There is a fascinating trend currently where independent pop and soul artists are leaning heavily into cinematic orchestration and live studio captures rather than relying on heavy MIDI programming. From a production standpoint, the layer of live brass and strings seems to provide a "timeless" quality that digital plugins often struggle to replicate. Do you think this push for high-fidelity, live-recorded sessions is becoming a new standard for independent artists trying to prove their versatility against major label polish? I'm curious if you think the cost of this production style is worth it for the added sonic depth