A Genuine Tong Funeral
Gary Burton · 1968
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion
An avant-garde exploration blending jazz sensibilities with theatrical storytelling and rich, atmospheric soundscapes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- thematic explorations of mortality dynamic shifts in emotional tone immersive soundscapes for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1968, 'A Genuine Tong Funeral' marked Gary Burton's transition into more experimental territory following his breakthrough album 'Duster' in 1967. This album showcased his innovative approach to jazz fusion, integrating literary themes and complex arrangements that would influence the genre's evolution.
- If you like
- jazz fusion
A Genuine Tong Funeral is an album by Gary Burton, released in 1968. An avant-garde exploration blending jazz sensibilities with theatrical storytelling and rich, atmospheric soundscapes. The album is significant for its ambitious structure, resembling a musical suite rather than traditional song formats, which contributed to the growing acceptance of jazz as a medium for conceptual storytelling. It has been noted for its critical reception, with various reviews highlighting its artistic depth and complexity within the jazz scene of the late 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Genuine Tong Funeral sound like?
An avant-garde exploration blending jazz sensibilities with theatrical storytelling and rich, atmospheric soundscapes. Rooted in jazz fusion.
What makes A Genuine Tong Funeral by Gary Burton notable?
The album is significant for its ambitious structure, resembling a musical suite rather than traditional song formats, which contributed to the growing acceptance of jazz as a medium for conceptual storytelling. It has been noted for its critical reception, with various reviews highlighting its artistic depth and complexity within the jazz scene of the late 1960s. Released in 1968, 'A Genuine Tong Funeral' marked Gary Burton's transition into more experimental territory following his breakthrough album 'Duster' in 1967. This album showcased his innovative approach to jazz fusion, integrating literary themes and complex arrangements that would influence the genre's evolution.
Who is A Genuine Tong Funeral for?
A Genuine Tong Funeral works well if you're into thematic explorations of mortality, dynamic shifts in emotional tone and immersive soundscapes for reflection.
How many songs are on A Genuine Tong Funeral?
A Genuine Tong Funeral has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Opening / Interlude: Shovels / The Survivors / Grave Train 6:37
- 2 Death Rolls Standout 1:36
- 3 Morning (Part 1) 1:43
- 4 Interlude: Lament / Intermission Music 4:28
- 5 Silent Spring Standout 7:58
- 6 Fanfare / Mother of the Dead Man 2:51
- 7 Some Dirge 7:47
- 8 Morning (Part 2) 1:17
- 9 The New Funeral March Standout 2:40
- 10 The New National Anthem / The Survivors 6:34
Release Date
January 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 31 sec
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