Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said, 'Listen, mate, life has surface noise'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He argues that imperfections in media mirror the imperfections inherent in life itself.
- In plain terms
- Surface noise on records is like the flaws in living.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept imperfection as a natural part of existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer perfect or flawed?
- Is life better with noise?
Another view
This view might dismiss legitimate quality improvements.
More from John Peel
I don't like encores. It's like, if you see a great painting, you don't want an extra bit painted on the side.
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