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Daryl said, in regard to Cage, It was a way of allowing the universe to create the music with as little guidance from him as possible. I think this is very interesting, since to me, the universe is already doing this constantly. -within us, without us, and around us, all the time... -All we need to do is be open and enjoy it... <smile> -it's certainly an amazing performance! lol! Smiles, Cara > >I've just been reading a biography of Cage, "the roaring silence". It's a >fascinating read, and very enlightening. Cage's experiments and concepts grow out >of very deep-seated spiritual/philosophical beliefs, particularly Zen Buddhism. >In essence, what he was trying to do was create art with no ego involved - even to >the extent of trying to avoid the influence of his likes, dislikes and emotions on >the music. He felt that the silent piece (4" 33') did this possibly the best. >His other techniques of chance composition, choosing notes by the I >Ching, by >coffee stains or scattered pellets on a piece of paper, etc., had the same goal. >It was a way of allowing the universe to create the music with as little guidance >from him as possible. This could be seen as similiar to the use of Tarot cards, >or the I Ching, where the vagaries of chance can be seen as specific guidance or >advice when interpreted by a knowledgable individual. > >I admire him greatly, though I own very little of his music. He was certainly an >artist working with the medium of sound, as well as paint, dance, printing, etc. > >Daryl Shawn >highhorse@mhorse.com > > >> i've had an interesting debate w/ a musician friend about cage. >> a lot of his stuff i think is more "conceptual art"-- > > --- "The only things I really think are important, are love, and eachother. -Then, anything is possible..." http://home.earthlink.net/~thefates Please visit BadFiction and The Guitar Cafe. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/badfiction http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the-guitar-cafe