Name: Radio Music - Performed By Faust / Band Of Pain
Brand: John Cage

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DPROMCD79

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-03

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5060446128886

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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John Cage

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Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

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Dirter Promotions

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John Cage (1912-1992) was an American composer, music theorist, writer, philosopher, and artist. He is widely recognized as a pioneer of post-war avant-garde composition. Cage's innovative approach to music involved the use of indeterminate techniques and unconventional instruments such as prepared piano and percussion ensemble. His works often incorporated elements of chance and environmental sounds. With his profound interest in Eastern philosophies, particularly Zen, Cage explored new ways to remove creative choice from composition. His groundbreaking ideas had a significant impact on younger musicians and artists.

During his career, Cage collaborated with renowned dance companies and composed music specifically for their performances. Notably, he formed a lifelong relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Throughout his life, Cage constantly pushed boundaries by experimenting with different forms of musical performance including electronics and large-scale events characterized by haphazardness.

Cage's influence extended beyond the United States as he traveled extensively throughout Europe delivering lectures and captivating audiences with his performances. Despite facing criticism for his unorthodox methods, John Cage remains an influential figure in contemporary music history.

Jean-Hervé, Zappi and Steve Pittis recorded their interpretations of Radio Music independently in 2007 and 2010. They all felt it important to keep to the score as much as possible, given the obvious ambiguities of having to adapt it from Cage’s original 1956 score. These recordings were released as a 10” vinyl EP and sold out instantly, so here they are on CD format with some extras.

"During lockdown, it was obviously impossible to get together and perform, so an “ensemble” version culled from our takes has been mixed and is included here. Also included is a version of 4'33" recorded live at the amphitheatre in Pompeii."

Radio Music - Performed By Faust / Band Of Pain

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