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The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra · The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra is the fourth studio album by Sun Ra and his Arkestra. It was recorded on 10 October 1961 for Savoy and came out in 1962. Tom Wilson supervised. It was the first record by a slimmed-down Arkestra, after the bandleader and the core of the group had moved from Chicago to New York. The recording took place at Medallion Studio in Newark.
He plays acoustic piano throughout the record. Various percussion instruments give some tracks a touch of the exotic. Except for The Beginning, all the pieces are very accessible. China Gates was written by Victor Young, the rest by the bandleader himself. Distribution was poor and no reviews appeared for years. In 1984 the album was reissued as We Are in the Future. It is regarded as one of the most accessible records in his large body of work.
Listening
Track list
- 1Bassism4:07Apple Music ↗
- 2Of Sounds And Something Else2:54Apple Music ↗
- 3What's That2:16Apple Music ↗
- 4Where Is Tomorrow2:50Apple Music ↗
- 5The Beginning6:30Apple Music ↗
- 6China Gates3:24Apple Music ↗
- 7New Day5:53Apple Music ↗
- 8Tapestry From An Asteroid3:02Apple Music ↗
- 9Jet Flight3:15Apple Music ↗
- 10Looking Outward2:50Apple Music ↗
- 11Space Jazz Reverie4:52Apple Music ↗
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