Definitely. Trent cops a lot of flack because his music became so popular.
But his musical and production talent is truly phenominal.
Some of his productions are just so damn wrist slashing nasty, and at points simple and beautiful.

Tracks Like Eraser
closer to god (closer remix)
I do not want this
the downward spiral
The Frail, a truly fantastic piano piece
The day the world went away

Yeah, definitely an influence on me, to reach that level of production standard and to be truly able to do what you want musically, is an aspiration and inspiration.