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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2002-10-27 02:06
I spent a week listening to him recite a 30 minute passage of 'Mesostics'. Next time, I take the sharp stick in the eye.
His stuff leaves little room for the listener.
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2002-10-27 04:04
I first heard Cage at the age of 19 in a Music hist/ styles class. I decided that similar to coffee, Cage was going to have to be an acquired taste. Today, I like coffee... but I never was able to care for the work of Cage.
But give him a listen, even if you never enjoy it, sometimes I've learned more from stuff I don't like than from stuff I enjoy.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-10-27 04:26
John Cage was a true genius. He was a terrific American composer, with his own distinctive style, and a wonderful writer on many subjects.
I worked with John in NYC and Aspen in the 1960's and found him to be very accessible and kind. His alert and creative mind was an inspiration to all of us who worked with him. His music could be serious and difficult, but also whimsical and much fun.
John had an enormous personality and great charm.
I miss his unique musical style and vast knowledge of the art.
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Author: Robert
Date: 2002-10-27 06:30
I've heard John Cage's 4"33. I wish he had written some more extended works in this genre.
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Author: Tom Piercy
Date: 2002-10-27 11:46
I have performed a number of his works, mostly the Sonata.
The performances were usually part of, or included, other performance or multi-media elements such as dance, videos, slide shows or a combination of all the above. I found more audience appreciation of the performances when these extra elements were included. I think the Sonata can also stand alone quite well without the extra elements.
Tom Piercy
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2002-10-31 01:18
I was always surprised that listening to almost anything long enough made it more interesting, as more and more of the details and nuances were observed. Of course, some of Cage's work will never sound the same twice, which is exactly the point of that stuff -- you can't accustom yourself to details, because they will change. Can it be interesting? Sure. But then, while in college, I listened to enough of Alois Haba's sixth-tone violin work to begin appreciating even that. And I haven't heard any for a very long time. Which is perhaps (likely?) a good thing.
Regards,
John
who occasionally enjoys Cage's 4"33' repeated because it can be so enjoyable
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