The In Sound from Way Out! cover

Released 60 years ago

The In Sound from Way Out!

Perrey and Kingsley · 1966

29 min · 12 tracks · electronic

A whimsical journey through playful electronic soundscapes and quirky melodies that evoke a sense of cosmic adventure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky melodies for playful moods
  • steady pacing for light exploration
  • short tracks encourage repeat listening
  • whimsical soundscapes spark imagination

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep emotional weight
  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'The In Sound from Way Out!' was Perrey and Kingsley's debut album, marking their entry into the electronic music scene. This project followed the pioneering work of Jean-Jacques Perrey in musique concrète and established their signature blend of experimental sounds and humor at a time when electronic music was still emerging.
Stylistic neighbors
Leyland Kirby· Moby· The Avalanches

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unidentified Flying Object 1:59
  • 2 The Little Man From Mars 2:28
  • 3 Cosmic Ballad 3:28
  • 4 Swan’s Splashdown 2:20
  • 5 Countdown at 6 2:53
  • 6 Barnyard in Orbit 2:27
  • 7 Spooks in Space 2:05
  • 8 Girl From Venus 2:25
  • 9 Electronic Can‐Can 2:04
  • 10 Jungle Blues From Jupiter 2:58
  • 11 Computer in Love 2:07
  • 12 Visa to the Stars 2:14

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