QUADRAPHONIC 1973 Orig "ASTRO BLACK" SUN RA - FLIPPED SPACE JAZZ MONSTER Psych
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SUN RA
ASTRO BLACK
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USA - IMPULSE RECORDS - AS 9255
Thick black/blue GATEFOLD 1973 Orig compatible for quadraphonic 4-channel and sounds just as great with conventional stereo system
"Astro-Black" is perhaps Sun Ra's greatest anthem which exhorts listeners to divorce themselves from ordinariness in order to evolve to ward pursuing the impossible. Additionally, the precision drumming of conguerros extraordinaire Chiea, Odun, and Atakhatun illustrate one fundamental aspect of the Precision-Disciplne concept materialized on "Hidden Spheres."
Rocket # 9, take off for the planet Venus!
Listen carefully to "The Cosmo - Fire" and the title track . The Cosmo - Fire is one Sun Ra's underexposed masterpieces. A powerfully sculpted dissonant brass Blair announces the level of abstraction the musical canvas will be unfolded upon. One cannot help but notice the harmony and it's musical contortion. As this introduction is being revealed, in true Sun Ra form there is a counter pointing tone played which seems to center the contorted dissonance of the introductory chord. Soon thereafter, the big three (John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, and Danny Davis) engage and begin supra light speed trio riffing. They are propelled to these levels by Sun Ra's low volume trans light speed keyboard work which provides the scaffolding that the piece is built upon. Another significant contributor to this treasure is Ronnie Boykins' super strong acoustic bass playing which forms the basis for one the most haunting codas it has ever been my privilege to hear. "Astro-Black" is perhaps Sun Ra's greatest works!
The "FAN MAN" advises:
This LP is an awesome legendary 1973 spacey album, with killer sound quality. One of a handful of albums Sun Ra released on Impulse in the early '70s, Astro-Black provides a comprehensive picture of where the Arkestra was around the time, drawing to the end of their ultra-free period and beginning to investigate some traditional jazz forms. The opening title track explores some of Ra's spacier side, sounding a bit like a calmer alternative to his well-known "Space Is the Place" with June Tyson's ethereal vocals and the leader's ghostly synthesizer. "Discipline '99'" is a relaxed, bluesy number, although, as was often the case, one could argue that the band is a bit too relaxed and the piece does plod a little. But this is followed by a lively African-percussion-driven work, "Hidden Spheres," which, along with the propulsion provided by the great, underappreciated bassist Ronnie Boykins, is a fine example of Ra's band at their most enjoyable.
"The Cosmo-Fire," the 18-minute track that closes the album, is a sprawling affair, a smorgasbord of Arkestra once again held in place by Boykins' bass, serving as a solid stem off of which Sun Ra launches abstract organ and vibraphone explorations and the rest of the band wails and sputters. Again, the performance is loose, but in a way that enhances the otherworldly effect that Ra strove for. Astro-Black isn't by any means the finest work by this musician, but is a decent introduction to his unique sound world.
Astro Black 10:51
Discipline "99" 4:42
Hidden Spheres 6:59
The Cosmo-Fire 18:23
CONDITION: The cover: rated VG, normal wear per this dark black/blue thick gatefold, but no split seams, no bends, no writing, no delete marks
The vinyl: rated "EX" (excellent) plays CLEAN ... has an insignificant soft scuff, nevertheless played GREAT upon test here... clean Impulse labels
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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