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R.E.M.'s Creative Process
- Michael Stipe describes R.E.M.'s collaborative songwriting process.
- Band members experimented with instruments, creating roadblocks to avoid repetition.
Stipe's Influence
- Mike Mills explains that Stipe's presence shaped their work.
- Stipe encouraged them to develop ideas they might have otherwise overlooked.
Inspiration for "Try Not to Breathe"
- Stipe's grandmother inspired "Try Not to Breathe."
- Her struggles and the shivering they both experienced influenced the song's themes.