The wayward : a collection of musical compositions based on the spoken and written words of hobos and other characters - the result of my wanderings in the western part of the United States from 1935-1941 : (1941-1955) / Harry Partch.
The 1st work for voice, surrogate kithara, guitar III, chromelodeon, and diamond marimba; 2nd work for voice, cello, kithara II, and chromelodeon; 3rd work for voice, kithara II, Pollux (harmonic canon), surrogate kithara, diamond marimba and bass marimba; 4th work for subjective voice (baritone) in a singing manner, objective voice (bass) in a speaking manner, kithara II, surrogate kithara, Castor & Pollux (1 player), chromelodeon, diamond marimba (doubling spoils of war) and bass marimba. Reproduction from holograph. Preface in English with German and French translations. Duration: 41 min.
Contents:
Barstow : 8 hitchhikers' inscriptions from a highway railing near Barstow, California (8:00) -- San Francisco : a setting of the cries of two newsboys on a foggy night (2:00) -- The letter : a depression message from a hobo friend (4:00) -- U.S. highball : a musical account of a transcontinental hobo trip (27:00).
Series:
Harry Partch edition Partch, Harry, 1901-1974. Works. Selections (Schott Music (Firm))
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1052782238
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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.