Re: conceptual art and improvisation/Abstract vs. concrete

["Rick Walker \(loop.pool\)" <GLOBAL@cruzio.com>]

Emile wrote:
"For me, at least (both in music and in visual
arts), its not about the concept, its about whether something
evocative and mind-opening has been done with the concept."

I would agree 90% of the time except to say that John Cage and Brian Eno
have really inspired me with their writings far more than their pieces of
music (I truly enjoy about 1/10 of Cages' compositions and maybe 1/3 of
Eno's in this case.

Cage's book 'Silence' really influenced me, artistically as did every
magazine article or anecdote about Eno's career.

yours,  Rick Walker (loop.pool)