I nearly left this earth a few minutes ago — ecstasy — word… - John Cage

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I nearly left this earth a few minutes ago — ecstasy — word from you. Pretty soon I’ll write music for you.

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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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I nearly left this earth a few minutes ago — ecstasy — word from you. Pretty soon I’ll write music for you. - John Cage

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