Sun Ra -Crystal Spears -Modern Har CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Crystal Spears

1.2 Eternal Sphynx

1.3 Embassy of the Living God

1.4 Sunrise in the Western Sky

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Solar Guided Improvisations

Description:

Recorded in â??73 and rejected by tin-eared major label execs in â??75, Crystal Spears (or â??Crystal Clearâ? as it appears on the tape box) subsumes a cathartic brawl between Minimoog and Yamaha combo organ, with percussionists providing tonal textures, and plaintive oboe colliding with roaring electronic keyboards over waes of rollicking marimba, devilishly chattering below the fray. Crystal Spears is Raâ??s once lost aural cinematheque! Includes a quad-ra-color Sun Ra poster! Intended for release in 1975 by ABC/Impulse!, Crystal Spears was ultimately rejected by the label, perhaps the new group of execs just didnâ??t â??hearâ? what was going on on these recordings. Certainly for the uninitiated, this is not jazz as they know it but unbridled cacophony...or is it? Modern Harmonic presents the first legitimate LP release of Crystal Spears, pressed on colored vinyl and with liner notes by Ra-ficionado Brother Cleve! -

Project managed by Jay Millar Production managed by Stephanie Kennedy Project consultation by Irwin Chusid Special thanks to Barbara Economon, Michael D. Anderson / Sun Ra Music Archive, Brian Thompson, Austin Gray, Christopher Trent, and Robert Campbell.

"Crystal Spears" is a remarkable CD release by the legendary jazz innovator Sun Ra, brought to you by Sundazed Music Inc. This album captures Sun Ra's cosmic vision and experimental approach to jazz, featuring otherworldly soundscapes and avant-garde compositions that push musical boundaries. Recorded in 1973 but unreleased for decades, "Crystal Spears" stands as a testament to Sun Ra?s relentless creativity and his ability to blend electronic textures with free-form improvisation. The CD offers listeners an immersive journey into the universe of one of jazz?s most enigmatic figures. Sun Ra was a pioneering composer, bandleader, pianist, and synthesizer player whose career spanned over five decades. Renowned for his eclectic style blending swing, bebop, free jazz, and electronic music with Afrofuturist philosophy, he led the influential Arkestra ensemble through countless recordings and performances worldwide. Notable achievements include groundbreaking albums like "Space Is the Place," "The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra," and transformative live shows that redefined what jazz could be. Sundazed Music Inc., known for its dedication to high-quality reissues of classic recordings across genres such as rock ?n? roll, soul, surf music?and now avant-garde jazz?ensures audiophiles experience these treasures in their finest form. Their meticulous attention to detail makes them a trusted name among collectors seeking authentic listening experiences.

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CDMH082

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