TED Talks Daily What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor
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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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4'33" Premiere
- John Cage's 4'33" debuted in 1952, where pianist David Tudor sat silently.
- He opened and closed the piano lid between movements, baffling the audience.
Challenging Conventions
- 4'33" challenged conventional music composition, sparking debate among musicians.
- Some questioned Cage's seriousness, while others saw it as a groundbreaking work.
Prepared Piano
- In the 1940s, Cage experimented with the 'prepared piano'.
- He inserted objects like screws and erasers between the strings, creating unique sounds.
