Variations IV – John Cage – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

John Cage’s ‘Variations IV’ is not just an album—it’s an invitation to question the very boundaries of music and sound. Released during a period when Cage was at his most iconoclastic, this work dissolves the line between composer, performer, and environment. The album documents a performance where the sounds of the world—random, unplanned, and uncontrollable—are sculpted into art. Rather than presenting a fixed composition, Cage sets the stage for the accidental, the unpredictable, and the ephemeral, making each listening experience utterly unique.

For collectors and adventurous listeners, ‘Variations IV’ is a cornerstone of avant-garde Western Classical music. It showcases Cage’s radical approach: rather than controlling every note, he liberates sound itself, letting it unfold organically in real time. The result is an ever-shifting sonic landscape—sometimes disorienting, often mesmerizing, and always thought-provoking.

Owning this album is an opportunity to engage with one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers, a composer who reimagined what it means to listen. Whether you’re a Cage devotee or a seeker of new perspectives in music, ‘Variations IV’ is an essential, mind-opening addition to your collection.

Track List:
1 – John Cage And David Tudor – Performance Introduction – 2:55
2 – Excerpts – 7pm To 8pm – 5:26
3 – Excerpts – 8pm To 9pm – 12:03
4 – Excerpts – 9pm To 10pm – 8:57
5 – Excerpts – 10pm To 11pm – 6:08
6 – Excerpts – 11pm To 12am – 15:28
7 – Excerpts – 12am To 1am – 14:27