Are you sure that's not John Cage?
I think you ought to sample the audio from that clip, Daniel, and compose augmentation onto the base it provides.
Speaking of which: there's a big collection of sound clips to be found here at National Public Radio -- a veritable mother lode for someone with your inclination and talent.
It's an occasional feature on "All Things Considered" which I hear on the drive home from work. This one is my favorite, so far.