Reeds.

John Cage.

Hehe. Cages.


Anyways.

I had no idea he was a composer.

(I actually had very little idea of who he was at all, but that is neither here nor there.)

It is interesting to read about his musical exploits in the 1940-60s.

His work with various weather Japanese patrons and the NY Philharmonic are delightful. Acoustically.

I've always considered music as one of the most widespread and infectious forms of art.

The medium is sound waves and, due to their ease of dispersal, they are appreciated by every living being that can hear.

It's interesting to be that this particular medium of art has become so popular that it is considered separate from "art art" when, in actuality, there isn't a different.


Cage's dealings with and apprenticeship under Schonberg (stupid typing system)were humorous. I always think the best teachers are the ones that both make you love them and annoy the fuck out of you.

There is something about that that motivates people beyond either on their own.

Ah well. A good read about music and art.


And that's it.