Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants"
Stevie Wonder · 1979
89 min · 20 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B
A lush, experimental tapestry blending jazz, funk, and soul with themes of nature and spirituality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush soundscapes inviting exploration
- meditative moments for deep reflection
- nature-inspired themes for tranquility
- instrumental interludes for peaceful focus
- sprawling journey through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate, catchy satisfaction
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nature's beauty· spiritual connection· environmental consciousness
- Career context
- Released in 1979, this album marked Stevie Wonder's first foray into the realm of film soundtracks following his successful run in the 1970s with hits like 'Songs in the Key of Life'. Positioned as a unique conceptual project, it showcased Wonder's ambition to merge music with environmental themes. At this time, he was solidifying his status as a musical innovator while exploring new artistic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Prince· Curtis Mayfield
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Future Shock by Herbie Hancock — Explores futuristic jazz-funk landscapes with a strong emphasis on technological and environmental themes.All 'n All by Earth, Wind & Fire — Merges lush instrumentation and spiritual lyrics, celebrating nature and interconnectedness.Low by David Bowie — Shares a similar experimental approach with ambient soundscapes and introspective themes of existence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Earth’s Creation 4:06
- 2 The First Garden 2:32
- 3 Voyage to India 6:30
- 4 Same Old Story 3:44
- 5 Venus’ Flytrap and the Bug 2:25
- 6 Ai No Sono 2:05
- 7 Seasons 2:54
- 8 Power Flower 5:30
- 9 Send One Your Love (instrumental) 3:05
- 10 Race Babbling 8:52
Disc 2
- 1 Send One Your Love 4:02
- 2 Outside My Window 5:29
- 3 Black Orchid 3:47
- 4 Ecclesiastes 3:48
- 5 Kesse Ye Lolo de Ye 2:59
- 6 Come Back as a Flower 4:58
- 7 A Seed’s a Star - Tree (medley) 5:54
- 8 The Secret Life of Plants 4:16
- 9 Tree 5:47
- 10 Finale 7:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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