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Silence: Lectures and Writings, 50th Anniversary Edition,New
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Silence, A Year from Monday, M, Empty Words and X (in this order) form the five parts of a series of books in which Cage tries, as he says, 'to find a way of writing which comes from ideas, is not about them, but which produces them.' Often these writings include mesostics and essays created by subjecting the work of other writers to chance procedures using the I Ching (what Cage called 'writing through').John Cage is the outstanding composer of avantgarde music today. The Saturday Review said of him: 'Cage possesses one of the rarest qualities of the true creator that of an original mind and whether that originality pleases, irritates, amuses or outrages is irrelevant.' 'He refuses to sermonize or pontificate. What John Cage offers is more refreshing, more spirited, much more funa kind of carefree skinnydipping in the infinite. It's what's happening now.' The American Record Guide'There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot. Sounds occur whether intended or not; the psychological turning in direction of those not intended seems at first to be a giving up of everything that belongs to humanity. But one must see that humanity and nature, not separate, are in this world together, that nothing was lost when everything was given away.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Silence: Lectures and Writings, 50th Anniversary Edition'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of silence and its relationship with sound, as John Cage delves into writing that produces ideas rather than merely discussing them.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is John Cage, a renowned composer known for his contributions to avant-garde music.
- Q: What types of writings are included in this edition? A: This edition includes essays, mesostics, and writings that use chance procedures inspired by the I Ching.
- Q: What is the format and binding of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: When was 'Silence: Lectures and Writings, 50th Anniversary Edition' published? A: The book was published on October 26, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to John Cage's work? A: Yes, this book serves as a good introduction to John Cage's philosophy and approach to sound and silence.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What is the significance of the '50th Anniversary Edition'? A: The '50th Anniversary Edition' marks a milestone in the publication of Cage's influential writings, celebrating his impact on music and philosophy.