”For Cage stages a consideration of sound through musical practice . In this way, music not only functions as a form of cultural output, but a platform for critical reflection. Cage’s beginning is thus a reinvention of musical practice through an investment in sounds potential to invigorate musics reach.”
(Brandon La Belle, Background Noise – Perspecives on Sound Art 4’33”: Sound Points of Origin – Chapter 1 )
Cages work explores the potential of sound to expand the reach of music. In this way music can also function as a form of critical refection
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