A famous example of post-modern sound art is 4’33 by John Cage, created in 1952. In this piece, the performer sits at a piano without playing it for the entire duration of the piece. Instead of traditional music, the audience is subjected to the ambience of the space where its being performed.
4’33 challenges traditional notions of music and the role of a composer and performer. It encourages the audience to pay attention to the sonic space, making everyday noises a part of the experience. This piece reflects ideas of post-modernism by breaking away from established norms and exploring new ways of expression.
This piece interests me due to the subject of chance and the inclusion of the performance space and its audience. It leaves lots of room for experimentation while staying true to the original concept, as the choice of room and audience will make up the majority of the context of the piece.