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A Reddit deep-dive into Boards of Canada's authorship raises a classic question: how do we attribute creative genius when collaboration is deliberately obscured?
Auteur TheorySocial Construction of CreativityAttribution Theory
Theory Briefing
- A Reddit user noticed album credits listing 'all tracks written and produced by Mike Sandison,' sparking debate about solo vs. duo authorship.
- The theory challenges the band's carefully cultivated mystique, where shared identity between two brothers is central to their artistic brand.
- Auteur theory clashes with collaborative creative models here — who really owns the sound when the myth is built on partnership?