There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. … - John Cage

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There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot.

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John Cage (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments. Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avantgarde and, in the opinion of many, the most influential American composer of the 20th century.

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Alternative Names: John Milton Cage Jr. • John Milton Cage, Jr. • John Milton, Jr. Cage • J. C.

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