Moondog – Moondog (2) – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Moondog’s self-titled 1969 album stands as a singular work of artistic vision—a rare convergence of street-level ingenuity and avant-garde composition. Known as the ‘Viking of Sixth Avenue,’ Moondog (Louis Thomas Hardin) was a blind composer and performer who transformed New York’s city sounds into a language of his own. This album, his first for Columbia, marks a pivotal moment: his idiosyncratic percussion, stately counterpoint, and unusual time signatures coalesce into something unmistakably his, yet surprisingly accessible. You’ll hear echoes of jazz in the layered rhythms, hints of Western Classical structure, and an almost hypnotic repetition that predates minimalism’s rise. Every track brims with invention—whether it’s the stately march of ‘Symphonique #6 (Good for Goodie)’ or the wistful lyricism of ‘Bird’s Lament.’ For collectors, this is not just an album; it’s a piece of New York history, a testament to the city’s capacity for fostering the truly unconventional. Moondog’s work influenced composers from Philip Glass to Steve Reich, making this record essential for anyone who values boundary-pushing creativity and a truly original musical spirit.

Track List:
A1 – Theme – 2:35
A2 – Stamping Ground – 2:36
A3 – Symphonique #3 (Ode To Venus) – 5:51
A4 – Symphonique #6 (Good For Goodie) – 2:45
– Mini-Sym #1 – 5:45
B2 – Lament I, “Bird’s Lament” – 1:42
– Witch Of Endor – 6:29
B4 – Symphonique #1 (Portrait Of A Monarch) – 2:36