[Dixielandjazz] The divine sound of silence

[Bill Allen]

John Cage was very interested in silence. He wrote some pieces to be
performed with an orchestra (in tuxes/gowns) that was nothing but silence.
His question was, "Is there a difference in silence when it's performed by
musicians or just nothing on the recording?" And what would be the
difference in silence when performed by a soloist, a small group, or a huge
orchestra?

What do YOU think?

Also, i was at college recital where a pianist performed one of John Cage's
silent pieces on piano. He sat there with the piano lid open for the
prescribed amount of time. After a while, the student audience got bored and
began making noise. Did their participation ruin the performance, or would
it be considered a part of the performance? What do you think?

bill allen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AL LEVY" <jazz_man at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Mr. Bill" <ballen at deltapathology.com>
Cc: "jazz" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 11:45 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] The divine sound of silence


> Remember juke boxes that played 45 rpm recordings?
> One joker released a 45 rpm with no sound on both
> sides. Titles "3 minutes of silence" with xxx. I forgot the
> name.
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