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“I think the hardest part is figuring out what to say no to because the whole start of your career is just begging anybody to let you perform or to contribute music to something. Then it's like turning on a faucet because the moment it's on, people are like, "Oh, you can do stuff? All right. Well, you want to do it every single thing?”

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Dan Deacon

Dan Deacon, born on August 28, 1981, is an American composer. His musical style blends elements of electronic, rock, and classical music, and is known for his unique sound effects and creative live performances. more

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