Sarah McQuaid
Sarah McQuaid
Sarah McQuaid: Guestbook
Tom Clelland
May 1, 2013
Hi Sarah
I wanted to thank you for your generous comments on my songs tonight in Edinburgh. I'd also like to thank Martin for his brilliant work getting the sound I was looking for. It was a very good night. Well sung and well played!
Tom
Will van Tienen - Oisterwijk - Netherlands
March 24, 2013
Lovely Lady's Night in the cosy place of Moergestel yesterday. I'm happy with your CD's and now enjoying your YouTube channel. Your Dutch is incredible! Hope you're having another splendid night in Germany tonight!
Klaus Stange
March 24, 2013
Hi Sarah,
many, many thanks for a great concert at Linnenschmidt's in Venne, Germany. I hope you will come back some day.
Greetings from Klaus, the German-Irish Monaghanman
Brent Gallmann
March 1, 2013
I like your music, it makes me happy. I live in the Oshkosh Wisconsin area so by that I'm sure you realize I'm sort of big-time when it comes to music critiquing. Anyways, I also am a singer and one time I was at karaoke at the VFW and I went up to sing and stole the show. I sang for 3 straight hours, until everyone left. The bartender told me it was the greatest he had ever heard and I should be a superstar. Someday! If you want to collaborate drop me a line!
Clive Pownceby
November 25, 2012
Sarah's gig at Southport's Bothy last weekend has been well written up for the Fatea website and there's little I could add to what is, a very positive review. Quite simply it was masterful - she's always pitched her game dauntingly high and this was no exception. As a Club Organiser I'd just like to add how refreshing it was to experience Martin Stansbury's craft behind the sound desk. If everyone who used a PA had as skilled and senstive a soundman as he, then the acoustic scene would be a far, far better place.
Any fellow organisers out there still equating sound systems with volume, and we know this CAN sometimes still apply, should be aware, it's certainly not true when it comes to Martin - I erm, wish we could have him at the Bothy every week!
Peter Cutler
November 21, 2012
Sarah (with Martin Stansbury on sound) played our venue on October 16. Our audience was enchanted and delighted by her. This was a Tuesday night and we had a better crowd than we have had for some weekend shows. Obviously, they knew this was going to be special, and special it was! Thanks Sarah and Martin. See you next time!
Chris Rietz
November 8, 2012
I'm a little late in mentioning this, but it was great - as always! - to have Sarah here at Elderly Instruments last Sept., teaching her two DADGAD workshops. Her book is a perennial best-seller, but there's nothing like having her professional, personable self here in person. Her students loved it, and so did we. Hope to see you again soon, Sarah!
Rich Weil
October 26, 2012
Dear Sarah,
Thanks for bringing beauty, ballads and boundless bravado to the stage at "Weil Sing" house concerts in Takoma Park, MD, USA on Oct.6,2012.
Your mind numbing performance schedule still translates into a very unique concert each time thanks to your love and ability to play and sing. It was wonderful to meet you, hear you sing and see the ear to ear smile of Martin as he soavoured the delicious MARMITE we keep close at hand, OK, "I" keep close at hand.=)
Pace yourself and as one of many comments after the show read, "Sarah has such a variety of songs, yet each is like a thread which ultimately weaves a wonderful tapestry". Thank you!
Curtis Johnson (songs from the wood House Concerts)
October 19, 2012
Our house concert was the best yet, best sound, best performance, best evening. Thank you Sarah and Martin for such a great performance. We'll definately do it again.
Daryl Simms
October 10, 2012
When next release?
daryl_simms@umbro.co.uk
Miguel Perez-Gibson
September 23, 2012
I just discovered you. Oh well, I'm always late to the party. I'm buying your cds and book as I type-
Kelly Anderson
September 20, 2012
Sarah - The concert tonight was wonderful - you have such a lovely voice and sweet spirit! Thank you for sharing those gifts with us at St. Anne's.
Roger Wm. Anderson
September 16, 2012
Sarah, it was a wonderful experience having you perform at Cambridge, MN in our new "On Stage With..." series, thanks so much!!
Roger
Laura Williams
September 7, 2012
Your voice is beautiful!! Come to Asheville.
Jim
September 7, 2012
Looking forward to your appearance on Wood Songs Old Time Radio Hour!
Diana Malkemus Elliott
August 1, 2012
I'd love to have you play at Corazon Concerts in Austin Texas On October 26, 2012. Call me please . 978 495 0686
Thank you
Hebert
July 5, 2012
Hello I'm Hebert from Venezuela.. I'm listening your music I just discovered you.. What a beautiful music... I'm wondering where can I read the lyrics ?
thanks for this beautiful music
peter atkinson
May 29, 2012
Hi Sarah I met you yesterday at BBC Radio Lancashire and you performed wonderfully.Keep that gorgeous smile, such a pleasing experience to hear you sing live.I must say I enjoyed joining in singing the chorus.Good luck for the future and thanks for the photos you let us take.God Bless Peter
Marco Scarpa
May 23, 2012
I've been so lucky and happy enjoying such a wonderful time at Sarah's gig in London's Folkmob, last Wednesday ! Harmony and Grace have been poured in a very simple but noble and intimate place. Unforgettable....! Thank you !
Bob White
May 17, 2012
amazing performance at Folk Mob!
Thank you.
William Duddy
April 29, 2012
Hi Sarah. A great gig at Crusoe's in Castlerock on Friday night - your new stuff is a great development on your previous (super) repertoire so keep this up.
Take it easy
William
Dan
April 8, 2012
Love the music! You are truly talented :)
Cheers
Dan
yvonne
March 31, 2012
dear Sarah, (and Martin) we totally enjoyed your concert and visit to our house in Haarlem..and hope to welcome you again! Hugs, Yvonne
Massimo Ferro
March 27, 2012
Hi Sarah,
thank you so much for sending me your latest album: "The Plum.." is a pure and delicate gem condensing all your influences and many virtues.
I'm just playing a track in my radio show here in Italy and more will be on air soon!
Have a great Spring.
Massimo
Felix
March 24, 2012
it was very nice, to enjoy your performance at the Kellerbistro in Huttwil!
A small report will appear next week in the "Unter-Emmentaler" - and i will send you 5 fotos as soon as possible.
A lot of succes on tour - and with your children!
friendly
Felix
Christina Barraud
March 23, 2012
Danke viu Mau! Your voice and your words touched the soul of our little "town" Huttwil in the heart of Switzerland and of course also my heart and soul:-) Next time I will sing, I will sing in gratitude - maybe one day together with you. Best wishes and a safe journey back home!
Liebi Grüess, Christina
Peter van Zeijl
March 18, 2012
It was a treat having you and Martin as our guests. The show on march 4th in De Oude Remise was lovely and had the audience totally spellbound.
Thank you very much for being the persons you are.
Peter and Leni
Kees Reinhoud ( Razzmatazz Holland )
March 18, 2012
Sarah & Martin,
Thank you for a very nice concert at our little theater.
Your latest album is great, must say that with your solo-performance you did great, despite you having a cold, many greetings & success , Kees & Ad & the Razzmatzz crew
Jan Baker
December 17, 2011
Your VIA concert in Manaton went down really well, lots of praise expressed by audience. Intelligent and poignant writing that I really related to and many have remarked on your warm and open personality which really came across in the performance. We enjoyed your company and hope that Sarah is enjoying a great family Christmas time and that Martin will find time to enjoy his between panto performances!
Adam Sargant
December 8, 2011
Just wanted to say a big thank you to Sarah and Martin for a great gig at West Lane Baptist Centre on the 25th November 2011. The comparisons with singers like Sandy Denny and the description of a voice like "mature Cognac" are well deserved, and your company after the gig was very enjoyable... even if smurf did get overly drunk and fall over after threatening everyone with an olive fork :-) And the feedback I have had from the DADGAD workshop attendees has been wonderful (one guy is apparently sitting on a ferry in Cork playing hornpipes in DADGAD tuning as I type and tells me that his confidence has come on no end:-) )
Peter Cockerill
November 29, 2011
Well done for a great gig Sarah. The whole experience was a delight. We do hope you both will be back. (Give my regards to Flossie when you gig together!)
Anne Keddie
November 16, 2011
Really enjoyed your performance last night at Haddington Folk Club, Sarah. What was great was the variety of your material and your amazing delivery of it. And how you keep so fresh after your long time on the road. So glad I bought your CD - so much interesting stuff to read on the insert. Good luck!
Anne
Graham Dixon
November 6, 2011
Sarah
You certainly 'Wowed' the crowd at Gregson Lane Folk Club. I don't think that anyone, who was there, will ever forget that wonderful evening especially your fabulous songs and endearing smile.
Good luck with the rest of the tour.
Graham.
Elizabeth Padgett & Martin Browne
November 4, 2011
Thanks Sarah for a really lovely evening. "The first time ever I saw your face" was outstanding. We had lots of positive feedback. Enjoy the rest of your tour.
Dagnija Innus
November 1, 2011
Thank you, Sarah, for appearing at Hall for Cornwall at our first Platform performance. It was a treat for all of us. You have such a lovely voice and those hear-a-pin-drop moments were magical. I love when somebody does that!
Greg Phillips
October 29, 2011
We so enjoyed your concert here at frogstop October 16. And you and Martin were such wonderful overnight guests! We've never had a guest artist more thoughtful than you. Best of luck with the rest of this year's tour!
Greg & Cathy
frogstop house concerts
Henry Hallett
October 17, 2011
Look forward to talking with you and catching your show tomorrow in Phoenix (and always fun to return, albeit briefly, to my home town).
Best,
Henry
Hans Fried
September 26, 2011
Dear Sarah
I'm very impressed by your performances on youtube especially when you sing unaccompanied. You play well but I prefer the time and spaces you give the songs acapella. I'm from England and am a lifelong lover of traditional songs.
Stephen Eric Berry
September 26, 2011
Wonderful show in Three Rivers. Certainly the finest all-acoustic performance I have ever attended. Haunting vocals, songs you hear in your head waking up days later. Seemingly effortless performances that nail you to your seat. Anyone in webshot of this comment should check Sarah's tour schedule and get to the show!
Stephen Eric Berry
Ann Arbor, MI
Matthew
August 18, 2011
You are amazing
Daryl Lamkey
August 15, 2011
I heard a performance of yours on WFMT and I fell in love with your music! I'll be hunting down your CDs now. Keep it up please!
Peace!
Daryl
Nicole Gesualdo
June 12, 2011
I have never heard your music until hearing you play in Boston. You were amazing!
Julio Pacheco
May 19, 2011
All my respects for your beatiful job and guitar skills. Your DADGAD book is a #1 reference to my students.
Thank you and all the best,
Julio.
Rosemary
April 3, 2011
Many, many thanks Sarah for coming to Scawby Village Hall last week everyone enjoyed the performance very much indeed. You are a lovely warm person with a beautiful voice and I personally hope to see you again one day. Also thanks to Martin for making the show such a success. Several people have stopped me in the village to say how much they enjoyed your singing and playing and I am proud to have played my part in bringing you to Scawby. Very best wishes from Rosemary
Mark Brooks
February 13, 2011
Why did I not buy 3 CD's?
Angenitha
February 6, 2011
I really loved your concert this afternoon at Nieuwe Statenzijl so much! I like your warm voice, your music and your humour!
Thanks a lot!
Jocelyn
January 30, 2011
Sarah,
It's never too late to say thank you for the wonderful performance you gave at Chasham: Tudor Folk Club in October. You have made a lasting impression on me, my friend Margaret said she thought you were amazing also. Thank you for letting us sit at the front that night. You have a natural talent in what you do and so modest and sincere, you will go far. All the best and I hope to see you again in the future.
Jocelyn
Michael Whyte
December 29, 2010
Hi Sarah,when are you playing Glasgow again ?I look forward to hearing you soon I hope.Did you have a good Christmas?
yours in folk Michael Whyte
xx
Rosemary
November 10, 2010
Hello Sarah, I've just ordered both your CDs and I'm very much looking forward to welcoming you to the lovely village of Scawby in North Lincolnshire March 26th 2011. I hope you're enjoying your tour of the US, very best wishes.
Gavin Anderson
November 9, 2010
I enjoyed your concert tonight over at Dr. Chase's house. Wishing you luck on the rest of your trip :-)
P.S. Thanks for doing a Scottish song for us members of the Memphis Scottish Society. That was really nice!
Victoria Simpson
September 7, 2010
Love your music!
Steven McCann
September 6, 2010
Undoubtedly one of the best artistes to come out of the folk movement in the last 20 years or so. A powerful presence, solid technique and a wonderful voice. We all admire, support and love you Sarah.
Christine Alder
June 27, 2010
Nice Site, Keep up the work
Ron Statler
June 17, 2010
New Fairfield COffeehouse CT. USA
(what tuning did you do Mr Bojangles in)
thanks
203-470-2441
J King
June 3, 2010
Sarah, an alternative venue that would get you some exposure in the area could be the Black Swamp Feastival in Bowling Green Ohio. It is very near the campus of the large Bowling Green State University and the festival features art as well as nationally known musical artists of many genres, just a thought. It is held around late August, Labor Day.
J King
June 1, 2010
I found you while I was surfin'; a beautiful heartfelt sound! Come to Ann Arbor Michigan if you get the chance, The Ark maybe.
Micheal Mac AnUltaigh
May 27, 2010
I sit here listening to your work and wonder how I did not come across you before now. Anyway it is always welcome to have something new and wonderful enter your life.
You are a fine artist and I wish you all the luck in the world.
Ian Ripsher
May 20, 2010
Hi Sarah
Saw you last night (19 May - your birthday!) at Folkmob, Eltham, and very much enjoyed the gig. I must brush up on my DADGAD!
Ian
Bob Ebdon
May 3, 2010
Saw you at Weobley Sarah - absolutely wonderful again! From the moment you started the a capella "Wondrous Love", I was absolutely spellbound. Can't wait to get your next CD - "Plum tree and the Rose" sounded fabulous.
Kevin Stapleton
March 9, 2010
Hi Sarah. I attented your Great Bend show with my wife, and needless to say, we were both very impressed. You are a very talented lady and your concert was very enjoyable. We both thought that the way you had the audience participate on so many songs was a breath of fresh air compared to an average concert. We hope to attend a future concert and hopefully next time I will have the courage to join you in singing your Canon! Thanks for sharing your talent with us! Good luck to you in all your future endeavors.
Wendy
March 9, 2010
Hi,
I was surfing on myspace and ran across you. I loved your voice & musicianship immediately and downloaded both you CDs from Amazon.com.
My Best
A Very New FAn,
Wendy
Stephen Madewell
March 3, 2010
Wonderful to meet you and and Martin.
Lovely to hear you in person
Michael Whyte
February 8, 2010
I enjoy your music,I'm sorry that
I do not have any of yuur cds.
When are playing im Glasgow again ?
Love yo see you again
Love Michael Whyte x
Tim Chase
February 7, 2010
Enjoyed your wonderful voice at Saffron Walden on Friday 5th 2010
Maureen Druce
February 7, 2010
Thank you Sarah for sharing your wonderful gift of a beautiful, moving voice. You were a blessing to all at the Warehouse in Rayleigh last evening. I have already encouraged friends in Alabama to attend your performance in March. Many Blessings ..Maureen
Martin Sosa
November 19, 2009
You've got the gift!! An ear for listening and composition, and a beautiful unique voice to match. I'll be a lifelong fan. Marty
Rob Southall
October 25, 2009
Sarah you are without doubt one of the most accomplished and professional perfomers who have played the club over the past 8 years and I will be delighted to welcome you back in the future
Dave
October 25, 2009
Thanks for last night's excellent concert. You seemed to enjoy it as much as I did.
Jonathan Cooper
September 30, 2009
Brilliant .... beautiful voice heard this evening on Folk on 2 ... had to buy your 2 albums and will watch outt for local live performances.... thank you!
Jeff Gavin
September 9, 2009
nice to make your aquaintence
Bob Ebdon
July 17, 2009
What a memorable and enjoyable evening at the Carrington Triangle Folk Club. A unique voice and lovely relaxed and intimate set. I am so glad I bought a CD so I can enjoy it all over again.
Renee Koopman
July 15, 2009
Yes! Done it! Honoured to be linked!
(This was to check out if it works - and it does ;-) , liefs uit Hellevoetsluis!)
Sean Sexton
July 13, 2009
I was checking your calendar and was disappointed that no dates for Florida for your 2010 tour of US. I am co-host/DJ-Programmer for (WMNF 88.5 Community Radio Tampa) Music Of The Isles (Celtic Show). I have your first CD and if you go to our website (www.wmng.org) you can check playlists to see that I enjoy playing your music. Again, it's very disappointing that you will not be in Florida as it would be wonderful for the Tampa audience if you could come down to the station. Perhaps some future tour this could happen.
Andrew Keen
July 11, 2009
What a fabulous concert at Caythorpe. Thank you so much for a wonderfull evening.
Andrew Keen and Bobbie Quick
claudia and walter
June 23, 2009
hello,
very nice and exhiting concert in munich at the greenfarmfestival !
unfourtnetly our dog(golden retriever) not sing with you.
but be sure we enjoyed very much your great voice and expression !
regards
claudia and walter
Mike Station
June 16, 2009
Great tunes, great voice!! They will love you in Chico
Adrian Vranch
May 20, 2009
Dear Sarah
I have been thinking about Saturday 16 May’s DADGAD workshop at the Hibernia Centre, Avonmouth and looking through your Irish DADGAD Guitar Book again. I thought I'd add some feedback in your Guest Book. I really enjoyed your workshop and I liked the way you made sure there was something for everyone. Each one of us had come along with widely different expectations and experience but you overcame this by adapting to the way the flow was going.
As someone who has dabbled in open tunings, including DADGAD, for 35 years without really knowing what I was doing I certainly got a lot out of the session, which was also my first “guitar lesson”!
For me it was useful to have read your Irish DADGAD Guitar Book beforehand but this was by no means a necessary requirement for a participant to benefit from the workshop. I liked too the impromptu illustrations using guitar parts taken from songs and instrumentals on your CDs. Your insight into chord structures and scales cast a new light on the reason why an open tuning like DADGAD works, in contrast to my previous hit-and-miss, limited attempts at picking out chords that sound nice.
I’m sure I speak for other participants when I give a big thank you for an excellent workshop, which I would recommend to any guitarist.
All the best, Adrian
Rick Cunningham
May 14, 2009
Hello Sarah,
I've watched all the videos on your site that I've been able to sneak in while I was supposed to be working. Can't wait for you to be in the southeastern U.S. next year!
David McGoldrick
May 2, 2009
hi sarah,
have just watched the sligo video from start to finish.
wonderful !!!! when are you going to give us some tab for some of these great songs.....
would also be great to see your tab of mr bojangles from the dutch gig
Paul de Grae
April 17, 2009
Wonderful gig in Listowel, Wednesday: best I've heard in a very long time. And great to meet up in 3D at last.
Paul de Grae
April 16, 2009
Wonderful gig in Listowel last night: even better than the CDs, which is saying something. And great to meet up at last in 3D.
Adrian Vranch
April 12, 2009
Hi Sarah... I have only just discovered you and your music. Yes I'm a bit slow... and what a lot I have been missing! Expensive discovery though; I have ordered your DADGAD book and both CD albums. I know DADGAD well but I'm now converted to open C. My playing style is more than a bit like yours - I think. I do hope to come to your gig in Scorriton if I can escape from the Plymouth Jazz and Blues Festival that night. Keep up the good work!
James mccormick
April 8, 2009
Hello Sarah heard you on radio Ulster, it is great to hear a singer like yourself call for people to join her on stage,
as you are in N/Ireland you should visit Mountstwart in Newtownards, I work and live there and would be happy to show you around.
I work for the Lady Bury who's family home this is not the NT's,
have you ever played at a place could the burn in the south east of England, as a friend also could Sara her and her husbond both lost their jobs, to all this madness, she is a very good singer, she give up singing when she was told she could sing but was not prity enough to make it, has put a gruop togather could {Truly Acoustic} and is playing their at the end off the month doing an ABBA night...
if you ever need a backing in that part of England let me know and I will pass it on, Sara is building a website it is not yet working but will be soon
Philippa and Helen Ryder
April 4, 2009
Hi Sarah, we thoroughly enjoyed your concert in the Unitarian Church tonight. I (Philippa) was reminded at times of the wonderful voice of Joan Armatrading but there's so much more to you than that! Great lyrics and you brought tears to our eyes with your 'Last Song'. Thank you so much.
Philippa and Helen
Alan Doyle
March 3, 2009
Hello Sarah again, it's Dick Farrelly's mate. Some amazing stuff here, great voice. Thanks for the kind invitation, I will move mountains to get there sooner rather than later. Can't wait.
I'll ring re rates for the workshop. Thanks again. Reards
Alan
Wilco
January 8, 2009
Enjoyable gig at the Fookhook last Sunday : "appeltje -eitje"
Coly
December 15, 2008
Dear Sarah,
Thanks for making such beautiful music to us. They're amazing! When will be Mama - "Crow Coyote Buffalo" cd released? because it states "November" time...!!!
I had a listen to some clips, they sounds amazing and unique! Can't Wait!!!
Wim Aanen
December 14, 2008
Hi Sarah,
While searching the web for my old love Fairport Convention/Sandy Denny, I came upon the Dutch singer-songwriter Linde Nyland - and you!
Great voices, great songs, you listen also to Gillian Welch?
Greetings from Holland
Wim Aanen
www.wimssite.nl
Nicola Dunne
December 12, 2008
Hi Sarah,
you did a gig recently with Niamh Parsons and my wonderful big brother Graham Dunne in the Seamus Ennis Centre in Dublin. I was wondering if you had any photos of this to go up onto your website???
It was truely wonderful evening and three of you sounded so greaceful together. Both your own and Grahams guitar palying just blended so seemlessly together, it was fantastic!!!
Regards, Nicola Dunne xxx
Agatha Jordan
December 3, 2008
Great gig last nite in Richhill. Leah was suppoting you. Your voice and guitar sound was amazing. The Last Song was my favourite as it related to me and Leah as my mother died weeks after Leah wsa born and never got to hold her so there was a few tears shed. Music is Leah's life and she has overcome a lot in her short life and it has been her saviour. I emailed Andy Manson someday I hope Leah will be able to purchase a guitar from him. I was glad she did her own stuff as she usually plays covers. Pity there weren't more people there to appreciate you maybe when you are next in the area Leah can support you and there will a much bigger audience. I was telling my fellow workers at St Patrick's Grammar Schol in Armagh all about you so hopefully they will buy your album I intend to get all three hadn't enough money with me last nite as Leah got the book which will be so useful to her. Thanks once again for the great nite
Agatha & Philip Jordan
Sibs Riesen
November 13, 2008
Sarah, it was a treat to hear your singing and guitar playing last night, and I hope we get to see you play a local gig soon. Perhaps we met at Sidmouth Festival in the Bedford - we play/dance in the Old Time session there. Looking forward to hearing you again very soon. Sibs Riesen
www.buffalogals.co.uk
Peter Wicks
November 7, 2008
Thank you for a wonderful evening - Only an emotion, Last song and Charlie's gone home are gems for the heart from a very talented songwriter.
Please come back to Devoran soon,
Lynn
October 27, 2008
A brilliant musician and vocalist whose heart and music are of pure Irish gold. Thankfully, one needn't search for the end of a rainbow to discover them. Ádh mór ort agus beannacht Dia tú!
neil jones
October 25, 2008
sarah i wish you all the best neil the plumber
Michael Whyte
October 23, 2008
Sarah your a fine singer and
Guitarist. I look foward to see
and hearing you again in October
2009. lots of love Michael Whyte
xxx
Rachel
October 9, 2008
Congratulations on the new album Sarah- it is a lovely collection of songs beautifully sung and performed!- I wish you all the best for its success!
giulio
September 1, 2008
your new guitar really shines!!!
manson is an artist and you are so talented
your book is great
luv
giulio
Brian Byard
August 16, 2008
Hi Sarah, I bought your book on the 26th Aug., and I've been enjoying it immensely ever since, I read it cover to cover straight away. I have two tunes learned and three in the pipeline.I really appreciate what you have to say about backing traditional irish & I love your arrangements. I hope to meet you someday. Take care, best wishes x
Marcus
August 14, 2008
I just listened to 'When two lovers meet' again. Wow. It's one of my favourite recordings ever, so beautiful.
Renee Koopman
June 8, 2008
Hi Sarah,
I'm so excited to see that you will be coming to The Netherlands again! Something to look forward to, but crikey for us Dutch folks (not used to distances) it's a long drive. Still, we'll be there, in Sevenum, where-ever that is!
Also good to see that you've teamed up with another creative lady! Can't wait to hear the results.
Do you think there's any chance of you visiting us in Hellevoetsluis any time soon? They're still talking about your performace you know!
Do try! I'll lobby for you with De Twee Hondjes!
Kind regards,
Renee Koopman
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