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Release: October 30, 2012

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This documentary by Oscar-winner Allan Miller and Emmy-winner Paul Smaczny pays tribute to the most fascinating American avant-garde composer John Cage. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, the program premieres rare archival footage; presenting concert excerpts and a set of short episodes, featuring associates of Cage and contemporary artists, playfully delineating different aspects of John Cage. The documentary features interviews with Yoko Ono, David Tudor, Christian Wolff, Steffen Schleiermacher, Irvine Arditti, Toshio Hosokawa, Mayumi Miyata, Calvin Tomkins and many others. John Cage Journeys in Sound will delight and enthral both Cage novices as well as die-hard fans. 433 (David Tudor, including interview) Second Construction (Schlagquartett Köln) Sonata I from Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (Steffen Schleiermacher) Water Music (Steffen Schleiermacher) Interview with John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Robert Rauschenberg