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January 22, 2004

listening/hearing

It’s the same with music as with painting. Most of the time we listen but don’t hear – we look but don’t see.
John Cage made this point with his piece 4’33”. Four minutes and thirty three seconds of silence. He said that by creating a silence he was forcing people to listen. I don’t think darkness would have the same effect.

Posted by john at January 22, 2004 01:07 AM

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