Name: Space Is The Place
Brand: Sun Ra

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CDMH267

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Colour details

Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Two CDS, Bluray and DVD

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

090771826725

Total Cap

CDx2

Artist

Sun Ra

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Modern Harmonic

Sun Ra, born Herman Blount in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, was an American Free-Jazz composer, pianist and band leader. He was a pioneer of free improvisation and modal jazz, as well as an early user of electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Sun Ra's music innovations and visionary experiences set him apart as a true musical innovator. He formed the Sun Ra Arkestra in the 1950s and continued to compose and perform until his death in 1993.Born and raised in Alabama, Sun Ra showed exceptional talent as a pianist from a young age. By the age of 11, he could sight-read and compose music. As a teenager, he performed with local jazz and R&amp;B bands before taking on his first full-time musical job leading the Sonny Blount Orchestra. In the mid-1930s, Sun Ra had a transformative experience during deep meditation where he claimed to have been transported to Saturn by beings from outer space who tasked him with spreading peace through music.

Modern Harmonic is an imprint of a renowned music label that was launched in 2016. With a focus on delivering exceptional musical experiences, Modern Harmonic brings together a diverse range of artists and genres to create unique and captivating sounds. From reissues of classic albums to groundbreaking new releases, this label is committed to providing music lovers with the highest quality recordings and memorable listening experiences.

With its extensive catalog, Modern Harmonic offers something for every music enthusiast. Whether you're a fan of jazz, rock, soul, or experimental sounds, you'll find an impressive selection of albums that showcase the best talent from around the world. Each release is carefully curated and remastered to ensure optimal sound quality, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the artist's vision.

As an authoritative voice in the music industry, Modern Harmonic has gained recognition for its commitment to preserving and celebrating musical history. By unearthing forgotten gems and shining a spotlight on overlooked artists, this label plays a vital role in keeping our cultural heritage alive. With their dedication to excellence and passion for great music, Modern Harmonic continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be at the forefront of contemporary music.

A celestial journey is just what Sun Ra and his Arkestra have created with Space is the Place - Sun Ra's opus is at its simplest, a trip through outer bound melodies! Planetary bodies, eras in time, crystals, space caravans.

Allow yourself to envision or feel a world away with this deluxe package of 3LPs, a BluRay Disc and DVD or 2CD Bluray &amp; DVD Discs of the film, and lots more! The audio portion contains the original music composed for the film, which was eventually released as a soundtrack in 1993. It also features The Mathematics Of The Altered Destiny a third previously unissued LP recorded in the same soundtrack sessions but is finally being released half a century after it was recorded. This newly discovered LP is heavy on the prose of Sun Ra, as he and June Tyson bestow countless bits of information and inspiration onto the listener. The film soundtrack is an entirely different journey than the 1973 Blue Thumb LP it shares its title with. We suggest you take both journeys. These recordings were sourced from the Sun Ra tape vault, then were digitally restored to make an album this special sound the best it possibly could.The BluRay contains the entire glorious film complete with film artifacts, and was sourced from the restoration prepared by Rapid Eye Movies of Germany. The bonus features on the BluRay are composed of Ra and Ra-centric material from the Modern Harmonic archives, including video from the Outer Space Visual Communicator footage.An additional track from these sessions, "The Idea Of The Greater Age" can be found on the CD version of this album or on the album Some Skin: A Modern Harmonic Bongo and Percussion Party.

Space Is The Place

Music GB