He was born Louis Hardin,
but the world knew him as Moondog and
his avant-garde compositions influenced a generation of minimalist composers
like Philip Glass and Steve Reich. Now, The Viking of 6th Avenue's seminal 1969
album, recorded with producer James
William Guercio, is being reissued on vinyl, its first pressing
in over a decade. Featuring original symphonic and classically-inspired works
(including material dedicated to Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman), Moondog is an album that must be heard to be believed.
Tracklist
1.
Theme
2.
Stamping Ground
3.
Smphonique #3 (Ode to
Venus)
4.
Symphonique #6 (Good
For Goodie)
5.
Minisym #1; I -
Allegro
6.
Minisym #1; II -
Andante adagio
7.
Minisym #1; III -
Vivace
8.
Lament I, "Bird's
Lament"
9.
Witch of Endor; I -
Dance
10.
Witch of Endor; II -
Trio; A. Adagio (The Prophesy)
11.
Witch of Endor; II -
Trio; B. Andante (The Battle)
12.
Witch of Endor; II.
Trio; C. Agitato (Saul's Death)
13.
Witch of Endor; III -
Dance (Reprise)
14.
Symphonique #1
(Portrait of a Monarch)
