Art is human expression and creation that can evoke emotion in others. In this day and age we are very open to what that might look like. But that was not the case in the mid twentieth century. The piece 433 was the first music piece of its kind that made people question what really was considered “music,”. Youth might be open to concepts that are considered “different” from the regular depiction of art which is why “high schoolers and college students dashed through galleries devoted to Cage’s concepts and contraptions, their faces wavering between disbelief and delight,”. Even though an individual might not enjoy or particularly be fond of an art piece, one can still appreciate its uniqueness and power, which is what I believe 433 is to a lot of people. Even though what Cage has traditionally created is not being seen in mainstream culture we can still see this concept applied it different ways. I think the most successful way is movie soundtracks which shows the importance of time and place. Specifically, horror movies that use “low frequency” sounds you cannot hear to give that eerie vibe that will get your heart rate going. Not everyone can appreciate Cage’s bare and naked work but once paired with something or shown in the right setting, it could be appreciated by a larger number of people. When looking at art that a large number of people do not understand, an important aspect is looking at the background and history because most of the time there is always something deeper. “Did Cage love noise?” was a question asked in the article. Something that stuck with me that was mentioned in article was that “433” was an allusion to “postwar America” where noise could never be escaped. Whether you love it, hate it, are confused by it, or are intrigued, no one can deny the way Cage and his unique piece changed the music scene of the mid twentieth century.
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