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“We seem to invest so much time and belief that those things are stable in some way - something to build towards, or something to use to better understand where we come from. So often those expectations are just so out of line with how the universe works. I don't see it as a productive way of seeing the world, so, when I deal with that stuff formally - or when I try to allow it to inspire me - I'm open to it twisting itself up.”

Quote by Daniel Lopatin

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Daniel Lopatin, born on July 25, 1982, is an accomplished musician from the United States. His musical style blends elements of electronic, experimental, and classical music, which has won him a dedicated fan base. more

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