To me, rock music was never meant to be safe. I think there needs to be an element of intrigue, mystery, subversiveness. Your parents should hate it.
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I've attended many concerts where I felt let down and I was wishing it would be something else. Not that it's their duty to please me, but at the same time, I think a lot about what it's like through the eyes of the consumer, the fan. I want not to pander to the audience, but to be aware of them.
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What this quote means
This quote reflects on the balance between artistic expression and audience expectations.
Trent Reznor emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's perspective in the creative process. While he acknowledges that artists should not solely cater to fans, he believes that considering the audience's experience can enhance the connection between the performer and the consumer.
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Example use cases
During a lecture on the relationship between artists and their audience, I quoted Trent Reznor to illustrate the importance of consumer perspective in creativity.
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