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Thoughts both confusing and enlightening.

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Thoughts both confusing and enlightening.

The Amen Break

elbeno, 22 January, 2007

If you're watching the Aussie Open on ESPN2 this week, listen out for the Amen Break in the Nissan commercial. It's the first time I've heard it “in the wild”.

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  1. greatbiggary says:
    22 January, 2007 at 6:47 am

    The night I learned of the Amen Break, I heard it on an SUV commercial. I just heard it again the other day, but I forget in what context. I'd say in the last year I've known about it, I've heard it in the wild about 4 times, and probably more, because I tend not to notice the audio to things, unless it's really in my face.

    (http://livejournal.com/users/greatbiggary)

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