The Alternative Moondance
Van Morrison · 2018
42 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
A treasure trove of alternate takes revealing the soulful essence and spontaneous magic of Van Morrison's classic compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful essence revealed
- nostalgic alternate takes
- for relaxed evenings
- engaging background for conversations
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Alternative Moondance' was released in 2018, Van Morrison was a celebrated veteran with over five decades in music. This collection revisits his seminal 'Moondance' album from 1970, showcasing previously unreleased alternate mixes and takes, highlighting both his enduring relevance and creative process.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 And It Stoned Me (alternate mix) 4:37
- 2 Moondance (take 22) 4:48
- 3 Crazy Love (alternate mix) 2:37
- 4 Caravan (take 4) 5:50
- 5 Into the Mystic (take 14) 3:22
- 6 Come Running (take 2) 4:38
- 7 These Dreams of You (alternate mix) 4:02
- 8 Brand New Day (take 3) 5:19
- 9 I Shall Sing (take 7) 3:54
- 10 Glad Tidings (alternate version) 3:39
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