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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.

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.

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

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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