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John Cale's Musical Origins
- John Cale was a musical prodigy from a Welsh mining village and learned classical music early on.
- He studied viola and composed avant-garde pieces influenced by Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.
Fluxus Movement's Impact
- The Fluxus movement rejected elitist fine art and promoted new, experimental forms accessible to all.
- John Cage's and Lamont Young's avant-garde music deeply influenced John Cale's approach.
Dream Syndicate Drone Experiments
- John Cale practiced drones and long meditative sounds with Tony Conrad in the Dream Syndicate.
- They used electronic pickups to amplify their instruments to create new sonic experiences.