In the exploration of sound influenced by John Cage’s philosophy, the author faced creative paralysis, questioning the necessity of producing music. Seeking a methodology free from personal taste, the author discovered feedback, which turned out to be a pivotal tool. By using a microphone and amplifier, the author harnessed feedback’s ability to generate unexpected musical notes, transforming silence into sound. This approach freed the author from conventional musical structures and allowed for an exciting exploration of acoustics, merging disparate interests into a unique personal style.
Feedback happens when the output of a dynamic system is connected back to its input. 'Negative' feedback, in which the output is subtracted from the input, is the essential self-regulation mechanism.
Cage had the I Ching, Steve Reich had tape loops, and Alvin Lucier had a priori acoustic phenomena. Finally, feedback came to my rescue, generating a haunting whistle.
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