Max Neuhaus

1968
Source Magazine, Max Neuhaus, general works, A Max Sampler, 5:48-56, illustration, photos

In Source: Music of the Avant-Garde, Issue 5 (January 1969), Max Neuhaus published a seminal portfolio titled "A Max Sampler: Six Sound Oriented Pieces for Situations Other Than That of the Concert Hall
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. Spanning pages 48–56, the feature includes descriptions, illustrations, and photographs of six key works that marked his transition from a percussionist to a pioneer of sound art.

  • Listen: Documentation of his sound walks, which encouraged participants to focus on environmental sounds rather than composed music.
  • Public Supply: A broadcast work utilizing the telephone network to mix listener-provided sounds.
  • Bi-Product: An early conceptual sound work.
  • American Can: A performance-installation from September 1966 involving the distribution of industrial products on a hard surface to generate sound through impact.
  • Drive-In Music: A sound installation for commuters, designed to be heard through car radios while driving through specific areas.
  • Telephone Access: A project exploring the interactive potential of the public telephone system.