Sun Ra and his Arkestra were unlike anything else in jazz — or anywhere else, for that matter. Space Is the Place: Music From the Original Soundtrack captures the visionary bandleader at his most cosmic and commanding, weaving together free jazz, bop, and science fiction mythology into something wholly his own. AllMusic calls it "an excellent introduction to Sun Ra's vast and free-form jazz catalog" and "a must for Sun Ra fans," while the iconic title track has been described as Sun Ra's ultimate anthem — a piece that helped bridge jazz's avant-garde with rock's most adventurous artists, from MC5 to Sonic Youth.
This definitive 2023 release from Modern Harmonic brings together the full soundtrack experience in spectacular fashion, including a previously unreleased LP alongside the original album. The lavish presentation — featuring a screen-printed tote bag, a booklet, and DVD and Blu-Ray editions of the film — makes this a truly immersive package for fans looking to explore the full scope of Sun Ra's singular vision. Whether you're a longtime devotee of the Arkestra or a newcomer ready to take the leap into intergalactic jazz, this release is the definitive way to experience one of the most imaginative works in the genre.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Green Vinyl
- Label: Modern Harmonic
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2023
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TRACKS
A1. It's After The End Of The World
A2. Under Different Stars
A3. Discipline 33
A4. Watusa
B1. Calling Planet Earth
B2. I Am The Alter-Destiny
B3. Satellites Are Spinning
B4. Cosmic Forces
B5. Outer Spaceways Incorporated
B6. We Travel The Spaceways
B7. The Overseer
C1. Blackman / Love In Outer Space
D1. Mysterious Crystal
D2. I Am The Brother Of The Wind
D3. We'll Wait For You
D4. Space Is The Place
E1. The Mathematics Of The Altered Destiny
E2. Listen Intently To The Things I Do Not Say
F1. Creation Is Fabrication
F2. My World Is The Space Way
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