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Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by tronbros@aol.com

Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him for  a 
few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of stories  and a 
dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production  
standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body of  work.
 
Best,
 
Martin
 
Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by marabus

That is sad.I always loved his work the Moodies also.
Pete

tronbros@aol.com wrote:
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>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him for 
> a few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of 
> stories and a dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's 
> production standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great 
> body of work.
>  
> Best,
>  
> Martin
>  
>
>

Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by jonesalley

His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music stuff.  The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him.  Thanks for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the wonderful work.


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros@... wrote:
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>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him for  a 
> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of stories  and a 
> dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production  
> standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body of  work.
>  
> Best,
>  
> Martin
>  
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
> _www.mellotronics.com_ (http://www.mellotronics.com/)   UPDATED
> 
> M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/_ 
> (http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/) 
> US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@..._ 
> (http://JMoore6397@.../) 
> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@.../) 
>  
> Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/chloesmithmusic_ 
> (http://myspace.com/chloesmithmusic)
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by Tom Doncourt

That\u2019s sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a nice analog studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds he left for us to study.




His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music stuff. The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him. Thanks for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the wonderful work.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com , tronbros@... wrote:
>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away. JB and myself met up with him for a
> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap. Lots of stories and a
> dry wit. Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production
> standards were and still are impressive. He leaves a great body of work.
>
> Best,
>
> Martin
>
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic
> _www.mellotronics.com_ (http://www.mellotronics.com/) UPDATED
>
> M4000 tour de force - UK trailer _http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/_
> (http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/)
> US Sales East: Jimmy Moore_ JMoore6397@..._
> (http://JMoore6397@.../)
> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@.../)
>
> Chloe Smith: _myspace.com/chloesmithmusic_
> (http://myspace.com/chloesmithmusic)
>






RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by Pomeroy RH Ranch

Agreed - Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big, crunch-down-your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The London Records guys may have chosen

Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by tronlord927

A very sad day... T.C. was one of the best producers ever!

This makes 2 persons from the Threshold family who have left us recently... first Bart Bishop, the lead singer, and chief songwriter of Providence... who passed away suddenly in November, and now Tony Clarke.

I guess heaven needed a great producer. Tony... RIP. You will be greatly missed!

J.P.

MicroTron 001... in mourning...

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Tony Clarke

2010-01-05 by lsf5275@aol.com

I didn't know that Bart had passed away. I had corresponded with him a  
number of times last summer. He was a very nice guy and I really liked  
Providence.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 1/5/2010 4:11:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tronlord927@yahoo.com writes:

 
 
 
A very sad day... T.C. was one of the best producers ever!

This  makes 2 persons from the Threshold family who have left us 
recently... first  Bart Bishop, the lead singer, and chief songwriter of 
Providence..This  makes 2 persons from the Threshold family who have left

I guess heaven  needed a great producer. Tony... RIP. You will be greatly  
missed!

J.P.

MicroTron 001... in mourning...

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by Bruce Daily

Sad news about Tony Clarke, he will be missed.
  Aside from his work with the Moodies (group and solo), does anyone know who else he produced?
 
   -Bruce Daily


--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@earthlink.net> wrote:


From: Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:16 AM


  





Agreed – Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big, crunch-down- your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The London Records guys may have chosen the Moodies as the artists for their stereo rock record, but they also picked Tony as the producer – he really did have a good feel for the possibilities and creativity available in stereo…RIP
 
 Tom Doncourt
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:05 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
 
  




That’s sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a nice analog studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds he left for us to study.
 
 
   

His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music stuff.  The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him.  Thanks for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the wonderful work.

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:newmellotron group%40yahoogro ups.com> , tronbros@... wrote:
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>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him for  a 
> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of stories  and a 
> dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production  
> standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body of  work.
>  
> Best,
>  
> Martin
>  
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
> _www.mellotronics. com_ (http://www.mellotro nics.com/ )   UPDATED
> 
> M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/_ 
> (http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/) 
> US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@. .._ 
> (http://JMoore6397@ .../) 
> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@ .../) 
>  
> Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/ chloesmithmusic_ 
> (http://myspace. com/chloesmithmu sic)
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by David Jacques

He ALMOST produced King Crimson, but Fripp and Lake did not like the sound for their band...


On Jan 5, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Bruce Daily wrote:


Sad news about Tony Clarke, he will be missed.
Aside from his work with the Moodies (group and solo), does anyone know who else he produced?
-Bruce Daily


--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Pomeroy RH Ranch k.net> wrote:

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From: Pomeroy RH Ranch k.net>
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:16 AM

Agreed – Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big, crunch-down- your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The London Records guys may have chosen the Moodies as the artists for their stereo rock record, but they also picked Tony as the producer – he really did have a good feel for the possibilities and creativity available in stereo…RIP


Tom Doncourt
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:05 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke



That’s sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a nice analog studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds he left for us to study.




His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music stuff. The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him. Thanks for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the wonderful work.

--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com , tronbros@... wrote:
>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away. JB and myself met up with him for a
> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap. Lots of stories and a
> dry wit. Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production
> standards were and still are impressive. He leaves a great body of work.
> ;
> Best,
>
> Martin
>
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic
> _www.mellotronics. com_ (http://www.mellotro nics.com/ ) UPDATED
>
> M4000 tour de force - UK trailer _http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/_
> (http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/)
> US Sales East: Jimmy Moore_ JMoore6397@. .._
> (http://JMoore6397@ .../)
> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@ .../)
>
> Chloe Smith: _myspace.com/ chloesmithmusic_
> (http://myspace. com/chloesmithmu sic)
>








Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by Sean

Well, damn. Hopefully his death was peaceful and without regrets.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros@... wrote:
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>
> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him for  a 
> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of stories  and a 
> dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production  
> standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body of  work.
>  
> Best,
>  
> Martin
>  
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
> _www.mellotronics.com_ (http://www.mellotronics.com/)   UPDATED
> 
> M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/_ 
> (http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/) 
> US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@..._ 
> (http://JMoore6397@.../) 
> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@.../) 
>  
> Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/chloesmithmusic_ 
> (http://myspace.com/chloesmithmusic)
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by John Wright

I read a short write up on Wiki.  It had already been updated with news
of his death.  It mentioned he had played bass in a skiffle band in the
late 50's and produced The Four Tops among others.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Clarke_(producer)
 
John
#911

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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Daily
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:44 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke


  

  Sad news about Tony Clarke, he will be missed.
  Aside from his work with the Moodies (group and solo), does anyone
know who else he produced?
 
   -Bruce Daily


--- On Tue, 1/5/10, Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@earthlink.net> wrote:



	From: Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@earthlink.net>
	Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:16 AM
	
	
	  

	Agreed - Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big,
crunch-down- your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The
London Records guys may have chosen the Moodies as the artists for their
stereo rock record, but they also picked Tony as the producer - he
really did have a good feel for the possibilities and creativity
available in stereo...RIP

	 

	 Tom Doncourt
	Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:05 AM
	To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

	 

	  

		That's sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a
nice analog studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds
he left for us to study.
		 
		 
		   
		
		His work certainly played a large part in my turning
over to The Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock
music stuff.  The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose
musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him.  Thanks for
the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the wonderful work.
		
		--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
<mailto:newmellotron group%40yahoogro ups.com>
<http://us.mc636.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup%40yahoog
roups.com>  , tronbros@... wrote:
		>
		> Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met
up with him for  a 
		> few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.
Lots of stories  and a 
		> dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies,
Tony's production  
		> standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a
great body of  work.
		>  
		> Best,
		>  
		> Martin
		>  
		> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
		> _www.mellotronics. com_ (http://www.mellotro nics.com/
) <http://www.mellotronics.com/)>    UPDATED
		> 
		> M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox-
movie.warnerbros .com/_ <http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/_>  
		> (http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/)
<http://thebox-movie.warnerbros.com/)>  
		> US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@. .._ 
		> (http://JMoore6397@ .../) <http://JMoore6397@.../)>  
		> US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@..._ (http://pjc56@
.../) <http://pjc56@.../)>  
		>  
		> Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/ chloesmithmusic_ 
		> (http://myspace. com/chloesmithmu sic)
<http://myspace.com/chloesmithmusic)> 
		>

Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by Daniel

I think Tony Clarke is mentioned on the Celluloid 'Neptune' all-Mellotron LP I have. I'll check the sleave... 

Dan



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, David Jacques <djacques@...> wrote:
>
> He ALMOST produced King Crimson, but Fripp and Lake did not like the  
> sound for their band...
> 
> 
> On Jan 5, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Bruce Daily wrote:
> 
> >
> >   Sad news about Tony Clarke, he will be missed.
> >   Aside from his work with the Moodies (group and solo), does anyone  
> > know who else he produced?
> >
> >    -Bruce Daily
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 1/5/10, Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@...> wrote:
> >
> > From: Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@...>
> > Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:16 AM
> >
> >
> > Agreed – Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big, crunch-down-  
> > your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The London  
> > Records guys may have chosen the Moodies as the artists for their  
> > stereo rock record, but they also picked Tony as the producer – he  
> > really did have a good feel for the possibilities and creativity  
> > available in stereo
RIP
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> >
> >
> >  Tom Doncourt
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:05 AM
> > To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
> >
> >
> >
> > That's sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a nice analog  
> > studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds he left  
> > for us to study.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The  
> > Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music  
> > stuff.  The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose  
> > musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him.  Thanks  
> > for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the  
> > wonderful work.
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:newmellotron group 
> > %40yahoogro ups.com> , tronbros@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him  
> > for  a
> > > few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of  
> > stories  and a
> > > dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production
> > > standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body  
> > of  work.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Martin
> > >
> > > Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic
> > > _www.mellotronics. com_ (http://www.mellotro nics.com/ )   UPDATED
> > >
> > > M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox-  
> > movie.warnerbros .com/_
> > > (http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/)
> > > US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@ .._
> > > (http://JMoore6397@ .../)
> > > US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@_ (http://pjc56@ .../)
> > >
> > > Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/ chloesmithmusic_
> > > (http://myspace. com/chloesmithmu sic)
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by Daniel

...er...sleeve...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Daniel" <dan_miso@...> wrote:
>
> I think Tony Clarke is mentioned on the Celluloid 'Neptune' all-Mellotron LP I have. I'll check the sleave... 
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, David Jacques <djacques@> wrote:
> >
> > He ALMOST produced King Crimson, but Fripp and Lake did not like the  
> > sound for their band...
> > 
> > 
> > On Jan 5, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Bruce Daily wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >   Sad news about Tony Clarke, he will be missed.
> > >   Aside from his work with the Moodies (group and solo), does anyone  
> > > know who else he produced?
> > >
> > >    -Bruce Daily
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Tue, 1/5/10, Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Pomeroy RH Ranch <punchbowl4@>
> > > Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:16 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > Agreed – Sad News. Just have a listen on a nice, big, crunch-down-  
> > > your-hair pair of headphones in a relaxed dark room. The London  
> > > Records guys may have chosen the Moodies as the artists for their  
> > > stereo rock record, but they also picked Tony as the producer – he  
> > > really did have a good feel for the possibilities and creativity  
> > > available in stereo
RIP
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> > >
> > >
> > >  Tom Doncourt
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:05 AM
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > That's sad.I used to dream of working with that guy in a nice analog  
> > > studio with a plate reverb. Thanks for the beautiful sounds he left  
> > > for us to study.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > His work certainly played a large part in my turning over to The  
> > > Dark Side and finally starting to like some of that rock music  
> > > stuff.  The Moodies would have likely just been another band whose  
> > > musical aspirations far exceeded their reach without him.  Thanks  
> > > for the announcement, Martin, and Tony - thanks for all the  
> > > wonderful work.
> > >
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:newmellotron group 
> > > %40yahoogro ups.com> , tronbros@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Sadly Tony Clarke has passed away.  JB and myself met up with him  
> > > for  a
> > > > few beers some years back and he was a loveable chap.  Lots of  
> > > stories  and a
> > > > dry wit.  Whatever anyone thinks of the Moodies, Tony's production
> > > > standards were and still are impressive.  He leaves a great body  
> > > of  work.
> > > >
> > > > Best,
> > > >
> > > > Martin
> > > >
> > > > Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic
> > > > _www.mellotronics. com_ (http://www.mellotro nics.com/ )   UPDATED
> > > >
> > > > M4000 tour de force - UK  trailer _http://thebox-  
> > > movie.warnerbros .com/_
> > > > (http://thebox- movie.warnerbros .com/)
> > > > US  Sales East: Jimmy Moore_  JMoore6397@ .._
> > > > (http://JMoore6397@ .../)
> > > > US Sales West: Paul Cox_ pjc56@_ (http://pjc56@ .../)
> > > >
> > > > Chloe Smith:  _myspace.com/ chloesmithmusic_
> > > > (http://myspace. com/chloesmithmu sic)
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by Rick Blechta

I was wondering why you'd spelled it that whey...
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On Jan 6, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Daniel wrote:

> ...er...sleeve...
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Daniel" <dan_miso@...> wrote:
> >
> > I think Tony Clarke is mentioned on the Celluloid 'Neptune' all-Mellotron LP I have. I'll check the sleave... 
> > 
> > Dan

Re: Tony Clarke

2010-01-06 by trawnajim

Come on Rick, that's really cheesy.

Jim Bailey

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:
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>
> I was wondering why you'd spelled it that whey...
> 
> 
> On Jan 6, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Daniel wrote:
> 
> > ...er...sleeve...
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Daniel" <dan_miso@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think Tony Clarke is mentioned on the Celluloid 'Neptune' all-Mellotron LP I have. I'll check the sleave... 
> > > 
> > > Dan
>

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