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Throughout the discussion, there's a tone of bittersweet nostalgia. He reminisces about the innovations, raw talent, and artistic freedom of earlier eras but recognizes that the industry has moved toward a more homogenized, commercial, and technology-driven model. While acknowledging the talent and intelligence behind modern Nashville and pop productions, he laments the loss of spontaneity and genuine artistic risk-taking that once defined great music.
Nonetheless, his passion for the craft remains evident—continuing to seek out and appreciate the subtle craft of songwriting and performance, even amidst the shifting sands of the modern music industry.