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References
- ↑ "Outsider Music", Masstransfer (6): 8–9, 2003
- ↑ Fletcher, Andrew (2004), "Irwin Chusid, curator: Interesting Results: Music by a Committee of One", Computer Music Journal, 31 (4)
- ↑ Chusid, Irwin (2004). Interesting Results: Music by a Committee of One (Media notes). Various Artists. London: Sonic Arts Network.
- ↑ "Outsider Music", p. 9
- ↑ Interesting Results, liner notes
