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Quote by Terry Riley

“We are either going to dissolve as a human race or we are going to break through into a new understanding of what it is to be a human being.”

Quote by Terry Riley

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Terry Riley is an American composer known for his innovative musical style and pioneering use of electronic music. His works combine elements of jazz, Indian classical music, and electronic music, having a profound impact on subsequent musicians. more

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