Emmett Williams

Song of Uncertain Length

Performer balances bottle on own head and walks about singing or speaking until bottle falls.
 
 

1960


Duet for Performer and Audience

Performer waits silently on stage for audible reaction from audience which he imitates.
 
 

1961


For La Monte Young

Performer asks if La Monte Young is in the audience.
 
 

1962


10 Arrangements for 5 Performers

Leader rings bell, performers move. Leader rings bell a second time, and all freeze, each saying a single word.
 
 

1962


Counting Songs

Audience is counted by various means -- f.ex., performer gives a small gift (coin, cough drop, cookie, toothpick, match stick, etc.) to every member of the audience, counting each as he does so, or marks audience members with a chalk, or keeps track by pointing finger, etc.
 
 

1962