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What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor

Aug 12, 2020
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.
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