I was just wandering through this thread and then I went back and read the whole thing. This is a very influential and even "historical" thread. I say historical because what is being discussed directly relates to our culture. No matter what anyone says (yes I am making that bold of a statement) MUSIC is a language that trans-ponds space and time. It is the language of our hearts, our souls, and, ultimately, our desires.
That is the reason for this site. That is the reason for this thread. We do what we do to touch people (and again not in a sexual way). It is an expression that will never die. In my opinion, (which often is taken out of context) MUSIC is the last real form of communication and, that being so, the outrage of real musicians is because even that is being perverted.
Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber, Talkbox, Autotune, and about 75% of what's being played right now is a manipulation of an ancient language. The comment of everything having to be perfect is so true. Culture, world wide, has become de-sensitized to the language that so many of us are trying to preserve. Digital or Analog? "In the Box or out?"
I have not done any major recordings. I have worked with a small number of people who have. My overall thought is this: Keep fighting!! Keep pushing forward!!! Not to sound to poetic but: Let not this ancient language die with us.