Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Astro Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra, performer.
2. Solar Arkestra, performer.

Description

1. 4 audio discs (4 hr., 3 min., 11 sec.); 4 3/4 in.

Alternative title

1. Egypt nineteen seventy one

Subject

1. 1971-1980
2. Jazz > 1971-1980
3. Free jazz
4. Avant-garde (Music)
5. Jazz

Genre/Form

1. Live sound recordings.
2. Free jazz.

Contents

1. CD 1. Sun Ra and his Astro-Intergalactic-Infinity-Arkestra: Dark myth equation visitation / Nature's god (live in Egypt, vol 1). Disicpline no. 27 (3:58) -- Interview with Ra (4:16) -- Solar ship voyage (2:34) -- Interview with Ra (concluded) (0:24) -- Cosmo-darkness (2:04) -- The light therof (5:17) -- Friendly galaxy no. 2 (10:16) -- To Nature's god (9:05) -- Why go to the Moon? (2:43). Sun Ra and his Astro-Intergalactic-Infinity-Arkestra: Nidhamu (live in Egypt, vol. II). Space loneliness no. 2 (11:41) -- Discipline no. 11 (9:42) -- Discipline no. 15 (2:41) -- Nidhamu (13:08).
2. CD 2. Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra: Horizon. Starwatchers / Theme of the stargazers (1:22) -- Discipline no. 2 (11:41) -- Shadow world (13:34) -- Third planet (4:55) -- Space is the place (3:27) -- Horizon (8:23) -- Discipline no. 8 (8:02) -- We'll wait for you (1:37) -- The satellites are spinning (11:17) -- Enlightenment (2:35) -- Love in outer space (7:14).
3. CD 3. In Heliopolis: unreleased recordings. Next stop Mars (6:26) -- Pleiades (1:59) -- We'll wait for you (8:38) -- The bridge (4:52) -- Nidhamu (part 1) (13:37) -- Nidhamu (part 2) (6:18) -- Discipline no. 27 (1:19) -- They'll come back (0:43).
4. CD 4. Egyptian oasis: unreleased recordings. Calling planet Earth (2:48) -- Imagination (1:13) -- Discipline (3:47) -- Angels and demons at play (3:15) -- We sing this song (5:42) -- Space is the place (5:23) -- Organ interlude (1:15) -- Angels and demons at play (13:35) -- Egyptian oasis 1 (3:09) -- Egyptian oasis 2 (3:35) -- Bonus track. Have you heard the latest news from Neptune (9:58).

Call number

1. *LDC 55527

Note

1. Title from disc label.
2. All tracks composed and arranged by Sun Ra, except tracks 4 and 8 (CD 4) composed by Sun Ra and Ronald Boykins.
3. Contains material previously released as three albums 1972-1973; contains previously unreleased material.
4. "Original remastered albums: Dark Myth Equation Visitation, Nidhamu, Horizon + 19 previously unreleased recordings; includes new sleeve notes and session details by Hartmut Geerken and Paul Griffiths"--Container packaging
5. Liner notes by Hartmut Geerken and Paul Griffiths, with track notes by Paul Griffiths, printed on container insert.

Credits (note)

1. CDs 3 and 4 compiled by Paul Griffiths.

Author

1. Sun Ra, performer, composer.

Title

1. Egypt 1971 / Sun Ra.

Publisher

1. [United Kingdom] : Strut, [2020]

Edition

1. [Remastered].

Playing time

1. 040311

Type of content

1. performed music

Type of medium

1. audio

Type of carrier

1. audio disc

Physical medium

1. 4 3/4 in.

Digital file characteristics

1. audio file
2. CD audio

Performer

1. Sun Ra, Intergalactic Farfisa organ, Tiger organ, Mini-Moog synthesizer, Rockichord electric harpsichord, piano, vocals ; with accompanying musicians.

Credits

1. CDs 3 and 4 compiled by Paul Griffiths.

Event

1. Tracks 1-6 (CD 1); track 6 (CD 4) broadcast live on television 1971 December 16 Cairo, Egypt.
2. Tracks 7-9 (CD 1); tracks 1-6 (CD 3); tracks 1-5 (CD 4) recorded live 1971 December 12 The house of Hartmut Geerken, Heliopolis, Egypt.
3. Tracks 10-12 (CD 1); all tracks (CD 2); tracks 7, 8 and 11 (CD 4) recorded live 1971 December 17 Ballon Theatre, Cairo, Egypt.
4. Track 13 (CD 1) recorded 1971 June 18 Oakland, California.
5. Tracks 7-8 (CD3); tracks 9 and 10 (CD 4) recorded 1971 December 12 The streets of Heliopolis, Egypt.

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1. Request Access to Music Division Audio and Moving Image material

Chronological term

1. 1971-1980

Added author

1. Astro Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra, performer.
2. Solar Arkestra, performer.

Other standard identifier

1. 4062548012156

Publisher no.

1. CD-STRUT-209 Strut
2. STRUT209CD Strut

Research call number

1. *LDC 55527 Notes on file