Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes in the Street
Jon Hassell · 2008
63 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A meditative blend of ambient textures and jazz harmonies that evokes a dreamlike atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- dreamlike atmosphere for relaxation
- explorative listening with dynamic shifts
- background ambiance for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate musical gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes in the Street' was released in 2008, Jon Hassell was already an established figure in the avant-garde music scene, known for his pioneering work in blending jazz with world music influences. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into sonic landscapes, following the acclaimed 'Dream Theory in Malaya' from 1981 and showcasing his evolution as an artist over nearly three decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tangerine Dream· Brian Eno· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aurora 5:22
- 2 Time and Place 3:48
- 3 Abu Gil 13:04
- 4 Last Night the Moon Came 11:15
- 5 Clairvoyance 1:05
- 6 Courtrais 5:44
- 7 Scintilla 0:50
- 8 Northline 6:43
- 9 Blue Period 7:58
- 10 Light on Water 7:59
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