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String Sounds (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film

String Sounds poster

Released in 1969, String Sounds is a music film directed by Pieter van Deusen, running about 17 minutes.

What it’s about. This creative educational film by Pieter Van Deusen features a variety of string instruments performed by noted musicians such as Shamim Ahmed Kahn. This film was part of a music film series for Churchill Films: Wind Sounds, Percussion Sounds, and an offshoot film by Pieter with Les Blank entitled Christopher Tree.

Who’s in it. String Sounds stars Dean Drummond as Harry Partch's string instruments, Jonathan Glasier as Harry Partch's string instruments, Rand Forbes as Bass Violinist and David Stockhammer as String quartet #1, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch String Sounds page.

If you liked it. Fans of String Sounds tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch String Sounds (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for String Sounds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in String Sounds?
String Sounds stars Dean Drummond, Jonathan Glasier, Rand Forbes, David Stockhammer and Jack P. Abell.
When was String Sounds released?
String Sounds was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.