> Re: aletaoric
>
> "The composer John Cage is particularly noted for this technique, and traces of
> it can be found in the work of numerous artists within his circle (e.g.,
> Robert Rauschenberg, Naim June Paik, Jim Dine, etc.)."
>
I always thought the term "aleatoric" was more associated with European Stylists
(Boulez) but I may be wrong. I read the Cage/Boulez letters book at one point and
I think this was one of their differences. I think Cage was more likely to use
terms like "indeterminate" and "chance operations" to describe.
>
> I have never had brunch with John Cage, although I fervently wish I had,
> however, I did read this by Cage about Rauschenberg's White Paintings, writen
> late in 1953. (Ahhhh, minimalism, yes, I am a fan, doesn't bear the hand of
> the artist, or does it?) (please note, there are tabulations after the first
> line 'To whom' but prob'ly won't show up on fluxlist.)
>
> To whom
> No subject
> No image
> No taste
> No object
> No beauty
> No message
> No talent
> No technique (no why)
> No idea
> No intention
> No art
> No feeling
> No black
> No white (no and)
>
> "After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that there is
> nothing in these paintings that could not be changed, that they can be seen in
> any light and are not destroyed by the action of shadows."
Yes, too much thinking is black and white which is why I always liked Cage's
thinking so much, It's very liberating given half a chance. Itespecially helped me
escape the tyranny of the Pop song format when I was a musician- all 4/4 verse
chorus bridge verse chorus bridge verse chorus chorus bridge etc. Opened my ears
at the time so.. it does stay with you.
RA
