"I've never been able to arouse any interest in myself for digitally produced sound, and so the computer turns me off"
- David Tudor
About this Quote
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.
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.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants"
"I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'"
"I am severely distracted these days. It's hard to sit in front of the computer, uploading bad music for hours, when you have a wonderful boyfriend who treats you like a Goddess"
"The wars of the future will be fought by computer technicians and by lawyers and high-altitude specialists, and that may mean war will be increasingly abstract, hard to think about and hard to control"
