doesn't actually have any electronic instruments, no drum machines, nothing. Just a drummer and a piano player and they're playing this house music, but they're actually playing it. I really love that aesthetic and wanted to bring that into the album.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Katie Stelmanis on Album Production, 2020
She admired a 1980s house track that used only live drums and piano, seeking that raw, human feel for her own album.
In simple terms: She wants a human, live‑instrument feel in house music.
Key Takeaway
Blend live instruments with electronic genre.
Themes
music production
genre blending
authenticity
Mood
nostalgic
innovative
Type
musical
creative
When to use this quote
- album recording
- live performance
- studio arrangement
Key Concepts
live instrumentation
minimalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can live elements coexist with digital beats?
- What does authenticity mean in EDM?
A Different Perspective
Live sounds may clash with electronic expectations.
