Experiences No. 2
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Experiences No. 2 by John Cage
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Experiences No. 2 was composed for a new production of Merce Cunningham’s choreographed piece entitled Experiences (1945), and the two works follow the same rhythmic structure. The text for Cage’s composition is derived from III, one of the Sonnets – Unrealities of Tulips and Chimneys by e.e. cummin...
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It is at moments after I have dreamed
Of the rare entertainment of your eyes,
When (being fool to fancy) i have deemed
With your peculiar mouth my heart made wise;
It is at moments after I have dreamed
Of the rare entertainment of your eyes,
At moments when the glassy darkness holds
The genuine apparition of your smile
(It was through tears always) and silence moulds
Such strangeness as was mine a little while;
Moments when my once more illustrious arms
Are filled with fascination,
Moments when my breast wears
The intolerant brightness of your charms;
One pierced moment whiter than the rest
One pierced moment whiter than the rest
Experiences No. 2 Q&A
Who wrote Experiences No. 2's ?
Experiences No. 2 was written by e. e. cummings.
When did John-cage release Experiences No. 2?
John-cage released Experiences No. 2 on Wed Apr 21 1948.