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Sun Ra

Space Is the Place

Space Is the Place

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  • Released Date: 23 Mar 1998

  • Genre: Jazz

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Ah, Sun Ra. The man, the myth, the legend. His album "Space Is The Place" is a cosmic journey through jazz, funk, and avant-garde weirdness that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about music.

From the moment the album starts with the title track, you're transported to another galaxy where saxophones wail and organs thrum in a cacophony of sound that is as bewildering as it is beautiful. Sun Ra's unique blend of free jazz and space-age experimentation is on full display here, with tracks like "Images" and "Discipline 27-II" challenging your ears and brain in equal measure.

But don't think for a second that this album is all serious avant-garde noodling. Sun Ra knows how to get funky, as evidenced by the infectiously groovy "Rocket No. 9" and the joyfully chaotic "Calling Planet Earth." This is music that demands to be felt as much as it is heard, and if you're willing to let yourself be taken on this wild ride, you'll be rewarded with a sonic experience unlike anything else out there.

So, grab your space helmet, buckle up, and prepare for a trip into the swirling, kaleidoscopic universe of Sun Ra. "Space Is The Place" is a mind-bending masterpiece that will leave you both scratching your head and tapping your toes in equal measure. Sun Ra may be from another planet, but his musical magic is universal.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Space Is the Place
2. Images
3. Discipline
4. Sea of Sounds
5. Rocket Number Nine

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Sun Ra

SUN RA: The Space Age Jazz Pioneer Picture this: It’s 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama. A baby is born under the name Herman Poole Blount, destined to become one of the most influential figures in jazz history. Fast forward a few decades, and that baby has transformed into the intergalactic jazz overlord known as SUN RA. SUN RA first made waves in the 1950s with his groundbreaking blend of jazz, free improvisation, and Afrofuturism. He famously claimed to be an alien from Saturn, and his music certainly sounds like it’s beamed in from another planet. With his Arkestra in tow, SUN RA became a force to be reckoned with on the jazz scene, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions with every note. His discography is vast and varied, ranging from the chaotic cacophony of "Atlantis" to the sublime beauty of "Space Is the Place." SUN RA's music is like a cosmic rollercoaster ride, taking listeners on a journey through the outer reaches of the universe and back again. But SUN RA was more than just a musician – he was a spiritual leader, a philosopher, and a visionary. His live performances were legendary, featuring elaborate costumes, fantastical stage sets, and mind-bending visuals. He truly was ahead of his time, laying the groundwork for generations of experimental jazz musicians to come. So if you’re looking to expand your musical horizons and take a trip to the outer limits of the cosmos, look no further than SUN RA. Strap in, buckle up, and prepare for a sonic adventure like no other.

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