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- John Cage's composition '4'33'' challenged established ideas about music, forcing listeners to reevaluate their perception of sound and embrace the beauty of the sonic world.
- The campaign 'Cage Against the Machine' aimed to challenge the dominance of mainstream music, encouraging people to appreciate the power of silence and the sounds of their surroundings.
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John Cage's Daring Experiment: Four Minutes and Thirty-Three Seconds
John Cage, a significant figure in 20th-century music, created a piece called 'Four Minutes and Thirty-Three Seconds' in 1952. In this piece, the performer plays nothing for the entire duration, allowing the audience to experience the sounds of the environment and embrace silence. Cage's composition challenged established ideas about music and forced listeners to reevaluate their perception of sound. Inspired by Eastern philosophies and chance music, Cage aimed to bring attention to the beauty of the sonic world and the importance of listening.
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