Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, Vol. 1

Artist: Sun Ra
Label: Universe Italy
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 8026575080225
ASIN: B00009510F

Release Date: 2004-08-05

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My old LPs that I never thought I'd see on CD
RA ! RA ! RA !

Tracks:

Enlightenment
Star Gazers
Shadow World
Cosmic Explorer

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Customer Reviews:

Never has the Moog been put to better use!.......2005-12-03

I remember picking up the vinyl issue of this on the 'Recommended' label back in 81'. A dense black Gatefold cover with Sun Ra etched in silver encircled by stars, the Vinyl cover really depicted the otherworldliness (pardon my English) of the albums final track 'Cosmic Explorer' which contains THE most unbelievable Organ solo (pardon my English deux) you will ever hear. Beginning low and slow 'Sun Ra's' fingers pick the keys out in a totally messed up fashion. Freestyle Jazz at its most intense it gradually picks up leading into a world-colliding crescendo of sound that'll leave you speechless. The whole thing is an experience in itself. It is actually pretty exhausting to listen to and definitely not the sort of thing you should have playing in the background when your girlfriend/boyfriend comes over for a cup of tea. The violent clash of fingers & keys in the 20 odd minutes this track runs is truly awesome & otherworldly which I'm sure is what 'Sun Ra' had in mind hence the title 'Cosmic Explorer'. Never was the Moog put to such good use. To be honest I can't remember the other tracks but rest assured I shall be getting the CD version to reacquaint myself with this surreal and unique trip again on those days in my life when I'm feeling brave enough to join Sun Ra on his unique trip to the Stars & beyond.

Psychedelic Ra.......2003-10-02

Sun Ra has always been ahead of his times, but it is safe to say that by 1970, when this cd was recorded, the times had at least
closed the gap. So, this album definitely has that loose, late-60's, early 70's feel to it.

The opening tracks, Enlightment and Star Gazers are vocal duets between June Tyson and a male vocalist (perhaps John Gilmore). They are cute and somewhat catchy. Track 3 is a nice, free-jazz type of jam.

However, the highlight of this album, and what makes it really worth buying, is the final track, which is a 20-minute moog synth solo by Sun Ra. I swear you can hear the unviverse taking shape in it. Once again the Sun Ra doesn't fail to mesmerize.

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