John Cage
John Cage was an influential American composer and music theorist, born in 1912 in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to music, particularly his exploration of chance and silence, as exemplified by his iconic piece 4'33''. Cage challenged traditional notions of music by incorporating everyday sounds and silence into his compositions, fundamentally changing the landscape of modern music. His work extended beyond music into visual arts and philosophy, making him a pivotal figure in the development of post-war avant-garde culture. Cage's ideas continue to resonate in contemporary art and music, reflecting his belief in the importance of listening and the role of the audience in the creation of sound.
Born on Sep 05, 1912 (112 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | 6.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 11,457 | $240,000 | 270$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 33,938 | 33 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 9,508 | $45,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 4 | 22,049,266 | 20,998 | $287,000 | 308$ |
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Tunisia:
John Cage was influenced by Erik Satie's simplicity and economy of means in his musical compositions.
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San Marino:
John Cage is referenced alongside Chick Corea in relation to Amaro Freitas's music.
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Portugal:
Joana Gama discusses her connections to the Zen Buddhism of John Cage.
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Portugal:
John Cage's thoughts on prepared piano influenced Paolo Angeli's approach to the Sardinian guitar.
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France:
John Cage was involved in the world premiere of 'Vexations' in 1963, where he and nine other pianists played for 18 hours and 40 minutes.
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United Kingdom:
John Cage is known for organizing marathons where the piece Vexations has been performed by different pianists.
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Italy:
John Cage was a composer who visited the Mann family in Florence.
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Ireland:
John Cage was an American composer whose unconventional approach to music influenced John Buckley.
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Ireland:
The work is created as a homage to the spirit of Cunningham and his musical collaborator John Cage.
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France:
John Cage is noted as a personality concerned with the exchanges between the two Pierres.
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