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REVIEW: Sounding Out: Pauline Oliveros and Lesbian Musicality

Tracy McMullen

Published: 2008-12-04

Tracy McMullen reviews "Sounding Out: Pauline Oliveros and Lesbian Musicality," an in-depth study by Martha Mockus of the life and work of composer/improvisor Pauline Oliveros.

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Improvisation is, simply put, being and living this very moment. No one can hide in music, and improvising in music is to be truly in this very moment and being completely yourself, with all your qualities and faults. It is probably the most honest state for a human being to be in.

– John McLaughlin in an interview with Daniel Fischlin.