It is almost like an Ancient Egyptian Stargazing Ceremony, mapping out the stars and the planets.” Where Pathways Meet is “Sun Ra’s funky version of an Egyptian march. ![]() Danny Ray Thompson remembers, “This was one of Sun Ra’s on-the-spot compositions. Sun Ra just did his thing.”Ĭomprising five effortlessly fluid pieces, the album eases in with Lanquidity. ![]() There were horn charts but most tracks came out of improvised jams. “As the name suggests, the album is liquid and languid.” Bob Blank continues, “Musically, it was very ad hoc and freeform. “Most critics felt that it was more of a fusion-inspired record,” explains Michael Ray. Recorded overnight at Bob Bank’s Blank Tapes on 17th July 1978 after the Arkestra had appeared on Saturday Night Live, the album is unique in the Ra catalogue. ![]() Both versions of the album are cut loud at 45 rpm over 2LPs each. Strut present the definitive edition of Sun Ra’s classic ‘Lanquidity’ album from 1978 with brand new 4LP box set and 2CD editions, featuring the widely distributed version of the album alongside alternative mixes by Bob Blank originally released in limited quantities for a 1978 Arkestra gig at Georgia Tech.
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