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“I like the idea that within the structure of the song, some kind of built-in improvisation keeps them fragile and in their moment, so that I'm not projecting so much, so that my perception of the song doesn't interfere with what its real body is. Sometimes it's like telling a story that I heard in passing, and I don't want it to become completely mine.”

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Ryan Adams is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and emotional expression. Since the mid-1990s, Adams has gained recognition for his versatile musical career, which encompasses various genres such as folk, rock, country, and pop. more

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