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And yet for us, the idea of optimizing what we do is a complete miss of the entire point of what compels us in the first place. We (myself, the band and everyone I know, frankly) have never been looking for this work to become quicker or easier. We were never frustrated by the randomness and magic it takes. We do it for that exact reason – and without the process itself ::: nothingness.”Related StoriesDaniel Radcliffe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Recoups $5.75 Million Broadway InvestmentCannes Market Hot List: New Movies From Matthew McConaughey, Jason Statham, Rachel Zegler and More Aim to Spark Bidding WarsView this post on InstagramAntonoff then went on the attack against those looking to invade the world of art and music with AI.Popular on Variety“So to everyone who is gassed up about the new ways you can fake making art, by all means drive right off that cliff,” he added. “We’re genuinely happy to see you go. Generations coming will be engaging in the ancient ritual of writing, recording and performing as it comes to us from God. So as we embark on this strange detour where the bad actors will willingly reveal themselves through slop, and the struggling great will be further spread thin to make an honest living doing what they were put on Earth to do, we (myself, the band and frankly everyone I know) remain more dedicated than ever to reveal what comes from within. Writing music, recording and performing it — that’s it. Nothing more embarrassing than considering there is a way to optimize that holy process.”Antonoff is generally considered one of the most prolific pop producers of the 2000s. He hadd collaborated with such artists as Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, FKA twigs, Sia, Clairo, St. Vincent and Troy Sivan. 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