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Aids Quote by Steve Hackett

“I think computers have changed things tremendously. At one time, you tended to take the rough with the smooth. But now, because you can go back and stop and start, and have a limitless amount of tracks if anything looks remotely good, we keep it. You've got to go through the agony of sounding very…” quote by Steve Hackett
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“I think computers have changed things tremendously. At one time, you tended to take the rough with the smooth. But now, because you can go back and stop and start, and have a limitless amount of tracks if anything looks remotely good, we keep it. You've got to go through the agony of sounding very human at first, and then you work on it with the aid of technology. Computers have revolutionized things in many ways allowing me to work to a standard I could have only joked about fourty years ago.”

Steve Hackett

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on Music Production, 2020

Technology lets creators iterate endlessly, refining work until it meets high standards previously unimaginable.

In simple terms: Computers enable endless refinement of creative work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace iterative digital tools.

Themes

creativity technology iteration

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • music production
  • writing
  • film editing
  • software development
  • design prototyping

Key Concepts

digital workflow artistic standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does endless editing affect originality?
  • When is enough iteration?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on tech can diminish raw authenticity if overused.

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