American composers have long struggled against the momentum of the Western European classical tradition and the prestige it has held in America's cultural life. "I did not want to have any stricture at all, I wanted to be completely free." So spoke Harry Partch, describing not only his own path, but also that of two other influential American composers: Lou Harrison and Terry Riley. They were attracted to musical ideas and sounds outside of the surrounding classical mainstream. Together they offer a deeper understanding of what those alternatives are and how they have affected American culture.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, Terry Riley
Crew: Michael Blackwood (Producer), Mead Hunt (Director of Photography), José Montes-Baquer (Executive Producer), Julie Sloane (Editor), Michael Blackwood (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Michael Blackwood Productions
Runtime: 58 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1994
IMDb: 5
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