Best Sarah Sloane Podcasts (2024)

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Sam Evian's Spark Is The Beatles: Get Back 33:56

20d ago33:56

33:56

Singer, songwriter, producer and engineer Sam Evian has always loved The Beatles music, but seeing Peter Jackson's epic Beatles documentary had a profound effect on the way he makes music. The live to tape recording style used by the band (everyone in the same room playing together live) inspired Evian's preferred production set up and laid the gro…

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Medium Build's Spark Is Weird Al's Running With Scissors 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

Nick Carpenter, better known as Medium Build, has been a huge Weird Al Yankovic fan since childhood and he clearly remembers getting Yankovic's tenth album Running With Scissors as soon as it was released. Carpenter loves Yankovic's humor, the way he blends multiple musical genres and his daring use of instruments that are rarely found in pop music…

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Sarah Hester Ross' Spark Is School Of Rock 28:55

1M ago28:55

28:55

Musical comedian Sarah Hester Ross loves School Of Rock's... music and comedy, which has (perhaps obviously) had a huge impact on her career path. She really admires Jack Black's warm, funny performance, but also recognizes his skilled musicianship and incredible improvisations. Catch Sarah at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with her show…

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise's Ela Melo's Spark Is Scott Pilgrim Vs The World 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Singer, songwriter and front woman of the band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, first saw the film Scott Pilgrim Vs The World as a teenager while living in her home state of North Carolina. She loved the energy of the music and the film's depiction of queerness. The way the onscreen bands played their interest has had an effect on her own playing throughou…

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Bethenny Frankel's Spark Is The Handmaid's Tale, Plus Tribeca Film Festival Recap 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

Bethenny Frankel doesn't really watch much TV, but she found The Handmaid's Tale during the pandemic and was so drawn to its compelling performances and topical themes that she breezed through the entire series. Bethenny finds The Handmaid's Tale to be both a cautionary tale about the world we could be heading towards and a reflection of the world …

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Judith Hill's Spark Is Captain EO. Plus Highlights From The Tribeca Film Festival 34:15

2M ago34:15

34:15

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has loved Captain EO, the Michael Jackson starring short film that accompanied an attraction at Disney's theme parks, since she was a small child. She loves it's message of spreading joy and positivity through music and has used those principles throughout her career. The first of a two part …

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Daphne Guinness' Spark Is Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

Singer, songwriter and queer icon Daphne Guinness first listened to David Bowie's sensational fourteenth album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) when she bought it with her saved up pocket money as a child. Little did she know she'd later work with the man himself on her own debut album! Scary Monsters provided a template for Guinness' musical outp…

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S3E58: Yuka Hata, Managing Director, Head of Fund Investments, Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

S3E58: Yuka Hata, Managing Director, Head of Fund Investments, Japan Investment The podcast 'Moments That Made Her,' hosted by Kelly Williams of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), presents an in-depth conversation with Yuka Hata, Managing Director and Head of Fund Investments at Japan Investment Corporation. Yuka shares her unique u…

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Girli's Spark Is Legally Blonde 38:45

2M ago38:45

38:45

Singer/songwriter Girli started watching the classic Reese Witherspoon movie Legally Blonde as a small child and loved that it embraced a traditionally girlie femininity while still embraces feminist principles like the right to self-determination and self-sufficiency. Legally Blonde mostly adheres to a romantic comedy structure and Girli loved tha…

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Maya Hawke's Spark is The Bacchae 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

This week on The Spark Parade, the multi-talented Maya Hawke celebrates Chaos Angel by diving into an old, and we mean old, piece of art that has remained a source of inspired for years -- Euripides' classic Greek tragedy The Bacchae. Listen now. Hawke first became aware of Euripides, expectedly, in school. As a teen, she appeared in a high school …

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Sasha Alex Sloan's Spark Is Fleishman Is In Trouble 34:58

3M ago34:58

34:58

Singer/songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan was so taken by the limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble that it inspired a song on her new album Me Again. Sloan connected with the series' themes of facing middle age, the breakdown of relationships and the pressures put on women to be all things at once. Be sure to check out Me Again which is out now and lear…

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Shannon And The Clams' Spark is Patsy Cline's 12 Greatest Hits 35:25

3M ago35:25

35:25

Shannon and The Clams vocalist Shannon Shaw has been drawn to Patsy Cline's smooth, sad, devastating voice since she was a small child and the songs on Patsy Cline's 12 Greatest Hits have had a huge impact on her own songwriting. The desperation in the storytelling, the songs' soaring bridges and choices in Cline's vocal delivery have provided a wr…

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Blake Crouch's Spark Is No Country for Old Men 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

Dark Matter author, screenwriter, and showrunner Blake Crouch was more than familiar with Cormac McCarthy's bleak but beloved novel No Country for Old Men by the time the Coen brothers adapted it for the big screen. Even still, those dang Coens blew his expectations out of the water. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Crouch gushes about the film…

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S3E57: Sarah Samuels, Partner, NEPC 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

Empowering Women in Private Equity: A Conversation with Sarah Samuels This episode of Moments That Made Her, hosted by Kelly Williams, features a deep dive into the lives and careers of women in the private equity sector. The guest, Sarah Samuels, shares her journey from growing up in a small town with limited financial resources to becoming a part…

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Jade Bird's Spark Is Jagged Little Pill 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

Canadian singer-songwriter Jade Bird first took the jagged little pill as a kid -- yes, that Jagged Little Pill. It might have tasted bitter at the time, but ever since, her admiration for Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking album has only grown. Listen to her chat about the Morissette and her seminal 1995 record on this episode of The Spark P…

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Rico Nasty and Boys Noize's Spark is El Alma Que Te Trajo by Safety Trance feat. Arca 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

Rapper Rico Nasty and producer/DJ Boys Noize have made a habit out of turning genres on their head, stepping outside of drawn lines, and adding a somewhat aggressive bent to whatever project they happen to be currently working on. So, it comes as no surprise that both absolutely love the idiosyncratic, wildly creative, one-of-a-kind artist Arca. Li…

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S3E56: Founders of Reach Capital 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

This episode of 'Moments That Made Her,' hosted by Kelly Williams, founding chair of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN), features the founders of Reach Capital: Shauntel Garvey, Jennifer Carolan, and Wayee Chu. They discuss their backgrounds, from childhood education experiences and career transitions, to their venture into founding …

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X Ambassadors' Spark Is Richard Linklater's Boyhood 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

X Ambassador's frontman Sam Nelson Harris was so blown away by Richard Linklater's bold and wildly ambitious film Boyhood that he saw it twice in the same day. And it's a three-hour movie! Sam was struck by the dedication needed to create a film in small increments over 12 years, but it was the end result that really made an impact. He saw himself …

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Fallout's Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten Sparks are Musical Reinterpretations 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

Fallout actors Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten understand the power of artistic re-interpretation. So, when it comes to their respective 'sparks,' both actors chose songs performed by someone other than who originally wrote the piece. Purnell gravitated towards Brandi Carlile’s breakout hit “The Story,” which was originally recorded by members of her …

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Weston Razooli's Spark is Princess Mononoke 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

Riddle of Fire director Weston Razooli first watched Hayao Miyazaki's animated classic Princess Mononoke on a laptop at his boarding school. Even on a small screen, the film transported him to a strange and wonderful world, a world that has continued to inspire his work ever since. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Razooli recalls the magical ex…

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Nyambi Nyambi's Spark Is Kim Jung Gi's Marvel Comics Covers 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

Night Court actor Nyambi Nyambi was enthralled with Kim Jung Gi's sprawling, interconnected covers for Marvel Comics' Civil War II series not just for their artistry, but for the masterful artistic practices used to create it. He attended multiple live demonstrations of Kim's work before his untimely death and has applied his details to his work as…

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Chicano Batman's Spark is Kid A 34:43

5M ago34:43

34:43

Chicano Batman guitarist Carlos Arévalo was given Radiohead’s seminal album Kid A as a Halloween present from his mother, and amidst the sugar rush, the album absolutely blew his mind. The dramatic shift in Radiohead’s stylistic direction and their experiments with electronic sounds opened Arévalo up to a new world of musical possibilities. Listen …

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S3E5: Elizabeth Hewitt, CIO, Sloan Foundation 47:03

5M ago47:03

47:03

S3E5: Elizabeth Hewitt, CIO, Sloan Foundation Moments that Made Her is a podcast where the rare and unique women that hold senior private equity roles share their stories, including the key personal and professional moments that defined their journeys and lessons they learned along the way. Moments that Made Her is a production of the Private Equit…

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Asher Grodman's Spark is Dog Day Afternoon 43:13

5M ago43:13

43:13

Ghosts actor Asher Grodman loves everything about Sidney Lumet's classic Al Pacino starring film Dog Day Afternoon. The story and its themes touch him deeply, but its the legendary performances by the incredible ensemble that really stick with him. Pacino's unselfconscious, honest portrayal of a complicated real-life character is a masterclass in s…

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SHAED's Spark is Sylvan Esso 36:25

5M ago36:25

36:25

Ever since hearing their self-titled debut, SHAED felt a special kinship with Sylvan Esso. Both bands came from a folky, acoustic background and were experimenting with electronic sounds -- not to mention they were both family ventures. On this episode of The Spark Parade, SHAED explains how Sylvan Esso helped to further shape their musical style. …

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Beth Ditto's Spark is Missy Elliott's Da Real World 49:48

5M ago49:48

49:48

Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto loves everything about Missy Elliott’s second album Da Real World. The non-stop bangers, the icy production from Timbaland, the tight vocal harmonies -- it's basically flawless. More than just quality music, though, the record also reminds Ditto of a time when her musical taste was starting to truly develop. On this epi…

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Bassem Youssef's Spark is Billy Joel's "Pressure" 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

Comedian Bassem Youssef, known for his sharp wit and political commentary, discovered Billy Joel's "Pressure" in an unlikely place -- midway through an episode of Amazon's superhero satire The Boys. From the first notes, he knew he had to seek out the song for himself. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Youssef explains how he fell in love with t…

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JIMBO's Spark is Pee-wee's Playhouse 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

Self-described drag clown and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner JIMBO first got into Pee-wee's Playhouse, predictably, as a child. And yet, even as an adult, the program's unparalleled creativity continues to have a huge influence on her outlook, art, and even home decor. On this episode of The Spark Parade, JIMBO explores her deep connection wit…

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Allie X's Spark Is Waiting For Guffman 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

Singer, songwriter, and visual artist Allie X loves Christopher Guest’s highly influential mockumentary Waiting For Guffman so much that it’s become a somewhat of litmus test for her. If she meets someone and they love Guffman, she knows they’ll get along. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Allie X explores her deep connection with the film. List…

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Everything Everything's Spark Is Bear V Shark 36:38

6M ago36:38

36:38

The moment he read it, Everything Everything frontman Jonathan Higgs fell in love with the satirical absurdity of Chris Bacheldor's Bear V Shark and its skewering of our modern reliance on technology and entertainment. It inspired the complex backstory underpinning Everything's new album Mountainhead and affirmed Jonathan's broader worldview. Check…

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David Hemingson's Spark is Withnail And I 40:11

6M ago40:11

40:11

Take a guess how many times The Holdovers writer David Hemingson has seen the British cult classic film Withnail and I. Maybe 10? Perhaps 20? Try upwards of 40. On this episode of The Spark Parade Hemmingson explains what it about the film that keeps him coming back. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hemingson gushes about everything…

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Real Estate's Spark Is The Adventures Of Pete And Pete 31:40

6M ago31:40

31:40

Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney had loved Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete and Pete as a child, but he was understandably skeptical of how it might hold up when it came time to show it to his own kids. Fortunately, Courtney discovered that it was everything he remembered and more. Listen to the singer chat about his rediscovery on this epi…

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Mitch Rowland's Spark Is Charles Mingus' The Clown 23:49

6M ago23:49

23:49

Of all places, Mitch Rowland discovered Charles Mingus' seminal jazz album The Clown at a pizza restaurant. The singer, songwriter, and Harry Styles collaborator was scrolling through his coworkers iPod when the album jumped out at him. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Rowland explains just how instrumental that pizza-adjacent moment was. Liste…

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The Beaches' Spark Is True Romance 37:12

6M ago37:12

37:12

This week on The Spark Parade, The Beaches front-woman Jordan Miller recalls the time her tour manager introduced her to True Romance, the cult classic written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. Listen to Miller explain the film's immediate impact above, and don't forget to follow and review The Spark Parade wherever you get your podc…

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S3E4: Kate Mitchell, Co-founder, Scale Venture Partners 54:20

6M ago54:20

54:20

S3E4: Kate Mitchell, Co-founder, Scale Venture Partners Moments that Made Her is a podcast where the rare and unique women that hold senior private equity roles share their stories, including the key personal and professional moments that defined their journeys and lessons they learned along the way. Moments that Made Her is a production of the Pri…

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Atmosphere's Spark Is Herbie Hancock's Future Shock 31:03

6M ago31:03

31:03

On this episode of The Spark Parade, Atmosphere’s DJ and producer Ant discusses seeing a live performance of Hancock's instrumental hip-hop classic "Rockit" at age 13, a performance that ultimately led him to become absolutely obsessed with art of scratching. Listen to the full conversation above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to …

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Justin Tranter's Spark Is "Swan Dive" by Ani DiFranco 30:51

7M ago30:51

30:51

On this episode of The Spark Parade, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter, producer, and activist Justin Tranter talks about feeling completely entranced the first time they heard Ani DiFranco’s song "Swan Dive." Listen to the full conversation above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The Spark Parade wherever you get your …

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S3E3: Alison Nankivell, Senior VP, BDC Capital 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

S3E3: Alison Nankivell, Senior VP, BDC Canada Moments that Made Her is a podcast where the rare and unique women that hold senior private equity roles share their stories, including the key personal and professional moments that defined their journeys and lessons they learned along the way. Moments that Made Her is a production of the Private Equit…

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Aryan Simhadri's Spark Is The Devil Wears Prada 29:02

7M ago29:02

29:02

Percy Jackson and The Olympians star Aryan Simhadri was a bit skeptical when he first saw The Devil Wears Prada, but he quickly became enthralled with the incredible acting and sharp storytelling. On this episode of The Spark Parade, the actor explains how it wasn't just the glitz, glamour, and fashion that drew him, but the powerhouse that is Mery…

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Max Burkholder's Spark Is Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker’s Airplane! 32:04

7M ago32:04

32:04

Ted star Max Burkholder might have been born in the '90s, but the 1980 cult classic Airplane! still resonated with him like few other comedies before or since. On this episode of The Spark Parade, Burkholder gushes about the silly world of Airplane!, a style of comedy that grabbed him and never let go. The actor admits that, upon first viewing, the…

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Sleater-Kinney Spark Is Patti Smith's Horses 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

When Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker discovered Patti Smith's legendary debut album Horses, an artistic earthquake occurred in both of their lives. They were blown away by Smith's fearless, challenging lyrics and melodies and Robert Mapplethorpe's stunning portrait on the album's cover. Horses has remained a constant source of i…

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Peppermint's Spark Is Janet Jackson's Janet 47:45

7M ago47:45

47:45

As a lifelong Janet Jackson stan, actress, singer, and drag superstar Peppermint loves Janet's entire back catalog. But her self-titled fifth album has a special place in Peppermint's heart. It represents a major leap forward in Janet's style and sound, as well as her public advocacy for the queer community. And, Peppermint has been so inspired by …

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Sam Song Li's Spark is Damien Chazelle's Whiplash 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

Actor and content creator Sam Song Li (The Brothers Son, Never Have I ever, and Better Call Saul) was bowled over when he first saw Damien Chazelle's frenetic music school nightmare Whiplash. Li was even compelled to seek out acting classes that mirrored the film's hard-edged approach to artistic practice - albeit a less extreme version. In look ba…

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Holiday Encore: Bob The Drag Queen loves The Color Purple 35:45

8M ago35:45

35:45

Happy Holidays! The Spark Parade is off this week, but, in honor of the release of the movie musical version of The Color Purple, we are doing an encore presentation of this amazing interview with the one and only Bob The Drag Queen. Bob The Drag Queen has seen/read every iteration (book, film, and stage), but she's found herself coming back to Ste…

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Jesse Boykins III's Spark Is the Fifth Element 39:38

8M ago39:38

39:38

Singer, songwriter and producer Jesse Boykins III was introduced to The Fifth Element by his college roommate (who happened to be Jonah Hill!). He was hooked on the film's style and storytelling from the first frame and has continually revisited it as a source of creative inspiration throughout his career. Jean Paul Gaultier's costume design combin…

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Trinity the Tuck's Spark Is Death Becomes Her 36:56

8M ago36:56

36:56

Drag Race superstar Trinity the Tuck loves the bonkers campiness of the queer classic movie Death Becomes Her for lots of reasons; the deliciously over-the-top performances by Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, the iconic fashion, and the ridiculous story have had Trinity hooked since the first time she saw it. She watches it multiple times a year and i…

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S03:E02 - Kristin Gunther, Partner, Revolution Growth 34:18

8M ago34:18

34:18

S03:E02 - Kristin Gunther, Partner, Revolution Growth Moments that Made Her is a podcast where the rare and unique women that hold senior private equity roles share their stories, including the key personal and professional moments that defined their journeys and lessons they learned along the way. Moments that Made Her is a production of the Priva…

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Dessa's Spark Is A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius 36:14

8M ago36:14

36:14

Rapper, singer, and writer Dessa first came across Dave Eggers' memoir A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genious as a college student and was immediately drawn to its wild, vibrant prose. Eggers' frankness and honesty had a huge influence on Dessa's own writing. Her live performances have also been inspired by his unusual, subversive book readings…

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Amanda Seales' Spark Is The Cosby Show 32:27

9M ago32:27

32:27

Comedian and actor Amanda Seales loved The Cosby Show as a child and it had a profound effect on the development of her own comedy. It taught her to bring a personal slant to her stand-up. It's also incredibly important to her because it was a huge step forward for Black representation across all media and was one of the most successful sitcoms of …

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The Polyphonic Spree's Spark Is Il Forte (The Strong) By Ennio Morricone 32:13

9M ago32:13

32:13

As a young man, The Polyphonic Spree's Tim DeLaughter found a strong connection with a small piece of Ennio Morricone's score to The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. Il Forte (The Strong) is an instrumental piece that has moved and inspired DeLaughter in a way that no other music has. It acted as entrance music for The Polyphonic Spree concerts and prov…

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