John Cage's "Music for Prepared Piano" is a groundbreaking exploration of sound and percussion, released on February 20, 2015, under the CordAria label. This avant-garde, minimalist, and experimental classical album spans an impressive 1 hour and 36 minutes, featuring 23 tracks that showcase Cage's innovative approach to the piano. By preparing the piano with objects like screws, nuts, and erasers, Cage transforms it into a unique percussion instrument, creating sounds that are both unconventional and captivating. The album includes notable pieces such as "Bacchanale," "In the Name of the Holocaust," and "Music for Marcel Duchamp," each offering a distinct auditory experience. Cage's work is not just about playing the piano; it's about redefining what the instrument can do, drawing from it sounds that were previously unheard. This album is a testament to Cage's pioneering spirit and his enduring influence on experimental music.
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Tracks
BacchanaleJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
In the Name of the HolocaustJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
And the Earth Shall Bear AgainJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Totem AncestorJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
PrimitiveJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Tossed as It Is UntroubledJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Our Spring Will ComeJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
A RoomJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Triple-PacedJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Prelude for MeditationJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Root of an UnfocusJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
A Valentine Out of Season IJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
A Valentine Out of Season IIJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
A Valentine Out of Season IIIJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Spontaneous EarthJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night IJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night IIJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night IIIJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night IVJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night VJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Perilous Night VIJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
The Unavailable Memory OfJohn Cage, Tim Ovens
Daughters of the Lonesome IsleJohn Cage, Tim Ovens