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Episode 1055 | Silence Says Everything: The Sound of Nothing in John Cage’s 4'33”

22 Jul 2025

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What if there was music in silence? In this episode,we look at John Cage's divisive piece 4'33" and thebold idea that music exists everywhere, even insilence. When there is no sound to play, is theperformer still necessary? Listen as we examineCage's beliefs, the impact of Zen, and the enduringsignificance of one of the most contentious pieces ofcontemporary music. Come along as we explore thelimits of art, performance, and philosophy.

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