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“There are mics inside the instrument, a contact mic on my throat, and countless mics clustered around the air of the horn and throughout the room. I wanted to make something that was specific to the medium of recording.”

Quote by Colin Stetson

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Colin Stetson, born in 1977, is a talented saxophonist known for his unique musical style, which fuses classical, jazz, and experimental music elements. His music has won the admiration of many fans. more

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