Block 23 of The Story of E.A.T. (pp.1-30) (Q24657)

For Variations VII John Cage wanted to “use sounds available at the time of the performance.” 10 telephone lines were installed in the Armory by New York Telephone Company. He had lines open in various places in New York City including Luchow's, the Aviary, the 14th Street Con Edison electric power station, the ASPCA lost dog kennel, The New York Times press room, and Merce Cunningham’...