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Ernie Stires Liane visits with composer and eccentric Ernie Stires at his home in rural Vermont. Stires' unusual blend of swing and avant-garde classical music attracted composition students including Trey Anastasio from the supergroup "Phish" (FISH). Liane also speaks to Trey about Stires' influence. (Stires' CD, "Samson Riffs: The Music of Ernie Stires" is available from Phish Dry Goods mail order, at www.phish.com.) 16:50 NOTE: Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form.

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Ernie Stires

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Liane visits with composer and eccentric Ernie Stires at his home in rural Vermont. Stires' unusual blend of swing and avant-garde classical music attracted composition students including Trey Anastasio from the supergroup "Phish" (FISH). Liane also speaks to Trey about Stires' influence. (Stires' CD, "Samson Riffs: The Music of Ernie Stires" is available from Phish Dry Goods mail order, at www.phish.com.) 16:50 NOTE: Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form.