People like Arvo Part would not have been taken seriously 20 years ago.
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Similarly you can make a transition from one set of instruments to another imperceptibly.
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It makes sense to invest in new work. It's almost like having a research department in a scientific laboratory. You have to try things out. You'll make some bad mistakes. Some things will fail but at least you'll energise the organisation.
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I did that as a personal journey when I was a philosophy student and working as a jazz musician, so I moved from philosphy to music.
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I have friends who have a CD mastering plant in Hollywood and they are very sceptical about European record labels' understanding of digital technology.
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