Will Thomas
Will Thomas
Will Thomas may refer to:...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
CountryUnited States of America
aspects both concept cool hand robot subject technology
The concept of the robot encapsulates both aspects of technology. On one hand it's cool, it's fun, it's healthy, it's sexy, it's stylish. On the other hand it's terrifying, it's alienating, it's addictive, and it's scary. That has been the subject of much science-fiction literature.
good
I think 'Tron' is a good example of minimalism.
certain
The late '70's and early '80s is the zenith of a certain craftsmanship in sound recording.
daft technology
Daft Punk would not exist if there was no technology.
definitely music taken
Electronic music has definitely taken over America. There is more and more interaction with hip hop.
clark knowing watch
I remember when I was a kid, I would watch 'Superman', and I was super into the feeling of knowing that Clark Kent is Superman and no one knows.
discussion sequels
In 'Scream 2', they have this discussion about how sequels always suck.
against electronic music punk roll shut
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.
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.
artificial whereas
Synths are a very low level of artificial intelligence. Whereas you have a Stradivarius that will live for a thousand years.
good inherently people technology
Technology is an interesting subject, people thinking: how much good, and how much bad, does it inherently carry?
obtaining retaining virtually
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.
break electronic house music spirit
The spirit of house music, electronic music, in the beginning was to break the rules, to do things in many different ways.
current electronic initially laptop music
There's a confusion sometimes with the laptop being the current tools and where electronic music initially comes from.