John Cage's captivating album, 'Die Abflussrohre spuckten ihre Eisblöcke wie abgelutschte Bonbons auf den Gehsteig', is a masterful blend of music and prose. Released on 1 January 2016 by Ensemble Modern Medien, this avant-garde, minimalist, and experimental classical music collection is a true testament to Cage's innovative spirit.
The album features a thought-provoking tracklist, including 'Alle Wege', 'Epiphanie', 'Zellbiologie', 'Variationen über die Zeit', 'Signor Candy Man', 'Iwan Toporyschkin', and 'Letzte Übung'. With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in Cage's unique soundscapes.
In collaboration with the Ensemble Modern, this production weaves together seven interconnected stories, much like a musical scale. The result is a rich and intricate soundscape that showcases Cage's boundless creativity. As a pioneer of experimental composition techniques, John Cage's work continues to inspire and influence artists to this day. 'Die Abflussrohre spuckten ihre Eisblöcke wie abgelutschte Bonbons auf den Gehsteig' is a must-listen for fans of innovative and groundbreaking music.
2016 Ensemble Modern Medien, Südwestrundfunk2016 Ensemble Modern Medien, Südwestrundfunk
Tracks
Alle WegeJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
EpiphanieJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
ZellbiologieJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
Variationen über die ZeitJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
Signor Candy ManJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
Iwan ToporyschkinJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
Letzte ÜbungJohn Cage, Cornelius Cardew, Hans Werner Henze, Tom Johnson, Hermann Kretzschmar, Erwin Schulhoff, Howard Skempton, Anton Webern, Ensemble Modern, Ingo Schulze, Judith Engel, Sylvester Groth, Thomas Thieme
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