The Story Of Moondog showcases the singular vision of Louis Thomas Hardin, better known as Moondog—an influential American composer whose work bridges jazz, classical, and avant-garde traditions. Self-taught and renowned for his distinctive "urban shamanism," Moondog drew inspiration from diverse sources, blending Native American rhythms, Bach-inspired structures, and his own invented instruments to create a sound world entirely his own.
This 2010 reissue from 4 Men With Beards captures the enduring appeal of Moondog’s music, making his hypnotic, genre-defying compositions accessible to new audiences. With its imaginative arrangements and unique sense of motion, The Story Of Moondog remains a captivating testament to one of the most innovative figures in 20th-century music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: 4 Men With Beards
- Genre: Jazz, Classical
- Release Date: 2010
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TRACKS
A1. Up Broadway
A2. Perpetual Motion
A3. Gloving It
A4. Improvisation
A5. Ray Malone Softshoe
A6. Two Quotations In Dialogue
A7. 5/8 In Two Shades
B1. Moondog's Theme
B2. In The Doorway
B3. Duet
B4. Trimbas In Quarters
B5. Wildwood
B6. Trimbas In Eighths
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