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simplifying rhythmic and melodic elements so that the borrowed material will fit with the western framework. Shawn doesn't solve this dilema, but he does end up with a simbiosis that ends up being starkly original even if it's not particularly risky.
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Well said. Even though you like it you hit the nail on the head about what I didn't like. I'm surprised you think it's original enough to hang its hat on that though. Isn't fusing world music with western music pretty common?