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Space Is the Place

Sun Ra · 1993

74 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz

A cosmic journey where avant-garde jazz intertwines with themes of space exploration and existential inquiry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • cosmic themes for curious minds
  • dynamic exploration of expansive ideas
  • patient journeys through soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, structured tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1993, Sun Ra was a revered figure in avant-garde jazz, celebrated for his innovative and experimental approach. 'Space Is the Place' serves as a late-career affirmation of his pioneering vision, following decades of boundary-pushing releases and performances that cemented his status as a cultural icon.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It's After the End of the World 3:28
  • 2 Under Different Stars 3:58
  • 3 Discipline 33 3:24
  • 4 Watusa 7:14
  • 5 Calling Planet Earth 3:07
  • 6 I Am the Alter-Destiny 1:12
  • 7 Satellites Are Spinning 2:35
  • 8 Cosmic Forces 3:11
  • 9 Outer Spaceways Incorporated 3:03
  • 10 We Travel the Spaceways 2:31
  • 11 The Overseer 3:08
  • 12 Blackman / Love in Outer Space 16:55
  • 13 Mysterious Crystal 5:55
  • 14 I Am the Brother of the Wind 5:56
  • 15 We'll Wait for You 4:15
  • 16 Space Is the Place 4:23

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