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This place is really noisy. I can hardly hear you, James! But, oddly enough, it sounds like some kind of music to me. |
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Seriously? In this chaos? I can't hear anything that sounds like music at all. |
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Yeah, seriously! I mean, I know it's not your typical melody and all, but there's something intriguing about it. |
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I guess I'm just not getting it. What kind of music is this anyway? |
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There is actually a piece called "4 min 3 sec." It's a bit unconventional, to say the least. |
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"4 min 3 sec"? Is that like the title of a song? |
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Well, it's more like a composition by John Cage. But here's the twist - there's no traditional musical performance involved. The idea is that the "music" happens in the absence of intentional sound. |
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Wait, so you're telling me it's four minutes and 33 seconds of silence? How is that even considered music? |
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Exactly! It challenges our traditional notions of what music is. Instead of focusing on instruments or notes, it draws attention to the ambient sounds around us - the coughing, shuffling, and even the rustling of leaves if it's performed outdoors. |
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That's bizarre. Why would anyone want to listen to silence? |
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Well, Cage believed that there's no such thing as true silence. Even when you think it's silent, there are always background noises. So, in a way, it's about creating an awareness of the sounds we often ignore. |
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Huh, I never thought about it that way. But still, isn't music supposed to be about melody and rhythm? |
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Sure, traditionally. But think about it as expanding the definition of music. It challenges us to appreciate the subtle sounds we usually overlook and find the beauty in the unexpected. |
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I guess I can see the point. Maybe I'll have to give it a try, but I can't imagine it'll ever replace my favorite playlist. |
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Fair enough. I think it opens a whole new world of possibilities in the realm of music. It's not for everyone, but it's worth exploring! |
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