Living Space
John Coltrane · 1998
51 min · 5 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A transcendent exploration of space and time through intricate improvisations and meditative soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- meditative soundscapes for reflection
- transcendent exploration of space
- immersive listening for deep thought
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise track formats
Where this album fits
- Themes
- spiritual exploration· Eastern philosophy influence· transcendent soundscapes
- Career context
- Released posthumously, 'Living Space' showcases John Coltrane's experimental phase as he delved deeper into spiritual themes and avant-garde jazz. This album followed his previous works where he began integrating Eastern philosophies into his music, reflecting a profound evolution in his artistic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman· Albert Ayler
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Karma by Pharoah Sanders — Explores spiritual themes through extended improvisation and rich, meditative soundscapes.Journey in Satchidananda by Alice Coltrane — Shares deep spiritual exploration with Eastern influences and lush instrumental textures.Space Is the Place by Sun Ra — Offers a cosmic vision of jazz with avant-garde elements and philosophical undertones.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living Space 10:25
- 2 Untitled 90314 14:49
- 3 Dusk-Dawn 10:52
- 4 Untitled 90320 10:48
- 5 The Last Blues 4:22
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