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I was using tape loops for dancers and dance production. I had very funky primitive equipment, in fact technology wasnt
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"I was using tape loops for dancers and dance production. I had very funky primitive equipment, in fact technology wasn't very good no matter how much money you had"

- Terry Riley

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This quote by Terry Riley speaks to the state of technology in the past. He was using tape loops for dancers and dance production, however the technology readily available was not great, despite how much cash one had. This recommends that technology was limited and not as advanced as it is today. It likewise implies that the devices he had was primitive and not as sophisticated as what is readily available now. This quote highlights the value of technological developments and how they have enhanced with time. It likewise speaks to the creativity of those who were able to maximize the minimal innovation offered to them. Terry Riley's quote is a reminder of how far innovation has come and how much it has enhanced for many years.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Terry Riley somewhere between June 24, 1935 and today. He was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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