We Are The Music Makers

Album: Selected Ambient Works 1 (1992)
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Songfacts®:

  • The only vocals in this song are the dialog "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams," which was sampled from the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, where it was spoken by the lead character, played by Gene Wilder. >>
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    Derek - Puyallup, WA

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  • Nick from St. Paul, MnThis sample was also used on the cover of Ministry's "Filth Pig" by American Head Charge
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