Art work Quote by Mick Harris
“I turn on the machines and start to think about ideas and take it from there, it usually begins if it's a beat, a track creating a beat/beats and then the bass-line/lines, then comes the sounds--drones, atmospherics etc, then the edits of various sounds I created and keep going till I feel I have enough sounds ideas to start working and building a track. I have many banks of sounds that we hear that can be manipulated in the machines.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Production Process, Mick Harris, date unknown
He describes his creative workflow: starting with machines, building beats, adding bass, layering sounds, and editing until the track feels complete.
In simple terms: His music-making steps from beats to full track.
Key Takeaway
Follow a structured layering process.
Themes
creativity
process
music production
Mood
focused
analytical
Type
instructional
process
When to use this quote
- studio work
- electronic music creation
- sound experimentation
Key Concepts
audio layering
iteration
sound design
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need a strict order to create music?
- How can improvisation fit into this workflow?
A Different Perspective
A rigid step‑by‑step method may stifle spontaneity.
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