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Sxip Shirey breathes music and passion
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Composer Sxip Shirey makes music from the simple, dramatic act of breathing -- alone and together. Open your ears to a passionate 3 minutes.
A real-life circus composer, Sxip Shirey makes haunting melodies from familiar objects and reconfigured sounds. Full bio »
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