A Tribute to John Cage
Originally released in 1976. A Tribute to John Cage is a tv movie/documentary film. directed by Nam June Paik. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Cage, Nam June Paik, and Charlotte Moorman
Synopsis
A Tribute to John Cage is Paik's homage to avant-garde composer John Cage. A major figure in contemporary art and music, Cage was one of the primary influences on Paik's work, as well as his friend and frequent collaborator. In this multifaceted portrait, Paik creates a pastiche of Cage's performances and anecdotes, interviews with friends and colleagues, and examples of Paik's participatory music and television works that parallel Cage's strategies and concerns. The methodology and philosophies that inform Cage's radical musical aesthetic — chance, randomness, the democratization of sounds — are evident as he performs such seminal pieces as 4'33" (of complete silence) in Harvard Square, or throws the I Ching to determine performance sites. Among the collage of elements included in this work are segments from Paik's Zen for TV; Paik and Charlotte Moorman in early performances, including the TV Bra; and anecdotes from composer Alvin Lucier.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thirteen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tribute to John Cage about?
A Tribute to John Cage is Paik's homage to avant-garde composer John Cage. A major figure in contemporary art and music, Cage was one of the primary influences on Paik's work, as well as his friend...
Who directed A Tribute to John Cage?
A Tribute to John Cage was directed by Nam June Paik.
How long is A Tribute to John Cage?
A Tribute to John Cage has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was A Tribute to John Cage released?
A Tribute to John Cage was released on November 3, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Tribute to John Cage?
The main cast of A Tribute to John Cage includes John Cage, Nam June Paik, Charlotte Moorman, Alvin Lucier, Richard Teitelbaum.