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arts-and-culture1 year ago

"639-Year-Long John Cage Organ Performance Marks First Note Change in 22 Years"

A German performance of John Cage's piece Organ2/ASLSP, intended to be played "as slowly and softly as possible," has reached its 16th chord progression after more than 22 years, with the entire piece set to take 639 years to complete. The latest change involved adding a D note to the chord, and the performance is scheduled to conclude in the year 2640 in an 11th-century convent, with the next change slated for 2026.

via Newser|
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arts-and-culture1 year ago

"639-Year-Long John Cage Organ Performance Changes Chord for the First Time in Two Years"

In Halberstadt, Germany, a 639-year-long performance of John Cage's piece Organ2/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible) is underway, with the sound changing for the 16th time after two years. The wooden-framed organ, played since 2001, is a work in progress, with metal pipes added or taken away with each chord change. Despite numerous mistakes and challenges, the John Cage Organ Foundation remains committed to the performance, which is scheduled to continue until 2640.

via NPR|
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arts-and-culture1 year ago

"John Cage's 639-Year-Long Organ Piece Shifts Chord"

The 639-year-long composition "As Slow as Possible" by avant-garde composer John Cage, played on a specially built mechanical organ in a church in Germany, changed chord for the first time in two years, drawing crowds to witness the rare moment. The experimental piece, which began in 2001, is not set to finish playing until the year 2640 and has now had 16 chord changes. The composition, designed to be played as slowly as possible, has garnered significant attention, with some people booking tickets years in advance to experience the chord change.

via BBC.com|
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music2 years ago

"John Cale's 'Mercy': A Restless and Collaborative Masterpiece"

John Cale, the avant-garde music legend, has released a new album titled "Mercy" at the age of 80. The album is a highly collaborative effort featuring artists such as Weyes Blood, Sylvan Esso, and Animal Collective. Cale embraced unconventional approaches to songwriting, drawing inspiration from hip-hop and improvisation. The album took 2.5 years to complete, and Cale is now preparing to go on tour, always seeking new solutions and pushing the boundaries of his music.

via NPR|
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