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“People still talk about sampling as this new, progressive problem in music. There are technologies now where you can glean the polyphonic information out of a sample and then put that back in and then score it for five instruments. You don't need digital audio to sample; you can rewrite things.”

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Tim Hecker, born in 1974, is a renowned musician from Canada. His musical style blends electronic, experimental, and classical elements, winning him acclaim from both fans and critics. more

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