Drawing creative inspiration from alternative acts such as Fiona Apple and Portishead, he experimented with intricate sampling methods, string orchestration under Brion, and a variety of instruments not typically associated with hip hop or popular music, including celesta, harpsichord, analog synthesizers, and Chinese bells. West’s production for Late Registration departed from the sped-up soul samples of his debut album The College Dropout (2004) in favor of a more elaborate, orchestral, and eclectic sound.
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