John Cage was an American composer and during the post-war avant-garde, he was one of the leading figures. He is considered to be one the most influential and inspiring composers according to specific critiques, and to this day his absence of deliberate sound piece titled 4’33” remains on of the most unique experiences ever to be heard in music. The composition 4’33” actually stands for 4 minutes and 33 seconds of absolute silence, during that time the audience are able to take in and become fully aware of their particular environment at that current time.