The BBC documentary "The Outsider: the Story of Harry Partch" (2002) is available on Youtube:
For those of you who don't know of Harry Partch, the documentary can explain his work and his life far better than I can. He's best known for his unique, handmade instruments, and his interest in alternate tunings. The two combined yield music that is truly unlike any other.
The website for American Mavericks, a 2003 radio series produced by American Public Media with the San Francisco Symphony, includes a virtual collection of Partch instruments so you can play with them yourself.
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