"What I'm dealing with is sound. I don't pretend to be dealing with music. I'm just dealing with sound elements, textures and sounds"
- Bill Laswell
About this Quote
In this quote, Bill Laswell is highlighting the value of noise in his work. He is emphasizing that he is not necessarily producing music, however instead, he is concentrating on the individual elements that comprise a sound. He thinks that sounds and textures can be simply as effective and meaningful as notes and tunes. Laswell is basically separating himself from standard music-making practices and positioning an emphasis on experimentation with noise. He is pushing limits and exploring the depths of sound, which allows him to produce distinct and non-traditional works that challenge traditional definitions of music.
This quote is written / told by Bill Laswell somewhere between February 12, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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