Roy Harper – HQ
Style: Progressive Folk, British Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Passionate, Reflective, Rebellious, Poetic, Political, Romantic, Boisterous, Heartfelt, Philosophical, Spring, Dramatic, Sentimental
Spring
Popol Vuh – Das Hohelied Salomos
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische Musik
Vibes: Majestic, Flowing, Utopian, Mythic, Uplifting, Ethereal, Spiritual, Spring, Luminous, Hypnotic, Soothing, Bright, Mysterious, Warm, Devotional, Reflective, Elegant, Pastoral
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Dirty Projectors – Swing Lo Magellan
Style: Art Pop, Math Pop, Art Rock, Baroque Pop-influenced
Vibes: Romantic, Warm, Intertwined, Uplifting, Intricate, Spring, Love, Anthemic, Angular, Eclectic, Poetic
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Pentangle – Basket of Light
Style: British Folk Rock, Folk Baroque, Blues-Influenced
Vibes: Uplifting, Intertwined, Romantic, Flowing, Sentimental, Rootsy, Intricate, Responsive, Spring, Warm, Energetic,, Groovy, Traditional
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Polyphonic, Lush, Uncommon Time Signatures, Improvisation, Acoustic
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Vocal Harmonies, Upright Bass, Drums, Glockenspiel, Sitar, Banjo
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Beings – There is a Garden
Beings is Steve Gunn, Zoh Amba, Shahzad Ismaily, Jim White
Moods: Ecstatic, Rhizomatic, Earthy, Exploratory, Compassionate, Warm, Kinetic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Eclectic, Spring, Intertwined, Cathartic, Free, Uplifting
Styles: Spiritual Jazz, Post-Rock
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Joni Mitchell – For the Roses
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Pop, Jazz-Folk
Vibes: Passionate, Conversational, Soothing, Reflective, Romantic, Warm, Existential, Bittersweet, Introspective, Spring, Uplifting, Nature, Mellow, Sentimental, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Melodic, Soft, Vocal Harmonies
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Miles Davis & Gil Evans – Miles Ahead
On the Surface
Style: Cool Jazz, Third Stream, Progressive Big Band
Vibes: Elegant, Aquatic, Romantic, Spring, Joyful, Mellow, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Orchestral, Acoustic, Suite, Lush, Melodic, Instrumental
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Joseph Allred – Branches and Leaves
Style: Appalachian Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Spiritual, Rootsy, Rural, Warm, Uplifting, Triumphant, Devotional, Spring
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Eric Dolphy – Musical Prophet (The Expanded 1963 New York Studio Sessions)
featuring Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, Woody Shaw, Clifford Jordan, Sonny Simmons, Prince Lasha, J. C. Moses, Eddie Khan
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Intertwined, Flowing, Uplifting, Warm, Flowing, Playful, Spring
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Anthony williams – Spring
with Herbie Hancock, Sam Rivers, Wayne Shorter, Gary Peacock
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Driving, Intertwined, Energetic, Spring, Complex, Sunny, Abstract
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Harmonium – Les cinq saisons
Style: Progressive Folk, Symphonic Prog
Vibes: Spring, Adventure, Warm, Breezy, Bright, Morning, Pastoral, Peaceful, Playful, Rootsy, Sunny, Surreal, Vibrant, Nature, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Suite, Lush, Progressive, Technical, Acoustic, Melodic, Soft
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Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring
Style: Sophisti-Pop, New Wave, Progressive Pop
Vibes: Spring, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Anthemic, Passionate, Introspective, Spiritual, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sleek, Catchy, Melodic, Lush, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Chora
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Oregon – Music of Another Present Era
LP, Vanguard, 1972 featuring Collin Walcott, Ralph Towner, Glen Moore, and Paul McCandless Style: Ecstatic Chamber-Music, Raga-Jazz Vibe: Flowing, Ethereal, Searching, Bright, Airy, Intertwined, Soothing, Spiritual, Spring, Elegant Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Virtuosic, Raga, Lush, Thematic Improvisation, Progressive, Melodic Instrumentation: Classical Guitar, Tabla, Oboe, Sitar, Upright Bass, Piano, English Horn, Mridangam, Violin, Flute, Percussion, 12-String Guitar,
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Joanna Newsom – Divers
“But stand brave, life-liver, bleeding out your days in the river of time.
Stand brave: time moves both ways, in the nullifying, defeating, negating, repeating joy of life.
The moment of your greatest joy sustains: not axe nor hammer, tumor, tremor, can take it away, and it remains.
And it pains me to say, I was wrong. Love is not a symptom of time. Time is just a symptom of love”
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Jon Hassell – Vernal Equinox
featuring Nana Vasconcelos, David Rosenboom, Bill Winant, Miguel Frasconi, & Nicholas Kilbourn
Style: Fourth World, Ambient Jazz, Tribal Ambient
Moods: Mysterious, Tropical, Ethereal, Exploratory, Hypnotic, Impressionistic, Meditative, Soothing, Focused, Warm, Surreal, Woozy, Aquatic
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Byard Lancaster – It’s Not Up to Us
featuring Sonny Sharrock
Style: Post-Bop, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Airy, Searching, Peaceful, Hypnotic, Warm, Spring, Uplifting, Devotional
Instrumentation: Flute, Electric Guitar, Congas, Drums, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Alto Saxophone
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The Incredible String Band – Changing Horses
Style: Mystical Folk, Progressive Folk
Moods: Whimsical, Spiritual, Spring, Theatric, Earthy, Eccentric, Pastoral, Communal, Intertwined, Poetic, Mystical
Instrumentation: Choral Vocals, Flute, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Guimbri, Sarang, Electric Bass, Piano, Harmonica, Washboard, Percussion, Vibraphone, Organ, Kazoo, Chinese Banjo, Sitar, Mandolin
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Little Wings – Light Green Leaves
Style: Folk-Pop
Moods: Gardening, Warm, Mellow, Uplifting, Breezy, Spring, Healing, Joyful, Light, Playful
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Soft, Melodic, Lyrical, Simple, Vocal Harmonies
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Joan Armatrading – Show Some Emotion
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Jazz-Folk, Soul, Folk-Pop
Moods: Heartfelt, Sunny, Romantic, Uplifting, Warm, Spring, Groovy, Sensual, Passionate
Musical Qualities: Lush, Melodic, Polished
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Charles Lloyd – Forest Flower
featuring Jack DeJohnnette, Cecil McBee & Keith Jarret
Style: Post-Bop, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Spring, Flowing, Mellow, Spiritual, Warm
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Improvisation, Thematic, Live, Technical
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The Baird Sisters – Until You Find Your Green
Style: Appalachian Folk
Moods: Spring, Pastoral, Morning, Warm, Nature, Rootsy, Flowing, Airy
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Melodic, Soft, Fingerstyle
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Field Recordings, Vocal Harmonies
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How the River Ganges Flows: Sublime Masterpieces of the Indian Violin [1933-1952]
Style: Carnatic Classical Music
Moods: Ecstatic, Spiritual, Meditative, Flowing, Hypnotic, Morning, Spring
Musical Qualities: Raga, Virtuosic, Modal, Acoustic, Instrumental, Improvisation, Droney, Lo-fi, Percussive, Complex
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Van Morrison – Common One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NiIEJ4UB1A&ab_channel=VanMorrison-Topic
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Jackie-O Motherfucker – Bloom
“I am not me” the chorus sings repeatedly, a spell to dissolve the ego and deconstruct the myth of American individualism, leaving fertile ground for a collective vision of abundance to bloom. The open-door band of multi-instrumentalists shakily weave through a suite of haunting drone seances, raggedly tender folk sing-a-longs, liberated group improvisations and triumphant post-rock discord. Once again Jackie-O Motherfucker continues their forward march to a beautiful anarchic world without losing touch with its roots in the weird American underground.
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Bert Jansch – A Rare Conundrum
Style: British Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk, Celtic Folk
Moods: Morning, Tender, Bright, Reflective, Mellow, Romantic, Breezy, Spring
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Drums, Electric Bass, Mandolin, Drums, Percussion, Banjo, Harmonica
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Samara Lubelski – The Fleeting Skies
Styles: Singer-Songwriter, Chamber Folk, Math-Pop
Moods: Breezy, Flowing, Intertwined, Morning, Warm, Dreamy, Sunny, Spring, Bright, Colorful, Forest, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Soft, Lush, Melodic, Catchy, Loose, Fingerstyle
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Violin, Flute, Drums, Bass, Piano, Recorder
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Big Thief – UFOF
Style: Folk Pop, Dream-Folk, Progressive Pop, Slowcore
Vibe: Spring, Warm, Intertwined, Ethereal, Introspective, Cryptic, Poetic, Misty, Gentle, Soothing, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Lush, Polished, Melodic, Progressive
P.G. Six – Starry Mind
Style: Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Americana
Moods: Reflective, Spring, Tender, Sunny, Warm, Breezy, Romantic, Intimate, Rustic, Bright, Contemplative, Fantasy, Introspective, Poetic, Retro, Uplifting, Mellow
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Pearls Before Swine – One Nation Underground
Style: Acid Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Chamber-Folk
Moods: Surreal, Philosophical, Pacifist, Eclectic, Medieval, Cryptic, Melancholy, Spring, Morning, Conscious, Moody, Whimsical, Protest, Political, Psychedelic, Acerbic
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Harpsichord, Organ, Autoharp, Banjo, Mandolin, Vibraphone, Audio Oscillator, Electric Bass, English Horn, Clavioline, Sarangi, Finger Cymbals, Swinehorn
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Osamu Kitajima – Masterless Samurai
Styles: Jazz-Funk, Japanese Folk, Prog
Moods: Triumphant, Spring, Smooth, Mysterious, Epic, Adventure
Musical Qualities: Lush, Groovy, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures, Orchestral, Improvisation, Instrumental, Technical
Instrumentation: Shakuhachi, Koto, Shamisen, Synthesizers, Biwa, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Electric Bass, Drums, Percussion, Rhodes, Saxophone, Piano, Ehru, Gong, Organ
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Makaya McCraven – In These Times
Featured Musicians: Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, Marta Sofia Honer, etc
Styles: Orchestral Beat Music, Jazz Fusion, Spiritual Jazz
Mood: Spring, Cinematic, Warm, Uplifting, Spiritual, Groovy, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Lush, Suite, Sampling, Rhythmic, Orchestral, Instrumental, Beats, Studio-as-an-Instrument
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Animal Collective – Feels
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Psych Pop
Moods: Hallucinogenic, Warm, Eccentric, Uplifting, Whimsical, Comforting, Spring, Playful, Romantic, Messy
Musical Qualities: Dense, Melodic, Dynamic, Rhythmic
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John Fahey – The Yellow Princess
Style: American Primitive Guitar, Appalachian Folk, Avant-Folk
Moods: Contemplative, Spring, Pastoral, Bluesy, Meditative, Rustic, Mellow, Hypnotic, Rootsy, Nature
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Fingerstyle, Instrumental, Sparse, Progressive
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Eli Winter – Eli Winter
ft. jaimie branch, Tyler Damon, Sam Wagster, Cameron Knowler, David Grubbs, Ryley Walker, & Yasmin Williams
FFO: Jim O’Rourke (Bad Timing / The Visitor), William Tyler, Ry Cooder Instrumentals, Gastr Del Sol, Elkhorn, Moon Bros, Appalachian Folk, Leo Kottke, Jack Rose
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Kevin Ayers – Bananamour
Vibe: Uplifting, Spring, Whimsical, Groovy, Peaceful, Spacey, Sunny, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Lush, Catchy, Polished, Background Singers, Lyrical
Style: Psychedelic Soul, Canterbury Scene, Prog-Pop
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Sam Amidon – Sam Amidon
Style: Dream Folk, Jazz-Folk, Warped Americana
Vibes: Warm Melancholy, Springtime Reflection, Rootsy, Early Afternoons in the Garden, Dreamy, Intertwined, Heartfelt
Musical Qualities: Lush; Improvised Arrangements; Studio-as-an-Instrument, Melodic, Vocal Fx
Instrumentation: Banjo, Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Flute, Acoustic Bass, Synthesizers, Piano
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Robbie Basho – Visions of the Country
Style: American Primitivism, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Raga?Vibe: Mystical, Nature, Open, Passionate, Pastoral, Peaceful, Airy, Contemplative, Earthy, Impressionistic, Meditative, Morning, Spring, Spiritual,
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Indian-Influenced, Sparse, Technical
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C.O.B. – Spirit of Love
Style: Chamber Folk, Spiritual Folk, English Folk
Vibe: Mystical, Medieval, Warm, Spring, Intimate, Mellow, Morning, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Progressive
Instrumentation: Organ, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Dulcitar, Recorder, Electric Bass, Washboard, Drum, Bongos, Tambourine, Cello, Indian Hand Organ
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Michael Hurley – The Time of the Foxgloves
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Warm, Spring, Rootsy, Peaceful, Tender, Morning, Rustic, Lethargic, Nature
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies, Melodic
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Ghost – Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet
Style: Psychedelic / Chamber Folk
Vibe: Pastoral, Spiritual, Sentimental, Haunting, Medieval, Spring, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Progressive, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Flutes (Kaval, Recorder), Hurdy Gurdy, Drums, Piano, Tanpura, Analogue Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Tympani, Vibes
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Ryley Walker – Course in Fable
Style: Progressive Songwriter, Jazz-Rock, Prog-Folk, Post-Rock
Vibe: Spring, Introspective, Warm, Intertwoven, Bright, Colorful, Carefree, Reflective, Personal
Musical Qualities: Lush, Progressive, Odd Time Signatures, Intricate, Dynamic, Polished, Improvisation, Lyrical, Riffs, Orchestral Arrangements
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Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Style: Ambient Pop, Jazz Folk, Singer/Songwriter, New Age
Vibe: Uplifting, Ethereal, Eclectic, Passionate, Spiritual, Spring, Lush, Melodic, Joyful
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Gastr Del Sol – Camofleur
Style: Post-Rock, Avant-Rock, Experimental Singer/Songwriter, Chamber-Folk
Vibe: Cryptic, Warm, Cerebral, Spring, Exploratory, Eclectic, Melancholy
Musical Attributes: Odd Time Signatures, Progressive Structures, Melodic
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Built to Spill – Keep It like a Secret
Style: Slacker Rock, Indie
Vibe: Existential, Catchy, Angsty, Contemplative, Depressive, Spring
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The Awakening – Hear, Sense and Feel
Style: Soul Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Uplifting, Joyful, Anthemic, Communal, Groovy, Spiritual, Spring
Musical Attributes: Complex, Improvisation (Chordal), Rhythmic, Technical, Thematic
Instrumentation: Piano, Upright Bass, Trumpet, Saxophone (Tenor), Flute, Drums, Trombone
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When the Springtime Comes Again [DJ Mix]
My attempt at capturing some fresh spring vibes during this quarantine; hoping it conjures green pastures and rejuvenatory sensations without irritating the allergies.
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Mike Oldfield – Ommadawn
Style: Celtic New Age, Symphonic Prog
Vibe: Ethereal, Medieval, Spring, Mellow, Meditative, Rainy, Soothing, Cinematic, Eclectic, Epic, Pastoral
Musical Qualities: Suite, Orchestral, Lush, Atmospheric, Progressive, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: harp, electric guitar, acoustic bass, electric bass, bagpipe, uilleann pipes, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, classical guitar, mandolin, bodhran, bouzouki, banjo, spinet, piano, Organ, synthesizer, glockenspiel, percussion, choral vocals, brass, tympani, drums, percussion
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Caribou – Andorra
Style: Psychedelic Pop
Vibe: Sunny, Warm, Romantic, Retro, Spring, Breezy
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Lush, Polished, Electronic Production, Catchy, Lyrical
Loose Fur – Loose Fur
Released in 2003 on Drag City Recorded in 2000 Format: LP
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Sufjan Stevens – Illinois
Released in 2005 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2 Listen: Purchase: https://asthmatickitty.com/merch/illinois/
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Bibio – Ribbons
On his latest, producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Bibio blends serene folk pop, lush instrumentation, pastoral guitar instrumentals, nature field recordings, Walt Whitman-esque lyrics and beat-oriented grooves into the perfectly crafted springtime album. Ribbons feels like daydreaming in a garden or out in the woods under a tree or by a trickling stream.
The Incredible String Band – Wee Tam
Released on Elektra in 1968 Format: LP Track Notes A1 – Jobs Tears (Uplifting, Morning, Spiritual) “Stranger than that we’re alive” A2 – Puppies (Peaceful, Sitar, Bowed Gimbri, Morning) “Music is so much less than what you are” A3 – Beyond the See (Instrumental featuring organ, harpsichord, whistle, and bowed gimbri A4 – The Yellow Snake
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Pentangle – Cruel Sister
Vibes: Bittersweet, Medieval, Pastoral, Autumnal, Longing, Sentimental, Rootsy, Warm, Storytelling
Instrumentation: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Upright Bass, Drums, Sitar, Percussion, Dulcitone, Dulcimer, Concertina, Recorder
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Joanna Newsom – Ys
Released in 2006 on Drag City Records Format: LPx2
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Bill Callahan – Dream River
LP, Drag City, 2013 Overview In an interview around the release of Dream River, Bill Callahan said he wanted it to be “the last record you could listen to at the end of the day, before you go to bed, around midnight.” So for my first listen of the album I crawled into bed with my
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Ryley Walker – Primrose Green
Jazzy Folk-Rock with dynamic songwriting, passionate vocals, and acoustic shredding accompanied by fluid drums, watery vibraphones, distorted keys and groovy upright bass. FFO Astral Weeks, Joni Mitchell, John Martyn, and Tim Buckley
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