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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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