stackyFACTSHe didn't rely on magic to hear the music after going deaf; he relied on pure bone conduction. By biting down on a metal rod attached to his piano, he could feel the physical vibrations of the chords in his jaw, proving that sheer stubbornness is a powerful creative tool.
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