I saw it performed live once, at the RFH I think. The pianist lifted the keyboard lid and closed it the appropriate time later. It was surprisingly fascinating, as Cage intended I found I was really conscious of the sounds in the hall, and also very conscious of any sounds I was making myself, my breathing seemed to be worryingly loud.
Expect the coughing must have really impaired the performance
There would still be some on here wondering if SQ could be improved by changing speaker cable & trying an alternative ethernet switch…
I’ve seen it done a couple of times, both by music students. Although it’s an easy target for predictable weak jokes, it’s worth looking into what led Cage to produce (I hesitate to say compose) the piece - a visit to an anechoic chamber is involved.
I think it’s quite a profound piece of philosophy, but I’m not sure to what extent I’d call it music.
Mark
I’m trying to give up sexual innuendos. But it’s hard, so hard.
A very cranky old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a supermarket.
She gave everyone a hard time, from the store manager, to the security guard, to the arresting officer who took her away. She complained and criticised everything and everyone throughout the process.
When she appeared before the judge, the judge asked her what she had stolen from the store.
The lady defiantly replied, “Just a stupid can of peaches.”
The judge asked why she had done it.
She replied, “I was hungry and forgot to bring any cash to the store.”
The judge asked how many peach pieces were in the can.
She replied in a nasty tone, “Nine! But why do you care about that?”
The judge answered patiently, “Well, ma’am, because I’m going to give you nine days in jail, one day for each peach.”
As the judge was about to drop his gavel, the lady’s long-suffering husband raised his hand slowly and asked if he might speak.
The judge said, “Yes sir, what do you have to add?”
The husband said meekly, “Your Honour, she also stole a can of peas.”
Oh dear. That’s too eweful.
“Gary Lineker went through his entire career without receiving a booking”
“So did my father. Lovely fella. But a sh!t DJ”
Accidently left my bank card in my jeans and they’ve been in the wash. Asked my dad if he thought that it would still work. He told me that I might get done for money laundering.
As the song goes Well Hello …."…
Lost on me, sorry.
Ewe 2 
Thanks…obvious now! 