It's quite similar to guitar solos, only with programming you have to use your brain. The most important thing is that it should have some emotional effect on me, rather than just, 'Oh, that's really clever.'
Aphex TwinWhen I look at commercial studios, I think, "Oh, they're all so nice and tidy," but it's because they don't actually write music in them.
Aphex Twinit's more interesting for me to stick things out anonymously. You get more of an honest reaction to what you've done.
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