NonPop Show 008
May 8th, 2006 by Scott
Show Notes:
(running time - approx. 41 minutes)
This first of a three part conversation between John Cage and Morton Feldman was recorded at WBAI in New York between October 18-25, 1967. The segment begins with Cage and Feldman discussing the various ways people perceive intrusion in their lives. The composers then spend some time on the occupation of the artist as “being deep in thought,” and what the goals or purposes of “being deep in thought” might be. A brief analysis of Black Mountain College follows before Cage and Feldman return to the idea of being in thought, and the role of boredom in life. The conversation ends with Cage explaining his hesitation towards taking on students. (notes from ubu.com)
This recording comes from the Other Minds Archive on archive.org who say thanks to the Estate of Morton Feldman and the John Cage Trust for permission to share this historic interview. All Rights Reserved.
Author: John Cage, Morton Feldman
Date: 1967
Source: Other Minds
Recorded by: WBAI
