No one has any respect for someone who can play a million notes per minute but can't put together a decent tune that someone can sing to or feel some sort of emotion from.
Johnny MarrRead
It's very strange how electronic music formatted itself and forgot that its roots are about the surprise, freedom, and the acceptance of every race, gender, and style of music into this big party. Instead, it started to become this electronic lifestyle which also involved the glorification of technology.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on how electronic music has evolved and distanced itself from its inclusive roots.
Thomas Bangalter's quote highlights the evolution of electronic music from its origins as a diverse and inclusive genre to one that has become overly focused on technology and lifestyle. It emphasizes the importance of remembering the original values of surprise, freedom, and acceptance of different cultures and styles that defined the genre, suggesting that the essence of music should celebrate diversity rather than conform to a single narrative.
Themes
Electronic MusicInclusivityTechnologyRootsDiversityLifestyle
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a music festival, to emphasize the importance of diversity in music.
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