it's not quite the same
the nyan cat tune has a lot more blue notes in. the second half of nyan cat begins with a similar motif but then wanders off in a different direction
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Spunky McPunk not dead yet,
Thu 7 Jul 2011, 9:38,
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having listened more closely to the Copland piece, you're entirely correct.
WHAT CAN I SAY, I SMOKE A LOT
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Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat,
Thu 7 Jul 2011, 10:42,
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