Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy

Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy 1994 Directed by Michael Blackwood

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Michael Blackwood Productions

Release Date 1 January 1994

58 mins