Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Lou Harrison

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Harry Partch

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Terry Riley

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Michael Blackwood
Production	Producer	Michael Blackwood
	Executive Producer	José Montes-Baquer
Camera	Director of Photography	Mead Hunt
Editing	Editor	Julie Sloane
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