Aggressive Quote by Porter Robinson
“I'm mostly known for writing electro and aggressive bangery house music. But before I started making electro, and while I was making electro, this sort of gushy, make-the-ravers-cry sort of sentimentality is so important to me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Future of EDM", 2015
He values emotional, melodic elements even in high‑energy dance tracks, seeing sentimentality as essential.
In simple terms: Sentiment matters in aggressive music.
Key Takeaway
Blend feeling with intensity.
Themes
creativity
emotion
music production
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Club sets
- festival performances
- personal songwriting
Key Concepts
Electronic music
emotional contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep emotional depth in high‑energy tracks?
- What risk does sentimentality pose in dance music?
A Different Perspective
Balancing intensity and feeling can be challenging.
