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What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor

Aug 17, 2022
Dallas Taylor, host of the podcast 'Twenty Thousand Hertz', dives deep into the fascinating world of sound and silence. He unpacks John Cage's thought-provoking composition '4'33'', challenging listeners to appreciate the unnoticed sounds in their surroundings. Taylor shares insights from Cage's experiments in an anechoic chamber, revealing the tension between noise and silence. Through mindful listening, he encourages a transformation in our understanding of sound, inviting us to embrace the beauty of quiet moments in our noisy lives.
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