Nothing is Real: a discussion of sound and music
Presenter Type
UNO Graduate Student (Masters)
Major/Field of Study
Music
Advisor Information
Hannah Weaver
Location
SPAC RM #105
Presentation Type
Performance
Start Date
22-3-2024 2:30 PM
End Date
22-3-2024 3:45 PM
Abstract
Beginning in the 20th century, particularly in the immediate aftermath of World War Two, there began to be a clear shift from classical and established musical tendencies and styles. This initially began with departures from standard tonality, but as technology and social trends within and outside music changed, music began to take on more avant garde forms, and the question of “what counts as music” began to be discussed.
This presentation is a brief discussion on this topic and will include discussion on some relevant works and composers, including John Cage, Steve Reich, and Alvin Lucier, and will include a performance of Lucier’s “Nothing is Real” for piano, tape, and amplified teapot.
Nothing is Real: a discussion of sound and music
SPAC RM #105
Beginning in the 20th century, particularly in the immediate aftermath of World War Two, there began to be a clear shift from classical and established musical tendencies and styles. This initially began with departures from standard tonality, but as technology and social trends within and outside music changed, music began to take on more avant garde forms, and the question of “what counts as music” began to be discussed.
This presentation is a brief discussion on this topic and will include discussion on some relevant works and composers, including John Cage, Steve Reich, and Alvin Lucier, and will include a performance of Lucier’s “Nothing is Real” for piano, tape, and amplified teapot.