What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor
Aug 12, 2020
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Dallas Taylor, a sound engineer and host of 'Twenty Thousand Hertz,' takes listeners on an auditory journey through the intriguing world of silence. He explores John Cage's revolutionary composition '4'33',' which transforms silence into a central performance element. Taylor emphasizes the importance of mindful listening, encouraging everyone to appreciate the subtle sounds around them. By challenging conventional notions of music and sound, he reveals the beauty hidden in silence and our auditory environment.
What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz" Dallas Taylor tells the story of arguably the most debated musical composition in recent history -- composer John Cage's iconic piece 4'33" -- and invites you to take notice of the soundscape around you. Watch to the end to experience a performance of 4'33''.