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“When I'm writing a theme song for a TV show I always think, "What would be Pavlovian where a kid would be in the kitchen, or an adult would be in the kitchen, and they hear the theme song come on and it would draw them back to the other room so that they would watch the show?"”

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Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh, born on May 18, 1950, is an American musician, composer, and music producer. He is best known as a founding member of the influential band Devo, whose unique musical style and creative approach have left a lasting impact. Mothersbaugh has achieved significant success in the music industry, contributing to film scores and advertising jingles for numerous well-known brands. more

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