My physics teacher: So time travel is impos- Brandon: MELODY CAN BEND TIME
@kemberleyedelstein6274
3 жыл бұрын
Please be brave enough to share your compositions with us! Thank you for a lovely chat and learning experience.
@jonathonaltmann4493
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I have had and 8 year old student compose something really melodic, I would love to hear Brandon's compositions.
@johnnyfivethephilosopher1086
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Agreed.
@huesitosflacos
2 жыл бұрын
Man I really love your voice! Is so calm.
@boomerdell
3 жыл бұрын
You really are a treasure, Brandon!
@bogdang7726
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! You're just growing faster. Since part 1 came out, you got another 24,000 subscribers! Also, can you do an instrument collection at 500k?
@mikkoknelimarkka2068
3 жыл бұрын
Yes please
@ytube777
3 жыл бұрын
I got carpal tunnel from programming. Any movement done over and over again in the same position is something to take seriously and not ignore. Man is it ever enlightening to find out you're not young anymore. ;-)
@jonathankrieger9121
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah come on! Part 3!
@hannahjohnson4582
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I agree completely.
@darkdan3549
Жыл бұрын
Being in the zone is how you play your best. Getting to that point where it's just you and the music. Everything else just sort of fades away for a time.
@papersquares
3 жыл бұрын
could listen to you answer questions for hours my guy
@Paksusuoli95
3 жыл бұрын
4:00 first year guitarist going through this right now. Reassuring that I'm not the only one. I would absolutely watch a video on injury prevention!
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Take it seriously. Take frequent breaks. Get a teacher to help since its most likely a technique flaw.
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Paksusuoli95
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Will do. Thanks Brandon.
@MrWolfheart111
3 жыл бұрын
wash your hands in hot water before you play. :)
@BENGYAORA-
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It ressembles an ASMR video-so relaxing. 😅👍
@sebastianjones9203
3 жыл бұрын
His voice is to die for
@王楠-u4z
3 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion.
@nathanksimpson
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos feel like the music you love so much. Elegant, calming, yet articulated and expressive.
@milan.mishra10
3 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't have left us hanging on that dog story man! Now my mind is just going to weird places 😅
@cernowaingreenman
3 жыл бұрын
At least the dog wouldn't be barking (or howling) during your performance. That would be even sadder :(
@connorbettge3810
3 жыл бұрын
Can we just make the Q&A’s a regular series, please?
@JTMoney333
3 жыл бұрын
Brandon, your demeanor and how eloquent you take the time to explain things is simply outstanding. Its a direct reflection of how you play. The more ive learned about your growth over the years and the respect you have is inspiring. One day i may pick up a guitar again to help find myself an outlet. Thank you for sharing this love & passion. I try to think of the soul you have. Well beyond your age but bringing this youth to new introductions to music.
@brianspenst1374
3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel the urge to move instruments to the top of my woodshop project list. I also concur that you could easily release an album of relaxing spoken word.
@alexanderh6606
3 жыл бұрын
About the composition thing, I think you’d actually be able to compose some really good pieces not just because you seem like a pretty smart person, but also you play music from and study all these geniuses by now you’d probably pick up stuff they do or just in general be inspired enough to create something as good or at least close to as good as something they wrote or would have written.
@bleakflouw930
3 жыл бұрын
Composition reveal at 400k subs! LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
@6foottallAardvark
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brandon, I would love to see a video on harmonics in classical guitar! They're such a cool sound and it would be awesome to see how classical composers used them.
@Astulock86
3 жыл бұрын
Seconded!
@RedDogMamaHD
3 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear your answers ... Good information on the tingling and how to help to avoid issues
@abirmusic99
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much brandon for this amusing and informative video, i could really relate to some things you mentioned and your answers helped me more than you imagine
@eleanorbidwell2069
3 жыл бұрын
I started classical guitar lessons a few weeks ago and wasn’t really feeling it until I found your channel, and now I’m really inspired and doing all I can to learn. I only have 1.5 songs under my belt right now (greensleeves and an abridged version of Blackbird), and even though sight reading practice is the least fun part of it, your general presence keeps me inspired. So, thank you!
@jamesrenold259
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brandon! I shall don my nails with pride.
@brzozek9669
3 жыл бұрын
Yee, that's what each classical guitarist should do! ;d
@Ayymoss
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a full video on "How to practice"? I know you referred to "common mistakes", but what about routine and how in general? That would be really informative I'm sure for many people.
@karltonkemerait5485
Жыл бұрын
I am 69 years old and just bought a classical guitar (mostly because I wanted to learn piano and had just bought one while in the states, but a month later my wife "informed" me we were moving to Colombia, and you can't really buy one here. Keyboards yes, but full size pianos are very rare.) In any case I have a tremendous amount of anxiety when learning with an instructor (on any instrument), but I wanted to say that you seem to have such a gentleness and kindness about you, that I'll bet you'd make a fantastic instructor. Planning on any trips to Colombia? lol - Great videos!
@Semor-bn1lh
3 жыл бұрын
Just got into classical guitar! You've been a huge inspiration for me. I hope you might expand on the topic of how to practice efficiently. Would be a lot of help. Especially for those of us that don't have teachers.
@oldfrend
2 жыл бұрын
500k subs: anime protag brandon comes back and performs a steal-yo-girl 70s guitar ballad for us!
@carmenwhitehouse9825
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon, first of all thank you for sharing your passion for classical & historic guitars. I have absolutely fell in love with historical guitars since I discovered your channel. I have always loved classical guitar but you have turned me into a nerd. I have been wanting to ask a question but I am not sure where to ask it so I am just going to ask it here. I am busy with my ATCL and want to read up more on the history of guitar, and the different musical periods etc. Do you have any suggestions on good books to read to learn more about this wonderful field of yours? (I.e. your favourites perhaps) Thank You!
@eduardoduarte2736
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to hear those compositions! Great video
@jonathonaltmann4493
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brandon for the information you have passed on. It is reassuring to know that your circles of focus constantly change when performing too and thus the conscious mind can never leave the subconscious when performing. For some it is the most difficult part of performing music, the second hardest is of course booking the performance in the first place 😂. But thank you for your insights.
@neaituppi7306
3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't until I was 11, and living at a boarding school, that I was able to get lessons for guitar. My parents refused to get me a guitar or support it. They tried to talk me out of it, when I first brought it up, when I was 6.
@alexmangorove
3 жыл бұрын
wtf these kind of parents are thinking. They try to decide who you are?
@CatsPajamas23
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexmangorove Perhaps you should tread carefully. Most parents honestly want whatever is best for their children, and try to listen to their hearts and sixth sense. Of course, they may mistakes sometimes despite the best intentions.
@Sevren_
3 жыл бұрын
@@CatsPajamas23 Learning guitar gets girls though
@kopa1992
3 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with the clarinet. Took me 6 years to convince my parents to let me start learning it. The reason for that was that my dad was forced to have piano lessons in his childhood and received beatings from his father when he didn't practice enough so he just decided that his children would not play instruments.
@demolitionist42
Жыл бұрын
@@CatsPajamas23 it’s not like learning guitar is like doing drugs. Parents should be supportive of that child’s curiosity if it’s an enjoyable harmless activity like playing guitar.
@sgnt9337
3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of getting stares at your long fingernails, I used to get mine done at a nail salon. After a week or so they start to grow out. That is when you really get stares, women especially notice this.... I no longer get salon treatments - they were too long anyway.
@neeltheother2342
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like you ask any classical musician/efficienado what their favorite symphonies are, a Mahler symphony is always up there.
@Chaosdude341
3 жыл бұрын
Your QnA are excellent!
@jebkush1052
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thanks for answering my question! In regards to 4:11 I would love to see a video of yours on that. I struggle with the same hand pain from all that guitar playing as well. I honestly think mine is related to bad guitar holding technique.
@kellycrouch9576
Жыл бұрын
That sweet sexy voice rebuttal sounded suspiciously like Clint Eastwood impression.
@cheesy2440
3 жыл бұрын
Missed the chance to ask for the videos, but I wonder do you have any future plans to collab with Rob Scallon again? Those are some of my favorite videos and the shared knowledge between you two of multiple styles and instruments (from the theorbo all the way to the guitar shovel lol) is really informative and fun to watch.
@filipbalaz4762
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video.
@hassanalmahroos1329
3 жыл бұрын
You r really amazing. Since i am an arab and know some of my friends that plays Aud instruments i would like to encourage you to learn more about it. And there is a beautiful instrument called Q’anun its amazing and the sound of it just calm and peaceful tbh i would like if you play it or learn it and i know for a fact you will be amazing in playing it Your friend from Bahrain wish u all the best 😊🙏🏻
@una_10bananas
3 жыл бұрын
This was so relaxing and inspiring 🥰
@thesmashfloydian
3 жыл бұрын
Metallica and Maiden were my two big metal bands in high school too! Metallica was by far favorite band to learn songs from, I ended up being able to play through most of their early albums
@liz-c39
3 жыл бұрын
I’m excited
@lucaslageguida3571
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@Ntmoffi
3 жыл бұрын
Brandon the nails bit is soooo true. 😄
@billymeyer99
3 жыл бұрын
Mahler 2 Yeah!
@sandralovegrove5478
3 жыл бұрын
Brandon Acker great personality, outstanding teaching ability and talented with musical string instruments. Playing Lagrima you use a 19th Century Guitar. What is the size of the guitar and the neck scale? It looks like 1/2 size, but plays like a full Classical Guitar.
@manueldeharo405
3 жыл бұрын
Please Brandon, could you make a video of How to improve your capo? I will be pleased. Thank you
@kirbymarchbarcena
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Q & A, I hope there would be another hen you reach 400k subs
@kilometrekm
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the precious hints and tips you've brought along. I've been expecting more of your adaption of Schubert's works (Gute Nacht, for starters) ever since I first heard you played his Winterreise. My question: Would you occasionally alter notes from the original composition to, say, experiment different harmony colors or modal (or even just musical, in general) effects?
@kilometrekm
3 жыл бұрын
@Wilhelm Orangenbaum Yes, that's exactly what I meant and maybe expressed poorly in a misleading way. ;-P Sometimes the changing of a single note could make big difference (hopefully not structural, definitely hopefully not disregarding).
@alicamgibbs1867
3 жыл бұрын
It appears to be common that talented, classically trained musicians are reluctant to share performances of their own compositions because they feel they don't measure up to the "genius" of their favourite composers, those they have come to venerate through endless hours of practice, no doubt. However, it's my firm belief that all artists have a story to share, a unique voice, and the skills to be able to articulate that story. I'm hands down not a good musician. I don't pretend to be. I have no classical training. I can't even read music. But that doesn't stop me from telling my story. Too many talented classical musicians are reluctant to share their own music because of the fear of being judged by their peers. I've seen this a lot and it saddens me. Stop caring about what others think. The world never stopped turning and no one died because a talented musician shared their beautiful art with the world.
@adamnelson1839
3 жыл бұрын
Hey have you ever thought about making a Spotify playlist of your favourite pieces? That would be cool
@robertcronin6603
3 жыл бұрын
I sure wish I'd had the discipline to go to school for music like you did 😔
@musiceclipse
Жыл бұрын
I am an aspiring composer and I was wondering if you could recommend some resources on the structure of renaissance dance forms , tempo, meter number of phrases etc?
@OkanTandogan
3 жыл бұрын
Do you play flamenco guitar too? What is your relationship to flamenco guitar and techniques?
@OneManArmy144
3 жыл бұрын
Cool how you described "the zone", have you read the master and its emissary?
@michaelcomuzzi864
3 жыл бұрын
Please share you’re music. Maybe people will become inspired with yours as you did with Bach Chopin etc...
@saikireeti2011
3 жыл бұрын
Hie. Have been watching you since a while. Really impressed and inspired with every video of yours. I started learning guitar from a month ago and now I can play Malagueña, Spanish Romance. And i am a little confused what next. Can you please let me know some really good songs which I should start learning in difficulty order as a beginner. It could help me build confidence and can go through all the basics while I learning these songs. Thanks. Awaiting reply.
@markus-hermannkoch1740
3 жыл бұрын
10:17, that's the core discipline for me, too: Stop the conscious brain from messing up the music. Whatever it takes! The thing is just plain incompetent. Let the feet play. Or the neck. Those know their stuff.
@no-rq7fp
3 жыл бұрын
Do you like the latin american repertoire? We'd love to see you play Barrios, Villa-Lobos and Ponce
@CatsPajamas23
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Sorry to have missed this. I started trying to learn classical guitar quite some time ago after playing other styles, mostly on electric guitar, until I switched to solely acoustic. My question is about how to unlearn wrong technique once you have been playing a certain way. Idk why it happens, but I'm having trouble reading and playing the bass notes with the melody, triads, broken chords, etc. It didn't happen until I started playing classical music on guitar. It's true about performing. The moment I get over the anxiety that has made me almost vomit, pass out, or hyperventilate dissipates (usually by 2/3 into the first or by the beginning of the second song), it's just being in the music and in the moment, except with all of the other good energy from everyone else. Thank you for uploading these helpful videos.
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I think if you're aware of technique flaws and bad habits that you can't seem to fix, you need an experienced teacher who can analyze your playing and identify/fix the issues. Good luck!
@cpmathews2566
3 жыл бұрын
Some of the best classical tab out there is on by Victor Weed, classtab org. 2,900 tabs some with midi some with links to videos.
@erikask7651
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, really good video! I’m trying to find my favorite strings for my classical guitar and wonder what brand/tension you’re using? I prefer using nylon, any recommendations? (Big fan btw)
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Erik! I like very low tension strings so that left hand slurs are graceful and easy. Aquila makes good nylgut strings but the best is actual gut. You can get varnished gut if you're a nails player.
@erikask7651
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thanks! Not sure however if gut-strings are in my budget but I will definitely take a look at Aquila👍🏻
@Anshul1614
3 жыл бұрын
They should've taken You for the Series 'YOU'.
@yugvirparmar863
3 жыл бұрын
Humbly requesting you to share your compositions 🙂
@muhammadibrahim7495
3 жыл бұрын
Kindly re-upload that arabic oud video of turkish track Uskudar Giderken loved that track very much ...
@C.Hawkshaw
3 жыл бұрын
3:37 I wonder if the Feldenkrais method would help with hand tension.
@lighturpl3
3 жыл бұрын
If I played enough I'd definitely buy gut strings on the merit that long nails are less requisite.
@danielbrunner5878
3 жыл бұрын
Brandon, are you going to venture into more non-European instruments that go pluck like sitar, shamisen, kora, etc.?
@danielbrunner5878
3 жыл бұрын
@Wilhelm Orangenbaum yes, I love that episode but I’d love to see more from around the world and how he works with those instruments in a duo format (like harpsichord and viola da gamba episodes)
@adriepram
3 жыл бұрын
Iron Maiden/Metallica cover with period instrument, when? 😁
@hironmoychowdhury437
3 жыл бұрын
waiting for you new video 🎥
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow:)
@TheBassD
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brandon, why is it that you use a strap when playing lute but not guitar? Is there a history of classical/early guitarists using straps and performing standing that has now gone out of fashion (perhaps like no nails and gut strings)?
@una_10bananas
3 жыл бұрын
If you like baroque music do you know much about turlough o'carolan the Irish harp player?
@SAGARSAMEER1
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried an indian plucked instrument like sitar. If yes could you please share your experience.
@nathanksimpson
3 жыл бұрын
Also, what do you think about about jazz guitar. Is it challenging/interesting for you? Or just out of your ken?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your other comment! And about jazz, I have lot of respect for jazz guitarists. Their theory knowledge combined with how they apply it in improvisation is really similar to early music actually. But personally the music is just not my cup of tea for whatever reason.
@benediktdrmic6976
3 жыл бұрын
Never lucky with the questions.
@akisaki4327
3 жыл бұрын
Can string bending (not vibrato) be found in classical/folk guitar or any other string instruments prior to the blues? Thank you for the videos.
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! People were bending the string for expressive effects at least as early as the 17th/18th centuries and likely earlier.
@akisaki4327
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thank you for the very quick reply :)
@TheJohnsonJohnny
3 жыл бұрын
PUT your improvisation, put your piece which you composed, put you playing, when you are on "god-infinity mod, condition", on your channel, or to the world ;) We would like to see - hear it.
@diogo8161
3 жыл бұрын
I challange you to play the portuguese guitar it would be joyful!
@jadonx
3 жыл бұрын
Do you experiment with different string combo's, like a carbon on the G string on a nylon set?
@omarp.rawidigdo1357
3 жыл бұрын
I tried going no nail and i didnt expect it to be this painful
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
It does hurt a bit for the first few days and then your fingers get used to it.
@bryanlisman8240
3 жыл бұрын
What happened to your cover of Sunwheel Dance? It was my favorite rendition :(
@hannahjohnson4582
3 жыл бұрын
I loved that video! Sounded so good on the 12 string.
@emadfallatah4851
3 жыл бұрын
I have a very confusing question for me about Arabic maqams (scales). It’s been very confusing for me. While we improvise in western music, we intend to play same notes of a scale or use any chord within the same scale’s notes and it will sound cool (or at least in-tune). In Arabic maqam, each maqam (7 notes) composed of two parts, upper and lower jins (3-5 notes). What confusing for me is that, each scale (for example Nahawand) has a maqam version and a jins version. So, if I want to play a nahawand scale, do I have to play the whole maqam? or only jins? And when I search for songs in nahawand, do they have used the whole maqam or only the jins? I know theoretically I can do either, but what people is used to do. What is the common language of musicians in this regards. Sorry, I know very long question, but it sound very confusing for me and I did not find the answer in the internet.
@0vomit0
3 жыл бұрын
what are your options on marcin?
@Luisthegrease
3 жыл бұрын
U shouldn’t be ashamed you’re a gentleman for playing at that dogos funeral
@anlcagan8037
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, today i dropped my guitar accidentaly and it hit to my table, leaving a 2 mm dent at waist corner of the guitar. İs there any thing or any udjustment that i must check before its too late?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Anil, dents happen and unless the wood is now cracked or something is buzzing, its just cosmetic and there isn't anything to do. If its a big crack or buzzes, take it to a guitar repair shop
@anlcagan8037
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thx for the responding man. İ checked it in broad daylight and seems fine except the dent. İ was worried that the stem would lose its balance.
@BongoHunter
3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the name of the background music @6:00? Thanks
@BIZEB
3 жыл бұрын
It's Gymnopédie No. 1 By Erik Satie
@jonathonaltmann4493
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn't based on a painting of a beach with naked men, or perhaps they were unarmed?
@Anshul1614
3 жыл бұрын
Can one learn Classical Guitar without a teacher? If yes, How would one go about doing so?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Yes but its slower. You can use a method book like the Christopher parkening method
@Anshul1614
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thanks for replying. Is there any book you can recommend for harmony? For the understanding the compositional side of things?
@Aleziss
2 жыл бұрын
so why are you never showing electric guitar skills on your channel ? you've been with Rob Scallon who is a rock composer but then again, we did not see you play electric guitar !
@Schm0uZ
3 жыл бұрын
schubert
@Jedmanuel91
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever played a Cuban Tres or any other guitars from Latin America?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen them but never played one.
@Mayandthecats
3 жыл бұрын
please what is the music you play in your background, it's familiar but I can't tell what it is. love your video
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
It is a variety of pieces from my cds "classical guitar favorites" and "youtube favorites" both are available in the e shop at arpeggiato.com/cd
@Mayandthecats
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering me . I will check it out. 😊
@BIZEB
3 жыл бұрын
The first one is Lagrima, if that's the one you're wondering about. He's got a video of himself performing that piece, which is wonderful.
@Mayandthecats
3 жыл бұрын
@@BIZEB thank you. I actually heard him play before, but i couldn't find which song it was. Beautiful piece.
@BIZEB
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mayandthecats It is. In the previous Q&A he said it was his favorite "easy" piece. I don't think I had heard it before, it is now on my list of 'must learn" pieces.
@greatdavid8790
3 жыл бұрын
My question 1: what would be your advice to the people who have recently started playing Q2: what do you think about Villa-Lobos
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Villa-lobos wrote some really great music. Beginners should get a teacher or a method book to give themselves structure.
@connect2reality
Жыл бұрын
What do I do when on my middle finger of my picking hand, there's a small groove that runs up and down my nail. Once the nail gets a little long, it splits along that line forcing me to trim it. I've tried nail hardener and it helped, but it still ends up breaking. Is there any advice?
@brandonacker
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear it. I think your options are fake nails or to play without nails. If I were you I'd go the no nail route. It sounds beautiful
@connect2reality
Жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thank you for the response! I tried finger picks but they feel too unnatural, and fake nails would have the my higher ups at work look at me funny. So nailless playing it is. lol.
@BrainiacFingers
3 жыл бұрын
Before you knew it you started buying lutes... How could you afford that? I was going to buy a lute until I found out how much the cheapest one cost then I quickly decided that the lute just wasn't for me.
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a cheap lute and a very cheap baroque guitar (less than 1000 each). I got started on those instruments until I was playing early instruments professionally and then could justify investing into custom made instruments.
@BrainiacFingers
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker That is cheap for a lute. I'm in the UK and the cheapest I could find here was £5,000. I quickly lost my enthusiasm for a lute after that. lol.
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
I bought my baroque guitar at the Early Music Shop in York. They have one in London too. Around 700 pounds! They have baroque guitars and theorbos too. They aren't professional instruments but great for starting. I'd recommend you give it a try
@BrainiacFingers
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker I'll look into that. Cheers!
@jothaman3555
3 жыл бұрын
What guitar strings do you use?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Gut:) if not actual gut, nylgut by Aquila is a good alternative. Low tension.
@jothaman3555
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker on all of your classical guitars?
@brandonacker
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I don't like the sound of nylon and especially not carbon
@sheeeple2069
3 жыл бұрын
Hey you're that guy
@Sevren_
3 жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@naturelife7536
3 жыл бұрын
When and why did you decide to cut your long hair?
@CatsPajamas23
3 жыл бұрын
May I venture to guess that it's because he looks way better when it's shorter?
@naturelife7536
3 жыл бұрын
@@CatsPajamas23 it does look better short imo too
@DaveyReynolds
3 жыл бұрын
what’s the piece that starts at 8:55?
@peterron5522
3 жыл бұрын
Okay.. this is too much. Mahler 2 finale.. I just started tearing up within the first 10 seconds. Me to the people in the room I was sitting in: Ehm I have to go to the bathroom real quick D’;
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