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Guitar Quote by Tycho

“My process is really about little bits of inspiration. I…” quote by Tycho — Download Open image

“My process is really about little bits of inspiration. I just record them really quick on the guitar or something. I have a huge folder full of them. But if I start a song, I finish it.”

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