I can’t believe there’s no reference to John Cage’s “4’33”” which is a seminal work of musical deconstruction to the point it can’t really be considered music. Performance Art, sure, but not music. Indeed, it is rather commentary on music, specifically the performance environment. Seems like Vulfpeck is making the same statement.
"Musicians can easily disseminate works in a market characterized by increased artistic control..." You mean upload all over the world, not get paid for it, and not know who's listening or how to reach them, while competing with actual silence (and losing in that competition)?
I can’t believe there’s no reference to John Cage’s “4’33”” which is a seminal work of musical deconstruction to the point it can’t really be considered music. Performance Art, sure, but not music. Indeed, it is rather commentary on music, specifically the performance environment. Seems like Vulfpeck is making the same statement.
"Musicians can easily disseminate works in a market characterized by increased artistic control..." You mean upload all over the world, not get paid for it, and not know who's listening or how to reach them, while competing with actual silence (and losing in that competition)?
Vulfpeck is brilliant as well as great, danceable music. Fun videos including live shows too. John Cage is smiling!
Interesting stuff