I'd rather make a show 100 people need to see, than a show that 1000 people want to see.
Joss WhedonRead
A big part of making music is the discovery aspect, is the surprise aspect. That's why I think I'll always love sampling. Because it involves combining the music fandom: collecting, searching, discovering music history, and artifacts of recording that you may not have known existed and you just kind of unlock parts of your brain, you know?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the joy of discovery in music through sampling.
Gotye expresses that a significant aspect of music creation lies in the discovery and surprise of uncovering new sounds and music history. He appreciates sampling because it not only allows artists to blend existing music but also to tap into a wealth of musical knowledge and creativity that can inspire fresh ideas and unlock new perspectives in their work.
Themes
MusicSamplingDiscoveryCreativityArt
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a workshop about music production can inspire participants to embrace the creative process.
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