John Cage: From zero : four films on John Cage / by Frank Scheffer and Andrew Culver.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Mode, ©2004.
Description1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorScheffer, Frank, 1956- director, producer.
Other author/creatorCulver, Andrew, 1953-
Other author/creatorGanz, Isabelle performer.
Other author/creatorPugliese, Michael, performer.
Included WorkCage, John. Fourteen.
Included WorkCage, John. Ryoanji.
Other author/creatorIves Ensemble performer.
Other author/creatorAllegri Film.
Other author/creatorMode (Sound recording label)
Variant title Title on container spine: Cage: From zero
Portion of title From zero
Variant title From 0
SeriesFilms of Frank Scheffer ; vol. 1
The complete John Cage ; v. 30
Cage, John. Works. Selections (Mode) ; v. 30. ^A497410
Films of Frank Scheffer ; vol. 1. ^A756094
Contents 19 questions : Cage answers 19 questions on a variety of subjects using chance operations -- Fourteen : a unique performance film in which the position and operation of the cameras, the lighting desgn, placement of the musicians and the editing process were all subjected to chance operations -- Paying attention : agreeing on the duration, Scheffer worked with the video and Culver the audio from an interview with Cage, treating their parts independently -- Overpopulation and art : Cage's spoken performance is presented simultaneously with Ryoanji for four voices and percussion.
Abstract This program provides a unique opportunity to see the late composer, John Cage, discuss favorite subjects such as harmony, chance, and the purpose of music. Cage recounts biographical anecdotes and describe the influence of Marcel Duchamp, Finnegans Wake, and Zen Buddhism on his compositions.
General noteTitle from container.
General noteTotal duration not given.
General noteSpecial features: The making of Fourteen: documentary ; individual interviews with Frank Scheffer and Andrew Culver.
General noteProgram notes in English, French, and German (7p: ports) inserted in container.
CreditsPresented by Allegri Film.
Performer Comments by John Cage ; music performed by the Ives Ensemble (Fourteen), and Isabelle Ganz, soprano, Michael Pugliese, percussion (Ryoanji).
Technical detailsDVD; soundtrack in PCM stereo; subtitles in French.
Other titleNineteen questions.
Other titleFourteen.
Other titlePaying attention.
Other titleOverpopulation and art.
Other title19 questions.
Other title14.
UPC 764593013099
Publisher number130 Mode