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Jason Isbell: My Life In Five Riffs

A pair of Grammy awards underscores Jason Isbell’s reputation as a singer/songwriter, but his latest album, "The Nashville Sound" [X5 Music Group], also finds him flexing his 6-string strengths. Along the way to mastering his mix of melody, ferocity, and restraint, Isbell’s journey intersected some serious guitar techniques. Here are the five riffs that changed his life...

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  • @Jaden5Seven
    @Jaden5Seven5 жыл бұрын

    6:38 "let me see if I can remember it." *proceeds to play every note perfectly*

  • @Roman-xk7fk

    @Roman-xk7fk

    3 жыл бұрын

    I imagine well practiced guitarists get to a point where their fingers know more than they can remember

  • @benjohnson2312
    @benjohnson23124 жыл бұрын

    Easily in the top 3 greatest songwriters of this generation

  • @Allagi22

    @Allagi22

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @RelaxingKorean

    @RelaxingKorean

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Isbell, Ryan Adams, John Mayer, Ray Lamontagne, etc.

  • @hamburgerdan101

    @hamburgerdan101

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Moreland too

  • @JR-mp1wi

    @JR-mp1wi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just nobody knows him...

  • @blue98stang

    @blue98stang

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed that anyone that knows jason isbell knows John. I absolutely agree. To be completely honest with you I've been listing to him for well over 10 years now and I've tried and tried to find a better singer/song writer but I just can't. He remains number 1 out of em all in my opinion. His songs, for me at least, have changed meaning over the years and I feel that is just one of SEVERAL talents that this man has.

  • @larrimos
    @larrimos6 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest singer songwriters/ performers of the day. A truly talented dude.

  • @JR-mp1wi

    @JR-mp1wi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @Darin-USMCB--
    @Darin-USMCB--6 жыл бұрын

    For a guy that is pretty dang good at playing the guitar in several different genres, he’s extremely humble, acknowledging that he considers many better than himself. Very modest for one of the best singer -songwriters in the industry today!

  • @tractorjockeythe1st
    @tractorjockeythe1st5 жыл бұрын

    After watching this I’m torn between giving my guitars away and trying harder to be better.

  • @jasper_north

    @jasper_north

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eric Tilley keep on trucking

  • @charlesbolton8471

    @charlesbolton8471

    4 жыл бұрын

    Try harder to be better. You’ll regret it if you stop.

  • @AF-du5vq

    @AF-du5vq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you like playing by yourself, like he's saying? If so then why not . . .

  • @dougww1ectebow

    @dougww1ectebow

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel your pain.

  • @whiskeydaisy4789

    @whiskeydaisy4789

    4 жыл бұрын

    take away the expectations and just enjoy playing for the sake of playing. You'll get there. If you don't enjoy it and just want the result you're playing the wrong instrument.

  • @amygrohman537
    @amygrohman5376 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, he's the most underrated singer/songwriter of his generation. I saw him and his band live, and not many bands can go up on stage and pull off what they do.

  • @jasper_north

    @jasper_north

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amy Grohman but they should not go electric dagonit

  • @cyclonasaurusrex1525
    @cyclonasaurusrex15254 жыл бұрын

    Just once, if like to make it through an Isbell concert without tears pouring down my cheeks from the sheer beauty of his music. It’s embarrassing.

  • @cyclonasaurusrex1525

    @cyclonasaurusrex1525

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TechGuy-sv3pt You’ve obviously not seen an Isbell concert: They’re joyous. The tears are from the beauty of the music-not from sadness. You’re an idiot, tough guy.

  • @thesonicsolution1976
    @thesonicsolution19766 жыл бұрын

    I got to open for this guy a few years ago. I've always loved his playing and music...but until you hear this guy perform live your truly missing out. Live bands should strive to be as polished as Isbell and his band.

  • @tdiddy72

    @tdiddy72

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheSonicSolution just saw him last night in Huntsville. His vocals are strong as hell.

  • @daverlb

    @daverlb

    6 жыл бұрын

    Saw him last month in Auckland. Was familiar with his music but kind of got dragged along expecting to be countryed....Jesus H Christ they rocked the venue to its foundations. Blistering!! Isbells guitar chops are unreal but his partner in crime (whos name I forget) was incredible. Heaviest country band on the planet!!

  • @jacobbeaty6997

    @jacobbeaty6997

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daverlb I believe it's Sadler Vaden. He's wicked good.

  • @caribou2636

    @caribou2636

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacobbeaty6997 Yes, its Sadler Vaden. I saw him December of 2016 i believe in Oklahoma. Him and Sadler went back and forth for probably 5-8 minutes doing kind of a dueling guitars kinds of thing. Absolutely shredded. Insane rock and roll badassery.

  • @jacobbeaty6997

    @jacobbeaty6997

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@caribou2636 just seen him Tuesday at the Ryman and they did a similar thing on Never Gonna Change, and finished the show on Little Wing. It was absolutely phenomenal.

  • @merrillaldrich9170
    @merrillaldrich91705 жыл бұрын

    +1000000 for the David Lindley shout out. Tremendous musician. Great record.

  • @davidburne9477
    @davidburne94774 жыл бұрын

    Wow, and namechecks one of my heroes, the King of Polyester, David Lindley. DL’s work with Jackson Browne laid down a blueprint for lap and pedal steel in the rock/pop/folk contexts that has been unsurpassed since, although Sadler Vader and Jason pay wonderful respect in songs like 24 Frames. And the humility of Jason as he acknowledges the influences that brought him to where he is..... Lucky enough to have seen him live in Australia, and have the set list to prove it. So glad I saw him play. Along with Sturgill Simpson my favourite songwriter of this decade.

  • @patrickincharlestonsc4935
    @patrickincharlestonsc49356 жыл бұрын

    North Chas 2017 my bday gift from my wife saved my life seeing you JI. owe you one Brother. You took 4 deployments overseas off the brain for those 2 hrs.

  • @Townes.VanZandt

    @Townes.VanZandt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Be good man

  • @McNair-eo8ee
    @McNair-eo8ee4 жыл бұрын

    5:44 has made me an Isbell fan for life

  • @MrTahokie
    @MrTahokie6 жыл бұрын

    Representing Tulsa with that Cain's Ballroom T shirt! 👍🏻. Caught him there a couple times myself! 😁

  • @brwi1
    @brwi14 жыл бұрын

    24 Frames totally makes sense once you hear play Jackson Browne

  • @shawnpistey4874
    @shawnpistey48746 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest American musicians living today

  • @jrg1231
    @jrg12314 жыл бұрын

    Cool to see him wearing a cains ballroom shirt. I remember watching him and the 400 unit in 2009 on the side stage there, maybe 50 people at the show, now he’s playing the arena down the street. It’s been really cool to see him and the band get so big.

  • @TexasJackdaw
    @TexasJackdaw3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t care what style Jason plays a song as long as he continues to write such deep, reflective songs. He is, in my opinion - the James Taylor of my generation. But what do I know? I’m just another songwriter.

  • @nmnsaimemark1842
    @nmnsaimemark18424 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just thought he was a great songwriter. Of course he learned the riffs he grew up with like we all did. I underestimated his guitar playing as it was overshadowed by his incredible songwriting. Good problem to have. You are the man, Jason Isbell.

  • @tefenstrat
    @tefenstrat4 жыл бұрын

    I love this so much....Jason is one of the best young talents these days and it so great to see him keep these names alive....I really love that he mentions Steve Gains......Most people dont know about him, Steve had only just begun his career and played on only one Lynard Skynard album and then died in the plane crash......Steve would have been right up there with Clapton, Page, Hendrix......there is no doubt ---Even Ronnie Van Zant knew there would be no way to hold that guy back, and that he would end up being a huge star on his own.

  • @jasonward9884
    @jasonward98846 жыл бұрын

    Damn, now I want to hear him and the 400 unit play Running on Empty...

  • @kc8923
    @kc89234 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite singer songwriters and great guitarist too.

  • @johndoppleguard
    @johndoppleguard3 жыл бұрын

    Jesus man. So interesting to get some insight on his approach, techniques and influences. So not only is he a killer song writer lyrically, he also is a fantastic guitarist. Wow... Continuing to blow my mind. Right the f on Jason.

  • @rickyferguson2362
    @rickyferguson23625 жыл бұрын

    Jason is an awesome person. Singer and guitar player! Love his work!

  • @jeremyjamesmusic
    @jeremyjamesmusic4 жыл бұрын

    Love Isbell... "Thought I had a good handle on bluegrass flatpicking when I moved to Nashville..." LOL

  • @jonesyonmysleeve
    @jonesyonmysleeve3 жыл бұрын

    Isbell =====> blowing my damn mind every time. He is an incredible singer/songwriter. An incredible guitarist. A student of music and a lifelong lover of guitar music. When I consider that we are roughly the same age.....wow. Just wow.

  • @aarond23
    @aarond23 Жыл бұрын

    RIP David Lindley always loved Jason giving a shout-out in this video

  • @dancher7640
    @dancher76406 жыл бұрын

    Great insight to a soulful player/artist. Dig how he really nails Lindsey’s lap sound on the ‘Strat’

  • @scottbookman

    @scottbookman

    6 жыл бұрын

    and on a Coodercaster !

  • @8BitChickn

    @8BitChickn

    6 жыл бұрын

    He has a lap steel pickup in that Stratocaster

  • @Grant_Ferstat

    @Grant_Ferstat

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lindley :-)

  • @PaulaDarlington
    @PaulaDarlington4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing writer and player. Love his work.

  • @127bits7
    @127bits73 жыл бұрын

    Jason: let me see if I remember how to do it.. followed by perfection. Much respect Jason and thank you for the exceptional music!

  • @tommonfron5166
    @tommonfron51666 жыл бұрын

    High class dude. Remember seeing him for free at hardley strictly in 2014. Great showman

  • @scottbartlett4853
    @scottbartlett48534 жыл бұрын

    Such an authentic and humble soul.

  • @desideriumincarmen
    @desideriumincarmen6 жыл бұрын

    Love watching Jason play, especially slide. The fact Amanda had that guitar built for him shows just how perfect they are for each other!

  • @Spittin_Bars
    @Spittin_Bars4 жыл бұрын

    Love Jason Isbell, i'm from a little town called Fort Payne, Alabama, A little known town, only one other country group has come from there lol. Anyhow, I love hearing another Alabamian that is so talented and such a great singer songwriter.

  • @coondog209
    @coondog2096 жыл бұрын

    Was driving home the other night and Running on Empty came on the radio and I was thinking what a great slide solo ,that growl with the Dynamics takes me to a place!Much like Jason's slide work growling and in your face.Awesome song writer!And he's right about Flat Picken you better bring some bacon grease LOL !

  • @jtboonenc
    @jtboonenc4 жыл бұрын

    "Let me see if I can remember it." *Proceeds to fucking shred*

  • @easyguitarlessonsgrandpaal9126
    @easyguitarlessonsgrandpaal91262 жыл бұрын

    Wow, not sure what to really say about such an honest and open interview. He covered everything and took credit for nothing but the love of playing guitar. Humble Pie? Maybe, seemed that way to me. The clerk sacking your groceries it the nail on the head. There are so many Talented people out there who will never get the chance to shine because they don't have the name and or the money behind them. I am not one of them.... I just always loved playing and having a good time with music. The greatest thing about the internet is finding great talent.

  • @kristinemunholland8980
    @kristinemunholland89806 ай бұрын

    This is probably a stupid thing to say, but I can never understand how a singer/songwriter/guitarist manages all the chord progressions along with the vocals. It seems like a monumental task.

  • @jakeneuman8122
    @jakeneuman81224 жыл бұрын

    My absolute favorite guitar player. And songwriter.

  • @joeywho534
    @joeywho5344 жыл бұрын

    What a well rounded player. He can do it all.

  • @jonathanroberts6110
    @jonathanroberts61104 жыл бұрын

    Superb. Love the Running on Empty solo - I always thought it's in E so I learned something!

  • @ChrisB5String
    @ChrisB5String4 жыл бұрын

    I have a whole new respect for Mr. Isabel.

  • @timtwotone3561
    @timtwotone3561 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness, this young man is talented!

  • @wadefish45701
    @wadefish457016 жыл бұрын

    As a beginner fan I got caught up in the story tellin songs which is special indeed but this video proves that the basics of love of roots of music of where it comes from of who it comes from of where it might go......proves.....there is hope despite the billion dollar radio.

  • @jimwilkey7294
    @jimwilkey72946 жыл бұрын

    Jason, your music and style is timeless and true! Glad to see you look so much healthier now. Traveling alone is my all time favorite. Thank you!

  • @richsherman3673
    @richsherman36735 ай бұрын

    Jason is a product of those who choose to be real.

  • @amjrpain919
    @amjrpain9192 жыл бұрын

    I know a little is an all-time favorite of mine! I'm proud to remind people, Steve Gaines was from Oklahoma...💯👋😎

  • @JR-playlists
    @JR-playlists6 жыл бұрын

    There are more of us than them. I'm pretty good with a thumbs up...... :o)

  • @robwolfe6021
    @robwolfe60214 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thanks Jason!

  • @guyspangenberg8565
    @guyspangenberg85656 жыл бұрын

    When I heard "I Know A Little" by Skynyrd, I flipped out! Thought that was the coolest guitar riffs I'd ever heard! Wonderful stuff here!

  • @dschool86

    @dschool86

    5 жыл бұрын

    Guy Spangenberg I recognized immediately as a long time skynyrd fan I’m just now discovering this guy as I don’t listen to much country anymore but love a great storyteller in the same vein as Springsteen Neil Young Seger

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north5 жыл бұрын

    Oooh Jason...so great to here. I am an airline pilot believe it or not. But I always take my guitar with me to hotels. Now I am blessed with a good voice but not so much playing. This is stimulating. Thank you, great words. I know you hate bar chords too... keep on picking and I do very much so doing that alternating bass and I am getting fairly good. I almost rock, but not like you, not yet. The sign of a realy good song is when you dont feel like something is missing when you play it on just an acoustic guitar tbh.

  • @larrybird2637
    @larrybird2637 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Gretch

  • @bonnieturner5945
    @bonnieturner59456 жыл бұрын

    Love this...

  • @bradycreativeart
    @bradycreativeart4 жыл бұрын

    So damn good! Thanks for sharing your talent and hard work.

  • @mr.jazzbodkelsey58
    @mr.jazzbodkelsey584 жыл бұрын

    Living Legend

  • @michaelc7883
    @michaelc78836 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable talent. Unmatched. But...you woke my dog when you were hitting those notes in the last minute 😄. Can't wait to see you in Cinci on July 18th!

  • @MichaelNatrin
    @MichaelNatrin4 жыл бұрын

    So good.

  • @timhanson8556
    @timhanson85564 жыл бұрын

    “ I never was good like my uncle, but let’s try it”.... blows the original away!! Very cool to say Steve Gaines was a Monster player, always felt Very cheated to not get even 2 more years (Albums) to see where he’d have taken it... Thanks Jase!!

  • @TheHeroicDoses
    @TheHeroicDoses6 жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t tell you one song this guy has written. That said, this is an awesome video and I will now check out his stuff

  • @larrimos

    @larrimos

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheHeroicDoses you are in for a treat my friend. Check out “dress blues” “outfit” “cigarettes and wine” and go from there. All of his stuff with the 400 unit is sublime, truly.

  • @DaveFlick

    @DaveFlick

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're in for a treat.

  • @nickkyler4923

    @nickkyler4923

    6 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I wish I was you. I need something to get excited about. Is there someone out there similar that maybe I haven't heard of?

  • @bobthabuilda1525

    @bobthabuilda1525

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nick Kyler Tyler Childers? Sturgill Simpson? Chris Stapleton?

  • @nickkyler4923

    @nickkyler4923

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I've never heard Tyler Childers.

  • @PizzlePro1
    @PizzlePro16 жыл бұрын

    An awesome singer songwriter and 🎸 player...

  • @Ryanbaggarly
    @Ryanbaggarly6 жыл бұрын

    Yes that was really awesome, playing gtar for about 12 yrs off and on ive been starting to get into these styles,

  • @officialwarrenhaynes
    @officialwarrenhaynes5 жыл бұрын

    I see a collaboration with Cortez in the future, hopefully!

  • @grilledspaghetti
    @grilledspaghetti3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I Know a Little. My favorite Lynyrd song from guitars. I've never tried to play it either.

  • @glassslide
    @glassslide6 жыл бұрын

    That was seriously great.

  • @nathanday9949
    @nathanday99496 жыл бұрын

    10 People must call what they're wearin' an outfit.

  • @gray7766

    @gray7766

    6 жыл бұрын

    Finally created an account, just to say this comment made my day.

  • @craigschaffer828

    @craigschaffer828

    6 жыл бұрын

    16 of those dipshits now!

  • @ldwalker1493

    @ldwalker1493

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can't leave the house... all their cars are broke.

  • @hawkspeak8592

    @hawkspeak8592

    4 жыл бұрын

    also they have no friends since they tell shitty jokes

  • @mr.jazzbodkelsey58

    @mr.jazzbodkelsey58

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ldwalker1493 The phones are down and it's his sister's birthday...

  • @jetcheneau5811
    @jetcheneau58112 жыл бұрын

    Nobody else alive can nail I Know A Little like that. Holy shit.

  • @michaelsimmons5505

    @michaelsimmons5505

    Жыл бұрын

    So fuckin good

  • @gibby6904
    @gibby69044 жыл бұрын

    This was great! I love artists who actually can play and the guitar isn't just a prop...cool guitar he uses for slide! No idea what it is...?

  • @jiggity9572

    @jiggity9572

    3 жыл бұрын

    His slide guitar is a custom shop fender strat with a headstock overlay.He has a rig rundown video out now where he talks about it.

  • @bittnerbs
    @bittnerbs6 жыл бұрын

    As a guy who plays guitar myself (not to be confused with a guitar player), I really appreciate the videos that show the player's hands. I know what the dude looks like...I want to watch him play. Love the video...disappointed in the camera angles.

  • @derrek7503

    @derrek7503

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scott Bittner Yep, this. It's a common problem unfortunately.

  • @suckzinclee
    @suckzinclee6 жыл бұрын

    People should be all over this shit! Great! x

  • @mikegrier2829
    @mikegrier2829 Жыл бұрын

    Well, that’s impressive. I know less than nothing about guitar playing. Jason obviously has a PhD born of experience. Amazing.

  • @sirbanjorochambeaux
    @sirbanjorochambeaux4 жыл бұрын

    "Lemme see if I can remember this..." uh ya you sure did.

  • @cwyattlewis
    @cwyattlewis6 жыл бұрын

    Jason is sucha fuggin hero. forget guitar. think music.

  • @timmckeown1313
    @timmckeown13134 жыл бұрын

    Getting that pick to work with the other fingers is a trick.

  • @bobertramirez6456
    @bobertramirez64566 жыл бұрын

    Legend!

  • @grilledspaghetti
    @grilledspaghetti3 жыл бұрын

    So it was a lapsteel on Running on Empty. I always overlook lapsteels in rock songs. Now what was the Amp. Because that thing is like crawling out of the speakers good tone.

  • @ouyrwq
    @ouyrwq9 ай бұрын

    He is fucking great.

  • @dylanlowers5236
    @dylanlowers52366 жыл бұрын

    The way he played Cortez the Killer reminds me a lot of Children of Children, you can tell it influenced him.

  • @julianmaissel3660

    @julianmaissel3660

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dylan Lowers I thought the same!!

  • @Bruinsfan54

    @Bruinsfan54

    6 жыл бұрын

    I kept hearing Goddamn Lonely Love

  • @joshporter08
    @joshporter086 жыл бұрын

    Big time talent right there

  • @guitarvaultstore8032
    @guitarvaultstore80326 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @sethie_shots
    @sethie_shots4 жыл бұрын

    If you watch the footage close, there is a spec on the cameras sensor. Right side middle. It’s in like every frame- can’t unsee that 😂😂 (camera nerd)

  • @kayzinti4452
    @kayzinti44524 жыл бұрын

    I know a little I know a little 'bout it I know a little 'bout g'tar And baby I can guess the rest

  • @suckzinclee
    @suckzinclee6 жыл бұрын

    The current torch carrier! x

  • @scottbangoarce4836
    @scottbangoarce48366 жыл бұрын

    Neil Young plays 'Cortez the Killer' in Drop-D 6th string. The Em chord needs the 2nd fret/6th string to make the low E and when he goes to the D with the open 6th string, it goes "bwoooaarrgh".

  • @12milesnorthalabama39

    @12milesnorthalabama39

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or, his guitar might have been out-of-tune...

  • @miguelmarquez4192

    @miguelmarquez4192

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@12milesnorthalabama39 no sir. It goes bwoooargh.

  • @Randallkoller
    @Randallkoller3 жыл бұрын

    kinda sounds like "25 frames" may have in part came out of "bells of St Mary"

  • @CoachDave12
    @CoachDave12 Жыл бұрын

    That kids got a future I’m tellin ya

  • @connorjohnson9230
    @connorjohnson92304 жыл бұрын

    2:20 we can all relate lol

  • @dangray3877
    @dangray38775 жыл бұрын

    Legit. Any one playing Chet...legit.

  • @3684541
    @36845416 жыл бұрын

    I can relate

  • @mattdavis9628
    @mattdavis96286 жыл бұрын

    Dope shirt

  • @bmcpsd31
    @bmcpsd315 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good to me.

  • @charlescross4393
    @charlescross43934 жыл бұрын

    The rythom and melody at the same time came from the Carter family from a long time ago. The carter family before Johnny Cash ever came around had one of the best guitar players ever and SHE played rythom and the melody at the same time.

  • @epsteinsghost3844

    @epsteinsghost3844

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but the difference is that Maybelle Carter played melody in the bass and travis picking is playing the melody on the treble strings.

  • @MrKWFlynn
    @MrKWFlynn4 жыл бұрын

    Fuck dude, you are so talented. Or you practiced so much, Awesome.

  • @sirbanjorochambeaux
    @sirbanjorochambeaux4 жыл бұрын

    Cain's Ballroom!!!

  • @jackkanovysac4998
    @jackkanovysac49986 жыл бұрын

    fuck i really need to buy a martin

  • @timmckeown1313
    @timmckeown13134 жыл бұрын

    Children of Children is child of Cortez.

  • @DrivinDiscoDrivin
    @DrivinDiscoDrivin6 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't get much better than the Cortez from WSP 4/28/02.

  • @benjaminlongmire9131
    @benjaminlongmire91312 жыл бұрын

    ever '

  • @MPNNag
    @MPNNag Жыл бұрын

    I just bought the Jason Isbell Fender Telecaster and I thought it was so cool, now I here him against Jason Aldean's "Small Town" we lived through this horrific pain of watching our City's burn for nothing, people losing everything and he stands with the lot against Jason Aldean. I hope I can sell my new fender Isbell Tele before it becomes as worthless as he is now. 1

  • @calebrouth7849
    @calebrouth78494 жыл бұрын

    I doubt any grocery store cashier is a better picker than him lol. I get the point though

  • @davidtroller8367
    @davidtroller83676 жыл бұрын

    this paradoxically makes me want to play for 20 hours straight, or to shoot myself b/c I suck so bad. Is that wrong?

  • @cappeto
    @cappeto Жыл бұрын

    Everyone’s strap falls off.

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