Cage as Cage could
As everyone knows July 5th was 'Changing of the Tone' in Halberstadt. Just in case you happened not to be amongst those round about 1.000 connoisseurs in St Burchardi who all excitedly earwitnessed the thrilling moment, and therefore feel inconsolable: the spheric sound will not change until - remember, remember! - the 5th of November.
So when arriving on November 4th you will be able to kill two b ... ahem ... to hear two tones of the John-Cage-project ORGAN² ASLSP within 24 hours.
Well, and in cage case you can't get enough, what about booking one of the remaining 631 years? Personally, I intended to book the year 2525, but then I thought I should retreat in favour of Zager and Evans. Since I have been ranging between 2632 and 2320, the more as 2639 is already sold, but right now I think I shall ask them to offer 2640. I'd really like listening to the silence, after 639 years.
PS:
In honour of John Cage I have been writing this post though not as slowly as possible, but at least very very slowly.
And I am quite sure that not only those amongst you who can't read fast will appreciate my gesture.
PPS: For those who wish to buy one or more of the words above: There will soon be a price-list available.
PPPS: Solvent Omnium-lovers who wish to book one or more posts to be published from October onwards, with immediate effect can offer their bids. Just don't be shy - bid high.
I just hope everyone knows the 5th November is my day ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell, Cherrypie, a two-word poem by McSeanagall will be my mnemonic rhyme to not forget this. :)
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ReplyDelete'In honour of John Cage I have been writing this post though not as slowly as possible, but at least very very slowly.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am quite sure that not only those amongst you who can't read fast will appreciate my gesture.'
Sean, I am sure your gesture is appreciated but what are you doing for those who are unable to comprehend and appreciate the musical significance of the changing of the tone?
This concept must be contagious as it has slowed my ability to think.
:)
Ardent,
ReplyDeleteI suppose you do not need to comprehend anything - as long as you book a year, buy the CD, make generous donations - not in 2639 but now.
And if doing so you become part of another marvellous masterpiece - how to make cash with Cage. :)
I will be slowly sleeping November 5th since my heart which often does not beat slowly might not be able to withstand the excitement.
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ReplyDeleteFrom The Prophet: Khalil Gibran, on Time...
ReplyDelete'You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable.'
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'Yet the timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness,
And knows that yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream.'
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'But if in your thought you must measure time into seasons, let each season encircle all the other seasons,
And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing.'
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With a wink at Cage, and undefinable, boundless love...
Claude
Lovely thoughts, Claudia. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteActually, I think it's quite a ... bizarre / odd projekt. (In German I'd say: skurril).
Still, why not?
Did you already book a year? :)
I couldn't book any year when I could have expected to be here. But I'll gladly reserve a few lines on your blog for September 16, 2019...if the price is affordable, of course. Did you have many requests?
ReplyDeletePlease, forget my request. This was just a clumsy attempt at blackmailing the gods to give me more years than I might be allowed. Plus...who would pay attention to what a very old lady would wish to say in 10 years time?
ReplyDeleteAll the best, as always.:)