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Harry Partch (June 24, 1901 – September 3, 1974) was an American composer. He was one of the first twentieth-century composers to work extensively and systematically with microtonal scales, writing much of his music for instruments he built himself, tuned in 11-limit just intonation. Interested in the potential musicality of speech, Partch worked out his first extended scales to notate the inflections of the speaking voice. He built his adapted viola to demonstrate the concept. He then secured a grant, which allowed him to go to London to study the history of tuning systems. While there, he met the poet...

Artch were formed in Norway in 1982. The band released two albums worldwide, but didn't appear too much at international rock scenes. Recently they re-released the two albums in Europe, and joined together for.... ANOTHER RETURN. Their sound is likened to early Iron Maiden. The Official Artch Website @ http://www.artch.net/ .