The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra
Sun Ra · 1961
67 min · 18 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
A cosmic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental textures that evokes a journey through space and time.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- cosmic journey through imagination
- headphone detail for immersive experience
- evokes feelings of vastness
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1961, 'The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra' marked a significant moment in Sun Ra's career as he was transitioning from local Chicago performances to gaining wider recognition. This album followed his earlier work and showcased his unique vision of 'space music,' setting the stage for his later influential records and performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bassism 4:08
- 2 Of Sounds and Something Else 2:55
- 3 What’s That? 2:17
- 4 Where Is Tomorrow? 2:51
- 5 The Beginning 6:31
- 6 New Day 3:26
- 7 Tapestry From an Asteroid 5:19
- 8 Jet Flight 3:03
- 9 Looking Outward 3:17
- 10 Space Jazz Reverie 2:51
- 11 China Gates 4:53
- 12 Early Autumn 4:50
- 13 Kingdom of Thunder 3:50
- 14 Distant Stars 2:57
- 15 Onward 3:31
- 16 Space Aura 3:10
- 17 We Travel the Spaceways 3:24
- 18 Space Loneliness 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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