Purists tend to disagree with any technological infringement on true “soulful expression” but really…..since all technological things begin with a human, who says that the creator’s creativity or soul cannot come through in the technological work ultimately?

I used to work in the animation department of Warner Bros and this was a constant debate back then…..should animation be completed with computers or continue to be hand drawn?…..ultimately, the computers won because the project could be completed much faster and with far fewer people. Also you could create any world on the fly and put your character in literally any environment in seconds. The interesting thing is that it was not necessarily artists involved in animation anymore….but computer wizards instead.

The purist in me still prefers the original oboe instrument to a synthetic one, and the original painting to a computerized one because of the texture the paint creates. I also will always enjoy an actual book over internet reading because of the way a book smells. However, I also believe Björk’s “New World” from Selma Songs is one of the most brilliant sonic experiences that exists because of the near perfect combination of orchestra and electonic. It really just depends on the creator.

I once attempted a song that combined a string quartet with pinball machines….I just couldn’t get it to work right and I was the creator! But I am sure the right person could make that combination work and give it equilibrium without sounding contrived……I’ll bet Björk would be able to finish it.

~Kayleigh (Lavacoolsme)

I think Bjork accomplishes this seamlessly, and I’m so glad you, and everyone else who contributes to this sensational experience care to share with us.

Thanks for the inspiration.