Records have images. There are wet records and dry records. And big records. [2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Records carry visual and auditory images, varying in texture and size.
- In plain terms
- Different records sound and look different, creating distinct images.
- What can you take from it?
- Records have unique sensory qualities like wetness or size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do records sound like images?
- What defines a record's character?
Another view
This metaphor is abstract and may not apply to digital formats.
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