Sometimes I feel my 68 years, and then I think about the time I saw Zappa in concert in my college years in Toronto. I'm young again!
@fedoragibson3059 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in Ottawa
@tomb5552 Жыл бұрын
I saw him in Seattle at the Edgewater Hotel, he was fishing out of his room window
@raymondnavarro5100 Жыл бұрын
@@tomb5552 Fishing for mudsharks no doubt...
@micheltremblaywebcellance943810 ай бұрын
3 shows in Ottawa 70s...
@MsYablonsky10 ай бұрын
You’re not old, you’re lucky. I wish I saw Z live and I envy you
@MarcosElMalo23 жыл бұрын
This version of Bolero has the exactly right amount of cowbell.
@rmoore25363 жыл бұрын
Lol
@ainobredtved3132 Жыл бұрын
You don't think it needs more cowbell? 😂
@TheLeonarto Жыл бұрын
so tired...
@TheLeonarto Жыл бұрын
this is Ravel's bolero...don't trivialize it
@ainobredtved3132 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLeonarto So you have no humour ...
@theholidaylady12 жыл бұрын
Wow! 🎶 Bolero lends itself perfectly to Zappa's amazing arranging skills! I miss Frank. 🤗💖Bravo, Frank and orchestra! 💖🎶
@andrewthomson13711 ай бұрын
Yeh thats music magic!
@michaelkottler7 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@richardvolet3970 Жыл бұрын
Zappa makes Bolero sound like a Zappa composition. Bravo!
@thomasromano93213 ай бұрын
Now, now, Maurice Ravel, don't turn over in your grave, it's Frank Zappa!
@richardvolet39703 ай бұрын
@@thomasromano9321 LOL! RAvel would love it.
@felipemateus30883 жыл бұрын
this was the best 6 minutes I have spent on youtube, I'm not lying
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@alessandrorossini87043 жыл бұрын
Many people here believe you, brother.
@darijatole45852 жыл бұрын
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@TheKwaze2 жыл бұрын
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@bigdogbob8452 жыл бұрын
A true, never to be equaled, Musical Genius ! Frank was so underappreciated, he was so compulsively obsessed with perfection, he wrote Every Note, for Every Instrument, for Every Composition his band Ever Performed. I had the pleasure of meeting, and conversing with, the man once, early '80's, Mind Still Blown Away by his Presence !
@jawadkazmi8856 Жыл бұрын
Not every note 🎵🎶 but pretty darn close. He allowed some good ideas to shine/slip through now and again.
@Chris-zh5om Жыл бұрын
Was nice or a dick?
@tomstiel7576 Жыл бұрын
@@jawadkazmi8856 that is true,,,he enjoyed input
@theholidaylady111 ай бұрын
I'm jealous that you got to meet Frank! I would have loved to have seen him and met him. I think that his conversation might have been over my head though, especially when I was young however, what a thrill it would have been for me! I'm happy for you!
@antoinepetrov3 ай бұрын
This video literally shows his band playing something not written by him, but by Ravel. But maybe you don't know that, because you talk about musical genius, but haven't heard of Ravel.
@thomaswalsh17153 жыл бұрын
I was a 20 year old Marine in 1981, an d some cool dude from Nantucket, played Apostrophe, and acted out the music”And I pounced Again, boom boom”. As he stomped his feet, I became less square that day. Can you believe I was from NY and never heard of Bob Marley either. Tnx Mr Colin Keenan, I couldn’t go without FZ in my life since. 🤷♂️✌️🇺🇸
@jeffreyp18553 ай бұрын
Semper Fidelis! 🫡
@jasenwright11783 жыл бұрын
I never tire of watching / listening to this! Pure brilliance--so Zappa!!
@Diomede-Lefort2 жыл бұрын
I really wonder what Ravel would have thought of this.
@thej3799 Жыл бұрын
I've seen the Houston symphony orchestra play Ravel and I've heard bolero by one of the most renowned orchestras in the United States I had absolutely no idea this existed and his fucking awesome
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
@@Diomede-Lefort Da grande musicista qual' era non potrbbe pensarne altro che bene. ☺
@tomn9094Ай бұрын
Arguably the top 12 piece band ever? Few will ever challenge.
@postatility9703 Жыл бұрын
In the years since he left us,Zappa's importance continues to grow. There has never been anyone like him.
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
Agree, not yet. 🐿
@peteralexgoisl65203 жыл бұрын
He is the genius magic perfect musician and i love his style
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@coldsharkride9 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you could NOT like this. I've been listening to it for 20 years and to me, it's Bolero. And like a lot of FZ's music, these unique sounds have become dear friends, and these friends never let you down. I think it's beautiful.
@zombywoof33088 жыл бұрын
I had always liked Bolero, but after hearing Frank's version, all other's recordings seem to pale.
@StillBillyD926 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful way of conveying Zap magic. Very true.
@absolutelypositively6 жыл бұрын
Thomas Schenden So agree with you. i find it hard to believe there were 13 thumbs down. How dare they!! if i....You make up the rest. 😎
@andythomas7066 жыл бұрын
Frank's version is a very faithful trip through it. It's all in the rhythm! If you don't get it spot on, it's a shambles! To say that all other versions 'pale' is a tad over the top though!
@andythomas7065 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees If you say so. Though, they wouldn't be the first though would they?
@chrisclark5239 Жыл бұрын
I'll bet all those kids that took band class in school never imagined they'd be playing Bolero with Frank Zappa...
@andrefrazao92453 жыл бұрын
Smoking a cigarette and conducting at the same time is a totally different level
@JamesWilson-vr3ql5 жыл бұрын
I've heard Jeff Beck. I've heard James Gang. But this, the best band you never heard of is absolutely the best outside of a symphony orchestra. Bravo!
@gregoryhussey64775 жыл бұрын
Zappa's ability to make unlikely connections sound obvious is unparalleled genius
@carloslerma914 Жыл бұрын
Even years after Frank's departure, he never ceases to amaze me..keep up the great work so that we can explore his vast library of works Lots ❤️ to all involved
@chriskeller5113 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Piece lasts just long enough to smoke a cigarette. Zappa rules still
@davidf.97632 жыл бұрын
LOVE Bruce's little dance interpretation! - too kewl
@dethengine3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs and these guys did not disappoint.
@antoinepetrov3 ай бұрын
It's not a song, it's a composition
@dethengine3 ай бұрын
@@antoinepetrov No, it’s a song that I have on a several CDs and as digital song files on different personal devices that play songs.
@antoinepetrov3 ай бұрын
@@dethengine Do you mean Bolero by Maurice Ravel or Zappa's interpretation?
@marekwroblewski8794 Жыл бұрын
Znakomici instrumentaliści. Świetna partia puzonu, wspaniała marimba. No i ten niepowtarzalny cowbell... Cały utwór to po prostu bajka! Superwykonanie! Panie i Panowie a także dzieci: czapki z głów!!!
@pedroortega3888 Жыл бұрын
Que puedo decir de Zappa. Mi ídolo. Un genio musical. QEPD.
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
Hoy nos falta este hombre... w Zappa.
@rabeainmusic3 жыл бұрын
Frank Zappa, Ike Willis, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Paul Carman, Albert Wing, Kurt McGettrick.
@jasenwright11783 жыл бұрын
My first encounter with Frank Zappa and the mothers was in the late 60's Unreal! Loved the guy ever since!
@steveford8999Ай бұрын
Frank's musicians were absolutely amazing.
@jonstein68684 жыл бұрын
Only one word (well two..) F--king awesome! I had the good fortune to be introduced to Zappa's music as a teenager by a schoolfriend with more enlightened musical tastes and I've dipped into Franksworld now and again over the years. This performance is brilliant because it not only knocks all musical boundaries down but shows how you can bring new life, personality and humour even into classics. What a loss was Zappa's early demise for music and mankind. Still, Heaven's house band got one hell of a great composer/arranger/guitarist...
@krl19654 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him twice, the last time was as a double bill with the Jerry Garcia Band
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@sergiobaldi72583 жыл бұрын
FOREVER UNCLE FRANK !!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!
@robkunkel88333 жыл бұрын
😃😺👍🏼How very very impressive. Such a talent base. And Frank directs with a cigarette and a baton.
@andrewcasey4723 жыл бұрын
4:15 Only Zappa would quote 'My Sharona' in a piece by Ravel!
@richinoable4 ай бұрын
Nice! I missed that befire now, thx!
@mewratchanee10284 жыл бұрын
I was at Verve Records for the first recording 1966 of help I’m a Rock with Kim singing and Elliot on guitar and all the freaks dancing including Vito and his wife Sunshine . What a trip they were fantastic and our Manager Jim Demarco looked over at us and said This is the new phycodelic sound you guys need to learn...
@ericw19694 жыл бұрын
I can't possibly imagine another FZ, ever. His talent was that of the great masters. just contemporary.
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@jackwyatt12184 жыл бұрын
Zappa is an all time favorite of mine!
@ponkusjr3 жыл бұрын
this makes me smile, what a genius
@luisbritorocha47495 жыл бұрын
I saw this alive in Seville in 1988. Zappa is my idol... he will always be remembered.
@dunningkruger37745 жыл бұрын
At 4:00, Frank unleashes Mariachi unto Ravel's Bolero. A statement not lost to this lifelong musician. Well done Frank. Bravo. I have several orchestral renditions of Bolero on my itunes and this one is my favorite.
@duroxkilo5 жыл бұрын
mr Zappa was always on the assault, be it music, business, looks, morals, etc.. his shock therapy was not meant to destroy but educate and help. any interview with or about mr Zappa makes it clear that the man was a good honest human plus a talented hardworking perfectionist. what else is there to be? he and those around him spent a great deal of their lives perfecting their skills in communicating authentic information music wise. someone had to be the Zappa in a sea of bs - that we still swim in sometimes...
@paulom.b.ch.3 жыл бұрын
Straight in real man!...
@paulmuellermann67043 жыл бұрын
What a Genius, now i am a Zappanated Person. I have all songs of Zappa, i am a Zappanated person. Zappanate people :-)
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@BlackSmurfPunk3 жыл бұрын
I have seen this live in ´88 in Offenbach, Germany. One of the impressiveest moments of my life.
@StillBillyD926 жыл бұрын
As a younger Zap fan......... I believe that this is magic at his disposal. I love it, light a cigarette Every time I hear this..... Just for Frank......
@eisenhertz4 жыл бұрын
There are still Zappa friends around,good to know!
@erichoberg35024 жыл бұрын
We are here.
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@user-wm3td5zp8x4 жыл бұрын
Шикарно, спасибо большое за музыку и настроение
@TheKwaze4 жыл бұрын
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@donrykena26563 жыл бұрын
This is my Christmas song to all Merry Christmas.....love the Zappa
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
So "happy new year" ! 😁
@astentroy4 жыл бұрын
I love Zappa.
@Montyrico_Outdoors5 жыл бұрын
never knew this cover existed til now, but I desperately needed this
@alanfranzen1029Ай бұрын
I wish I had seen FZ alive and in concert, yet another example of musical genius at work!!
@luisalbertodiazyubero53825 жыл бұрын
Magnífico. Mención aparte el personaje Zappa, fumando mientras dirige. Genio y figura!
@GjaP_2424 жыл бұрын
0:40
@GjaP_2424 жыл бұрын
5:35
@robertherring73572 жыл бұрын
I like that he gives a lot of respect to the songs when he does covers. Even his lovely homage to June and Johnny Cash with with Ring of Fire. He does gives his heart even with covers
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
You' re right, like a true compositor do... Respect the writer and put his personal touch. 🤝
@LANDSEAAIRCANADA4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding ! really miss Frank ...
@mickdarabuka77784 жыл бұрын
A 20th century genius honouring another 20th genius. Zappa was a dude of the highest order.
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@josephscionti4680 Жыл бұрын
Smashing performance!! Pure genius! There will never be another Frank Zappa!
@peopleunite784 жыл бұрын
This is the genius of Zappa R.I.H.P. rest in heavenly peace ✌
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@mursu2410 жыл бұрын
That Bruce Fowler's improvised dance solo gets me every time.
@davidbrogan4329 жыл бұрын
Such a great point to mention ! Gotta love some Bruce Fowler !
@jayrobb98 жыл бұрын
Bruce is awesome. Is there ANYONE in the history of film with a more impressive resume of projects worked on? The movies he's worked on must have grossed close to *zoom in, pink to lips* One hundred billion dollars!
@SuperTarkim6 жыл бұрын
I think that's a reference to Maurice Béjart's choreographed dance that's set to Ravel's Bolero, the movements are very similar, just not as comical. Check out Maya Plisetskaya Bolero if yer interested, it's quite great!
@dougquidam12589 жыл бұрын
Brilliant rendition of this composition. "The modern day composer refuses to die"- Edgar Varese. Zappa is one of the few musicians worthy of the title musical genius.
@glorianolasco77295 жыл бұрын
Le quedó como cumbia
@glorianolasco77295 жыл бұрын
Parece un bolero satírico
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
@@glorianolasco7729 pues es propriamènte asì.
@CrimsongKing5 жыл бұрын
Thank god, Frank zappa has existed and left us all this gold... that no one else can do.....
@markw13545 жыл бұрын
Frank was the American master of composition & arrangement !!! R.I.P. FZ !!!
@manutopia615 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to see Zappa stills alive.
@zelinalangford5712 жыл бұрын
Superb performance
@joncavanaugh99805 жыл бұрын
An absolute gem. Thanks for posting.
@nicolevanbesien1945 жыл бұрын
ZAPOLERO
@Voyageur3145 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Frank could do it all!
@user-kd1kl6yd6j4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha bless you and gretings from GREECE
@tomn90944 жыл бұрын
I'm listening to this at 3am in my dairy barn the Holsteins are digging it .very few women on these fine music threads, look me up if your around Illinois for early am coffee I'd love to listen to Frank's exquisite music with more humans. but in the mean time I'll listen along with livestock,they seem to dig it
@nowayout87733 жыл бұрын
@@tomn9094 Zappa's creations are unbelievable. Bolero alla Zappa makes me happy. Definitely, passion, emotional feelings that I let flow.
@bennyjazzful9 жыл бұрын
WOW Wonderful version of a classic tune by some fantastic musicians. From a 72yo Aussie fan.
@michaelrigby3965 жыл бұрын
About a minute into this, I realized this was sounding so lighthearted and full of fun, as if Nino Rota had collaborated on the arrangement. Just brilliant!
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@j.dragon6513 жыл бұрын
This is the best version I have ever heard and I have heard many of them.
@phillytrue812 Жыл бұрын
I wish I saw that live but thankful I got to see this wonderful performance at all. Great brass section and excellent arrangement.
@olddogcitypound58595 жыл бұрын
Remember kiddies don't eat the yellow snow........ R.I.P. FRANK ZAPPA rock in peace ✌
@joaquinzurita44773 жыл бұрын
Zappa domina todos los palos. Es el mayor genio musical de finales del siglo XX. Será recordado a la altura que merece.
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
Segùro que si ! 🤝
@BirdYoumans4 жыл бұрын
Ravell: Help, I've been Zappanated! But, oooooo, I think I like it!!
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@BirdYoumans3 жыл бұрын
@@TheKwaze As only he could imagine it. I got to replace Tom Fowler on Bass for about 3 months in 74 when he broke his finger on tour til the finger healed. A most unique experience. Recorded with him at Caribou ranch studio in Colorado. Experience of a lifetime for sure.
@TheKwaze3 жыл бұрын
@@BirdYoumans I thought I recognized the name and great to hear from you. Considering your short spell with Zappa you are on quite a few albums, which is lucky for you and for Frank. Without looking I seem to remember that apart from bass guitar on several albums you are the rythm guitarist on the title track of Sleep Dirt, but I could be wrong?
@luchocaceres7463 жыл бұрын
@@TheKwaze ñ
@MarcosElMalo23 жыл бұрын
The thing is, you can become Zappanated without getting un-Raveled
@thetigerstripes4 жыл бұрын
Zappa Rules !!! Been a fan since 1968...
@timallbritton73293 жыл бұрын
I was never much of a Zappa fan, but this is genius.
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@dennishunt15905 жыл бұрын
What a tragic loss to music and the world when we lost Frank Zappa. He was a musical genius. I loved him he was unique.
@dhu20565 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees you probably shouldn't like Wagner then
@dhu20565 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees because he hated jews
@dhu20565 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees no and he wasnt racist either
@dhu20565 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees rationalwiki.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa Also stop liking your own comments because they're stupid
@dhu20565 жыл бұрын
@Jason Voorhees did you even read it?
@sergiobaldi72584 жыл бұрын
MUSIC IS THE BEST !!!!! THANKS UNCLE FRANK!!!!!
@doctorhemp4367 ай бұрын
I saw him 1988, maybe at his last Rock-concert,(= shortly, one of the...;), in Germany, Fürth. It was my best concert EVER❤ The Fowler- brothers and some other good musicans plays with him! I stay 5 meter, before the MASTER, with eleven other GREAT musicans!!! I never forget🎸🎤 🎸🎻🎺🎺🎷🥁🎹🥁🪕🪘
@nadiadima94496 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, I am yet to listen to any version of Bolero that I genuinely dislike.
@dogbandit2 жыл бұрын
A ravellation! A little understated 😂
@wendybutler67253 жыл бұрын
Fantastico
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@user-im5fb9ns3g Жыл бұрын
Like walking into a bar drunk or completely stoned, your horse parked outside, leaning, just as you were leaning when you offloaded. This is how we hear in where I live. The great and mighty hear it differently. And of course, they dress for the occasion differently than I. Oooh, this is so regal in my mind!!!
@bobwilliams46305 жыл бұрын
Interesting that Ravel was very taken by jazz and became one of the few composers to incorporate sax into his works,boleo being a prime example,here we see the four major saxes interpreting his work with great feeling.Classics meets jazz meets pop?
@user-nb4ud2ev6y3 жыл бұрын
貴重な映像ありがとうございました。
@ChristianJoannes3 жыл бұрын
I am a big fan of both Zappa and Ravel . Zappa was really inspired by Ravels’ music . Those who the fabulous concerto in G from Ravel will find that ´watermelon in Easter hay’ finds it’s sources in the adagio second movement of this concerto. Whilst I find the adaptation of the Bolero quite creative , my only criticism’ would that a fundamental aspect of this piece which is a nightmare for the orchestras is the dynamic progression from pp to ff is linear and progressive from bar 1 till the end and requires total control of dynamics with added instrument every sequence , whereby Frank Z’s adaptation doesn’t pay attention to dynamics and the extraordinary long crescendo( probably the longest in all classical music is lost. Don’t get me wrong Zappa’s aficionados I am a fan and can listen to roxy & elsewhere album in loop!
@robbdavies774914 күн бұрын
The piece is insanely brilliant ❤
@ernoistvan56053 жыл бұрын
first time i hear this masterpiece, i,ts stunning
@chutzpah157 Жыл бұрын
way to go Frank... classical music with a touch of Zappa. Impressive
@markbreeland68364 жыл бұрын
Love the ever-present cowbell and Ruth is in her element!
@martinbradburn11404 жыл бұрын
Ed Mann is the percussionist on this.
@melaniamonicacraciun99003 ай бұрын
Genius artists are just genius...the unique Zappa-tilicious, young generations are invited to give it a try...being such great entertainers yeah, all to be discovered all over again 🎉❤🎉
@andreashe8065 жыл бұрын
This is just fantastic and nearly brings me to tears. I saw FZ and this band playing it.
@bruceengle59183 жыл бұрын
Oh but how the band could play. Will never tire of 50/50 off his overnite sensation
@maurizioaureliomischi92624 жыл бұрын
Saw it in another concert of the same tour , in Genoa , Italy. Was fantastic..
@maxl8995 ай бұрын
I saw it in Florence. Just unbelievable
@williamtilley48393 жыл бұрын
Really miss you Frank zappa Always looking forward to your next album after the last, Music is the best "Frank zappa" R. I. P. Frank
@donaldwhittaker79873 жыл бұрын
Zappa was a great man
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@acdebiase2 жыл бұрын
I miss Zappa's crazy ass shows. Nothing like it.
@trixtaiko90465 жыл бұрын
Thank you The Kwaze for sharing this respectful interpretation by the musicians and Zappa ! Awesome !
@billycarter14304 ай бұрын
Had the good fortune to see and hear Frank Zappa at the Moore Theater in Seattle, this brings back memories of that time. Thank you.
@CarlosMettal693 жыл бұрын
Insuperável criatividade!👍😉
@jacquesgarcia41964 жыл бұрын
we saw this concert in Bourges in 1988 really splendid moment
@markdasilva37714 жыл бұрын
If I could love then my heart would love.
@guenterbahr65664 жыл бұрын
what a Performance great i cannot believe it i have seen them live in 1987 in Offenbach - Germany
@davidbussell77994 жыл бұрын
Is this great or what?
@luishidalgocarrasco51903 жыл бұрын
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@peterbeulke80824 жыл бұрын
Absolutley fabulous the arrangement sounds are Zappa so distinctive
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@catonthehowlingmoonrecords95298 жыл бұрын
How utterly wonderful! Zappa the genius.
@arturcoutinho3034 Жыл бұрын
It's a really Zappa Bolero Great Orchester.Thank you Mr rest in Peace
@arteeconservazionepadell7170 Жыл бұрын
Zappa è la stella polare della grande creatività, geniale e pura! Io più lo ascolto e più mi rendo conto della sua grandezza, ogni volta scopro dettagli nuovi, cromatismi che affrescano i suoi capolavori e che li rendono incommensurabilmente eterni! Zappa ci manchi molto ❤❤❤❤❤
@gianniscossa35488 ай бұрын
Più che d' accordo, iniziai ad ascoltare zappa nel 79/80 a circa 10 anni e a poco a poco mi sono accapparrato gran parte della sua opera, che invero è molto vasta. Sul CD con un buon impianto ed un' ottima resa acustica ci fa veramente godere ! 👍🏼🐿
@driftwood90984 жыл бұрын
this is freakin brilliant
@JesseH Жыл бұрын
Classic Zappa beyond expression and then some. Priceless 😎👍🎵🎶
@jahknee90244 жыл бұрын
Love, love, LOVE this!!! 💕✌️
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