SVSA MUSIC NEWS JUNE 2020
JUNE FeATURE Article Making music can mirror making a better society by Mike Franke apart and dissect every word These days, racism is a hot coming out of my mouth for fear of topic. I was taught, like most I being racist – or at least being called guess, to treat people the same – racist. Made me want to just shut that ethnicity shouldn’t and doesn’t up and not say anything. matter. I had this on my mind, with my Outwardly, at least, I was guitar in my hand … taught this. Like most, however, I Usually when I sit around and also picked up thousands of subtle play guitar, I play my own stuff. lessons that were not explicitly Naturally, I find myself playing the “taught.” Movies, the media, even same thing over and over again. our own friends and families … Kinda the point, I guess – it’s they all steer us to reinforce certain practice, after all. stereotypes and behaviors that are I do it on purpose, and because barriers that we have to consciously it pleases me. I tell people I have overcome. to play a song of mine about 100 I found myself recently times before I feel like I start to MIKE FRANKE frustrated about having to pick See Feature Article, page 2
Due to coronavirus Room at the Jefferson Wednesday June 24 restrictions, the Center in Roanoke VA at at 7:00 p.m. Check DUES BE next few in-person 7:30 p.m. and end when your inbox for SVSA DUE BE meetings of the SVSA the last song critique emails containing the will be cancelled. is finished, or at 10:30 latest info on deadlines DUE BE Normally, meetings p.m., whichever comes for submitting songs DUE are held on the fourth first. and lyrics. Wednesday of the The next virtual on- Keep safe and keep Pay $35 month in the LL Rice line live meeting will be writing songs! on our website ... it occurred to me that maybe “the process of picking things apart and dissecting every word coming out of my mouth is part of a learning process ... ”
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“own” it – find my “groove.” I have to focus on every little So maybe one way to think The trick is to do it consciously, detail, and slow it way, way down about the recent protests is to so that the “groove” doesn’t (for now), to carve those new consider them a call for us – for become a “rut.” pathways in my brain. It’s really society in general – to take some But for the past couple of uncomfortable. refresher courses in treating days, I’ve been learning a song So it occurred to me that people with equal respect, that someone taught me once. (I maybe the process of picking things compassion, and trust, no matter have a video.) I have to play stuff apart and dissecting every word their ethnicity. I’m not used to. My right hand coming out of my mouth is part Refresher courses are where has to move much differently of a learning process, too. Maybe you slow everything waaaay than it usually does. I’m using having labels and boundaries and down, focus on every stinkin’ parts of the neck that I seldom rules shoved in my face is all part little detail, and develop muscle do. My left hand isn’t in its usual of taking baby steps to a greater memory that maybe we’ve familiar shapes. I can’t just go on understanding – even if it is forgotten (or never had in the autopilot. frustrating and sometimes almost first place). The song is particularly debilitating. Not maybe. I know Deep breath. Back to that delicate – not usually my style. this. But sometimes I forget. song…
2 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 SVSA Treasurer Mike Franke is the host of our monthly Zoom meetings. Mike gathers the songs that have been submitted for critique, puts the lyrics up on the screen, and facilitates our smooth and informative discussions along the way. SVSA President Mike DeGiorgi fulfills his usual in-person functions by moving things along and generally guiding the meeting to a successful conclusion. If you have not yet signed up for an SVSA Zoom meeting, we urge you to do so. It’s a fun experience! Next virtual SVSA meeting this Wednesday, June 24 The next on-line Zoom SVSA meeting is Wednesday and mp3 files no later than noon on Tuesday June 23. May 27. We’ll start at 7:00 p.m., to allow for a little socializing • As you receive lyrics via Google email, print them so and for anyone new to Zoom to get comfortable with it. Mike you can take notes during the discussion. Also note the email Franke will again be our Zoom host and will e-mail you a link addresses of members who are submitting. before the meeting. You need only to click on it at the time of • You are strongly encouraged to email your critique notes the meeting to participate. You can use a smart phone, tablet, back to the songwriter. You can summarize in the text of the or desktop computer. email or take a picture of the lyric sheet and email it back to Here are the instructions for submitting songs and lyrics the songwriter. Another option is to use the chat function in as well as critique protocol. Recordings only; live performances Zoom to send real-time feedback to each songwriter as their don’t work well on Zoom: songs are being played. • Use the SVSA Google email address to send your lyrics We’ll see you all in cyberspace again this Wednesday!
3 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 Meeting Notes by Bill Stanton The second “Zoom Tunes” meeting was held last month. SVSA Treasurer Mike Franke again assumed the role of host. There were 10 members in attendance. Eight members submitted songs for vetting: Barb Martin, Mollye Otis, Bob Schmucker, Mike Pearrell, David Barudin, Mike Franke, Charlie Divers, and Bill Stanton. All eight songs were submitted electronically and members could choose to print out lyric sheets at home or to read along on-screen while the songs were playing. Words to the wise by Greg Trafidlo Jimmy Webb’s book, Tunesmith – Inside The Art Of Songwriting, offers a wealth of valuable information for pro and amateur songwriters. I personally think it’s one of the best sources you could ever own to improve your craft. My underlined, dog-eared copy is my “go to” source for inspiration and helpful information. Below is just a sample of Webb’s advice: The amateur songwriter’s greatest single failing and one that is immediately obvious to the listener Last month, SVSAer Greg Trafidlo was burdened is that the writer does not know exactly where with the sorrowful task of burying a deceased wild the song is going. Often the point of the song is bird. As his house is surrounded by quite a wooded circumnavigated brilliantly. Sometimes there are two or even three pretty good ideas in the song area, he naturally headed out a ways to perform his but the listener is left unsatisfied. (The hors d’oeuvres sad task. In the woods, he crossed over the spot of a were tasty but the waiter never served the main hammock stand that SVSA Secretary David Simpkins course.) So all of our background materials – letters, usually reserves for songwriting (or a nap) whenever lists, “chains,” or streams of consciousness – must the opportunity presents itself. Greg spied a dark be appraised carefully to make sure the words object on the ground that turned out to be a tuner we have chosen make a meaningful contribution – presumably lost by David – that was every bit as to the story or “idea.” The most of the fabulous dead as the bird Greg was intending to bury. Neither metaphor or double entendre ever conceived David nor Greg’s wife Judy Larson know why Greg or the niftiest color-word or rhyme imaginable is expendable if it is not on target – if the meaning of didn’t go ahead and bury the tuner with the bird. the lyric could be clearer without it. (From page 53.) Maybe there’s a song in that!
The next SVSA online meeting is this coming Wednesday, June 24. Check your email inbox for a link and an ID number to the next virtual Zoom meeting.
4 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 Instinct is at the core of a successful song by David musician/songwriter friend who to identify with these quotes out of Barudin wrote back, “Yah! That same quote a common shared experience. The A New York hit me upside my cranium as well. song results may be unique and Times interview It’s why he’s Dylan and we ain’t!” different, but the writing process of Bob Dylan by He brings up a good point that is often similar. So, I take heart in Douglas Brinkley deserves another. So, I replied thinking I’m a little like Dylan and (06/20/2020), Prine and a million others who a sequel to come up with words that have a previous tune. Brinkley-Dylan chats, has been How many times and in circulating. In it, Dylan covers a different ways do we sense the range of song topics. The quotes, same nascence of a song in a below, on songwriting and the purposeful title line and watched creative process popped out at me: feelings congeal around an idea, (Dylan) “There’s no way just as Dylan said? Then, see the you can change the nature of idea build in an instant to a theme a song once you’ve invented and a message, all to a certain beat it. You can set different guitar within a melody that connects or piano patterns upon the in its own independent process structural lines and go from outside of a conscious effort? there, but … You basically play It all happens in a flash. Really, the same thing time after time it’s often all done before we start. in the most perfect way you What follows, the trimming and can. … I didn’t really have to structuring on paper and musically, grapple much. It’s the kind of is the window-dressing, the final thing where you pile up stream- snips and tucks that tailor the of-consciousness verses and proper fit. then leave it alone and come To me, that’s what Dylan is pull things out. So that’s where talking about; that songs cannot be the song was going all along. altered except around the edges. Obviously, the catalyst for the And it’s what – at the heart of song is the title line … you write it – songwriters have in common. it on instinct. Kind of in a trance In that (not small) way, we’re all state. Most of my recent songs Dylan and he is us. He’s a genius are like that. The lyrics are the Unfolding new leaves of expression, which we touch on an Elephant Ear real thing, tangible, they’re not briefly each time we write a song. plant and (above) a metaphors. The songs seem Then, again, another friend Rubber plant. to know themselves and they I shared this with compared it to know that I can sing them, playing basketball just like Michael vocally and rhythmically. They (and I’m paraphrasing here Jordan! kind of write themselves and because things are said better the The full article can be count on me to sing them.” second time): Yes, he’s Dylan, no viewed at: https://www.nytimes. question, but serious songwriters com/2020/06/12/arts/music/bob- I emailed these quotes to a including SVSA members are likely dylan-rough-and-rowdy-ways
“ ... the catalyst for the song is the title line … you write it on instinct. Kind of in a trance state.” ~ Bob Dylan
5 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 Long-time SVSA member Dan Hildebrand tunes up for an SVSA Songwriters Showcase at 3rd Street Coffeehouse way back in February of 2013. (Photo by Larry Sakayama.)
Show begins at 14.40
On June 12, the Panini Brothers band played an on-line live-stream performance at The Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount VA. On acoustic guitar is SVSA President Mike DeGiorgi. Former SVSA President Larry Sakayama is at far right. To see the show, go to https://www.facebook.com/HarvesterPerformanceCenter/videos/758829061521715/
6 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 3rd Street Coffeehouse nominated for prestigious award SVSA board member and 3rd organizations. Roanoke Valley resident Todd Street Coffeehouse spokesman Bob Bob says, “We are humbled to Marcum submitted the nomination. Schmucker announced recently be nominated – and note that this is “It’s the least I can do to thank that 3rd Street Coffeehouse in 3rd Street for the incredible Roanoke VA has been nominated Deadline work they do,” he said. “As part for the Perry F. Kendig Arts and for submitting of the nomination process, I’m Cultural Award. also asking 3rd Street supporters The awards program strives to recommendation to please write a short letter of showcase the quality and diversity letters is this recommendation (three paragraphs of artistic excellence throughout Friday, June 26 would be fine) as well. Email your the greater Roanoke region, to letters to [email protected] recognize outstanding support of not a nomination for any individual, by Friday, June 26.” arts and culture, and to celebrate rather, it is all about the coffeehouse For more information, go to exemplary arts and cultural itself.” www.kendigawards.com A love song to a ... rehearsal space? by Bill Stanton Most of the songs on the CD First Street Electric Bill (SVSA Recordings) had their © 2020 Bill Stanton inception musically or lyrically during that period from 1985 to 1989. First Street was a groovy little time warp Those four years provided me with the Abandoned old factories so dark opportunity to write and perform songs Like a chapter in a Dickens novel with a fully realized rock band (drums, Buildings like crumbling hovels bass, lead guitar, and me on rhythm guitar) that began and ended on First Street in Jamestown NY. Chorus: And as I look back on that period in the song I am In my dreams I go back to First Street submitting to the SVSA vetting process this Wednesday. And my favorite rock and roll band I once again I realize that none of that would ever have And my favorite rock and roll band happened without “that lovely little room” over Faust Electric on First Street. Right above Faust Electric there was this lovely little room Jamestown NY, by the 1980s, had become a prototype for We set up our PA and with the flick of a switch pretty soon the wave of rustbelt cities where manufacturing, especially We rock and rolled on First Street the furniture industry, had moved on and left small cities with No one around to complain gaping sections of abandoned factories and store fronts. We played as loud as we wanted This was terrible for the local economy but great for local bands who needed inexpensive practice areas to rehearse and Some nights it got pretty insane record their sometimes loud and aggressive music. Through the hottest summer of 1989 10,000 Maniacs (remember them?) set up shop in We played every gig we could find Broadhead Mills across the street from my band, Power Play Through the brutal winter when crowds didn’t show Inc, as we settled into “that lovely little room.” Other bands followed and for a few years music just poured (or maybe Bandmates slipped away like melting snow roared) out of those abandoned old factories. Repeat Chorus Anyway, check out the lyrics to First Street, a love song that will always hold a place in my heart.
7 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 SVSAers Bob and Denise Schmucker’s BobTrap Center For The Performing Arts (a.k.a. their backyard) has seen a lot of great musical performances in its short existence. However, with the pandemic and all, BobTrap has been quiet this year, quiet enough for this lone pigeon to rest and hope for better days. Or could it be that the pigeon has misread a gig date and is waiting for the show to start?
8 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 New member lyrics spotlight by David Simpkins That sort of fell by the wayside portrait to me. That’s all there is to it! Here are a couple of song lyrics and, honestly, I don’t have time to So think about it and let me know. (If from one of our newer members, revitalize it. you take it on, I’d like you to commit Richard Raymond. Dick is so new If any member would like to to at least a year’s worth. That’s 11 that we don’t even have a thumbnail step up and help bring that spotlight spotlights.) headshot to place at the beginning of page back again, please let me know. Okay. Where where we? Oh yeah this spotlight. It’s not much work; it’s just a bunch -- here’s a couple of lyrics submitted A while back, the SVSA of questions to send to the monthly by one of our newest members, Dick Music News presented a “Member spotlight member and then sending Raymond. He’s got a real way with Spotlight” page every month. the answers plus a member-supplied words and I think you’ll enjoy these.
A COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT I OFFERED YOU MY HEART, MY LOVE, An Offering For 3rd Street YOU TOOK MY JOOLS INSTEAD © 2019 Richard Raymond © 2018 Richard Raymond On a little old back street downtown in Roanoke There was a time I was a man There’s a cellar underneath a church With virile, vital jools They call that place the Coffeehouse on 3rd Street But from your cruelty I stand And you can find it, but you have to search As one of Nature’s fools Chorus: The echoes of your mocking laugh The coffee’s good but music’s even better Ring through my empty head You can sing along if you know the words I offered you my heart, my love In that coffeehouse they’re servin’ more than coffee You took my jools instead On 3rd Street they don’t do their thing by thirds! Chorus: Up on the stage, they’re pickin’ and they’re singin’ I’m just a shell, I’ve been through hell And you can hear them on a Friday night I’ve wished that I were dead You just buy a coffee, have a seat and listen, I offered you my heart, my love The group sings on, the music’s out of sight You took my jools instead Repeat Chorus Your face and form are beautiful Your heart is cold as ice They do country, western, novelty, and bluegrass You take a man’s sincerest love The audience just rocks and hums along And crush it like a vise The coffee flows and everyone gets mellow They never want to end a night of song You take a man’s most precious jools And stomp ‘em with your heel Repeat Chorus No man should have to stand this pain Or feel the way I feel Repeat Chorus Some day I hope some guy will take Your heart of ice-cold stone And put it through a grinding mill To hear you scream and moan Some guy with jools of stainless steel No devil could destroy The agony you’ve brought to me Would bring the purest joy! Repeat Chorus
9 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 Here’s an up-and-coming artist in a Facebook Live session courtesy of 3rd Street Coffeehouse, on Larry Sakayama’s TV. Larry has great taste. (Photo courtesy of Mike Franke.)
Long-time SVSA member David Bowen readies for a performance.
10 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 It’s hard to believe now that it’s nearly July, but back in May, SVSA member Barbara Martin had to bundle up for a climb on the Cockscomb Trail in Rockbridge County VA.
Josh Jones (above) and Mike Pearrell (below) were a couple of the performers at the SVSA Songwriters Showcase at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke VA last September. (Photos by Cristina Gonzales-Green.)
11 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 LOCAL, REGIONAL We’ll be right back after a vaccine from our doctors ... Most – if not all – local and regional open mics have shut down due to OPEN MICS coronavirus concerns so the SVSA will follow suit and stand down from posting our two-page who, what, where, and when of open mics. We all look forward to the better days ahead but for now, better safe than sorry.
3rd Street Coffeehouse will continue its Friday night shows on Facebook via live streaming Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, 3rd Street Coffeehouse has converted from brick and mortar to high-tech digital live streaming. Friday night performances will continue at 7:30 p.m. and will originate from the 3rd Street Facebook site. The “Third Thursdays at Third Street All Open Mic” and the “First Thursday Guitar Pull / Song Circle” will be discontinued until further notice. Viewers may watch for free and there will be a virtual “hat” option so that donations may still be made to performers. Please check the 3rd Street Coffeehouse Facebook page for information, updates, and performer announcements.
SVSA Performing Members’ Upcoming Gigs Since the Coronavirus pandemic has pretty future. However, should any opportunities arise much shut down live-in-person performances, for SVSA members to perform, particularly via there will be a dearth of listings in this section internet live streaming, we will try to list them of the SVSA Music News for the foreseeable along with as much information as is available.
12 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 SVSA President Mike DeGiorgi appears with the Panini Brothers on a streaming online broadcast of their show at the Harvester in Rocky Mount VA.
Ah, promo photos – long may they wave. This is one that Jimmie Landry used back in 1980 to promote a piano performance in Houston TX.
Dennis Danner put down his ukulele long enough to install a solar panel on the roof of the van that he and his wife Evelyn are renovating.
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what’s done is done marc with a “c” long story short eyes on the water
carved in song folk singular co-writers in disguise old dog, new tracks
Mike Franke Greg Trafidlo what’s done is done — A debut release of Carved in Song— Most songs co-written 14 original folk and blues tunes about everyday with some of Greg’s favorite songwriters. life and interesting people featuring Mike’s Listen to audio clips at gregtrafidlo.com. fingerstyle and slide guitar. folk singular— Greg’s third solo CD reflects the diversity of his songwriting Marc Baskind and production skills. With SVSA-ers on marc with a “c”— Sampler CD of covers background vocals, and Marc Baskind on and original songs offers a taste of the varied guitar and vocals. styles of this accomplished guitarist/singer. Co-Writers in Disguise — Contemporary folk/country with an emphasis on well-crafted David Simpkins lyrics and humor. With a number of SVSA Long Story Short — Offers 12 original members appearing on the CD. Americana tunes blending rock, folk, blues, and country. Old Dog – New Tracks — Songs that range from silly to sublime, drawing you in with warmth, wit, and humor. Songs include I Got The Panini Brothers Stuck Behind Buford, Time is a Mountain, and Eyes on the water — Debut CD from a The Tumbler. Buy it from CD Baby or contact group comprised of SVSA members Larry Greg at [email protected]. Sakayama and Mike DeGiorgi as well as Chip Conway, Mark Earnhardt, and Scott Thomas. Jazzy, bluesey, eclectic, original tunes.
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the crawlspace tapes silver winkin’ pacing the moon
cup of contradictions dimestore detective dog joggin’ songwriter sessions Greg Trafidlo Mike Pearrell THE CRAWLSPACE TAPES — Greg’s newest cup of contradictions — 13 original CD is a compilation of all his funny and songs. Lots of SVSA musicians singing and goofy stuff. Tom Paxton says, “Loosen up, playing. sourpusses. Greg is on the loose again!” dimestore detective — Mike’s first solo CD features 14 original songs. Produced by Trifolkal Greg Trafidlo; with a number of guest SVSA SILVER — The trio celebrates 25 years musicians. Available at Mike’s shows. together with a “fan favorite” collection of covers from the Beach Boys to Tom Paxton. Steve Clark winkin’ — This top-notch release from that DOG JOGGIN’ — Eleven sweet and true “trio fiercely dedicated to fun” tempers the amusing tunes comprise this quirky singer/ fun with poignancy and heart. songwriter CD. Available at cdbaby.com.
Josh Jones The Entwined Pacing the Moon — Thirteen of the SONGWRITER SESSIONS — The CD was strongest songs Josh has written. For lyrics, released at Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn short audio clips and additional information, Resort in Belize in 2018. It’s a mix of 13 songs please visit www.jonesgroupmusic.com. written by Dan Hildebrand ranging from real- life ballads to feel-good ditties. Recorded at Blackwater Studios. Percussion and harmony by Adonna Lemon.
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tales from the road eastern western from the heart of a horsegirl poet cowgirl cowgirl
lovin’ the west my life gumbo style Aspen Black Jimmie Landry Tales From the Road — 15 original poems MY LIFE — Jimmie sings stories about his with musical backup. Every poem has a tie to friends, family, and life on the road. A jazzy- a road, although the road is never the subject. blues New Orleans-style piano and vocals Either the road runs through it, shows up in paint a picture of 60 years in music. a fleeting moment, or the whole story was inspired by, or witnessed “on the road.” GUMBO — Hot and spicy down-home jazz, funk, and soul that goes down easy. Ten Eastern Western Cowgirl — Eight originals and three covers. original Contemporary Western songs. Available at CDBaby.com/aspenblack7. STYLE — A blend of standards and one original in a variety of grooves like straight-ahead from the heart of a cowgirl — swing, samba, jazz, waltz, and funky second- Original spoken word poems adhering to the line blues. Western Music Association guidelines for the cowboy poetry genre. Available at CDBaby. horsegirl poet — Songs and poems about “When a pal once asked horses, cowboys, and rural life. Available at me why I put out so many CDBaby. albums, I said for the same LOVIN’ THE WEST — This is the latest CD reason a cow puts out so released by Western Music Association singer/ much milk. What’s in you songwriter – and SVSA member – Aspen Black. gotta come out.” It features 10 original selections, seven of which are road-tested favorites. ~ Willie Nelson
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electric bill acoustic bill Bill Stanton ELECTRIC BILL — Ten original songs of Bill’s lyrics and melodies accompanied by former bandmates on electric instruments and vocal harmonies originally recorded in the 1980s. ACOUSTIC BILL — Ten original songs with lyrics and melodies by Bill accompanied by former bandmates on acoustic instruments We want to wish SVSA members Bob and Denise and vocal harmonies recorded from the early Schmucker a very happy 32nd anniversary. Here 1970s through 2000. they are at one of their favorite local spots.
Nothing says summer better than a tray full of hand-picked black raspberries. (Photo by Evelyn Danner.)
17 | SVSA MUSIC NEWS | J U N E 2 0 2 0 SVSA DISCLAIMER About Classifieds: The ideas and opinions contained SVSA Music News free classifieds may be submitted in this newsletter are intended by paid members only. All classifieds must be music- to be helpful to songwriters. The related. Members, e-mail your classifieds to svsa. companies and organizations [email protected]. mentioned are believed to be legitimate; however, SVSA does not endorse any products or services and About articles and other written offers no guaranteed success based contributions: on the content. SVSA members write feature articles for the SVSA We are always looking for articles Music News throughout the year. Members can about SVSA members and articles submit other articles and features at any time. Non- of interest to the songwriting members may also submit articles and other written community. Email articles and contributions but their inclusion will be subject to time information to the Editor, David and space constraints. All articles may be edited for Simpkins, at svsa.songwriters@ space considerations and will be edited, as time allows, gmail.com. SVSA is a non-profit for spelling and grammar. E-mail submissions to svsa. organization. [email protected]. SVSA Board Members: About Announcements: Mike DeGiorgi – President Ashley Lucas - Vice President SVSA members may list music-related announcements in the SVSA Music News. E-mail them to svsa. David Simpkins – Secretary and [email protected] by the second Tuesday of Newsletter Editor the month. Announcements from members will be Mike Franke – Treasurer e-mailed to members as soon as they are received and, Mollye Otis - At-Large Board Member if still timely, published in an upcoming issue of the Bill Stanton - At-Large Board Member SVSA Music News. Announcements from non-members Dennis Danner - At-Large Board Member will be held for publication in an upcoming issue of the Larry Helms - At-Large Board Member SVSA Music News.
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