Dive into the avant-garde world of John Cage with "John Cage: A Tribute," a comprehensive compilation released in 2000 by MSR Classics. Spanning a vast 2 hours and 29 minutes, this album is a testament to Cage's innovative spirit and his profound influence on experimental and minimalist music. The collection features 54 tracks, including iconic works like "Four Walls" from 1944, the extensive "Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano" composed between 1946 and 1948, and lesser-known gems such as "Primitive" from 1942 and "Our Spring Will Come" from 1948. Cage's exploration of unconventional instruments and techniques, such as the prepared piano, is prominently showcased, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that challenge and intrigue. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Cage's work or a curious newcomer to the world of avant-garde classical music, this tribute album provides a deep and immersive journey through the mind of one of the most groundbreaking composers of the 20th century.
(C) 2012 Joshua Pierce(P) 2000 Joshua Pierce
Tracks
Four Walls (1944): Act One - IJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - IIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - IIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - Dance 1John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - IVJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - Dance 2John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - VJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - VIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act One - VIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce, Robert White
Four Walls (1944): Act One - VIIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two - IXJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two - XJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two - XIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two - XIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two- XIIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Four Walls (1944): Act Two - XIVJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Primitive (1942)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
In The Name of The Holocaust (1942)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Quest (1935)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Our Spring Will Come (1948)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Piano Sextet - Prelude for 6 Instruments in A Minor (1946)John Cage, Joshua Pierce, American Festival of Microtonal Music Ensemble
Ophelia (1946)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata IJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata IIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata IIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata IVJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): First InterludeJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata VJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata VIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata VIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata VIIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Second InterludeJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Third InterludeJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata IXJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Fourth InterludeJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XIIIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XIV and XV Gemini - After the Work by Richard LippoldJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48): Sonata XVIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Three Early Songs (1933): I. Twenty Years AfterJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce, Robert White
Three Early Songs (1933): II. It Is As It WasJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce, Robert White
Three Early Songs (1933): III. At East and IngredientsJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce, Robert White
Two Pieces for Piano (1946): Piece IJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Two Pieces for Piano (1946): Piece IIJohn Cage, Joshua Pierce
Music for Marcel Duchamp (1947)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Spontaneous Earth (1944)John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Three Easy Pieces for Piano (1933): I. Round for E.P.S.John Cage, Joshua Pierce
Three Easy Pieces for Piano (1933): II. Duo for M.M.John Cage, Joshua Pierce
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