Synths are a very low level of artificial intelligence. Whereas you have a Stradivarius that will live for a thousand years. Thomas Bangalter artificialintelligencelevel Change image and share on social
A cello was there 400 years ago and will still be here in 400 years. Thomas Bangalter agocelloyear Change image and share on social
The spirit of house music, electronic music, in the beginning was to break the rules, to do things in many different ways. Thomas Bangalter beginbreakelectronic Change image and share on social
The late '70's and early '80s is the zenith of a certain craftsmanship in sound recording. Thomas Bangalter 80scraftsmanshipearly Change image and share on social
Initially, electronic music was anti-establishment, as punk rock and rock n' roll were. The music was shut down; the police were against the parties. Thomas Bangalter antielectronicestablishment Change image and share on social
Skrillex has been successful because he has a recognizable sound: You hear a dubstep song: even if it's not him, you think it's him. Thomas Bangalter dubstephearrecognizable Change image and share on social
Daft Punk would not exist if there was no technology. Thomas Bangalter daftexistpunk Change image and share on social
It's a very subjective, personal, instinctive approach as musicians of saying, 'We don't want to replace what's around; we just want to widen the possibilities.' Thomas Bangalter approachinstinctivemusician Change image and share on social
In 'Scream 2', they have this discussion about how sequels always suck. Thomas Bangalter discussionscreamsequel Change image and share on social
Technology has made music accessible in a philosophically interesting way, which is great. But on the other hand, when everybody has the ability to make magic, it's like there's no more magic - if the audience can just do it themselves, why are they going to bother? Thomas Bangalter abilityaccessibleaudience share on social