Tom Waits Was Anti-Button Generation
julianweisser · x · 2026-07-16
Tom Waits championed an "anti-slop" creative philosophy long ago:
- Many sounds today can be generated with the push of a button.
- However, if he wants a specific drum sound, he prefers to physically find, strike, and sample real objects rather than relying on presets.
- This perspective is now being shared to mock the "instant generation" era and champion authentic, hands-on craftsmanship.
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