119 Bank St., La Monte Young Apt., 3 of 3

"Henry Flynt in New York." Composer/philosopher/activist Henry Flynt reflects on his years in the downtown avant-garde and the sectarian Left. In this scene, Flynt recalls his first meeting with composer La Monte Young, and his subsequent critique of the downtown experimental community.

"Henry Flynt in New York" was taped between 2005 and 2007 by Ben Piekut, and published on the web in 2008.

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[cabottobac]

Dennis Johnson is looking for you Henry.

[kuujjuaq58]

Ben, thanks for posting!

[pallid56]

And just to add a small note. I do believe he might not have realized their affinity for the opium poppy. O' yeah.....

[smallefilm]

revealing - thanks!

[cellochaos]

Tremendous!

Thaks for posting, Ben.

[grgryus]

Hi - It's great to see this stuff with Henry Flynt - are you making a programme or writing a book? best wishes, gk