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“The highest point of music for me is to become in a place where there is no desire, no craving, wanting to do anything else. It is the best place you have ever been, and yet there is nothing there.”

Quote by Terry Riley

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Terry Riley is an American composer known for his innovative musical style and pioneering use of electronic music. His works combine elements of jazz, Indian classical music, and electronic music, having a profound impact on subsequent musicians. more

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