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David Byrne and Annie Clark of St. Vincent

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In Practice

David Byrne And St. Vincent

Peek behind the curtain at the final rehearsal for the two musicians' magical live show.

Jeremy Denk performs Ligeti's Etudes for an In Practice recording session.

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In Practice

Jeremy Denk

The pianist has his own personal "piano boot camp." Actually, it's his cramped Manhattan apartment.

Jimmy Tamborello and Ben Gibbard discuss the unexpected success of The Postal Service.

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All Songs Considered

Special Delivery: The Postal Service Story

Jimmy Tamborello and Ben Gibbard reflect on Give Up, which emerged from a casual collaboration.

Morton Subotnick in his studio.

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Morton Subotnick's Practice Space

Q2

Get a glimpse of the first ever analog synthesizer and take a tour of the couple's New York home.

New York Polyphony perform Renaissance songs for an In Practice recording session.

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In Practice

New York Polyphony

Cathedrals aren't easy to come by, so the vocal group falls back on a modest-sized living room.

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