In part for voice and instruments, the instruments principally designed and constructed by the composer. The 1st and 5th works originally released as analog discs, by Gate 5 Records (1958) and CRI (SD 213, 1968), respectively; the remaining works not previously released. Biographical and program notes by Bob Gilmore, and vocal texts (22 p. : ill.) inserted in container. In the 1st work: Thomas Coleman, voice ; Gate 5 Ensemble (Evanston) ; Jack McKenzie, conductor. In the 2nd and 3rd: the composer, voice and instruments ; with Danlee Mitchell, Elizabeth Gentry (2nd work), other instrumentalists (3rd work). In the 4th: Harry Partch Ensemble ; Danlee Mitchell, director. In the 5th: Gate 5 Ensemble ; the composer, director. The 1st and 2nd works recorded in Evanston IL, 1958. The 3rd recorded in Encinitas and San Diego CA, 1972; the 4th at Mills College, Oakland CA, 1982; the 5th in Petaluma CA, 1964, and Venice CA, 1966.
Contents:
The wayward (U.S. highball : musical account of a transcontinental hobo trip (25:21) ; San Francisco : a setting of the cries of two newsboys on a foggy night in the twenties (2:29) ; The letter (2:48) ; Barstow : eight hitchhiker inscriptions (9:56)) -- And on the seventh day petals fell in Petaluma (35:51)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.