Alvin Lucier

Composer known for 'I Am Sitting in a Room'

Alvin Lucier - Composer known for 'I Am Sitting in a Room'
Born

May 14th, 1931
94 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent composer and academic, contributed significantly to the field of experimental music. Received an A.B. from the University of New Hampshire and studied at Brandeis University. Developed a unique style that often incorporated speech and sound, aiming to explore the relationship between music and the physical environment. Created works that investigated sound and its perceptual implications. Taught at multiple institutions, sharing knowledge with emerging musicians and composers.

Composed 'I Am Sitting in a Room'

Explored the relationship between sound and space

Influenced experimental and electronic music

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