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REVIEW: Rhythm Science

Jesse Stewart

Published: 2004-09-01

Jesse Stewart reviews Paul D. Miller's "Rhythm Science," a manifesto of sorts. Better known as DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid, Miller draws on an array of theoretical, historical, and autobiographical information in discussing the art of digital sampling. Miller/Spooky's improvisational writing style, and innovation in book design, is also discussed.

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Improvisation is, simply put, being and living this very moment. No one can hide in music, and improvising in music is to be truly in this very moment and being completely yourself, with all your qualities and faults. It is probably the most honest state for a human being to be in.

– John McLaughlin in an interview with Daniel Fischlin.