Sound Art

I'll be the first to admit I was half-asleep listening and watching the video on sound art and John Cage, but the content, on reflection, is both fascinating and mystical. The odd noises and compositions created by Cage involved not only the musician, but the audience, and it truly reflects in the infamous contemporary piece 4'33". I loved Cage's use of the prepared piano, that while he did not invent the technique, he definitely popularized it. The produced sounds of the performances were haunting, and left me intrigued to hear more. What I found most interesting, I think, was Cage's collaborative work between himself and many different types of artists: from painters and dancers, to video-makers. Between the artists he would collaborate with, they came to the conclusion that the two different types of art could co-exist without having to do with one another. I loved the concept behind that idea, as I also feel not all art has to relate to one another. The randomness of one thing will not always correspond to the randomness of a completely different art form.

I'm definitely interested on learning more about the sound art and Fluxus movements, as it serves as the roots for much of the modern music I listen to today. I should look up more on that kinda stuff yeah?

yeah.