The real fun begins, however, with “U. S. Highball,” which, along with “Barstow,” is a “hobo” composition. The film alternates between the ensemble performing the composition and footage of the sorts of freight trains and railroad yards around which hobo life and transportation were based. I have now seen this film several times and have no qualms about saying how exhilarating I find each viewing.
– Stephen Smoliar, The Rehearsal Studio
It’s some of the best introductory material… Anyone interested in the American avant-garde will appreciate this.
– Steve Smoltje, Big Takeover