Speaking of Coltrane’s ASCENSION, get the CD The Major Works of John Coltrane because it has both takes 1 & 2, recorded at the Van Gelder studio June 28, 1965.
'Karma' is a good example where the physical LP awkwardly breaks the flow of a long jazz number (as on "The Creator Has A Master Plan," which is divided over both sides). I've had my LP for decades and had never heard the unbroken flow of the entire song until streaming/Spotify! I don't have a problem with the interrupted flow of the LP, as it's what I have always known, but it was a revelation hearing the full 33 minutes in one sitting!
I'm familiar with this artist via Floating Points, so excited to give this album a listen to! Also love how his album is comprised of just 2 songs, yet I imagine they take you on a journey !
Very well said. Good argument in favor of streaming although more hopeful than realistic. How many in total will actually listen to Sanders or any Free Jazz that they couldn't have without this new unprecedented consolidation of power. Spotify has a monopoly in cahoots with the 3 remaining majors and monopolies stifle creativity and competition that's why they're illegal. Ownership digital or otherwise has its privileges and the artist gets paid what it's worth. Your move.
Thanks for commenting, Steve. :) I’m typically down on streaming in general when it comes to the negative impact it’s had on the industry and artists getting paid. But, even with that major con, it would’ve been one-sided to ignore the benefits of democratizing music discovery. Making Pharoah’s discography widely available to the masses, especially because of certain albums’ scarcity on physical formats, is a positive culturally for me.
Speaking of Coltrane’s ASCENSION, get the CD The Major Works of John Coltrane because it has both takes 1 & 2, recorded at the Van Gelder studio June 28, 1965.
I have that exact record on CD! Brilliant stuff 🤩
'Karma' is a good example where the physical LP awkwardly breaks the flow of a long jazz number (as on "The Creator Has A Master Plan," which is divided over both sides). I've had my LP for decades and had never heard the unbroken flow of the entire song until streaming/Spotify! I don't have a problem with the interrupted flow of the LP, as it's what I have always known, but it was a revelation hearing the full 33 minutes in one sitting!
An excellent comment and insight, thanks for sharing Michael!
I'm familiar with this artist via Floating Points, so excited to give this album a listen to! Also love how his album is comprised of just 2 songs, yet I imagine they take you on a journey !
Thanks for commenting Lora! It’s a helluva journey for sure, hope you enjoy.
I love this guy's stuff- especially when he teamed up with the very unique neo-yodeling vocal style of Leon Thomas.
That’s the first time I’ve ever read the term “neo-yodeling” 😆
Very well said. Good argument in favor of streaming although more hopeful than realistic. How many in total will actually listen to Sanders or any Free Jazz that they couldn't have without this new unprecedented consolidation of power. Spotify has a monopoly in cahoots with the 3 remaining majors and monopolies stifle creativity and competition that's why they're illegal. Ownership digital or otherwise has its privileges and the artist gets paid what it's worth. Your move.
Thanks for commenting, Steve. :) I’m typically down on streaming in general when it comes to the negative impact it’s had on the industry and artists getting paid. But, even with that major con, it would’ve been one-sided to ignore the benefits of democratizing music discovery. Making Pharoah’s discography widely available to the masses, especially because of certain albums’ scarcity on physical formats, is a positive culturally for me.