MAARTEN ALTENA & MAURICE HORSTHUIS "GRAND DUO" (CLAXON, 1980/81)

still not reissued..



Maarten Altena, double bass & cello
Maurice Horsthuis, viola


A1. Grand Duo (14:54)
A2. Fantasie Nr. 1 (04:27)
B1. Fantasie Nr. 2 (01:15)
B2. Fantasie Nr. 3 (00:56)
B3. Fantasie Nr. 4 (06:39)
B4. Fantasie Nr. 5 (07:04)
B5. Fantasie Nr. 6 (02:23)
B6. Fantasie Nr. 7 (01:41)
B7. Fantasie Nr. 8 (01:22)


A1 recorded at the Shaffy Theatre, Amsterdam, on 9th February, 1980.
All other selections recorded at De IJsbreker, Amsterdam, on 22nd April, 1981.


CLAXON 82.9  (vinyl)
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MARION BROWN "PORTO NOVO" (POLYDOR, 1967)

Marion Bown, alto saxophone, percussion (6,7)
Maarten Van Regteren Altena, bass
Han Bennink, drums

on track 6 + 7
Leo Smith, trumpet, percussion, etc.


1. Similar Limits     (6:25)
2. Sound Structure     (6:10)
3. Improvisation     (5:50)
4. Qbic             (6:32)
5. Porto Novo             (11:55)
6. And Then They Danced (16:05)
7. Rhythmus No. 1       (3:30)

Tracks 1 to 5 recorded in Soest, Holland 14th December, 1967.
Tracks 6, 7 recorded on 12th May, 1970;
Originally released as Side B of "Creative Improvisation Ensemble" Freedom FLP 40136.


Black Lion BLCD 760200

(originally on Polydor 583 724)

THEO LOEVENDIE CONSORT "ANTIBES, 1969"

Here's a short recording by Theo Loevendie's Consort from Antibes previously offered in some comments or in the contributions section.

It was recorded the same year as the Blue Notes (in Antibes) after they left South Africa.
From both groups there was a french TV footage but apparently it has been deleted from youtube.
 Which may not have a whole lot to do with this recording but it seemed like a good place to start....



Theo Loevendie, alto saxophone, piano
Hans Dulfer, tenor saxophone
Joop Mastenbroek, baritone saxophone
Willem Van Manen, trombone
Nedly Elstak, trumpet, piano
Maarten Altena, bass
Johnny Engels, drums
Martin van Duynhoven, drums


1. Mr. Brook, part one  01:44
2. Mr. Brook, part two  07:00
3. Pepy                 05:38
4. Mandela!             08:11


Recorded on July 27, 1969, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, 10th International Jazzfestival.

HERBIE WHITE COMBO - THE DUTCH JAZZ SCENE REVISITED (RADIO NEDERLAND, 1977)

1. Lester
2. Vogelen = Birds
3. Bow Tap Egi Kraktie = Build Your Own Strength = Construye Sobre To Propria Fuerza
4. Herbie's Lament


Bert Koppelar, trombone
Peter Bennink, sopranino, alto and tenor saxophone, bagpipes
Gilius van Bergeyk, alto saxophone
Herman de Wit, tenor saxophone
Guus Janssen, piano
Marten van Regteren Altena, bass
Han Bennink, drums, steel drum, alto clarinet, megaphone, etc
Mike de Ruyter, DJ

Recorded on 17 October 1975 in Haarlem

Radio Nederland - 6808.654

Vinyl Rip

RADU MALFATTI ORCHESTRA "INNSBRUCK 1989"

Carin Levine, flute, bass flute
Peter van Bergen, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
Wolfgang Fuchs, alto clarinet, sopranino saxophone
Evan Parker, tenor saxophone
Michiel Scheen, piano, prepared piano
Maarten Altena, bass
Witwulf Malik, cello
Karri Koivukoski, viola
Phil Wachsmann, violin
Melvin Poore, tuba
Marc Charig, trumpet, fluegelhorn
Martin Mayes, french horn
Radu Malfatti, trombone

and a cricket...

1. introduction      00:54
2. unknown title     49:16
3. unknown title     07:48
4. unknown title     19:38


Recorded at Utopia, Innsbruck, Austria on December 11, 1989.

RUTHERFORD -:- BRÖTZMANN -:- PARKER "THREE RECORDINGS - AUDIENCE, 1976/80/81"

Re-discovered these three audience recordings last week on one of my external hd.
Enjoyed them quiet a bit -


ISKRA 1904  "BERLIN 1976"
Paul Rutherford, trombone
Derek Bailey, guitar
Tristan Honsinger, cello
Peter Kowald, bass

1 >improv<  14:08

Recorded at the "Workshop Freie Musik", Akademie der Künste, Berlin on 24.3. - 28.3.1976.

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PETER BRÖTZMANN SEXTET  "BRACKNELL 1980"
Mark Charig, trumpet
Paul Rutherford, trombone
Peter Brötzmann, tenor & bass saxophone, clarinet
Peter Kowald, bass
Barry Guy, bass
John Stevens, drums, cornet

1,. >unknown title<    37:35

Recorded at an unknown venue in Bracknell, UK on July 5, 1980.

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EVAN PARKER SEXTET  "LONDON 23-08-81"
George Lewis, trombone
Evan Parker, tenor & soprano saxophone
Alex Schlippenbach, piano
Maarten Altena, bass
Paul Lovens, percussion
Paul Lytton, percussion

1. >improv<  27:46

Recorded at an unknow venue in London on August 23, 1981.

RADIO JAZZ GROUP STUTTGART feat. Carl-Reichel-Wittwer-Schweizer-Honsinger-Altena-Bruhin "STUTTGART 1978"

Rüdiger Carl, tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo, accordion, percussion
Hans Reichel, violin
Stephan Wittwer, guitar
Irène Schweizer, piano, percussion
Wolfgang Dauner, piano (not on tr.3)
Tristan Honsinger, cello, voice
Maarten van Regteren Altena, bass, cello
Anton Bruhin, voice, harmonica, percussion, poem

Dieter Zimmerle (fm announcer)

1. Zichtels Wunsch > Steel Five  15:36
2. announcement                  01:07
3. Ouvertüre > S'Zehnerli        33:40
4. announcement                  00:25

Recorded at Radio Studio SWR, Villa Berg, Stuttgart, Germany on June 8, 1978.

New Movements in Jazz-(Altena-Octet, Contraband,New Klookabilities,ICP)Netherlands Transcription service-4 Lp 87078/076, 1987

A repost of sorts,years ago , i started sharing this set here in installments, but for some reason , never got around to finishing it..
Mostly because my original rip wasn't up to scratch , the records were dirty and so forth.....

I've had a few Email requests over the years , asking for the un posted volume...
Here they all are together in one huge split archive!
Anyhow its a much more meticulous rip ,Executed using superior equipment, stylus, turntable etc

I dedicate this to our friends here past and present, Nick , Onxi, Andy, Kinabalu .. Riccardo , Boromir and all  who have ever shared here.
Enjoy!!!!
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Program 1: ICP Orchestra & Guest soloists
1/ Gig (Nichols, Mengelberg) 9:50
2/ Houseparty starting (Nichols, Mengelberg) 5:35
3/ Blue chopsticks (Nichols, Mengelberg)
3:38
4/ Change of seas on (Nichols, Mengelberg) 5:44
5/ Happenings (Nichols, Mengelberg) 5:26
6/ Hangover triangle (Nichols, Mengelberg) 9:13
7/ Step tempest (Nichols, Mengelberg) 4:38
8/ 12 bars (Nichols, Mengelberg) 6:45
all arrangements Misha Mengelberg,Compositions by Monk and Herbie Nichols
Recorded at Meervaart, Amsterdam on August 13, 1983
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Program 2 - Contra Band 86
- Toon de Bouw-tpt
 Louis Lanzing-tpt
 Mark Charig-tpt
 Willem van Manen-tpt
 Hanss Sparla-trb
 Nash Visser-trb
 Theo Joregensmann-Reeds
Paul Van Kemenade-Alto Sax
Rutger Van Oterloo-Alto, Bari Saxes
Marten Van Norden-Tenor Sax
Eckhard Koltermann-Bass Clarinet-Tenor Sax
Ron Van Rossum-Pno
Hein Offermans-DB
Martin Van Duynhoven-dr
Side-A
1-Provident
2-Der Ryuter Suyte, Part 1
Side-B
1-Der Ryuter Suyte, Part 2
All compositions Willem Van Manen
 recorded 1986 at Meervaart in Amsterdam

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Program 3-Ernst Glerum's New Klookabilities
Michael Moore Clarinet/altosaxaphone
Sean Bergin altosaxaphone
Frank Nielander alto-/tenorsaxaphone
Horst Grabosch trumpet
Walter Wierbos trombone
Larry Fishkind tuba
Michiel Braam piano/celesta
Jorg Lehnardt guitar
Ernst Glerum bass/philicorda/leader/composer
Han Bennink drums/percussion
Peter Prommel percussion

Side A-Girofonetica 28’14”
- Swolch 17’35”
- Fly-over 10’38”
Side B-Gyrodrome 7’05”
Do the Pip/
Mob the Mob 6’10”
Gyroscope 5’33”
all compositions Ernst Glerum
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Program 4
Maarten Altena Octet
Special guest Dagmar Krause (vocals)
George Lewis trombone
Wolter Wierbos trombone
Paul Termos altosaxophone
Peter van Bergen tenorsaxophone
Maartje ten Hoom violin
Guus Janssen piano
Maarten Altena double-bass/leader/composer
Michael Vatcher drums

Side A 23’02”
Schor (Husky) 8’22
Improvisation 7’45
Goody two-shoes 6’03

Side B 26’51
Improvisation and
Points Congealing 8’22
Haai (shark) 4’05
The Feathers and
Klaroen (Clarion) 9’13
Uncle Jimmy’s 4’05

All compositions by Maarten Altena
Recorded on September 27th 1985 at the Meervaart
In Amsterdam

MAARTEN ALTENA - CITIES & STREETS (HAT ART, 1991)

I know someone was looking for this, but lost their request .. anyway, it's another Maarten Altena gem.

1. Prikkel
2. Blauw Beest
3. Rij
4. Slange
5. Triptych
6. Echoes & Shadows
7. Rif


Maarten Altena, double bass
Christel Postma, violin
Marc Charig, trumpet, altohorn
Michael Moore, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
Michiel Scheen, piano
Michael Vatcher, percussion
Peter Van Bergen, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
Wolter Wierbos, trombone


Recorded at Radio DRS, Zürich, Switzerland, on 9 and10 October 1989

Hat ART - hat ART CD 6082

CD Rip

GÜNTER CHRISTMANN / PAUL LOVENS / MAARTEN ALTENA ‎– WEAVERS (PO TORCH RECORDS, 1980)

I got a nice copy of this from the "Folk" bin , but no Pete Seeger

A1.  Cicim
A2.  Sumak

B1.  Yaylak
B2.  Kishlak
B3a. Raffia
B3b. Details
B3c. Al-ith


Maarten Altena, bass
Paul Lovens, percussion
Günter Christmann, trombone


Tracks A1-B2 recorded during Langenhagen Jazz '79 in December 1979. Track B3 recorded in Langenhagen/Hannover in June 1980.

Po Torch Records ‎– PTR/JWD 7

Vinyl Rip

MAARTEN ALTENA OCTET "TEL" (CLAXON, 1982)

Finally I found the place where I had "hidden" the recordings of Maarten van Regteren Altena.
Prior doing some re-ups I thought of sharing one which wasn't on Inconstant Soll before.



MAARTEN ALTENA OCTET  "TEL"


Maarten Altena, bass & cello
Lindsay Cooper, bassoon, sopranino saxophone
Maartje ten Horn, violin
Guus Jansen, piano
Maud Sauer, oboe & alto oboe
Paul Termos, alto saxophone
Kenny Wheeler, trumpet
Wolter Wierbos, trombone

1. Tel                5:23
2. Improvisations     6:15
3. Pukkel             8:01
4. Johan Van Wely     5:35
5. Rottum             6:04
6. Beertje            4:20
7. C-Melody           5:26

All compositions by Maarten Altena.

Recorded October 8 & 10, 1982 at De Ijsbreker, Amsterdam and 't Hoogt, Utrecht, Netherlands.

CLAXON 83.12

[Note: in the text-file included in the download I wrote soprano but it is sopranino!)

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S.A.Johansson-A.V.Schlippenbach-Paul Lovens--Idyll und Katastrophen-(1980 po torch)

One more , Lp on Paul Lovens Po-Torch label, to go with the Wonderful  Shares Below by Onxi and Nick 

Free Improvised Mock Cabaret?

 I've never been sure what to make of this, whatever it is , its nothing if not playful, and savagely ironic.

a great one on its own terms, plenty of characteristically delightful wobbly sprechstimme.

 More Keystone Cops than Company!!

a) Der schornsteinfeger; b) Im taubenschlag; c) Entfernungen (11.35)

Paul solo (01.35)

Bonbonbäcker asturiet (02.53)

Ensemble I (02.25)

Maarten solo (01.15)

Fichtengrün und tannengrün (06.33)

Zum teil mit filz (04.15)

Der westwind (02.38)

Derek solo (02.10)

Das lied von der äffin (03.05)

Candace solo (01.12)

Derek + Paul (02.04)

Günter solo (01.35)

Ensemble II (03.28)

Trio [DB/S-ÅJ/CN] (02.30)

Bugsierschiff (03.00)

Recorded on 26 November 1979 at Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Hamburg.

Cover drawing  by Marina Kern.

Sven-Åke Johansson, voice, accordion, percussion; 

Alexander von Schlippenbach, piano, drahtklavier, celeste; 

Maarten Altena, double bass, cello;

 Derek Bailey, guitar, voice;

 Günter Christmann, trombone;

 Wolfgang Fuchs, sopranino saxophone, bass clarinet;

 Paul Lovens, percussion, singing saw, zither;

 Candace Natvig, violin, voice.

                                                        Po Torch Records PTR/JWD 6

MAARTEN ALTENA QUARTET "RONDEDANS" (CLAXON, 1984)

Some more Maarten Altena - for all those who couldn't get it before at LPH.





MAARTEN ALTENA QUARTET  "RONDEDANS"


Maarten Altena, double bass
Maus Sauer, oboe, alto oboe
Paul Termos, alto saxophone
Wolter Wierbos, trombone

Side A:

1. Rondedans (Termos) (2’45”)
2. Hop (Altena) (7’08”)
3. 1984 (Altena) (4’50”)
4. Koud Zout (Emmer) (5’29”)

Side B

1. Zwei Walzer (Altena) [1a. Waltz zwei (4’25”); 1b Waltz mit Geräusch (8’24”)]
2. Twee portretten (Termos) [2a. Gemacramatiseerd portret (1’17”); 2b. Portret met Emo Verkerk (3’13”)]
3. Giacom Okaas (Altena) (4’17”)

Recorded July 5-7 and December 16, 1984 at Bach Hall, Amsterdam.

CLAXON 85.15

(lp-rip)

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THEO LOEVENDIE - THE DUTCH JAZZ SCENE (1969) AND DUTCH JAZZ SCENE REVISITED (1977)

Here are a few morsels of Theo Loevendie from transcription recordings made for Radio Nederland. The 1969 recordings include his trio and consort and the 1977 recording is of the consort. I have not separated the latter line-ups, since the details are not clear. Let me know if you have better information!

The Loevendie Trio - 1969

Theo Loevendie, piano
Maarten van Regteren Altena, double bass
Martin Van Duinhoven, drums

The Theo Loevendie Consort - 1969 and 1977

Theo Loevendie, alto and soprano saxophone, piano
Arjen Gorter, double bass
Bernard Hunnekink, trombone
Bob Driessen, alto saxophone
Boy Raaymakers, trumpet
Han Bennink, drums, xylophone, steel drums
Hans Dulfer, tenor saxophone
Jim Van Der Valk-Bouman, trombone
Joop Mastenbroek , baritone saxophone
Leo van Oostrom, baritone saxophone
Maarten van Regteren Altena, double bass
Martin Van Duinhoven, drums
Nedley Elstak, trumpet
Willem Van Manen, trombone

1. Wet Feet - Trio
2. Mr Brook - 1969
3. Zero - 1969

4. Julian - 1977
5. Monday - 1977
6. The Library - 1977

The Dutch Jazz Scene - Radio Nederland – 109 917/923, 1969
The Dutch Jazz Scene Revisited - Radio Nederland – 6808.653/659, 1977

Vinyl Rip

THE THEO LOEVENDIE THREE "STAIRS"! (ARTONE, 1967)

This rare recording was quite a surprise for me when it arrived - and I believe that Nick managed to surprise you as well - [ :-o]




THE THEO LOEVENDIE THREE  "STAIRS!"


Theo Loevendie, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, piano
Maarten van Regteren Altena, bass
John Engels, drums


A1. Midas             08:29    
A2. Darn That Dream     05:05    
A3. Lady Penelope     05:51    
B1. Esma             04:52    
B2. Stairs             11:21

Recorded 19-20 March 1967, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ARTONE MDS S-3044

ALTENA / MALFATTI "KONFRONTATIONEN 1989"

ALTENA / MALFATTI "KONFRONTATIONEN 1989"



Maarten Altena, bass
Radu Malfatti, trombone
Marc Charig, trumpet
Peter Van Bergen, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Michael Moore, alto saxophone, clarinet
Cristel Postma, violin
Michiel Scheen, piano
Paul Lovens, drums, saw



CD 1
01. achzug (?) 13:01
02. (beifall) 00:19
03. tempo-rumori-spari 05:16
04. (beifall) 00:22
05. rey 07:00
06. (beifall) 00:23
07. (ansage) 00:29
08. notes 27:22
09. (beifall) 00:31

CD 2
10. unbekannter titel 14:39
11. (beifall) 00:22
12. unbekannter titel 09:25
13. (beifall) 00:32
14. unbekannter titel 07:22
15. (beifall) 00:34

Jazzgalerie Nickelsdorf, 15 Juli, 1989.

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THEO LOEVENDIE THREE "STUDIO RADIO VARA, HILVERSUM 1967"

With all the recent postings of Theo Loevendie, I thought I'd hit the archives to seek out this set from 1967 which was aired on Dutch radio. A trio setting, Loevendie tripling on soprano sax, bass clarinet and piano. This was one of many tidbits from the early days of European free jazz uploaded to Dime in late 2007 by "sammler KK". A true treasure trove of rarities. More to come!


The original notes:

1967-03-00 / LOEVENDIE
THEO LOEVENDIE THREE
March 1967 – Hilversum, Studio Radio VARA
Theo Loevendie ss/bcl/p; Maarten van Regteren-Altena b; John Engels d.

1. LADY PENELOPE, long version (Theo Loevendie) – 8:30
2. ESMA (Theo Loevendie) – 5:18
3. LADY PENELOPE, short version (Theo Loevendie) – 5:36

Length: 3t/19'29"
Source: rb/VARA, Radio Hilversum 1967
Lineage: FM>reeltape>HD>flac
Notes: There are further (different) version of these two titles issued on LP: The Theo Loevendie Three "Stairs", rec. on 19th & 20th March 1967 in Amsterdam: LADY PENELOPE (4:50) & ESMA (5:50)

COMPANY 1 [Altena - Bailey - Honsinger - Parker] (INCUS, 1976)

For the first concert COMPANY was Maarten van Regteren Altena, Tristan Honsinger, Evan Parker and myself. On the following day the same four musicains taped the music from which this first COMPANY record was chosen. Altogether we recorded a number of duo pieces, all the possible trio combinations, and also a quartet. The music on this record represents the four trio combinations and is the result of each trio taping approximately twenty-five minutes music out of which one 10 to 12 minute piece was in each case chosen for the record.
Usually in making a selection from recorded group improvisation the choice of the material to be used is based on a communally agreed verdict as to which music is 'the best' of that available. In this case, with the permission of the other players, I was the sole arbiter and made the four selections without consulting the other three as to their preferences. In my choice I was guided by one specific criterion; I chose that part of the music by each trio which seemed to me to be most characteristic of improvisation and which best revealed the qualities which can be found only im improvisation. (Music and text by Mr.Bailey [rip provided by Nick & posted by me...])


Enjoy!






COMPANY 1 [Altena - Bailey - Honsinger - Parker]


Maarten van Regteren Altena, bass
Derek Bailey, electric & acoustic guitars
Tristan Honsinger, cello
Evan Parker, soprano & tenor saxophone


A1. No South [DB/MA/TH] 10:21
A2. No North [TH/EP/MY] 08:18
B1. No East [TH/EP/DB] 10:30
B2. No West [EP/DB/MA] 10:04


Recorded at Riverside Studios, London, UK on 9th May, 1976.

INCUS 21

(lp rip)

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BURTON GREENE "CELESPHERE" (FUTURA, 1970)

A little addendum to the recent Maarten Altena thread and a very little known Burton Greene recording (for me it was completely new). Thank you, Nick!






BURTON GREENE "CELESPHERE"


Burton Greene, piano, piano-harp, electric piano, percussion
Maarten Altena, bass


A1. Prins Hendrik Garden 17:12
B1. Astral Projection 09:02
B2. Lyric For Brother John 15:02

Recorded live at Gill's Club, Paris, France on 1st November, 1970.


FUTURA GER17 (France)
[this version from EPIC EPCL-10 (Japan)]

(lp rip)

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ALTENA-BAILEY-DAY-HONSINGER-HORSTHUIS-WAISVISZ "K'PLOENG" (CLAXON, 1977)

This excellent LP was already on my to do list for IS - but Nick was quicker! So I used his rip and pictures.
Thanks again Nick!





ALTENA-BAILEY-DAY-HONSINGER-HORSTHUIS "K'PLOENG"



Maarten van Regteren Altena, double bass, cigar box, violoncello
Derek Bailey, electric and acoustic guitar
Terry Day, percussion, mandoline, balloons, toys, clarinet
Tristan Honsinger, violoncello
Maurice Horsthuis, viola
Michel Waisvisz, crackle box


1. Maarten Van Regteren Altena, cello, cigar box, bass; Derek Bailey, electric guitar:

Marmite (10:47); recorded on 17 December 1977 at Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.


2. Maarten Van Regteren Altena, bass; Derek Bailey, electric guitar; Terry Day, percussion; Tristan Honsinger, cello; Maurice Horsthuis, viola:

Omelette a la valse (07:41); recorded on 16 December 1977 at Waagtheater, Delf.


3. Maarten Van Regteren Altena, bass; Derek Bailey, electric and acoustic guitars; Terry Day, mandoline, percussion; Maurice Horsthuis, viola:

Peultjes (03:57); recorded on 17 December 1977 in Vlissingen.


4. Terry Day, balloons, toys, percussion; Michel Waisvisz, crackle box, hawaiszguitar:

Lady of the prunes (09:56); recorded on 14 December 1977 at Oosterpoort, Groningen.


5. Maarten Van Regteren Altena, bass; Derek Bailey, electric guitar; Terry Day, clarinet; Tristan Honsinger, cello; Maurice Horsthuis, viola; Michel Waisvisz, crackle box, electric miniharp:

Met mes en vork (06:43); recorded on 17 December 1977 in Vlissingen.


6. Maarten Van Regteren Altena, bass; Terry Day, toys, mandoline, percussion:

Banana split (03:59); recorded on 16 December 1977 at Waagtheater, Delf.


CLAXON 78.2

(lp rip)

New link in comments a bit "upstream"...

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