I wrote a lot of software to do various kinds of special things, and I loved the idea of composing pieces in an electronic studio.
Paul LanskyIf the music has a logic of its own - as I think my music has - an open-minded listener will apprehend and understand.
Paul LanskyI didn't want my music to be seen as examples of an electronic culture; I just wanted them to be thought of as pieces of music.
Paul LanskyI think of myself as experimenting with different ways of structuring pieces. A lot of it has to do with the computer, of course.
Paul LanskyWith repeated listenings, a piece eventually becomes its own being. I very often say to students that this is like meeting a person for the first time. When you first meet someone, you reference that person with others who are similar; but, as you get to know that person better, you begin to understand his unique qualities.
Paul Lansky