Moondog - S/T
'Moondog is the fifth album by American composer Moondog. Moondog had released no music for twelve years since his 1957 album The Story of Moondog. Finally, in 1969, producer James William Guercio invited him to record an album for Columbia Records. The resulting album compiled various music which Moondog had been working on since the 1950s. This included two "minisyms" (Moondog's term for short symphonic-styled works performed by small orchestras); two canons; a chaconne in memory of Charlie Parker; ballet music originally written for Martha Graham ("Witch of Endor"); and three symphonic (or "symphonique") works, one of which was dedicated to Benny Goodman and featured elements of swing.'
Tracklist:
A1 Theme
A2 Stamping Ground
A3 Symphonique #3 (Ode To Venus)
A4 Symphonique #6 (Good For Goodie)
B1a I - Allegro
B1b II - Andante Adagio
B1c II - Vivace
B2 Lament I, "Bird's Lament"
B3a I - Dance
B3b II - Trio
B3b1 A. Adagio (The Prophesy)
B3b2 B. Andante (The Battle)
B3b3 C. Agitato (Soul's Death)
B3c III - Dance (Reprise)
B4 Symphonique #1 (Portrait Of A Monarch)