John Cage (56:03) For composer John Cage (1912-1992), one sound, or noise, was as useful as another. Is the sound of a moving truck musical, he says, then adds with characteristic impishness, ''Which is more musical, a truck passing by a factory or a truck passing by a music school? John Cage was well known for his interest in the soundscape beyond that of traditional musical forms. Source: American Masters (1990)
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