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“I always fear with music that it can be too immediate - too geared toward a "get addicted to it and throw it away" mentality. I get so melancholic once I fall out of love with a piece of music, and I try to make music that I think will at least able to grow with me as I get older.”

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Daniel Lopatin

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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