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Disc 01
01. "Lanquidity"
02. "Where Pathways Meet"
03. "That's How I Feel"
04. "Twin Stars Of Thence"
05. "There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of)"
Disc 02
01. "Lanquidity (Alternate version)"
02. "Where Pathways Meet (Alternate version)"
03. "That's How I Feel (Alternateversion)"
04. "Twin Stars Of Thence (Alternate version)"
05. "There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) (Alt"
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| | Description: | Strut present the definitive edition of Sun Ra??s classic ??Lanquidity?? album from 1978with brand new 4LP box set and 2CD editions.
Recorded overnight at Bob Bank??s Blank Tapes on 17th July 1978 after the Arkestrahad appeared on Saturday Night Live, the album is unique in the Ra catalogue.??Most critics felt that it was more of a fusion-inspired record,? explains Michael Ray.??As the name suggests, the album is liquid and languid.? Bob Blank continues,??Musically, it was very ad hoc and freeform. There were horn charts but most trackscame out of improvised jams. Sun Ra just did his thing.?
Comprising five effortlessly fluid pieces, the album eases in with Lanquidity. DannyRay Thompson remembers, ??This was one of Sun Ra??s on-the-spot compositions. Itis almost like an Ancient Egyptian Stargazing Ceremony, mapping out the stars andthe planets.? Where Pathways Meet is ??Sun Ra??s funky version of an Egyptianmarch. Pharaoh is sending his troops off to fight and this is his pep-talk!? continuesThompson. ??The music seems to take different pathways but still converges.? Theloping groove of That??s How I Feel, features the reflective trumpet lines of Eddie Galewith solos by John Gilmore and Marshall Allen: ??Marshall comes in with that snakecharming oboe.? Says Thompson. The funky Twin Stars Of Thence weaves aroundRichard Williams celebrated elastic bassline while the haunting closer, There AreOther Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of), is pure ??space music.? The poet MamaNzinga described it as ??The essence of light. Spirit takes a ride inside the deep darkspace of just being.?
The new box set edition of ??Lanquidity?? features the widely distributed version of the album alongside alternative mixes by Bob Blank originally released in limited quantities for a 1978 Arkestra gig at Georgia Tech. Both versions of the album arecut loud at 45 rpm over 2LPs each.
Housed in a silver foil box, both LP sets reflect the original Phlly Jazz artwork. Thefirst comes in a foil / magenta sleeve while the second features 2 x yellow A4 sheets pasted onto a white sleeve. Also included is a 12-page over-sized booklet featuring unseen photos by Veryl Oakland and liner notes by Tom Buchler (Philly Jazz),Michael Ray and Danny Ray Thompson (Sun Ra Arkestra) and Bob Blank. The 2CDversion is housed in a foil digipak. - Recorded at Blank Tapes, NYC, by Bob Blank and Joe Arlotta, July 17, 1978
Issued in a glossy 6-panel digipak with clear tray, 2 CD: centre & right panel + booklet tunnel pocket on left panel. Includes a 16-page booklet.
Made in Poland
Assembled in Czech Republic.
"Lanquidity (Deluxe Edition)" is a remastered CD release of Sun Ra's legendary 1978 album, presented by Strut / Indigo. This deluxe edition features the original tracks alongside rare alternate mixes, offering both longtime fans and new listeners an immersive journey into cosmic jazz-funk. "Lanquidity" stands as one of Sun Ra?s most accessible and celebrated works, blending lush grooves with avant-garde experimentation. The package includes detailed liner notes and restored artwork that pay homage to the album?s enduring legacy. Strut Records is renowned for its high-quality reissues and dedication to preserving influential music from around the world, making this release a must-have for collectors.
Sun Ra was an innovative composer, bandleader, pianist, and synthesizer pioneer whose Arkestra ensemble pushed the boundaries of jazz through space-age themes and experimental sounds. Over his prolific career spanning several decades, Sun Ra released more than 100 albums and became a cult icon in both jazz circles and broader musical culture. His influence can be heard across genres?from free jazz to electronic music?cementing his status as one of the most visionary artists in modern history. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
05207242 |
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