Third Wish [Import]

third wish [import]

Track Listings
1. Regeneration
2. Rebelution
3. Streaming Star
4. Third Wish
5. Rule The World
6. Masquerade
7. Far Beyond
8. Poison Ivy
9. Live To Ride, Ride To Live
10. Firefighter
11. Inferno
12. Black Azul
13. Freedom Reigns

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks

Third Wish,Feinstein,Pony Canyon,Rock

Third Wish [Import]
Third Wish
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great smooth Jazz!!
  • Smooth Jazz Guitar at it's best
  • Producer Big Daddy G. gives it 5 Stars
  • Joyce - Listen
  • Come On!
 Third Wish
Joyce Cooling
Manufacturer: Grp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
Smooth JazzSmooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
GRPGRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00005M1CC
Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

  1. Third Wish
  2. Tamba
  3. Mm-Mm-Good
  4. Daddy-O
  5. Don't Mind If I Do
  6. Jelly On My Jacket
  7. It'll Come Back To Me
  8. East Side
  9. Whenever The Rain Falls
  10. It's All Because Of Loving You

Amazon.com

One of the most refreshing guitar voices to come out of smooth jazz in the last five years, Joyce Cooling returns with her third album, her first for a major label. Cooling's instantly recognizable scat-guitar style is used prominently throughout: as a melody line on Brazilian-flavored "Tamba"; accompanying the bridge and second verse on the heavy groove "Jelly on My Jacket"; and to enhance her solo on the title track. Al Jarreau joins in on the wordless vocal fun with Cooling on the aptly titled "Mm-mm Good." The Grammy-winning singer is the only ringer on Third Wish. The guitarist and her partner, keyboardist-producer Jay Wagner, wisely continue to record with their working band, which adds to the cohesiveness of this upbeat 10-track effort. Guest trumpeter Bill Ovitz does give the lowdown and funky "East Side" a kind of Rick Braun-Jeff Golub collaborative vibe; otherwise, Third Wish shows the kind of originality and growth for Cooling and her band that is pretty rare in the derivative smooth-jazz world. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great smooth Jazz!!.......2006-03-03

This girl does some really nice things with the guitar. A few nice vocals here and there. If you like smooth jazz you'll surely enjoy this artist!

4 out of 5 stars Smooth Jazz Guitar at it's best.......2004-04-13

This CD is the whole package: great guitar licks, enchanting keyboards, strong percussion, and nice vocals. Third Wish and Jelly On My Jacket are two of my favorites, and Joyce's vocals on It'll Come Back to Me, are oh so smooth. It's hard to believe that she hasn't become more of a household name. I've enjoyed this CD so much, I purchased Playing it Cool, as well. Unlke some other jazz guitarists, Joyce's songs wear very well. Definitely worth a listen.

5 out of 5 stars Producer Big Daddy G. gives it 5 Stars.......2002-08-24

I have been fortunate enough to have participated in 5 Grammy Nominated productions as well as countless other albums by some great artists. They include: Matt Monro, Santana, Jose Feliciano, Shirley Bassey, Renato, and Los Diablos to name a few. I think this is one of the best instrumental new age productions I have heard in a long time. Joyce Coolie is da bomb! I bought the album on Amazon.com. I love the song Daddy O. and You will too! Please note that I have absolutely nothing to do with this production, and do not know Ms. Coolie.

Buy the album, and keep supporting the creative forces behind everything you listen to on the internet!

5 out of 5 stars Joyce - Listen.......2002-01-27

I have been a Joyce Cooling fan from the start. Her live performances are the best, as she is so incredibly beautiful...OK, I digress. This album is roughly on par with her first two. "Third Wish" and "Daddy-O" stick to her 'formula' smooth jazz blockbusters and make the album 'buyable' for those two alone. I found the Al Jarreau piece a little disappointing, although I own several Jarreau albums and appreciate his work immensely. However, the beautiful "It'll Come back to me" (track 7) is hauntingly poetic. What a thoughtful and timely piece (I thought of it in terms of 9-11 and my personal 'lost opportunities') Joyce has a inspiring, beautiful voice. I think she could put 2-3 vocal tracks on an album and combine that with her creative standard for the next album. 'South of Market' is still her best timed hit, released during the peak of the SF dot com boom, but Joyce has disciplined talent, and she will continue to produce top quality jazz. The next effort is will be very, very important; again timing will be critical. In the meantime, Third Wish has been in my car CD cassette since its release.

2 out of 5 stars Come On!.......2002-01-24

I have both of Joyce's first two albums and found Third Wish to be a dissapointment. There is no growth here at all. Her songs like South Of Market and Callie are rich and fresh. She needs to try something different. She might have been better served with her previous company. These big companies seem to always get in the way of a new artist
Third Wish
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Metal Blender on "High"
  • One of the best metal cds in a long time...
  • BEST CD of 2004
  • The Best Metal Album of 2004
  • A solid metal offering
 Third Wish
Feinstein
Manufacturer: Steamhammer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000DK39G
Release Date: 2004-06-21

Tracks:

  1. Regeneration
  2. Rebelution
  3. Streaming Star
  4. Third Wish
  5. Rule the World
  6. Masquerade
  7. Far Beyond
  8. Poison Ivy
  9. Live to Ride, Ride to Live
  10. Firefighter
  11. Inferno [Instrumental]

Album Description

Energetic, Electrifying, Immortal - just some of the words used to describe Magic Circle Music recording artists, Feinstein! And with this summer's release of the album Third Wish, a new era of slash and burn is certain to ignite for the man behind the name David "Rock" Feinstein!

The moniker should not only ring a bell in the minds of true metal devotees, but also leave famished metal fans quivering in anticipation. As the original guitarist with the band Elf (the group that eventually became Richie Blackmore's Rainbow) and the lead guitarist/vocalist with the now legendary heavy-metal trio The Rods (purveyors of sinfully molten metal), David "Rock" Feinstein has certainly assured himself a name in the annals of rock `n' roll. His barnstorming, take-no-prisoners style of guitar playing shredded the grooves of The Rods eponymously-titled debut album, waving the banner flag for the New Wave of Heavy Metal that thundered through the `80s. And now comes the band Feinstein, with "Rock's" guitar once again taking unshakable and determined control, delivering both robust blows and disciplined caresses in equal yet magnetic proportions. The man seems inbred with rock `n' roll fever. Fans of The British New Wave Of Heavy Metal will not be disappointed.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Metal Blender on "High".......2006-02-17

I have never heard of any of these guys...Then I went on a ski trip w/ a bunch a guys and John West was among them. I saw another dude w/ a Feinstien T-shirt and thought,"whotf is that?".Then I heard John sing and play accoustic guitar w/ four or five other guys and was really impressed. Still, I never suspected he was such a good metal vocalist, 'till my copy of this CD arrived. &%$# COOL!!! I can't wait to check out more of his stuff.
About this disc: Holy crap....think of every great metal band you've ever heard and throw 'em all in a blender. What you get is a collection of great guitar riffs, excellent melodies, very diverse vocals,(John sounds like Jo lyn Turner one minute, Don Dokken the next, and at other times Bruce Dickinson...pretty cool sheeet.
The percussion is very solid throughout.
I'm not even through the whole disc yet and my fav is 3rd wish, but like other reviewers I suspect after heavy rotation that may change. Did I mention David Feinstein plays like a chameleon? This guy can jam...He can sound like whom ever he wants at will. If I had to say one guy he sounds like it would be Glen Tipton,( and you know that guy can jam...)
Yeah, I'm glad I got this.
RockOn

5 out of 5 stars One of the best metal cds in a long time..........2005-08-27

David "Rock" Feinstein has been around a long time in the rock/metal scene where he has left an impressive mark with the bands Elf and The Rods. He has not been a huge factor in the music scene as of late choosing to concentrate on running his fine resturant in Cortland, NY "The Hollywood". With the release of "Third Wish" Rock, vocalist John West(Artension, Royal Hunt) and band have created a metal monster that brings back many of the elements of classic 70's-80's metal as well as some new twists. Feinstein's influences are obvious on this outing: Riot, Rainbow, Dio with some Rods thrown in for good measure. The result is an ass kicking assault of classic metal with excellent guitar playing, fine vocals and a backing band that gels well with Rock and West. Also I might add fine production by Joey Demaio(another blast from the metal past) and Feinstein as well. Stand out tracks include "Rule The World", Streaming Star" and the metal masterpiece title track which with any radio play would go down as one of the best metal tunes in the past fifteen years. This is a breath of fresh air in today's metal/hard rock market. If classic hard rock is your thing pick this cd up and you won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars BEST CD of 2004.......2005-05-27

This CD, reaffirms my faith in American Hard Rock / Metal. Of all the genres of CD's that I've heard in 2004, this still has to be one of my favorites. Excellent from start to finish, and that is a rarity in today's market! Rock Feinstein (Of Elf and the Rods fame, and Ronnie Dio's cousin) has done something VERY special here. This CD should be in EVERY music lover's collection. You WON'T be dissappointed!

5 out of 5 stars The Best Metal Album of 2004.......2005-02-01

Wow. this CD hasn't left my player in weeks. It is quite possibly the best metal CD of 2004.

For lovers of the classic metal sound of Dio, Dio-era Sabbath, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Whitesnake and classic Scorpions, you will not only NOT be disappointed, you will be overjoyed as I was.

This album is packed with class. The music is powerful, heavy, intelligent and beautiful. David "Rock" Feinstein is a fine guitar player with a terrific knack at writing catchy, heavy tunes where melody is the key. His style is primarily an older style of hard rock guitar playing, much more akin to Richie Blackmore than Yngwie Malmsteen. He plays for the song, not over and above it. John West, who I had the pleasure of meeting many years ago in New York city, has a rich, thick, clear voice, perfect for the songs on offer here. His range is excellent and his performance is the icing on the cake. The drumming, bass work and keyboards are stellar as well.

Out of the 11 songs on the CD, which include the instrumental "Inferno", it is such a pleasure to have a terribly hard time picking my favorites, because the album is just so strong and complete, but here goes: "Regeneration" is the album opener and it is hard and fast and catchy with John West sounding at times like Klaus Meine, which is a total compliment. "Third Wish" is epic and Sabbath-esque, a totally complete song. "Masquerade" is brilliant, so catchy, so heavy with amazing vocals, and "Poison Ivy" is heavy and bluesy, a truly great song.

The rest of the album is terrific as well with one exception, that being "Ride to Live, Live to Ride", which to me sounded like a filler tune.

Feinstein has created a great album. True metal fans have been waiting for something like this for a long time. "Third Wish" is art. It is powerful and mighty music. I hope the band sticks around for many years creating more wonderful music like this. I wish I could give it six stars.



4 out of 5 stars A solid metal offering.......2005-01-15

This disc has been in heavy rotation in my player since I got it. Classic metal sound & vocals. The vocalist has a good range and the riffs are headbanging. Any true 80s metal fan should enjoy this. The opening riff to Masquerade sounds just like one from a huge metal band...I'll let you figure it out.
Wish We Never Met
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Unexpected Surprise
  • Gadjits new bio
  • ear pleasing
  • the gadjits rule OK?
  • Really Good...
 Wish We Never Met
The Gadjits
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000JHL6
Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Somebody's Wife
  3. Outsider
  4. Bad Gadjit
  5. Cowboys Always Win
  6. B.C.
  7. Anel And A Devil
  8. Carnival Sense
  9. Manuhkin
  10. Wise Up
  11. Thinkin' 'Bout You
  12. Cleveland, Ohio
  13. Handkerchief
  14. Jenny Jones (Leave The Death Rock Kids Alone)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unexpected Surprise.......2003-11-22

I discovered the Gadjits on my own and they are really enjoyable. If you like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Slow Gherkin, Dance Hall Crashers, or the ska in general, consider picking up this CD or At Ease (I've not heard their other CDs). If you want a more of punk angle I'd look else where. If you want clever lyrics and some cool music, this CD gets a thumbs up.

Have fun. Super G.

5 out of 5 stars Gadjits new bio.......2002-01-25

In 1977, EnglandÕs musical landscape was being shaped by The Clash, Elvis Costello, and The Who. In the U.S., AC/DC was breaking and Kiss was the number one band; the underground was being led by The Stooges and Johnny Thunders. At the same time, in a well-manicured suburb of Kansas City called Leawood, The GadjitsÕ main singer and songwriter Brandon Phillips was born. Fourteen years later Brandon would lead his younger brothers, Adam (9) and Zach (11) into a seedy bar in Kansas City to play The GadjitsÕ first gig to a handful of barflies and Harley riders. From that moment on, The Gadjits would spend the next ten years in a van gigging the punk rock circuit, instead of attending classes at Leawood High.

The bandÕs truant officer, so to speak, would be RancidÕs Tim Armstrong, who signed the band to his Epitaph/Hellcat label during The GadjitsÕ teen years. The bandÕs sound, embraced and directed by Armstrong, was made up of a hybrid of rock steady and punk that fit loosely into skaÕs 3rd Wave, which was in full swing at the time. As the young Gadjit brothers exposed themselves to the rich history of rumor, glory, and romance of life on the road, they developed into a smart and savvy rock and roll band. A band so true to the life that they had made for themselves, they would risk it all and no longer play the blue beats that once perked the kidsÕ ears. Instead they would write and perform a perfect blend of American roots, blues, and rock and roll. The change in musical direction was so severe that Hellcat passed on the bandÕs new sound, leaving the band in limbo for over a year. It wasnÕt until February of 2001 that THICK RecordsÕ mainstay and frontman of the Blue Meanies, Billy Spunke, became so enamored with the band during a short tour with The Gadjits that he brought them aboard the eclectic THICK Records.

Now one year later, THICK Records proudly releases ÒToday Is My Day,Ó a record written, recorded, and mixed by the band in their Leawood house. Joined by Mike Alexander (Revolvers) on second guitar and Ehren Starks on keys, The Gadjits open the garage door to a new sound that captures the true essence of rock and rollÕs classics. ItÕs not the sound of todayÕs rock resurgence, i.e. The Strokes and The White Stripes, but a revival following their own instincts instead of the current trends; proving once again that the kids truly are alright.

4 out of 5 stars ear pleasing.......2001-01-11

When I first bought this cd it was because my friend recommended it, and i didnt think it was anything special. But now it rocks my world! It's glued to my stereo, and i think my friends are gonna stab me in the ear soon because i listen to it so damn much. If your looking for something with a great beat and hot lyrics you have to buy this and At Ease! Yea so thats my story

5 out of 5 stars the gadjits rule OK?.......1999-09-26

i finally got this cd last night, at first i didn't think it was that great but the second time i listened to it.. i couldn't STOP! they're really infectious and i love their live show. this cd isn't as 'soul' as the last was and the other brother is singing some songs now too. it's awesome!

4 out of 5 stars Really Good..........1999-09-25

Great disc, but not as great as At Ease. Really Skankable..
Sci-Fi Themes
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Sci-Fi's Greatest Hits
 Sci-Fi Themes

Manufacturer: Sony Special Product
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AE6Y
Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Star Wars
  2. Blade Runner
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
  4. Star Trek
  5. Battlestar Galactica
  6. Dune
  7. Total Recall
  8. ET: The Extraterrestrial
  9. Stargate
  10. The X-Files

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi's Greatest Hits.......2007-01-16

If you like Sci-Fi movies and its original soundtrack song, grab this CD. Its not the originals but its excellent listening.
Simply the Best Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Joyous surprises!
  • Simply the Best...
 Simply the Best Christmas Album

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005MJ0G
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

  1. Adeste Fideles - Thomas Hampson
  2. Ehre Sei Gott In Der Hohe (From Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio) - Tom Koopman
  3. A Spotless Rose - Edward Higginbottom
  4. Silent Night - Kiri Te Kanawa
  5. O Joyful Children - Vienna Symphony
  6. Festive Cheer: (Sleigh Ride/Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas/Jingle Bells/We Wish You A Merry Christmas) - London Brass
  7. Glory To God (From Handel's Messiah) - Nikolaus Harnoncourt
  8. Il Riposo - ...Per Il Natale (From Vivaldi's Christmas Concerto) - Il Giardino Armonico
  9. O Holy Night - Sumi Jo
  10. Noel Sur Les Jeux D'anches - Marie-Claire Alain
  11. Panis Angelicus - Vienna Symphony
  12. Jesus The Light Of The World - The Boston Camerata
  13. In Dulci Lubilo - Chanticleer
  14. Fallt Mit Danken, Fallte Mit Loben (From J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio) - Ton Koopman
  15. Glory To Christmas - Moscow Liturgic Choir

Tracks:

  1. The Nutcracker Suite (Opus 71a: Miniature Overture) - Alexander Lazarev
  2. The Nutcracker Suite (Opus 71a: March) - Alexander Lazarev
  3. The Nutcracker Suite (Opus 71a: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy) - Alexander Lazarev
  4. The Nutcracker Suite (Opus 71a: Trepak, Russian Dance) - Alexander Lazarev
  5. The Nutcracker Suite (Opus 71a: Dance Of The Reeds) - Alexander Lazarev
  6. Away In A Manger - London Brass
  7. Christmas Stays The Same - Linda Eder
  8. O Tannenbaum - Thomas Hampson
  9. Pour La Nuit De Noel (Concerto Grosso Op.8 - Third Movement) - I Solisti Veneti
  10. A Christmas Carol - Chanticleer
  11. Agnus Dei - Vienna Symphony
  12. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Jouko Harjanne
  13. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Kiri Te Kanawa
  14. Entre Le Boeuf Et L'ane Gris - Maitrise Saint-Pierre Aux Liens De Bulle
  15. Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag (From Bach's Christmas Cantata, BWV 63 First Movement: Coro) - Nikolaus Harnoncourt
  16. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Jung
  17. The Holly And The Ivy - Vienna Symphony
  18. The Little Road To Bethlehem - Edward Higginbottom
  19. Schliesse, Mein Herze (From Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Third Cantata: Alto Aria) - Ton Koopman
  20. The Four Seasons, Winter (From Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Second Movement) - Progretto Avanti
  21. Hallelujah (From Handel's Messiah: Part II/Chorus) - Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Amazon.com

A rather presumptive holiday title, Simply the Best Christmas Album is an unqualified best--if you like classical, choral, and symphonic music. Marquee talent such as Placido Domingo, Natalie Cole, and Jose Carreras anchor the mix, abetted by the redoubtable London Brass, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Edward Higgenbottom & The Choir of New College, Oxford, and the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra. This two-disc, 36-piece set presents a broad spectrum of holiday pageantry that embraces familiar traditional works like The Nutcracker and more contemporary pieces from Sumi Jo and Linda Eder. From triumphant brass and angelic choirs to stirring string pieces and rich, lovely orchestral movements, Simply the Best sets an exquisitely festive mood. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Joyous surprises!.......2006-06-01

Every once in awhile I run across an album that excells, not because of the shining brilliance of one artist, but because of the collective impact of several. Here, in this album, are some little-known gems from Christmas music literature. I was captivated by the lilting and primitive joy in "Jesus, the Light of the World," which I had never heard before. Then there is Chanticleer and its rendition of Charles Ives' "Christmas Carol," a classic too little known. There are others. If you look for unique renditions of familiar and unfamiliar Christmas music to enhance the joy of the season, this album is a must-buy.

5 out of 5 stars Simply the Best..........2002-11-19

The minute I heard Thomas Hampson sing the first few notes of Adeste Fideles, I knew I had to have this album. It is a marvelous compilation of Classical Christmas favorites (excerpts from the Bach, Vivaldi and Corelli Christmas Concertos and The Nutcracker) and standard Christmas favorites, as well as some of the lesser heard Christmas gems.

The vocal power on this 2 CD set is amazing as well--Broadway star Linda Eder, Thomas Hampson, Kiri Te Kanawa, Jose Carreras, Chanticleer, and numerous others. I usually purchase one Christmas CD a year. This was it for me this year--make it part of your holiday collection.
My Third Wish
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		My Third Wish
    LITTLE BOMBER
    Manufacturer: Industrial Entertainment
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000NY2H40

    Product Description

    RARE, independent release. Issued on Industrial Entertainment, Anchorage, Ak, distributed by Southwest Wholesale, Houston, Texas.
    Careful What U Wish 4
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Careful What U Wish 4
      Third Wish
      Manufacturer: Smokin' Lamp Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CA9JBE
      Release Date: 2005-11-01
      Third Wish
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        		Third Wish

        Manufacturer: Third Wish
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000EYSXVA

        Product Description

        14 Tracks
        Hellenic Odes, Vol. 1
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Hellenic Odes, Vol. 1

          Manufacturer: Orata
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000003VCV
          Release Date: 1993-10-05
          Obsession, Pt. 3
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            		Obsession, Pt. 3
            Third Wish
            Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00068VQ2M
            Release Date: 2004-12-20

            Tracks:

            1. Radio Edit
            2. Dj Nasty Remix
            3. Video

            Music:

            1. Truth 21c [CD-single] [Import]
            2. Universe Conspires [Import]
            3. Up in Arms
            4. Viajes
            5. Vol. 2-80's Dance Greats [Import]
            6. Vol. 5-Love Song Dedications [Import]
            7. Wake Up With You [CD-single] [Import]
            8. Wasteland for Broken Hearts
            9. We Love You Arsenal [Import]
            10. Wolf Eyes

            Music

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