A Quote by Sid Sriram
I have huge respect for the musical aptitude and intellect of listeners in India. They appreciate genuine, quality music.
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I know for me as an artist, I think I do myself and my listeners a disservice, if I don't listen to some of the best music out there. If I was an architect or a carpenter, I'm going to want to study the best architects and carpenters and I'm going to appreciate their work, because they're going to inspire me to do well. And I just look at them as great architects and I just appreciate the gift that God gave them.
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