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“I was a regular kind of academic music student. I was at Juilliard. I had to study all the contemporary music of the time, and changing that language very radically was just a sign or a signal that I was going to try to do something very different. I find that that's what I feel closest to. I found no real inner response in me in a non-tonal language.”

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Philip Glass, born on January 31, 1937, is a renowned American film score composer. Known for his minimalist style, he has composed music for numerous famous films, including 'Borat' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'. Glass's music has gained worldwide popularity and has had a profound impact on contemporary music. more

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