In 'Scream 2', they have this discussion about how sequels always suck. Thomas Bangalter discussionscreamsequel Change image and share on social
The only secret to being in control is to have it in the beginning. Retaining control is still hard, but obtaining control is virtually impossible. Thomas Bangalter begincontrolhard 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
When you look at what we can call the golden era of concept albums, which starts in the mid or late '60s and ends maybe in the early '80s, it's an interesting time for music. You see all these very established and popular acts and bands and artists that were somehow on the top of their game but really trying to experiment. Thomas Bangalter 60s80sact share on social
'SNL' is this part of American culture with a certain timelessness to it. Thomas Bangalter americanculturepart Change image and share on social
Technology is an interesting subject, people thinking: how much good, and how much bad, does it inherently carry? Thomas Bangalter badcarrygood Change image and share on social
Artists are overcompensating with this aggressive, energetic, hyperstimulating music - it's like someone shaking you. But it can't move people on an emotional level. Thomas Bangalter aggressiveartistemotional Change image and share on social
When you look at C-3PO and Darth Vader and then look at the actors behind them, you can't really make the connection. It kills the magic. Thomas Bangalter 3poactorconnection 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