When going to see the “Graffiti Composition” by Christian Marclay at the Whitney Museum, his piece stood out as odd and unusual. In this particular piece, which does not in fact contain any graffiti or visual, he uses unconventional sounds in his piece with a guitar. “Unconventional” sounds may include high shrills, popcorn sizzling, cork popping, water dripping, sawing, glass breaking, and everyday sounds of annoyance. One can actually visualize the items banging, crashing, or falling when closing your eyes and listening. Even though you might be comfortable in your seat to sleep, the high pitches shrills and banging keeps the attention of most people. [click to continue….]
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