But the undercurrent of mechanical music is strangely sad. — Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 278 | The MMM

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But the undercurrent of mechanical music is strangely sad.

Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 278

Quote #4430

Year: 1964

Chapter: Mechanization

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