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Erik Satie was a French composer and pianist, born on May 17, 1866 in France. His unique and original musical vision had a profound impact on the music of the 20th century. Satie wrote mostly in classical and modern musical forms, but applied his ideas to other areas as well, such as art theory. He is known as an innovator of modern music and as an eccentric who was known for his use of unusual gestures and mannerisms. Erik Satie died on February 1, 1925 in Paris.