Although the song outperformed all expectations and won him three Ivor Novello awards, Higgins found himself without a label when London Records was sold in 2000. She's played drums for Girls Aloud and Pe Shop Boys at Brian Higgins' Xenomania pop hit factory. "[64], Xenomania spent two years looking for talent worldwide, establishing Xenomania Records. [70], Higgins told The Telegraph in August 2009, "Pop is where the cutting edge of music is but it needs to be done with total sincerity and an incredible amount of skill, otherwise it doesn't warrant its own existence. They contributed tracks to Stevens' album Come and Get It, a commercial failure that The Guardian listed among its "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" and hailed as "a riot, thanks to a stellar team of pop producers [] who seem to have taken the precarious state of Stevens' career as an excuse to let their imaginations run amok". Join Facebook to connect with Brian Higgins and others you may know. "[2] Higgins was a fan of punk rock groups such as the Buzzcocks and the Sex Pistols, as well as more electronic groups such as New Order. Includes Risk Score, Credit Limit, CCJs, Mortgages & Charges, Director & Secretary Timeline, Shareholders, Ownership & Group Stucture. Along with fellow Cumbrian and guitarist Dave Colquhoun they formed a band named Anything You Want, which also featured Mark Scott. Xenomania was due to produce for New Order's Waiting for the Sirens' Call, but Peter Hook said they "scrapped the Brian Higgins stuff because we didn't like it. In 2008, Xenomania's success continued. He didn't mind if it was the person making tea in the officeif they came up with something, which they often did, that would be used". The same year, they produced songs for The X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson, British boy band The Wanted, and girl group SoundGirl. Scott introduced Higgins to Steve Rodway (also known as Motiv8) who took on Higgins as a session musician. Higgins goes on to clarify: 'Music is a fundamental human need. In 2012, Xenomania were reported to be working with Christina Aguilera. Pitchfork Media, which generally focuses on independent music, praised Xenomania for their "deathless hooks and multi-genre pyrotechnics [] songs stuffed to the gills with one, two, three, sometimes four different choruses, sounding like patchwork assemblages of the best bits of a hundred fantasy pop songs. Xenomania started a "record label" of the same name in 2008, developing artists and working on material before looking for major label deals. While the record company loved the song, Spears felt that it needed more of a chorus. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Brian Thomas Higgins . Contents 1 Age, Biography and Wiki2 R.S. [9], Peter Robinson, writing for The Guardian, credited the effectiveness of Xenomania's output with the number of people working with Higgins: "it's not really just five girls [Girls Aloud] and Brian Higginsa whole team were at work with an acute understanding of how to manufacture an excellent pop phenomenon". They have a big range. Brian Thomas Higgins (born 1966) is an English record producer, who has written and produced albums and tracks for several successful pop music singers and groups, including Girls Aloud, S Club and The Saturdays, through his Xenomania production group. The same year, they produced songs for The X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson, British boy band The Wanted, and girl group SoundGirl. Formed after Higgins met Miranda Cooper, Xenomania has written and produced for renowned artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Pet Shop Boys, The Saturdays and the Sugababes. There is a science to it, but there's magic too. $174,000 Net worth (2012) $32,004 Elections and appointments Last elected November 8, 2022 Education Bachelor's Buffalo State College Graduate Buffalo State College Personal Religion Christian: Catholic Profession College Lecturer, Politician Contact Official website Official Facebook Official Twitter Official Instagram Official YouTube Again Powell and Gray were among his collaborators. Im delighted to be back working with Brian again, says Peermusic UKs Head Of A&R Mike Sault. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. [32] Xenomania also produced Totally Frank stars Frank's 2006 debut album; the group was dropped after their album failed to perform well. "[62] Franz Ferdinand's drummer Paul Thomson said, "We wrote with Higgins for a while and initially we thought we'd work more with him but it didn't really work out. Brian Higgins (1997-present) Matt Gray (1996-present) Miranda Cooper (1997-present) Carla Marie (2007-present) Toby Scott (2008-present) . View the profiles of people named Brian Higgins. You will receive email updates when this company's information changes. We were getting quite desperate as we were struggling to connect with the predominantly R&B artists we'd get sent. Higgins met Miranda Cooper at the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest when she was a backing dancer for Gina G, while Matt Gray had started his musical career in the 1980s, writing music for the Commodore 64 home computer. Dave Colquhoun soon left the band and now plays guitar with Rick Wakeman of Yes fame. And often people say don't meet your heroes because you'll be let down, and I sort of understand why people would say that. Two of his collaborators on the single, Tim Powell and Matt Gray, became important future members of Xenomania. In 2000, Higgins and Gray produced a single for London Records with the singer, Miranda Cooper (a.k.a. Xenomania won Best British Single for Girls Aloud's "The Promise" at the 2009 BRIT Awards, while Gabriella Cilmi's "Sweet About Me" won Best Single at the ARIA Music Awards of 2009. "[2], In 2016, Higgins founded Twin Xenomania Ltd. with Nick Gatfield. "I'd had writer's block for myself, but as soon as it was for somebody else all these songs popped out. - Publishing sound recordings. Influenced by the band tm (Registered Trade Mark) in the early eighties, he then played keyboards in a band called Despatch, which included former members of tm. Tennant's partner, Chris Lowe, said Higgins "puts stars by your work, and comments. It means their records have to try and be as competitive as anyone else's, whether it's the hottest hip-hop producer from LA, or the hottest guitar band from Sheffield. The single spent four consecutive weeks at number one, achieving a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry. Guitar: Nick Coler. Higgins said that they wanted "essentially 'Sound of the Underground 2'." View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. A key collaborator with Higgins is Miranda Cooper, who shares co-writing credits in nearly all Xenomania-written tracks. So, how much is Brian Higgins worth at the age of 54 years old? Australian singer-songwriter Gabriella Cilmi released her Xenomania-produced debut album, Lessons to Be Learned. They contributed tracks to Stevens' album Come and Get It, a commercial failure that The Guardian listed among its "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" and hailed as "a riot, thanks to a stellar team of pop producers [] who seem to have taken the precarious state of Stevens' career as an excuse to let their imaginations run amok". Higgins also says, "I object to the word 'manufactured' cause I think it's invariably said with a vague sneer. In 2013 I interviewed Xenomania's Brian Higgins for a feature on the role of the producer. Setlist: Hybe defends buying into K-pop rival SM Entertainment, CMU Digest 26.02.23: Live Nation, Hybe, Lil Peep, TikTok, Spotify, European Commission sends Apple a new statement of objections over its App Store rules, Evan Rachel Wood hits back at claim she manipulated Marilyn Manson accuser, StubHub criticises Live Nations proposed Fair Ticketing Act. Well, maybe not as necessary as water, but theres a natural tendency towards melody and rhythm in everybody. We try to find perfect matches unique to the artist we are working with". The album was nominated in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category at the 52nd Grammy Awards. 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In 2008, Slant Magazine said that "Chemistry is probably still their crowning glory". "[71], A lot of the songs have come out of a tiny place, a seed of an idea. At the end of 1999, the fledgling Xenomania organisation signed a 'really big' deal with London Records just as that company was sold, and then spent a year and a half trying to get things back. ", "Amelia Lily's feeling flush after bagging three-album record deal", "What Would These Pop Wannabes Do To Get A Sony Record Deal? Music released under this label include songs by Liv Lovelle. 2010-2021. Mixed by Tim Powell. Xenomania is one of the UK's leading pop production houses, put together by writer and producer Brian Higgins.They are known for the wide influences present in their productions, most notably in their principal act, Girls Aloud.Strands of electro, more traditional pop, rave, power pop, and dance can all be found in their productions.The name "Xenomania" means, according to Higgins . The single "Sweet About Me", inspired by "obscure Parisian psychedelic records" that Higgins and Cooper had introduced to Cilmi, was an international success. In 2011, Xenomania produced two tracks for The Saturdays' album On Your Radar, including their top five hit "All Fired Up", which was co-produced with Space Cowboy and MNEK. . Brian Thomas Higgins is a British record producer, who has written and produced albums and tracks for several successful pop music singers and groups, most notably Girls Aloud, The Wanted and The . We first met them [the Sugababes] in October 2001 and we'd spent the previous twelve months working on our own musical direction. [89] It also won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. I thought he did quite a good job on Girls Aloud but he didn't do a good job on us. Xenomania worked with American pop singer Britney Spears in 2003 during sessions for her fourth album In the Zone. [57] Cooper later said of Xenomania's relationship with the group, who split up in 2013, "We kind of thought of ourselves as a bit of the band, so the essence of Xeno was Girls Aloud. We try to find perfect matches unique to the artist we are working with". Xenomania zeichnet sich durch ihren anormalen Schreibprozess aus. The single "Sweet About Me", inspired by "obscure Parisian psychedelic records" that Higgins and Cooper had introduced to Cilmi, was an international success. [65], In 2009, Xenomania held a "mini festival" entitled Xenofest in which they showcased their artists to journalists, record label representatives, and PRs. Sign up to our daily newsletter plus other alert services. It's ruthless. [72] Higgins said "we're just not interested in the way other people do things. He is currently single. It was said that "Higgins injects an element of instant-catchy-cool to the songs without going overboard in trying to shape uber-chic dance floor hits. I think that was obviously when we'd had a lot of success and we were very confident. What's on the agenda for new BPI CEO Jo Twist? WNY has struggled with inconsistent border crossing requirements since the start of COVID-19. Xenomania also worked with Alesha Dixon (on the single "Knockdown"), Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and produced two songs for Sugababes' fifth studio album, Change. The Canadian hedge fund manager has been on the list for 22 years and has now made the leap into reality TV. Brian was so sure it was going to be a huge hit that we literally planned the day that we would be writing this 'number one'. While at work on Girls Aloud's fifth studio album, Out of Control, two members of the Xenomania house band, Jason Resch and Kieran Jones, composed the backing track for "The Promise", which they played for Higgins. As I continue moving forward with new projects its important that I have a collaborative and supportive team at my side, and I know this new partnership with Peermusic will be just that. Xenomania was due to produce for New Order's Waiting for the Sirens' Call, but Peter Hook said they "scrapped the Brian Higgins stuff because we didn't like it. Don't Stop, the second album by Norwegian singer Annie, was released in 2009 and includes several tracks produced and co-written by Xenomania, including the single "My Love Is Better". Hipgnosis has acquired 100% of Higgins worldwide copyright, ownership and financial interest, including the writer share, of his catalogue comprising 362 songs. At 54 years old, Brian Higgins height not available right now. Written-By - Brian Higgins, Chris Lowe, Miranda Cooper, Neil Tennant, Owen Parker, Tim Powell* Producer - Brian Higgins, Xenomania. The Promise, that track was ready to go. Created Dec 16, 2022. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Moonbaby). They wrote countless songs for some eight years including the original Believe song that was a hit for Cher. Our ideas seemed a bit out of place, and for that reason we connected with the Sugababes as I felt they too were a little out on a limb from the pop mainstream at the time. [15] The single spent four consecutive weeks at number one, achieving a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry. [50], Xenomania worked with another X Factor alumnus (and Xenomania Records signee), Amelia Lily, producing and writing an album that was subsequently shelved. According to Higgins, he knew "Hole in the Head" was "the single" as soon as he heard the backing track again: "Those moments of clarity are the best bit about the music business. The song submitted, "Graffiti My Soul", was not chosen for the album. Its just a question of bringing it out.. While the record company loved the song, Spears felt that it needed more of a chorus. "[64] Xenomania have reportedly turned away Atomic Kitten and Gareth Gates. XENOMANIA PRODUCTIONS LIMITED Suite 2c, Brosnan House, 175, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BW active Age: 23 Year (s) Directors: 1 Company No: 03907539 Buy report Log In to watch Credit Report Financials XENOMANIA PRODUCTIONS LIMITED Credit Report Under Review. Brian Higgins (producer) salary income and net worth data provided by People Ai provides an estimation for any internet celebrity's real salary income and net worth like Brian Higgins (producer) based on real numbers. He is not dating anyone. As a result, the Sugababes undoubtedly brought the best out of us as we always felt under pressure to produce results that would do justice to their voices and overall talent. At 56 years old, Brian Higgins height not available right now. Births, Marriages & Deaths Index England & Wales, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "All That Matters - Single by Liv Lovelle", "Originality, Inc. The Songwriting Factories of Europe", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Higgins_(producer)&oldid=1139143921, Articles needing additional references from February 2023, All articles needing additional references, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from March 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 16:13. Brian M. Higgins (born October 6, 1959) is the U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district , serving since 2005. Higgins' involvement in "All I Wanna Do" led to an opportunity to co-write a song for Cher. Higgins likened the song to "bottled happiness". It's just a question of bringing it out.". However, the track was added as a b-side to Kylie's "Giving You Up" single, released around the time of . Keyboards by Brian Higgins, Matt Gray & Tim Powell. [54] Also in 2012, Xenomania recorded with Mutya Keisha Siobhana group consisting of the first line-up of the Sugababesand Little Mix. "[5] Higgins refuses to work "purely for the fee" for the same reasons. BBC Music hailed Ten as "incredible proof of how perfect pop can be in the right hands" and wrote that "Alongside the Xenomania hit machine, at their best Girls Aloud create a universe entirely of their own, standing as one of the greatest pop acts of this century". Brian Higginss income source is mostly from being a successful . On 23 January 2019, Xenomania launched a four-member girl group called unperfect,[59] releasing their debut single "Gots To Give The Girl" on the following day. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. BBC Music decided that the album was "quirky, modern and dripping with attitude" and "holds no disappointments. He signed Higgins to Warner Chappell back in 1997, you see. Xenomania produced seven more tracks for the album The Alesha Show and an additional two for its reissue. "[7][21] Higgins has "the final say on everything [and establishes] the creative direction projects will take". Brian Thomas Higgins (born 1966) is an English record producer, who has written and produced albums and tracks for several successful pop music singers and groups, including Girls Aloud, S Club and The Saturdays, through his Xenomania production group. For the rest of us, Cooper has the power to get a tune inside our heads. [67], In 2012, Xenomania Records became an imprint of Sony Music Entertainment and signed Amelia Lily, a finalist from The X Factor. "The Promise" became Girls Aloud's first non-cover version number-one single since "Sound of the Underground". Scott and Higgins continued and had one release with Profile Records. ", "Paul Morley meets pop dance duo Mini Viva", "Why aren't Mini Viva huge? At the ARIA Music Awards of 2009, Cilmi won six awards including Single of the Year for "Sweet About Me". 19. left their heart in Tokyo. In 2014, Xenomania produced "What Are You Waiting For?" laura loomer net worth; fifth third bank cashiers check verification . Hot. [66] Mini Viva, who were formed in 2007, spent two years working with Xenomania before their launch. I've had that experience happen where the big artists were fine until they got into the mix room and then they basically pulled the record to pieces. Please enter your email so we can send you password reset link. They got more involved in the writing as time went on, but we were probably all a little bit guilty of having an inner pop star desperate to get out of Xeno".[21]. [41], Pet Shop Boys' tenth studio album, Yes, was produced by Brian Higgins and Xenomania. david whitmire hearst jr nintendogs characters Sound recording and music publishing activities He is from . He's very headmaster-ly." He always has a vision, he knows exactly what he's doing before we do.[21]. Higgins goes on to clarify: Music is a fundamental human need. The boy band V, whose single "Hip to Hip" was produced by Xenomania, was short lived. Higgins then co-wrote and co-produced the successful 1997 song, 'All I Wanna Do' for Dannii Minogue. "Im very grateful to Merck and Hipgnosis for the opportunity they have presented me to guarantee the labels presence in the worldwide music landscape for decades to come., For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to receive our daily Morning Briefing newsletter. The song would later become a UK number-one single for Sugababes in 2002. Get Brian Higgins's email address () and phone number () at RocketReach. Higgins said Girls Aloud were "a blueprint for a girl group that we'd had in our minds for ages, one that was individual rather than generic, with a sound that blurs the edges between pop and indie. Xenomania worked with other British artists such as Bananarama, Texas, and Rachel Stevens. [60] However, unperfect did not stay together for very long, with Xenomania moving on to produce a five-piece girl group called CuteBad by 2022.[61]. Higgins attempted to launch Cooper as a solo artist under the stage name Moonbaby but failed to find success. We will update Brian Higginss Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. The song was critically acclaimed, and all three singles were shortlisted for the annual Popjustice 20 Music Prize. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. And therefore big artists can come in and they think "they're the flavour of the whatever, let's take their thing and then we'll do what we want with it" Well, no, that's not acceptable anyway. The Sound of Girls Aloud has been recognised by the IFPI as a million-seller. [5] Higgins attempted to launch Cooper as a solo artist under the stage name Moonbaby but failed to find success. "[33] The Sound of Girls Aloud has been recognised by the IFPI as a million-seller. The second eldest of 5 children, his father was a general practitioner. They got more involved in the writing as time went on, but we were probably all a little bit guilty of having an inner pop star desperate to get out of Xeno". [43] Don't Stop, the second album by Norwegian singer Annie, was released in 2009 and includes several tracks produced and co-written by Xenomania, including the single "My Love Is Better". EN6 1BW. He is a member of famous with the age 56 years old group. All four of the album's singles ("The Show", "Love Machine", "I'll Stand by You" and "Wake Me Up") were top five. The song was referred to as "another head-spinningly innovative number from the Xenomania team. Higgins involvement in All I Wanna Do led to an opportunity to co-write a song for Cher. The Independent called the song "one of the most infectious, radio-friendly pop tunes [] of the past five years, right up there with 'Video Games' and 'American Boy'". Xenomania worked with American pop singer Britney Spears in 2003 during sessions for her fourth album In the Zone. The Guardian hailed Neighbours as "a great album: funny, clever, immediate, richly inventive." [21], On Xenomania's relatively low output (compared to a group like Stock, Aitken & Waterman), Higgins says, "If you're a production house, you're supposed to work with anyone and everyone: that's the rulebut if we don't feel excited by the prospect of the artist, then the record's going to be shit. In the United Kingdom, Alesha Dixon's "The Boy Does Nothing" was her first solo top five single. [] They all have comments to make. Higgins says, "We developed this sound of electronics and guitars fusing together but this was in the late Nineties when R'n'B lite dominated pop music and we had to wait for our opening." Join. In 2014, Xenomania produced "What Are You Waiting For?" [64], Higgins also insists that artists are involved to an extent. [5][6] Higgins himself has said that Xenomania aspires to be a modern-day version of RAK Records. It's just a question of bringing it out. Pet Shop Boys' Yes was nominated in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category at the 52nd Grammy Awards. Xenomania is an English songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent, England. An email has been sent to you containing a link to reset your password. [6] Higgins said, "It's very difficult to get in. 3h. That's been the driving force of our relationship with the groupto defy expectations. Cigarettes and Lies - 2:51 (Gabriella Cilmi, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Xenomania) Terrifying - 2:37 (Gabriella Cilmi, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Xenomania) Sit in the Blues - 3:23 (Gabriella Cilmi, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Larcombe, Xenomania, Mike Christer) The production team were due to work with rock bands New Order and Franz Ferdinand, but both sessions proved fruitless. In the United Kingdom, Alesha Dixon's "The Boy Does Nothing" was her first solo top five single. "That's when we started writing for other people", according to Cooper. But just over a year ago, Florrie Arnold, 22, stepped out from behind her kit and her solo career . "[13] "Sound of the Underground" received critical acclaim, with The Guardian exclaiming it "proved a first: it was a reality pop record that didn't make you want to do physical harm to everyone involved in its manufacture. [8] He says, "People are coming to me already with a quality idea in mind, because they've heard it. A truly great atmosphere. "[7] The Guardian described the Xenomania audition process as "find keen, dreamy singers they like and nurture them into fresh, distinctive shape over many months, patiently creating a soundtrack specifically tailored to the energy, background and character of the performers". card classic compact. Xenomania were approached to work with Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue on new tracks for her greatest hits collection Ultimate Kylie, including the single "Giving You Up", which developed a reputation among her fans as one of her worst singles. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on . And therefore big artists can come in and they think "they're the flavour of the whatever, let's take their thing and then we'll do what we want with it" Well, no, that's not acceptable anyway. "The Promise" won Best British Single at the 2009 BRIT Awards, Girls Aloud and Xenomania's first win at the ceremony. Check Brian Higgins phone number & address. "[64], To stay relevant, Higgins said the team avoids "listening to the radio [or] following contemporary fashions", noting that Girls Aloud's "Call the Shots" "started as a piece of music in 2005, was written as a song in 2006 and came out [] in November 2007. 7. We know that people aren't really interested in pop music as it was." Higgins clarified, "Music is a fundamental human need. [12] Higgins said Girls Aloud were "a blueprint for a girl group that we'd had in our minds for ages, one that was individual rather than generic, with a sound that blurs the edges between pop and indie. Home; Health ; Education ; For Pets ; Videos ; About So, how much is Brian Higgins worth at the age of 56 years old? In 2003, Xenomania wrote and produced "No Good Advice" for Girls Aloud, which reflected his general mood of failure after the deal between Xenomania and London Records fell through. [10], Higgins says, "We developed this sound of electronics and guitars fusing together but this was in the late Nineties when R'n'B lite dominated pop music and we had to wait for our opening. Stylus Magazine declared, "There is no pop in the world like Girls Aloud today." The song was critically acclaimed,[45][46][47][48] and all three singles were shortlisted for the annual Popjustice 20 Music Prize. Dave Colquhoun soon left the band and now plays guitar with Rick Wakeman of Yes fame. [4], The team has been referred to as "a Phil Spector" and "a Motown of the 21st-century". The article labelled Xenomania "not only UK pop's most successful songwriting and production team, they're also its most cutting edge. Scott and Higgins continued and had one release with Profile Records. It was said that "Higgins injects an element of instant-catchy-cool to the songs without going overboard in trying to shape uber-chic dance floor hits." Brian Higgins Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. In particular, all but one of Girls Aloud's studio albums have been entirely . We will update Brian Higgins's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. [5] Shortly afterwards, Higgins heard the other tracks that Girls Aloud had recorded for their debut album Sound of the Underground and was dissatisfied with the obscurity and inconsistency of the group's direction, and personally intervened to produce four more original tracks for the album to replace some of the weaker content. Serious and ambitious. CLICK HERE for full details on our privacy, data and cookies policy. French remixer Fred Falke also frequently works with Xenomania.[6]. Now let's end the vaccine mandate at the Northern Border. [75] Songwriters and producers who have worked for Xenomania include Annie, Fred Falke, Tove Lo, Edele Lynch (of Irish girl group B*Witched), MNEK, Deedee Ray, and Olivia Redmond (formerly of SoundGirl). Xenomania worked with another X Factor alumnus (and Xenomania Records signee), Amelia Lily, producing and writing an album that was subsequently shelved. We first met them [the Sugababes] in October 2001 and we'd spent the previous twelve months working on our own musical direction. Contents 1 Age, Biography and Wiki2 Safi Bahcall Height, Weight & Measurements3 Dating & Relationship, Contents 1 Age, Biography and Wiki2 Tom Kingston Height, Weight & Measurements3 Dating & Relationship. According to Higgins, he knew "Hole in the Head" was "the single" as soon as he heard the backing track again: "Those moments of clarity are the best bit about the music business. 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