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Why Mozart wrote music for clocks he hated

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Long before automated playlists, Mozart was out here composing bangers for inanimate objects. He was commissioned to write pieces specifically for mechanical organ clocks, an assignment he reportedly despised because he hated the shrill, tiny pipes. Yet, he still delivered a masterpiece, proving that spite is a fantastic motivator for musical genius.

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