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Songs and Symphoniques – The Music of Moondog

Ghost Train Orchestra · 2023

61 min · 17 tracks

A whimsical blend of jazz, avant-garde sounds, and eclectic instrumentation paying homage to the enigmatic Moondog.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical soundscapes for daydreaming
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short interludes for reflection
  • playful rhythms for lighthearted moods
  • immersive journey through eclectic sounds

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
With 'Songs and Symphoniques – The Music of Moondog', Ghost Train Orchestra releases their third album, following 'The Music of Moondog' in 2019. This project marks a continued exploration of Moondog's unique compositions, showcasing the ensemble's growth in reinterpreting complex, offbeat music while maintaining fidelity to the original spirit.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Theme 3:52
  • 2 Be a Hobo 3:45
  • 3 High on a Rocky Ledge 4:32
  • 4 Caribea 2:03
  • 5 Why Spend a Dark Night With You 3:37
  • 6 Enough About Human Rights 3:40
  • 7 I’m This, I’m That 3:41
  • 8 Speak of Heaven 4:20
  • 9 The Viking of 6th Avenue 5:30
  • 10 Down Is Up 1:25
  • 11 Coffee Beans 4:09
  • 12 Behold 3:39
  • 13 Choo Choo Lullaby 3:26
  • 14 Fog on the Hudson 1:19
  • 15 See the Mighty Tree 1:24
  • 16 Bumbo 5:17
  • 17 All Is Loneliness 6:13

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