“Peter Gabriel” by Peter Gabriel received the Golden Nica in the Digital Musics & Sound Art category of the Prix Ars Electronica 1987.
Statement It is often argued that technology dehumanizes. In my work its influence has been the other way. By offering so many possibilities it has required many more decisions to be taken, so encouraging me to explore new ways of doing things. This had led me to a more personal language and style.
About Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel (GB). Musician on the borderline between "classical" and "popular" music, born in 1950 in Working, Surrey, England. Started his musical career as drummer in jazz and soul bands, the influence of which is still to be noticed in his musical…
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