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Ive never been able to arouse any interest in myself for digitally produced sound, and so the computer turns me off
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"I've never been able to arouse any interest in myself for digitally produced sound, and so the computer turns me off"

- David Tudor

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This quote by David Tudor speaks with the disconnect between himself and digitally produced sound. He is expressing his lack of interest in this type of noise, and how it does not record his attention. This might be due to a range of reasons, such as the absence of human touch or the absence of feeling that can be discovered in digitally produced sound. It could also be due to the truth that he is more accustomed to traditional instruments and the sound they produce. Whatever the reason, it is clear that he does not find the exact same level of pleasure in digitally produced sound as he performs in traditional instruments. This quote talks to the value of human touch and feeling in music, and how it can be lost when relying solely on digital production. It also speaks to the importance of finding the ideal type of music that talks to a specific, as everybody has various tastes and choices.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Tudor between January 20, 1926 and August 13, 1996. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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