What are some of the characteristics of a good John Cage 4'33'' performance?

[sphinxsix]

 

Asking cause I have written a variation on it (for any instrument or combination of instruments), it's entitled 6'49.5'' and I want it to be performed, have no idea what instructions to give to the musicians, though..

 

[Norton]

Really needs to be heard through a DAC with SOTA SNR I would have thought…

[sphinxsix]

14 minutes ago, Norton said:

Really needs to be heard through a DAC with SOTA SNR I would have thought…

 

Much appreciated but I'm not asking about reproduction, I'm asking about performance..

 

[christopher3393]

Would you mind posting the score?

 

Did you consult the I Ching or the Tarot? This may have subtle but powerful effects on the performance, and may help the musicians connect to your process. And perhaps discussing your process a bit and how you arrived at the title. Also, what does the title represent, or is it non- or anti-representational?

 

Perhaps showing the musicians a performance of Frank Zappa's "Dead Air", which, imo, has some striking similarities. Of course, this may not reflect your intent and actually could be quite misleading.

 

Best wishes on this project.

[sphinxsix]

On 3/19/2023 at 9:05 PM, christopher3393 said:

Did you consult the I Ching or the Tarot?

 

This is a fantastic idea, I just realized I could also ask Chat GPT (you think it's acceptable.?)

 

On 3/19/2023 at 9:05 PM, christopher3393 said:

Would you mind posting the score?

 

Cage's or mine?

 

This is pretty good but...

 

 

..but my composition is epic, much more epic.

Thank you for the ideas, counting on your future active participation and continuation of your creative input!

 

[NOMBEDES]

Give me harmonica tabs and I will post a rendition......