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“When I first started doing the quieter, more acoustic material in Swans, there was a lot of derision and outright hatred from the audience and press, just as in the early days of Swans when we were rejected outright because of the bludgeoning, single-minded violence of the music.”

Quote by Michael Gira

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Michael Gira, born in February 1954, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. His musical career began in the 1970s, known for his unique musical style and exploration of religious themes. more

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