STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

John Cage — Freeman Etudes
Released 1995

Freeman Etudes

John Cage

John Cage experiments boldly on Freeman Etudes

Freeman Etudes- Album Overview The "Freeman Etudes" is a remarkable work by avant-garde composer John Cage, first rel…

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John Cage — Imaginary Landscapes
Released 1996

Imaginary Landscapes

John Cage

From intro to finale: what Imaginary Landscapes delivers

Imaginary Landscapes- Album Overview "Imaginary Landscapes" is a groundbreaking experimental album by the renowned Am…

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John Cage — In A Landscape
Released 1995

In A Landscape

John Cage

In A Landscape: the next chapter for John Cage

In A Landscape- Album Overview "In A Landscape," released in 1948, is a seminal work by the avant-garde composer John…

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John Cage — John Cage
Released 1974

John Cage

John Cage

Inside John Cage by John Cage

John Cage- Album Overview The album "John Cage," released in 1969 by the influential American composer and avant-gard…

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John Cage — Litany for the Whale
Released 1992

Litany for the Whale

John Cage

Exploring the sound of John Cage-Litany for the Whale: Litany for the Whale

Album overview John Cage's "Litany for the Whale," released in 1980, reflects the composer's ongoing exploration of c…

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John Cage — Music for ...
Released 1993

Music for ...

John Cage

Check the vibes: John Cage-Music for ... – Music for ...

Album overview John Cage’s groundbreaking album "Music for ..." was released in 1967 under the label Wergo. This work…

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John Cage — Music For Eight
Released 1996

Music For Eight

John Cage

John Cage raises the bar with Music For Eight

Music For Eight- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Music For Eight" is one of John Cage's most innovative contributio…

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John Cage — Music for Five
Released 1991

Music for Five

John Cage

Album spotlight: John Cage-Music for Five – Music for Five

Album overview John Cage's "Music for Five" is a groundbreaking work that was first composed in 1938 and has since be…

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John Cage — Music for Merce Cunningham
Released 1991

Music for Merce Cunningham

John Cage

Review of John Cage-Music for Merce Cunningham – Music for Merce Cunningham

Album overview John Cage's "Music for Merce Cunningham," originally composed in 1945, serves as a landmark in the int…

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John Cage — Music Of Changes
Released 1988

Music Of Changes

John Cage

How John Cage shaped the sound of Music Of Changes

Music Of Changes- Album Overview Released in 1951 by the prestigious label Edition Peters, John Cage's Music Of Chang…

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John Cage — New York School 3
Released 1995

New York School 3

John Cage

New York School 3: what John Cage wants you to feel

New York School 3- Album Overview Released in 1990, "New York School 3" is a compelling exploration of avant-garde mu…

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John Cage — Pianos And Voices
Released 1992

Pianos And Voices

John Cage

Breaking down the themes in Pianos And Voices by John Cage

Pianos And Voices- Album Overview "Pianos And Voices," released in 1981, is a compelling exploration of sound and sil…

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John Cage — Roaratorio
Released 1992

Roaratorio

John Cage

Exploring the sound of John Cage-Roaratorio: Roaratorio

Album overview John Cage's "Roaratorio," released in 1979, represents a significant contribution to the realm of expe…

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John Cage — Ryoanji
Released 1996

Ryoanji

John Cage

One week with Ryoanji: thoughts on John Cage

Ryoanji- Album Overview Released in 1993 by the prestigious label Mode Records, John Cage's album Ryoanji is a remark…

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John Cage — Singing Through
Released 1990

Singing Through

John Cage

The evolution of John Cage in Singing Through

Singing Through- Album Overview Released in 1970 by the renowned label ECM Records, John Cage's album Singing Through…

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