McArver says his first encounter with the music captured the excitement of shows in the United States.

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The revival of chip music is by no means limited to the United States, Matthew Carl Applegate is a chiptune artist in the UK who works under the name Pixelh8.

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He was also music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States, between 1993 and 2003.

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This could be any Starbucks you would find in the United States: a stunningly inviting interior, espresso aroma filling the air, and the unmistakable music of Elvis Costello.

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