Hi Mattias,
Actually, I think we’re on much the same page. You are right for the physical recording of an orchestra but there are many things needed prior and post to make it worth the effort. And, I know how long it takes to write a score - I guess I was thinking of the initial creative moments when scratching out ideas and putting them into a structure are the most satisfying aspects. That is, until it’s completed and polished.
And yes, we behave according to what is available to us at any given time. Fair point there.
Jonathan