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David Byrne

If anything, a lot of electronic music is music that no one listens to at home, hardly. It's really only to be heard when everyone's out enjoying it.

David Byrne

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David Byrne is saying that electronic music is mostly created for social settings like clubs or parties rather than for personal, quiet listening at home. He emphasizes that this type of music is designed to be experienced in a lively environment with other people.

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