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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 0:13:35 GMT -5
I saw Paul in Philadelphia tonight and it was ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME!! No words can really describe it. I liked a lot of the newer songs. Temporary Secretary is awesome live and watching it on the You Tube videos is a poorer substitute. He sang Queenie Eye and Save Us. Save Us really rocks live. I thought Paul's voice sounded fantastic and he had no vocal problems at all. I would recommend that anyone see this leg of the tour if they can. Have to go now, really exhausted and this day seemed like it was 3 days long. Paul's band did a really good job too. Will find and post tonight's set list sometime tomorrow.
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Post by sayne on Jun 22, 2015 0:31:47 GMT -5
I saw Paul in Philadelphia tonight and it was ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME!! No words can really describe it. I liked a lot of the newer songs. Temporary Secretary is awesome live and watching it on the You Tube videos is a poorer substitute. He sang Queenie Eye and Save Us. Save Us really rocks live. I thought Paul's voice sounded fantastic and he had no vocal problems at all. I would recommend that anyone see this leg of the tour if they can. Have to go now, really exhausted and this day seemed like it was 3 days long. Paul's band did a really good job too. Will find and post tonight's set list sometime tomorrow. You know, how ever many times people like you laud a show in your area, just as I did in my area, there will be people on this board who will still judge him by the subpar performances they've seen on TV. Instead of giving credence to our reviews and the countless professional reviews in print throughout the world and run, not walk, to the box office in their town, they hold fast to the satisfaction of seeing him decades ago. They are REALLY depriving themselves of creating a new and awesome experience. It's the same with the Stones. The Stones, Paul, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Sting, Neil Diamond, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, and others are not merely nostalgia acts. They are our markers. They are showing that life does not end when middle-age approaches or ends and gives way to "old" age. As long as these performers continue to rock, we can continue to stay forever young. Age is just a number, not an attitude.
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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 4:21:58 GMT -5
Philadelphia 2015 set list courtesy of Set List.com www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2015/wells-fargo-center-philadelphia-pa-53c90751.htmlEight Days a Week Save Us Another Girl Listen to What the Man Said Temporary Secretary Let Me Roll It (with "Foxy Lady" outro.) Paperback Writer My Valentine Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five The Long and Winding Road Maybe I'm Amazed I've Just Seen a Face We Can Work It Out Another Day Hope for the Future And I Love Her Blackbird Here Today New Queenie Eye Lady Madonna All Together Now Lovely Rita Eleanor Rigby Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! Something Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Band on the Run Back in the U.S.S.R. Let It Be Live and Let Die Hey Jude Encore: Yesterday Hi, Hi, Hi Can't Buy Me Love Helter Skelter Golden Slumbers Carry That Weight The End
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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 4:42:47 GMT -5
I saw Paul in Philadelphia tonight and it was ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME!! No words can really describe it. I liked a lot of the newer songs. Temporary Secretary is awesome live and watching it on the You Tube videos is a poorer substitute. He sang Queenie Eye and Save Us. Save Us really rocks live. I thought Paul's voice sounded fantastic and he had no vocal problems at all. I would recommend that anyone see this leg of the tour if they can. Have to go now, really exhausted and this day seemed like it was 3 days long. Paul's band did a really good job too. Will find and post tonight's set list sometime tomorrow. You know, how ever many times people like you laud a show in your area, just as I did in my area, there will be people on this board who will still judge him by the subpar performances they've seen on TV. Instead of giving credence to our reviews and the countless professional reviews in print throughout the world and run, not walk, to the box office in their town, they hold fast to the satisfaction of seeing him decades ago. They are REALLY depriving themselves of creating a new and awesome experience. It's the same with the Stones. The Stones, Paul, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Sting, Neil Diamond, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, and others are not merely nostalgia acts. They are our markers. They are showing that life does not end when middle-age approaches or ends and gives way to "old" age. As long as these performers continue to rock, we can continue to stay forever young. Age is just a number, not an attitude. At 73, Paul still remains the top concert performer in my opinion. I talked to someone from security and they said they never saw him live before and they thought Paul put on an excellent show. This current touring band has got to be Paul's best band since Wings. Again Brian, Rusty, Abe and Wix are talented musicians and were great last night. Other details from last night's show, Paul had 3 fans with signs on stage with him near the end of the show. One was from Panama, one from Philadelphia whom had previously been on stage with him and another lady whom I can't remember where she's from. I did not attend the soundcheck but I had been inside the building somewhere waiting until they opened and I could hear some of the soundcheck. One of the numbers that I heard was I'll Follow The Sun.
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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 13:19:20 GMT -5
Temporary Secretary Video courtesy areofan2007
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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 13:37:13 GMT -5
Something Video courtesy aerofan2007
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Post by sallyg on Jun 22, 2015 13:39:18 GMT -5
Hope For The Future Video courtesy areofan2007
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Post by sayne on Jun 26, 2015 14:53:14 GMT -5
I saw Paul in Philadelphia tonight and it was ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME!! No words can really describe it. I liked a lot of the newer songs. Temporary Secretary is awesome live and watching it on the You Tube videos is a poorer substitute. He sang Queenie Eye and Save Us. Save Us really rocks live. I thought Paul's voice sounded fantastic and he had no vocal problems at all. I would recommend that anyone see this leg of the tour if they can. Have to go now, really exhausted and this day seemed like it was 3 days long. Paul's band did a really good job too. Will find and post tonight's set list sometime tomorrow. Here's a review (from an ordinary person) of his Charleston show. Oh, shut up you naysayers. Saying you saw him back in 1976 or 1989 or not giving props to his current backing band and wishing for the original Wings line-up, is a tell-tail sign of decrepitude. Let go of your OLD thinking. GO SEE PAUL ASAP! www.dailypress.com/entertainment/blog/dp-popcorn-guest-review-paul-mccartney-0625-story.html#page=1
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Post by sallyg on Jun 26, 2015 19:16:57 GMT -5
I saw Paul in Philadelphia tonight and it was ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME!! No words can really describe it. I liked a lot of the newer songs. Temporary Secretary is awesome live and watching it on the You Tube videos is a poorer substitute. He sang Queenie Eye and Save Us. Save Us really rocks live. I thought Paul's voice sounded fantastic and he had no vocal problems at all. I would recommend that anyone see this leg of the tour if they can. Have to go now, really exhausted and this day seemed like it was 3 days long. Paul's band did a really good job too. Will find and post tonight's set list sometime tomorrow. Here's a review (from an ordinary person) of his Charleston show. Oh, shut up you naysayers. Saying you saw him back in 1976 or 1989 or not giving props to his current backing band and wishing for the original Wings line-up, is a tell-tail sign of decrepitude. Let go of your OLD thinking. GO SEE PAUL ASAP! www.dailypress.com/entertainment/blog/dp-popcorn-guest-review-paul-mccartney-0625-story.html#page=1Thanks for posting this review. I enjoyed reading it.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jun 27, 2015 5:25:15 GMT -5
Here's a review (from an ordinary person) of his Charleston show. Oh, shut up you naysayers. Saying you saw him back in 1976 or 1989 or not giving props to his current backing band and wishing for the original Wings line-up, is a tell-tail sign of decrepitude. Let go of your OLD thinking. GO SEE PAUL ASAP! Well said! I agree!! Speaking for myself, I actually PREFER Paul live now in 2015 (and in general for the past 25 years) to when he did the 1976 Rockshow period (I have little to no use for that, nor the 1976 WINGS OVER AMERICA album). Regarding your snarks about "decrepitude" and "old thinking" when it comes to new live concerts by '60s artists --- Maybe The Rolling Stones just suck live. I've never liked the way Mick "sings" live, not even in the old days. Getting back to McCartney.. maybe you need to practice what you're preaching here? In fact, I vividly recall YOU being the one who criticized one of Paul's newest concerts, giving nearly a track-by-track criticism of what was "wrong" with it (and I defended it). Stop being an old fart! Get with the times!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 5:58:01 GMT -5
Good to hear Paul is still cutting it live and the quality of his voice is not a distraction or a reason for negativity.
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Post by sallyg on Jun 27, 2015 11:39:30 GMT -5
Paul and band will be playing at a PETA 35th anniversary event in Los Angeles Sept 30. Sounds like you would have to pay $$$$ to get into this and it doesn't sound like a regular show. 35.peta.org/
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Post by sayne on Jun 27, 2015 11:40:14 GMT -5
Getting back to McCartney.. maybe you need to practice what you're preaching here? In fact, I vividly recall YOU being the one who criticized one of Paul's newest concerts, giving nearly a track-by-track criticism of what was "wrong" with it (and I defended it). Stop being an old fart! Get with the times! Since there are no emoticons, I'll take what you wrote at face value. I believe all my posts will add up to me being one of the least stuck in the past people on this board and even in my age group. And, you of all people are not in any position to tell someone to "get with the times." You say you "vividly recall" me criticizing (as opposed to critiquing) one of Paul's newest concerts. You are either a liar or very forgetful. I have never done a song by song review (too tedious). I have questioned by name the inclusion of certain songs off of New in his set and I thought Eight Days a Week was not a good opener, but that's it mostly. I have never criticized a Paul concert. I have commented on the set lists and that a show was a bit tepid until he got to the last 1/3 of the show, but I did not say, and have never said, that Paul put on a bad show. Although not a Paul apologist, I have consistently argued against those who assert that Paul should hang it up as a live performer. Those are facts.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jun 28, 2015 7:20:27 GMT -5
I believe all my posts will add up to me being one of the least stuck in the past people on this board and even in my age group. And, you of all people are not in any position to tell someone to "get with the times." Since you're always so adept at telling people "you missed the point", or "it went right over your head", and such ... I am surprised you didn't realize that I was being completely sarcastic here, and I was basically saying "why don't you practice what you preach?". Of course I am happy not to get with today's times -- very proud of that. Yes, I would agree that you're one of the "least stuck in the past people" on this board, but I wouldn't wear that as any badge of honor, given what passes for "entertainment" today. Here we go now, playing semantics.
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Post by sayne on Jun 28, 2015 16:46:54 GMT -5
Of course I am happy not to get with today's times -- very proud of that. Yes, I would agree that you're one of the "least stuck in the past people" on this board, but I wouldn't wear that as any badge of honor, given what passes for "entertainment" today. My guess is that the only new artists you know about are Kanye and Taylor Swift and all those American Idol-type performers. Based on that, no wonder you think lowly of today's music. There is a lot of good stuff out there if one ventures into the unknown. C'mon, pretend you're 18 again and explore. [/quote]Here we go now, playing semantics.[/quote][/b] For those of us who love the written and spoken word, it's seldom about "semantics." Words have nuances and those nuances matter. You ALWAYS dismiss people's misinterpretations or disagreements with what you say as simply "semantics." Well, it's often not, unless one is limited in the number of words one knows. You said "I vividly recall YOU being the one who criticized one of Paul's newest concerts, giving nearly a track-by-track criticism of what was "wrong" with it (and I defended it)." That is false and you know it. Man up and own up to it. Go back and review the posts.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jun 29, 2015 6:02:07 GMT -5
My guess is that the only new artists you know about are Kanye and Taylor Swift and all those American Idol-type performers. Based on that, no wonder you think lowly of today's music. There is a lot of good stuff out there if one ventures into the unknown. C'mon, pretend you're 18 again and explore. Your guess would be incorrect, because my 23-yr-old nephew and I frequently get together to play what we call "spin for spin". We both take turns playing music for each other off our vinyl collection. He brings over new stuff for me to hear (the type of lesser known's you speak of). It turns out that 95% of the time the music he plays for me is not bad, actually (I liked Alabama Shakes from the last session we had) -- but the problem is, it is of ZERO consequence and importance in the long run. It's inconsequential and goes in one ear and out the other and is forgotten forever. Everything these days is fleeting and does not resonate... like a tasty meal that's quickly digested and passed out. Retreads of what's already been done before, and what started it all. But why "must" I pretend I'm 18 and explore? I am very happy at 53, and am not trying to hide my age or deny who I am at the heart. You're not the only older person out there who is obsessed with trying to "remain current and trendy", but I have no need for that, as I'm comfortable with who I am, and WHEN I am from. You know, there are other avenues where I am actively seeking out stuff I've never heard before: getting into Frank Sinatra, for example; I am moving -- just in a different direction, time-wise. More great stuff to always discover between 1920 - 1985 that I haven't heard yet, and where my interests lie. You did not like the use of the word "criticized". You said that you were not "criticizing", you were "Critiquing". Well, that's semantics -- and what's more, "critiquing" IS criticizing!
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Post by John S. Damm on Jun 29, 2015 11:06:51 GMT -5
Paul teased us when New first came out and suggested that he might play the whole album in concert. Although I like Chaos, EA and even MAF better than New, I was disappointed that Paul did not do that. That would be artistically honest and maybe knock off some of the songs with cobwebs around them!
I want artists to play new songs in concert but could there be a more boring song in the universe than "Hope For The Future?" That song reminds me of when Paul did that clunker "Vanilla Sky" in what, 2002, perhaps 2005?
Everyone blows me shit for wanting to hear a Paul concert start or finish with "Mumbo" but man it would be exciting!
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Post by sayne on Jul 3, 2015 13:26:39 GMT -5
but the problem is, it is of ZERO consequence and importance in the long run. It's inconsequential and goes in one ear and out the other and is forgotten forever. Everything these days is fleeting and does not resonate... like a tasty meal that's quickly digested and passed out. Retreads of what's already been done before, and what started it all. The problem is your use of the words "zero" and "inconsequential" and "everything." "Absolute" words ruin an argument, for in a transient world there are no "never," or "always." Sure, they are used to make a point and the use of hyperbole has an effect, but to use them as you did does not help make a argument against today's music. You did not like the use of the word "criticized". You said that you were not "criticizing", you were "Critiquing". Well, that's semantics -- and what's more, "critiquing" IS criticizing! For people who live in the vernacular world, as you do, you're probably right. But, for those who have their toes in the scholarly world, there is difference and the differences matter. Here, maybe this will help: Criticism finds fault/Critique looks at structure Criticism looks for what's lacking/Critique finds what's working Criticism condemns what it doesn't understand/Critique asks for clarification Criticism is spoken with a cruel wit and sarcastic tongue/Critique's voice is kind, honest, and objective Criticism is negative/Critique is positive (even about what isn't working) Criticism is vague and general/Critique is concrete and specific Criticism has no sense of humor/Critique insists on laughter, too Criticism looks for flaws in the writer as well as the writing/Critique addresses only what is on the pageIt's about the nuances in language. If you think I'm criticizing you, will we come back at me with some self-defense mechanism. But, if you accept this as a critique, you will take what I say to heart and admit that finesse in language usage is important and really shouldn't be off-handedly cast off as merely being semanics. By the way, which semanitics were you meaning? Lexical? Conceptual? Truth-conditional? Computational? Minimal recursion? Or, maybe you were actually meaning semiotics. Well doesn't matter. Whatever your meaning, I was not putting down Paul's concert and you can't prove that. You can prove, though, how I thought it could have been better for me.
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Post by Joe Karlosi on Jul 4, 2015 7:19:43 GMT -5
but the problem is, it is of ZERO consequence and importance in the long run. It's inconsequential and goes in one ear and out the other and is forgotten forever. Everything these days is fleeting and does not resonate... like a tasty meal that's quickly digested and passed out. Retreads of what's already been done before, and what started it all. The problem is your use of the words "zero" and "inconsequential" and "everything." "Absolute" words ruin an argument, for in a transient world there are no "never," or "always." Sure, they are used to make a point and the use of hyperbole has an effect, but to use them as you did does not help make a argument against today's music. There is no argument as far as I can see. It's pretty much a fact that music today is inconsequential and of little resonance in the grand scheme of things. I won't even blame all of the music itself for that; I'll blame the times, the way things have changed and how big and different the world is now from what it was in the '50s, '60s. and '70s. Some of today's more elusive music itself may still be good, but it's got nowhere to go. One can easily sense this out there when comparing the impact of artists from 50 years ago to today. I have said that there's some decent music out there which I've heard... but in the end, it doesn't stick. Just different times and desires. I think it's fine to use words like "everything" and "zero" as a generalization, when it's the rule rather than the rare exception. All bells and whistles here aside, my original point remains. You'd been getting at people for having something to say against The Rolling Stones shows, and I've reminded you that you've done it yourself with McCartney.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2015 9:16:44 GMT -5
Paul teased us when New first came out and suggested that he might play the whole album in concert. Although I like Chaos, EA and even MAF better than New, I was disappointed that Paul did not do that. That would be artistically honest and maybe knock off some of the songs with cobwebs around them! I want artists to play new songs in concert but could there be a more boring song in the universe than "Hope For The Future?" That song reminds me of when Paul did that clunker "Vanilla Sky" in what, 2002, perhaps 2005? Everyone blows me shit for wanting to hear a Paul concert start or finish with "Mumbo" but man it would be exciting! Anyone who requests Mumbo deserves to be blown shit. Paul may well be saving Mumbo for his final ever concert performance. By then No will give a shit at the quality of songs being played in Paul's honour.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jul 4, 2015 12:48:21 GMT -5
Paul teased us when New first came out and suggested that he might play the whole album in concert. Although I like Chaos, EA and even MAF better than New, I was disappointed that Paul did not do that. That would be artistically honest and maybe knock off some of the songs with cobwebs around them! I want artists to play new songs in concert but could there be a more boring song in the universe than "Hope For The Future?" That song reminds me of when Paul did that clunker "Vanilla Sky" in what, 2002, perhaps 2005? Everyone blows me shit for wanting to hear a Paul concert start or finish with "Mumbo" but man it would be exciting! Anyone who requests Mumbo deserves to be blown shit. Paul may well be saving Mumbo for his final ever concert performance. By then No will give a shit at the quality of songs being played in Paul's honour. Others disagree with you Fabfour! I have been in communication with a dude who wrote on another popular Message Board that he hoped Paul opened Philly with "Mumbo." While I rarely post on that Board, I felt compelled to support him. I get notice of every internet mention of "Mumbo" so fascinated I am with it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2015 18:08:47 GMT -5
Anyone who requests Mumbo deserves to be blown shit. Paul may well be saving Mumbo for his final ever concert performance. By then No will give a shit at the quality of songs being played in Paul's honour. Others disagree with you Fabfour! I have been in communication with a dude who wrote on another popular Message Board that he hoped Paul opened Philly with "Mumbo." While I rarely post on that Board, I felt compelled to support him. I get notice of every internet mention of "Mumbo" so fascinated I am with it! I await the news that Paul opened with Mumbo, or, at least included it in his set.
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Post by vectisfabber on Jul 5, 2015 7:17:12 GMT -5
Bit early in the show for a toilet break.
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Post by debjorgo on Jul 5, 2015 16:00:50 GMT -5
Bit early in the show for a toilet break. No, no! John is pulling his pants down to dance. I'm with him. Not the dancing naked part, but the Mumbo Rocks part. It's a great track.
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Post by vectisfabber on Jul 6, 2015 3:38:58 GMT -5
Mm.
Well, it's a track, so one out of two isn't bad.
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Post by mikev on Jul 6, 2015 11:26:02 GMT -5
Something Video courtesy aerofan2007 I don't want to see Paul stop doing the Something cover, but the ukulele story is older than the Beatles' existence as a band. Thank God he adopted the extended Concert for George version. He should alternate it with For You Blue and All Things Must Pass.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jul 6, 2015 11:51:10 GMT -5
Good points Mike! I was thrilled to hear the uke only "Something" in 2002 but I am glad Paul does the hybrid now. Likewise, mixing up the George tribute would keep it fresh and Paul was sublime on ATMP at TCFG. He actually performed it for a while on tour and I wish he would bring it back and rotate George classics for his nice gesture to Hari. "Here Today" is a very nice John tribute and its spotlight as such in Paul's show gives it more prominence than it ever got on TOW where it was located between two fast songs. In 2002 at Chicago I almost had a heart attack when the morons behind me talked through the entire song! The poignancy, the outstanding solo performance by Paul, the moving gesture of honoring John went right over their heads!
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Post by sayne on Jul 7, 2015 1:15:52 GMT -5
Likewise, mixing up the George tribute would keep it fresh and Paul was sublime on ATMP at TCFG. He actually performed it for a while on tour and I wish he would bring it back and rotate George classics for his nice gesture to Hari. Really?! Which tour? I've seen them all when they swung my way and don't recall ever hearing him do anything other than Something. Where was it?
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Post by mikev on Jul 7, 2015 7:06:57 GMT -5
Likewise, mixing up the George tribute would keep it fresh and Paul was sublime on ATMP at TCFG. He actually performed it for a while on tour and I wish he would bring it back and rotate George classics for his nice gesture to Hari. Really?! Which tour? I've seen them all when they swung my way and don't recall ever hearing him do anything other than Something. Where was it? He did ATMP in Europe 2004 I believe.. Rusty played the slide guitar arrangement like the LP version, and Paul's phrasing was much better than at the CFG.
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Post by John S. Damm on Jul 7, 2015 10:56:56 GMT -5
Thanks Mike! I knew someone would ask and I know that he didn't do it on the U.S. 2005 show as I saw two concerts on that tour.
I just remembered YouTube videos of Paul doing ATMP at concerts beside TCFG.
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