Sun Ra Lanquidity - 4-LP Box Set UK Vinyl Box Set
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Strut present the definitive edition of Sun Ra's classic 'Lanquidity' album from 1978 with brand new 4LP box set.
Recorded overnight at Bob Bank's Blank Tapes on 17th July 1978 after the Arkestra had 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 tracks came out of improvised jams. Sun Ra just did his thing.”
Comprising five effortlessly fluid pieces, the album eases in with Lanquidity. Danny Ray Thompson remembers, “This was one of Sun Ra's on-the-spot compositions. It is almost like an Ancient Egyptian Stargazing Ceremony, mapping out the stars and the planets.” Where Pathways Meet is “Sun Ra's funky version of an Egyptian march. Pharaoh is sending his troops off to fight and this is his pep-talk!” continues Thompson. “The music seems to take different pathways but still converges.” The loping groove of That's How I Feel, features the reflective trumpet lines of Eddie Gale with solos by John Gilmore and Marshall Allen: “Marshall comes in with that snake charming oboe.” Says Thompson. The funky Twin Stars Of Thence weaves around Richard Williams celebrated elastic bassline while the haunting closer, There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of), is pure “space music.” The poet Mama Nzinga described it as 'The essence of light. Spirit takes a ride inside the deep dark space 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 are cut loud at 45 rpm over 2LPs each.
Housed in a silver foil box, both LP sets reflect the original Phlly Jazz artwork. The first 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.
Tracklisting: 4LP A1. Lanquidity B1. Where Pathways Meet B2. That's How I Feel C1. Twin Stars Of Thence D1. There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) E1. Lanquidity (Alternate version) E2. Where Pathways Meet (Alternate version) F1. That's How I Feel (Alternate version) G1. Twin Stars Of Thence (Alternate version) H1. There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You Of) (Alternate version)
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Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Monday 12th August
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Year of Release: |
2021 |
Artist: |
Sun Ra (click here for complete listing) |
Title: |
Lanquidity (click here for more of the same title) |
Price: |
£ 49.99, US$ 63.99
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Format: |
Vinyl Box Set |
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Record Label: |
Strut Art Yard |
Catalogue No: |
STRUT237LPB |
Country of Origin: |
UK
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Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
EIL.COM Ref No |
SR4VXLA843762 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
Barcode : |
4062548021066 |
Genres: |
70s Artists, Free Jazz, Jazz, Progressive
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Related Artists: |
Alan Silva, Craig Harris, Robert Barry, Rodrigo Brandao, The Sensational Guitars Of Dan & Dale |
Complete Stock List: |
Sun Ra |
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Alternative Names: |
SUN RA AND THE ARKESTRA, ARKESTRA |
To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number SR4VXLA843762 |