Originally released in 1976, Mother Earth's Plantasia is one of the most wonderfully eccentric and beloved records in the history of electronic music. Composed by Mort Garson — a pioneering figure in Moog synthesizer music — the album was conceived as music specifically for plants, inspired by the era's fascination with the inner lives of flora. What began as an obscure, quietly distributed curiosity has since grown into a celebrated classic, recognized as one of the finest albums of its year and a landmark of early electronic composition.
The music itself is warm, playful, and surprisingly tender — a collection of lush synthesizer pieces with titles like "Symphony for a Spider Plant" and "Concerto for Philodendron and Pothos" that balance whimsy with genuine melodic craft. Garson's mastery of the Moog gives the album a distinctive, organic quality that feels alive despite being entirely electronic, blurring the line between man-made sound and the natural world. Fifty years on, Mother Earth's Plantasia endures as a charming, pioneering work that continues to captivate new listeners with its one-of-a-kind vision.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Sacred Bones Records
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 09/04/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Plantasia
A2. Symphony For A Spider Plant
A3. Baby's Tears Blues
A4. Ode To An African Violet
A5. Concerto For Philodendron & Pothos
B1. Rhapsody In Green
B2. Swingin' Spathiphyllums
B3. You Don't Have To Walk A Begonia
B4. A Mellow Mood For Maidenhair
B5. Music To Soothe The Savage Snake Plant
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