"Imaginary Landscapes" is a multimedia project‚ a homage to John Cage‚ one of the most influential artists‚ writers and thinkers of the 20th century‚ and the liberating power of his music and writings for future generations. Named after the early Cage cycle dedicated to landscapes of the present and future‚ this project reflects on the composer’s interest in occupying the entire sound field‚ from city landscapes and unpredictable traffic sounds‚ to natural landscapes‚ amplified water and plants‚ and futuristic
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listening to his piece‚ 4’33” I felt somewhat uncomfortable. Even though we learned about the piece before listening to it‚ I was still expecting music. I like the quote you included. We are taught to not appreciate silence or the idea of silence. John Cage presented many ideas that challenge what society tell us to believe. I really appreciated the piece 4’33” and Cage’s other pieces because it allowed me to question my thoughts and previous notions of what music is supposed to be. I think it is important
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John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5‚ 1912 – August 12‚ 1992) was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music‚ electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments‚ Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde and‚ in the opinion of many‚ the most influential American composer of the 20th century.[1][2] He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance‚ mostly through his association with choreographer Merce Cunningham‚ who was also Cage’s romantic partner for
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John Milton Cage Jr is an American composer of the 20th century. John Cage was born on September 5‚ 1912 in Los Angeles‚ California and died August 12‚ 1992‚ in New York‚ New York. During his 80 years of life Cage had accomplished many achievements and left a great legacy that still remains today. Cage impact in the world of music is he proposing that the primary act of musical performance was not making music‚ but listening. While attending Pomona College for a short period of time‚ Cage realized that
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• Grolsch decided to globalize given the domestic market stagnation and shrinkage. • Also‚ seeing its archrival Heineken making headway in the global market‚ Grolsch found the opportunity of global expansion hard to let go. • Initially‚ it encountered few failed Joint Ventures and lost stakes in Russia during the Asian Financial Crisis. However‚ it regained its market position and by 2007 it was generating 51.5% of revenue from international sales. • The key elements of its emphasis on adaptation
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Cage‚ one of the most revered composers of the 20th century‚ changed how people understood the meaning of music. His experimental‚ controversial musical philosophies exposed the contradictions between the definition of sound and the definition of music. Although it is challenging to explain the broad concepts of sound and music‚ Cage asserts that both music and sound do not require meaning to be memorable and bring pleasure. Although I personally disagree with this philosophy‚ I believe his unorthodox
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global opportunities for them? Be specific. * Grolschs’ current geographic presence reflects the global opportunities and currently represent the best opportunities for the company. * Grolsch has primarily focused on developed markets such as the UK‚ US‚ Canada‚ Australia‚ New Zealand‚ and France. * Grolschs’ key markets mainly consist of Western Europe‚ which accounts for 88% of its revenues‚ and 94% of its contribution margins. * Grolschs’ sales in the Netherlands accounted for nearly
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Joep van Malsen 2041429 Introduction‚ In this report a SWOT analysis and a confrontation matrix is conducted of the company Grolsch. This company is a large beer brewer and operates in the Netherlands‚ United Kingdom and South Africa. The Headquarter of Grolsch is located in Enschede‚ the Netherlands. There are currently working over 800 employees at Grolsch. A SWOT analysis is a method for strategic planning y evaluating the Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities‚ and Threats involved
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Locked In: An Analysis of the Environment in “The Cage” The wire of the fence bounds the man within its clutches. Escape seems to be in sight‚ but is lost when he seems to have reached it. “The Cage” by Heinrich Boll is a short story about a man who is closed in by the boundaries of metal wire as a prisoner‚ looking for relief. The man ends up getting a miserable fate. In Heinrich Boll’s “The Cage‚” the author signifies how a person can change due to miserable environmental conditions and loss
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SWOT analysis of Latvia and its market potential for Grolsch Strengths Relative high budget for advertisement The brand is known in many countries in the world. Can be sold in groceries Market leader in some countries like “the Netherlands” Weaknesses Price can be too high through export costs in comparison to Latvian beer Different languages Different currencies Opportunities The taste of Grolsch – different from domestic beer Can be a market nicher because
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