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“I had writers block for months afterwards because I was just so taken aback by all of the sounds I was hearing. It's almost like hearing the most beautiful music you've ever heard, so you're like, "What's the point of me making anything?" It was this living sonic organism so the idea of recording something just seemed like taking this living thing and mummifying it.”

Quote by Taraka Larson

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Taraka Larson, an enigmatic figure with an unknown profession and background. Detailed information about his life, achievements, and contributions is limited, making it difficult to provide a comprehensive biography. more

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