with Lester St. Lewis, Jason Nazary, Eva Lawitts, Matt Nelson
Style: Liberation Music, Free Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz
Vibes: Triumphant, Communal, Conscious, Rebellious, Ritualistic, Cathartic, Determined, Spiritual, Complex, Passionate, Powerful, Energetic, Active Listening, Angsty, Bombastic, Driving, Dystopian, Earthy, Epic, Martial, Psychedelic
Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones – New Monuments Read More »
with Gerald Cleaver, Chris Lightcap
Style: Free Jazz
Vibes: Cathartic, Brooding, Healing, Rebellious, Personal, Kinetic, Determined, Intertwined, Knotty, Moody, Passionate, Driving, Energetic, Spiritual, Triumphant, Powerful, Fiery
Darius Jones – Legend of e’Boi (The Hypervigilant Eye) Read More »
Style: Avant-Prog Chamber Music, Rock in Opposition
Vibes: Menacing, Ominous, Bleak, Epic, Intense, Gloomy, Angular, Cold, Cinematic, Complex, Determined, Dystopian, Rainy, Sombre
Art Zoyd – Phase IV Read More »
with Gary Bartz, Bennie Maupin, Ron Carter, Lenny White, George Cables, Clint Houston
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Groovy, Communal, Triumphant, Complex, Uplifting, Harmonious, Journeying, Bombastic, Earthy, Energetic, Passionate, Anthemic
Woody Shaw – Blackstone Legacy Read More »
Screen-printed box set which includes 3 different albums from Constellation Records [CST089, 090, 091]:
Kanada 70 – Vamp Ire [CST-089]
Pacha – Affaires Étrangères [CST-090]
HangedUp & Tony Conrad – Transit of Venus [CST-091]
Musique Fragile 02 Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Cosmic Americana, New Age, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Ethereal, Uplifting, Reflective, Existential, Cosmic, Heartfelt, Spiritual, Triumphant, Futuristic, Bright
Andrew Weathers Ensemble – Build a mountain Where Our Bodies Fall Read More »
featuring Jim White, Natural Information Society, Nick Mazzarella, etc…
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Americana
Vibes: Contemplative, Journeying, Reflective, Triumphant, Warm, Dreamy, Romantic, Road Trip, Energetic, Psychedelic, Responsive
Bill Callahan – Resuscitate! Read More »
Produced by Klaus Schulze
Style: Space Rock, Psych, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Cosmic, Ethereal, Journeying, Confident, Psychedelic, Spacey, Triumphant, Nature
Far East Family Band – Nipponjin Read More »
Style: Arabic Psych-Punk, Pashto Folk Music, Lo-Fi Psych
Vibes: Determined, Hypnotic, Journeying, Rebellious, Epic, Desert, Triumphant, Psychedelic, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Modal, Lo-Fi, Riffs, Loops, Repetitive, Sampling
Naujawanan Baidar – Khedmat Be Khalq Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische Musik
Vibes: Triumphant, Ethereal, Flowing, Pastoral, Bright, Epic, Uplifting, Warm, Spiritual, Peaceful
Instrumentation: Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Spinett, Flute, Vocals
Popol Vuh – Einsjäger & Siebenjäger Read More »
featuring Matana Roberts, Devra Hoff, Chad Popple, Xenia Rubinos, Juana Molina, Jenn Wasner
Style: Art Rock, Math Pop, Noise Pop
Vibes: Rebellious, Triumphant, Playful, Colorful, Eclectic, Energetic, Eccentric, Political
Deerhoof – Mountain Moves Read More »
Beings is Steve Gunn, Zoh Amba, Shahzad Ismaily, Jim White
Moods: Ecstatic, Rhizomatic, Earthy, Exploratory, Compassionate, Warm, Kinetic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Eclectic, Spring, Intertwined, Cathartic, Free, Uplifting
Styles: Spiritual Jazz, Post-Rock
Beings – There is a Garden Read More »
Styles: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Kosmische Musik, Neoclassical New Age
Vibes: Spiritual, Triumphant, Flowing, Nature, Epic, Pastoral, Warm, Transcendent, Ethereal, Mysterious, Mystical, Psychedelic, Uplifting
Popol Vuh – Letzte Tage ~ Letze Nächte Read More »
Style: Rock Opera, Classic Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Triumphant, Adolescent, Rebellious, Dramatic, Alienation, Hedonistic, Bittersweet, Bombastic, Energetic
Qualities: Riffs, Dense, Melodic, Thematic, Conceptual, Progressive
The Who – Quadrophenia Read More »
Style: Psych, Prog, Folk-Rock, Jazz-Rock
Vibes: Triumphant, Stoned, Medieval, Surreal, Energetic, Mystical, Retro, Epic, Mysterious, Bombastic, Spiritual, Driving, Fantasy, Psychedelic
The Silence – Metaphysical Feedback Read More »
with Lester Bowie, John Abercrombie, Eddie Gomez
Style: Progressive Jazz, ECM-Style Fusion
Vibes: Adventurous, Triumphant, Ethereal, Mysterious, Playful, Complex, Impressionistic, Energetic
Jack DeJohnette – New Directions Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Playful, Intertwined, Angular, Colorful, Abstract, Complex, Exploratory, Knotted, Triumphant
Style: Prog, Jazz-Rock, Canterbury Scene
Vibes: Driving, Playful, Political, Eccentric, Energetic, Complex, Triumphant
Themes: Socialist Revolution, Communism (Maoism), Atheism, Existential
Matching Mole – Little Red Record Read More »
Style: Appalachian Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Spiritual, Rootsy, Rural, Warm, Uplifting, Triumphant, Devotional, Spring
Joseph Allred – Branches and Leaves Read More »
Recorded September 1978 – May 1979 in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, & Germany
Style: Free-Psych, Krautrock, Prog, Jazz-Rock, Raga Rock, Arabic Folk
Vibes: Adventure, Communal, Triumphant, Exploratory, Warm, Psychedelic, Bluesy, Playful, Energetic, Spiritual
with Jesse Sharps, Adele Sebastian, Horace Tapscott, etc
Style: Experimental Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Communal, Uplifting, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Driving, Spiritual, Energetic, Cathartic, Complex, Groovy, Passionate, Warm
Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Flight 17 Read More »
with Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Denardo Coleman
Style: Jazz Fission, Free Jazz
Vibes: Entropic, Bombastic, Triumphant, Futuristic, Abstract, Chaotic, Climactic, Complex, Manic
Pat Metheny / Ornette Coleman – Song X Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
Vibes: Triumphant, Epic, Uplifting, Fantasy, Bombastic, Complex, War, Spiritual, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Virtuosic, Suite, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dense, Lush, Progressive
Style: Free Jazz, Creative Music, Liberation Music, Jazz Poetry, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Passionate, Rootsy, Poetic, Storytelling, Rebellious, Compassionate, Intertwined, Haunting, Spiritual, Driving, Communal, Triumphant, Sad, Powerful
Themes: Ancestry, History, Feminism, Trauma, Memory, Black Liberation, Identity, Death
Musical Qualities: Suite, Thematic, Graphic Score, Improvisation, Spoken Word, Complex, Group Vocals
Matana Roberts – Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden Read More »
Style: Avant-Rock, Psychedelic Trance Rock
Vibes: Ecstatic, Communal, Triumphant, Hypnotic, Colorful, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Riffs, Uncommon Time Signatures, Thematic, Polyrhythmic, Repetitive
Decolonize Your Mind Society – A Second Invitation to an Uninterrupted Katabatic Lens Read More »
featuring Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Joe Henderson, Joe Chambers, Jack DeJohnette
Style: Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop
Vibes: Triumphant, Epic, Energetic, Bombastic, Playful, Driving, Adventure
Miroslav Vitous – Mountain in the Clouds Read More »
Style: Gnawa, Spiritual Jazz, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Ritualistic, Earthy, Communal, Groovy, Hypnotic, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Percussive, Chants, Rhythmic, Repetitive, Live
Instrumentation: Guimbri, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Percussion
Brötzmann, Bekkas, Drake – Catching Ghosts Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Vibe: Polyvocal, Communal, Uplifting, Warm, Triumphant, Flowing, Driving, Groovy, Raw, Hypnotic, Reflective, Colorful, Spiritual, Rebellious, Compassionate
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Polyphonic, Dub, Suite, Loose, Rhythmic, Percussive, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Analogue Recording
Instrumentation: Tenor Sax, Electric Guitar, Synthesizers, Electric Bass, Multiple Drummers, Tabla, Upright Bass, Cello, Group Vocals, Piano, Percussion
Alabaster DePlume – Come With Fierce Grace Read More »
featuring Pauline Lay, Patrick Shiroishi, Nick Levine
Style: Ecstatic Black Metal, Blackgaze
Vibe: Triumphant, Cathartic, Passionate, Uplifting, Intense, Spiritual, Oceanic, Epic, Ecstatic, Nature, Raw, Uplifting
Agriculture – Agriculture Read More »
Style: Liberation Music, Jazz Poetry, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Uplifting, Polyvocal, Intertwined, Triumphant, Meditative, Driving, Spiritual, Rebellious, Political, Warm, Conscious, Poetic, Liberation
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Polyphonic, Progressive, Thematic, Ostinato
Irreversible Entanglements – Protect Your light Read More »
“Secular hymns for anarchists”
Style: Drone-Pop, Shoegaze, Analogue Electronic, Post-Rock, Chamber-Punk
Vibes: Uplifting, Compassionate, Apocalyptic, Triumphant, Optimistic, Bright, Hypnotic, Bittersweet, Communal, Ethereal, Rebellious
All Hands_Make Light – Darling the Dawn Read More »
featuring Chad Taylor, Lester St. Louis, Jason Ajemian, Rob Fry, Daniel Villarreal, Akenya Seymour
Style: Liberation Music, Progressive Folk-Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Triumphant, Rebellious, Communal, Colorful, Warm, Uplifting, Energetic, Passionate
jaimie branch – Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) Read More »
featuring Rob Mazurek, Jeff Parker, Nicole Mitchell, Damon Locks, Gerard Cleaver, Craig Taborn, Angelica Sanchez & Mauricio Takara
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Cosmic Big-Band, Jazz Fission
Vibes: Futuristic, Communal, Triumphant, Cosmic, Surreal, Exploratory, Anthemic, Colorful
Musical Qualities: Dense, Collective Improvisation, Polyphonic, Percussive, Progressive, Rhythmic, Spoken Word, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Suite
Exploding Star Orchestra – Lightning Dreamers Read More »
Style: Progressive Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Afro-Jazz
Vibe: Resolute, Propulsive, Powerful, Cosmic, Earthy, Mystical, Triumphant, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Instrumental, Technical
Sons of Kemet – African Cosmology Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Cape Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Moods: Triumphant, Driving, Communal, Political, Uplifting, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Thematic, Acoustic, Improvisation, Percussive, Progressive, Spoken Word
Asher Gamedze – Turbulence and Pulse Read More »
featuring Abdul Wadud, Fred Hopkins, Amina Claudine Myers, Steve McCall
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz
Moods: Colorful, Triumphant, Energetic, Spiritual,
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Tuba, Cello, Drums, Upright Bass, Organ, Electric Guitar, Piano
Arthur Blythe – Blythe Spirit Read More »
featuring Buster Williams, Dewey Redman, Dave Holland, Oliver Lake, Eddie Henderson, Don Pullen & Thabo Michael Carvin
Style: Jazz-Fission, Spiritual Jazz, Post-Bop
Moods: Exploratory, Forest, Spiritual, Nocturnal, Triumphant, Communal, Energetic, Free, Knotty, Intertwined, Mysterious, Spontaneous
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Ostinato, Acoustic, Complex, Dense, Progressive, Technical
Billy Hart – Enchance Read More »
Style: Jazz-Funk, Spiritual Jazz, Abstract Groove
Moods: Communal, Ceremonial, Celebratory, Triumphant, Afrocentric, Ritualistic, Groovy, Spiritual, Passionate
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Thematic Improvisation, Suite, Rhythmic, Spoken Word
Black Renaissance – Body, Mind & Spirit Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove
Moods: Confident, Triumphant, Passionate, Angular, Cathartic, Groovy, Kinetic, Knotty, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Harmolodic, Improvisation, Thematic, Riffs, Live, Bluesy
James ‘Blood’ Ulmer – Live at the Caravan of Dreams Read More »
Styles: Psychedelic Tape Music, Pashto Folk, Arabic Psych, Organic Beat Music
Moods: Desert, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Epic, Hypnotic, Rebellious, Political, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Fuzzy, Loops, Modal, Field Recordings, Group Vocals, Sampling, Lo-Fi, Repetitive
Naujawanan Baidar – Volume 1 & 2 Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Shoegaze-Influenced
Moods: Passionate, Epic, Melancholy, Cryptic, Sentimental, Moody, Longing, Cathartic, Dark, Triumphant, Monolithic
Musical Qualities: Complex, Progressive, Melodic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Polished, Atmospheric, Dynamic, Dense
Oceansize – Frames Read More »
bombastic, deconstructed, driving, energetic, exploratory, innovative, instrumental, loops, mechanical, odd time signatures, psychedelic, repetitive, triumphant, progressive,
Style: & Influences Singer/Songwriter, Soft Rock, Celtic Folk, New Age, Gospel
Moods: Triumphant, Mystical, Passionate, Religious, Ethereal, Grandiose, Poetic, Existential, Uplifting
Musial Qualities: Anthemic, Lush, Sleek, Catchy, Groovy, Tight
Van Morrison – Beautiful Vision Read More »
“I am not me” the chorus sings repeatedly, a spell to dissolve the ego and deconstruct the myth of American individualism, leaving fertile ground for a collective vision of abundance to bloom. The open-door band of multi-instrumentalists shakily weave through a suite of haunting drone seances, raggedly tender folk sing-a-longs, liberated group improvisations and triumphant post-rock discord. Once again Jackie-O Motherfucker continues their forward march to a beautiful anarchic world without losing touch with its roots in the weird American underground.
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Bloom Read More »
Produced by Carlos Niño & Dexter Story; featuring production from Ras G, Sa-ra, Madlib, J Dilla, Daedelus, Georgia Anne Muldrow, etc…
Styles: Acid Jazz, Organic Beat Music, Jazz-Funk, Spiritual Jazz, Trip-Hop, Vocal Jazz
Moods: Devotional, Uplifting, Spiritual, Communal, Sunny, Warm, Passionate, Groovy, Triumphant, Conscious
Musical Qualities: Beats, Collage, Rhythmic, Eclectic
Dwight Trible & The Life Force Trio – Love is the Answer Read More »
This brooding mix of gritty, nocturnal electronics, de-constructed experimentation, and post-industrial beats conceptualizes music as a liberation technology, channelling vital information & powerful energies within its sonic codes. Artists such as Dälek, Moor Mother, The Knife, Joe Rainey, & Efrim Menuck draw from theories of de-colonialism, marxism, Black Quantum Futurism, free jazz, anti-imperialism & anarchy to illuminate & confront oppressive systems as they really are, inspiring collective resistance, and illuminating new pathways forward.
Audio Liberation Technologies (Reflections of Dystopia) [Moon Glow Radio | 04.02.2023] Read More »
Personnel: John Abercrombie – Electric & Acoustic Guitars; Jack DeJohnette – Drums; Jan Hammer – Organ, Synthesizer, Piano
Style: Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Epic, Triumphant, Spacey, Bombastic, Pastoral (A2, B2, B3), Energetic
Musical Qualities: Shred, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Groovy, Progressive, Technical, Improvisation, Complex, Dynamic
John Abercrombie – Timeless Read More »
Personnel & Instrumentation:
Harold Land, Tenor Saxophone; Bobby Hutcherson, Vibes; Buster Williams, Upright Bass; Bill Henderson, Piano & Electric Piano; Billy Hart, Drums; Mtume, Conga
Harold Land – A New Shade of Blue Read More »
Style: Art Pop, Spiritual Jazz, Dub Poetry, Collage Pop
Moods: Triumphant, Conversational, Uplifting, Conscious, Communal, Heartfelt, Passionate, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Intimate, Intricate, Playful, Rebellious, Love, Poetic, Reflective, Soothing, Spiritual, Warm,
Musical Qualities: Suite, Improvisation, Analogue Recording, Tape Edits, Dub Production, Sound Collage, Thematic, Polished, Catchy
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Spoken Word, Upright Bass, Drums, Group Vocals, Tabla, Synthesizers, Percussion, Guitar, Cello
Alabaster DePlume – GOLD Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Post-Bop, Chamber Jazz, Prog
Moods: Adventurous, Enigmatic, Triumphant, Knotty, Ambitious, Intertwined, Cerebral, Angular, Surreal, Off-Kilter
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Thematic Improvisation, Progressive Structures, Uncommon Time Signature, Instrumental, Intertwined, Lush. Technical
Mary Halvorson – Amaryllis & Belladonna Read More »
Style: Jazz Fission, Psychedelic Jazz, Abstract Groove
Moods: Aquatic, Cosmic, Colorful, Futuristic, Triumphant, Mysterious, Playful, Exploratory, Surreal, Impressionistic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Electro-Acoustic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Complex, Rhythmic
Anteloper – Pink Dolphin Read More »
ft. jaimie branch, Tyler Damon, Sam Wagster, Cameron Knowler, David Grubbs, Ryley Walker, & Yasmin Williams
FFO: Jim O’Rourke (Bad Timing / The Visitor), William Tyler, Ry Cooder Instrumentals, Gastr Del Sol, Elkhorn, Moon Bros, Appalachian Folk, Leo Kottke, Jack Rose
Eli Winter – Eli Winter Read More »
Land of Kush’ Against the Day is a passionate, adventurous & rebellious masterpiece of mystical electrified big-band compositions, inspired by the surreal novel of the same name by Thomas Pynchon. Bilocal oudist & composer Osama Shalabi (Montreal/Cairo) bravely leads this 20+ member orchestra through a progressive suite of long form arrangements that synthesize sounds of spiritual jazz, Arabic folk & experimental rock into a sound that’s overwhelmingly unique and gripping.
Land of Kush – Against the Day Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Apocalyptic, Intense, Transcendent, Epic, Cosmic, Bombastic, Chaotic, Complex, Exploratory, Energetic, Serpentine, Powerful, Passionate, Triumphant, Spiritual, Heavy
Musical Qualities: Dense, Dissonant, Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Live Recording, Extended Technique, Progressive, Technical
John Coltrane & Pharoah Sanders – Live in Seattle Read More »
Style: Desert Rock, Spaghetti Western, Heavy Psych
Vibe: Adventure, Epic, Desert, Triumphant, Western, Cinematic, Focused
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Riffs, Atmospheric, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Electric Guitars, Slide Guitar, Bass, Drums, Melodica
Abronia – Obsidian Visions / Shadowed Lands Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibe: Communal, Ritualistic, Triumphant, Adventure, Searching, Devotional, Spiritual, Hypnotic, Epic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Acoustic Instrumentation, Progressive Structures, Thematic, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Dense, Complex, Suite, Live Recording, Chant
Alan Braufman – Live in New York City, February 8, 1975 Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Joyful, Chaotic, Anthemic, Intertwined, Energetic, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Dissonant, Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Polyphonic, Repetitive
Ornette Coleman – Dancing in Your Head Read More »
Style: Modern Creative, Chamber Jazz, Experimental Big Band, Great Black Music, Avant-Garde Classical
Vibe: Communal, Triumphant, Suspenseful, History, Eclectic, Colorful, Intricate, Ritualistic, Patient, Open, Complex, Theatric
Musical Qualities: Poly-Free Improvisation, Dynamic, Collective, Progressive Structures, Technical, Orchestral, Percussive, Reductionism, Suite, Polyphonic
Instrumentation: Trumpets, Upright Bass, Spoken Word, Operatic Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Saxophone, Cello, Violin, Viola
The Art Ensemble of Chicago – We Are On the Edge Read More »
Style: Gangsta Rap
Vibe: Cinematic, Crime, Confident, Aggressive, Storytelling, Urban, Groovy, Warm, Hedonistic, Summer, Vulgar, Introspective, Triumphant, Dusty
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Technical, Rhythmic, Lush
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Cathartic, Transcendent, Triumphant, Passionate, Intense, Chaotic, Powerful, Adventure, Searching, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dense, Dynamic, Complex, Acoustic, Thematic, Dissonant, Technical
John Coltrane – Sun Ship Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Mystical Americana, Drone, Free Improvisation, Post-Rock
Vibe: Weary, Hopeful, Rustic, Communal, Spiritual, Ragged, Eerie, Melancholy, Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Communal, Haunting, Raw, Suspenseful, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Lo-Fi, Atmospheric, Droney, Group Vocals, Dub FX
Instrumentation: Electric Guitars, Vibraphone, Flute, Drums, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone, Banjo, Melodica, Sitar, Electronics, Turntable, Keyboards, Trumpet, Electric Bass
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Liberation Read More »
Style: Prog, Jazz Rock, Canterbury Scene, Cosmic Disco
Vibe: Triumphant, Complex, Anthemic, Groovy, Spacey, Exploratory, Energetic, Warm, Eccentric, Surreal, Playful, Adventure, Epic
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Thematic, Lush, Group Vocals, Technical, Rhythmic, Odd Time Signatures, Improvisation, Polyphonic
Instrumentation: Flute, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Horns, Synthesizer
Style: Psych-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Spiritual Jazz, Afrobeat
Vibe: Sunny, Mysterious, Triumphant, Groovy, Serpentine, Psychedelic, Warm, Spiritual, Ancient, Cosmic, Eclectic, Energetic, Mystical, Retro-Futuristic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Percussive, Thematic, Polyphonic, Suite
King Khan – The Infinite Ones Read More »
Style: Progressive Jazz, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Triumphant, Pastoral, Airy, Searching, Eclectic, Mysterious, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Improvisation, Progressive, Odd Time Signatures, Atmospheric
Jack DeJohnette’s Directions – Untitled Read More »
Style: Prog, Chamber Rock
Vibe: Mercurial, Menacing, Bombastic, Cryptic, Muscular, Cerebral, Epic, Medieval, Aggressive, Bipolar, Heavy, Headphone Album
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Complex, Progressive Structures, Uncommon Time Signatures, Percussive, Riffs,
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Violin, Mellotron, Electric Bass, Electric Keyboards, Percussion, Drums, Vocals
King Crimson – Lark’s Tongue in Aspic [Steven Wilson Mix] Read More »
Style: Chicago Soul, Funk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Conscious, Groovy, Warm, Triumphant, Romantic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Rhythmic, Melodic
Curtis Mayfield – Sweet Exorcist Read More »
Style: Free-Funk, Avant-Garde Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Angular, Anthemic, Manic, Kinetic, Driving, Intertwined, Chaotic, Funky, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Dissonant
Personnel:
Ornette Coleman – alto saxophone, producer; Bern Nix – Electric Guitar; Charlie Ellerbee – Electric Guitar; Jamaaladeen Tacuma – Electric Bass; Ronald Shannon Jackson – Drums
Ornette Coleman – Body Meta Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Mystical Americana, Post-Rock
Vibe: Ragged, Deconstructed, Rustic, Warm, Communal, Ritualistic, Messy, Raw, Triumphant, Mystical, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Group Vocals, Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Loose, Lo-fi
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Vibraphone, Slide Guitar, Fiddle, Saxophone, Drums, Upright Bass
Jackie O Motherfucker – Change [Tour Edition] Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Prog-Pop, Psychedelic Soul, Art Rock
Vibe: Triumphant, Colorful, Longing, Utopian, Eccentric, Futuristic, Joyful, Love, Manic, Playful, Psychedelic, Surreal, Uplifting,
Musical Qualities: Suite, Eclectic, Melodic, Dense Arrangements, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Todd Rundgren – A Wizard, a True Star Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Future Jazz, Jazz Poetry, Liberation Music
Vibe: Ritualistic, Triumphant, Aquatic, Communal, Futuristic, Philosophical, Poetic, Anthemic, Cerebral, Confident, Conscious, Determined, Epic, Existential, Groovy, Healing, Heavy, Liberation, Political, Powerful, Rebellious, Evocative, Mystical, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Acoustic Instrumentation, Spoken Word, Progressive Structures, Rhythmic, Polyphonic, Dynamic, Complex, Dub Fx
Irreversible Entanglements – Open the Gates Read More »
Style: Future Jazz, Organic Beat Music, Jazz Rap, Collage Pop
Vibe: Triumphant, Spiritual, Quilted, Poetic, Communal, Conscious, Christian
Musical Qualities: Sound Collage, Vignettes, Sampling, Beats, Rapping, Spoken Word, Rhythmic, Polished, Loops
Jamire Williams – But Only After You Have Suffered Read More »
Style: Progressive Pop, Baroque Pop
Vibe: Epic, Surreal, Haunting, Ethereal, Passionate, Dramatic, Dreamy, Romantic (LP1), Triumphant, Fantasy, Uplifting (LP1), Grandiose, Theatric, Brooding (LP2), Spacey (LP2)
Musical Qualities: Dense, Orchestral, Progressive, Polyphonic, Polished, Melodic, Rhythmic
Spellling – The Turning Wheel Read More »
Style: Creative Music, Future Jazz, Organic Beat Music, Pan-Americana, Art Pop
Vibe: Romantic, Sci-Fi, Determined, Triumphant, Colorful, Eclectic, Communal, Futuristic, Groovy, Rootsy, Spiritual, Warm
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Polyphonic, Percussive, Polyrythmic, Percussive, Improvisation, Electro-Acoustic, Progressive
Ben Lamar Gay – Open Arms to Open Us Read More »
Style: Experimental Big Band, Avant-Garde Jazz, Flamenco
Vibe: Mournful, Communal, Political, Anthemic, Conceptual, Conscious, Liberation, Sombre, Traditional
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Suite, Acoustic, Complex, Dynamic, Thematic Improvisation, Instrumental, Orchestral, political, Technical
Charlie Haden / Liberation Music Orchestra – Ballad of the Fallen Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Vocal Jazz (A2)
Vibe: Spiritual, Communal, Epic, Passionate, Active Listening, Energetic, Religious, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Complex, Dense, Acoustic, Thematic, Improvisation, Melodic, Technical, Orchestral
Horace Tapscott & the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – The Call Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Confident, Cinematic, Cosmic, Triumphant, Epic, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Instrumental, Progressive, Thematic
Tangerine Dream – Force Majeure Read More »
Style: Future Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: History, Collage, Futuristic, Eclectic, Complex
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Percussive, Electro-Acoustic, Spoken Word, Suite
Aquiles Navarro & Tcheser Holmes Read More »
Style: Future Jazz, Abstract Groove, Psychedelic Fusion
Vibe: Adventure, Futuristic, Triumphant, Spacey, Psychedelic, Energetic, Bombastic, Complex
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Progressive, Percussive, Uncommon Time Signatures
Personnel:
Mauricio Takara – Percussion, Cavaquinho, Electronics
Guilherme Granado – Keyboards, Synths, Sampler, Voice
Rob Mazurek – Cornet, Evolver, Ring Modulator, Analog Delay, Harmonium
São Paulo Underground – Beija Flors Velho E Sujo Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Heavy Psych, Prog
Vibes: Epic, Triumphant, Apocalyptic, Driving, Fuzzy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Psychedelic, Riffs, Spacey
Hawkwind – Warrior on the Edge of Time Read More »
Style: Jazz-Rock, Prog, Kosmische, Psychedelic Jazz, Space Rock
Vibe: Exploratory, Triumphant, Adventurous, Cosmic, Epic, Groovy, Spacey, Playful, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Complex, Improvisation, Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Progressive, Raga, Technical
Instrumentation: Saxophones (Soprano & Alto), Flutes, Nadaswaram, Mallet Percussion (Vibraphone, Marimba, Hammered Dulcimer), Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Percussion, Saz, Keyboards (Piano, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet)
Embryo – We Keep On Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Electric Blues, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Energetic, Triumphant, Angular
Musical Attributes: Improvisation, Complex
James Blood Ulmer – America – Do You Remember the Love? Read More »
Style: Prog-Pop, Canterbury Scene, Space Rock, Jazz-Rock
Vibe: Playful, Aquatic, Mystical, Adventure, Spacey, Hypnotic, Sunny, Energetic, Triumphant, Colorful, Conceptual
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Groovy, Technical, Polyphonic, Suite, Melodic, Riffs, Atmospheric, Jams
Steve Hillage – Fish Rising Read More »
Style: Progressive Songwriter, Jazz-Rock, Prog-Folk, Post-Rock
Vibe: Spring, Introspective, Warm, Intertwoven, Bright, Colorful, Carefree, Reflective, Personal
Musical Qualities: Lush, Progressive, Odd Time Signatures, Intricate, Dynamic, Polished, Improvisation, Lyrical, Riffs, Orchestral Arrangements
Ryley Walker – Course in Fable Read More »
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul Jazz
Vibe: Conscious, Empathetic, Passionate, Groovy, Liberation, Political, Energetic, Warm, Bittersweet, Sunny
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Lush, Polished, Rhythmic, Lyrical, Improvised Sections
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Read More »
Style: Country-Soul, Funk
Vibe: Anthemic, Bittersweet, Triumphant, Political, Satirical, Playful, Groovy, Sunny, Conscious, Heartfelt, Warm, Sentimental, Rebellious, Philosophical
Musical Qualities: Lush, Rhythmic, Polished, Melodic, Lyrical
Swamp Dogg – Rat On! Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Southern Gothic, Chamber Punk, Slowcore, Folk Rock
Vibe: Depressive, Angsty, Triumphant, Moody, Introspective, Somber, Passionate, Sad, Cathartic
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Raw
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitars, Upright Bass, Violin, Drums
Vic Chesnutt – At the Cut Read More »
Style: Experimental Rock, Krautrock, French Pop, Punk-Funk, 80’s Glam
Vibe: Motorik, Surreal, Playful, Confident, Triumphant, Determined, Juxtapositions, Catchy, Hypnotic, Retro-Futuristic
Musical Attributes: Dense, Rhythmic, Melodic, Noisy, Repetitive
Feu Thérèse – Ça Va Cogner Read More »
Style: Chamber Rock, Post-Rock
Vibe: Climactic, Triumphant, Epic, Anti-Imperialist, Anthemic, Communal, Apocalyptic, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Field Recordings, Progressive, Suite, Droney
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Read More »
Style: Organic Beat Music, Instrumental Hip-Hop
Vibe: Hypnotic, Lush, Spiritual, Mellow, Nocturnal, Warm, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Beats, Sampling, Suite, Percussive, Rhythmic, Vignettes
Madlib – Sound Ancestors Read More »
Style: Atmospheric Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Vibe: Airy, Ethereal, Open, Adventurous, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Instrumental, Technical, Atmospheric
John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette – Gateway 2 Read More »
Style: Organic Beat Music, Spiritual Jazz, Cybernetic Jazz, Progressive Jazz
Vibe: Ritualistic, Triumphant, Poetic, Tribal, Afro-Futurism, Epic, Moody, Earthy
Musical Qualities: Beats, Structured Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Progressive, Percussive
Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah – Ancestral Recall Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Stoner-Prog, Heavy Psych
Vibe: Rebellious, Heavy, Driving, Spacey, Sci-Fi, Triumphant, Confident, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Riffs, Progressive
Hawkwind – Hall of the Mountain Grill Read More »
Style: Chamber Jazz, ECM Jazz
Vibe: Impressionistic, Peaceful, Lush, Triumphant, Climactic, Open, Airy, Bright
Musical Attributes: Progressive, Acoustic, Instrumental, Melodic, Improvisation (Structured, Chordal), Dynamic, Technical
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Soprano Sax, Piano, Drums
Eberhard Weber’s Colours – Silent Feet Read More »
Style: Drone Rock, Stoner Rock, Heavy Psych
Vibe: Triumphant, Deliberate, Focused, Fuzzy, Heavy, Powerful, Hypnotic, Western
Musical Attributes: Repetitive, Riffs, Slow, Droney, Feedback
Earth – Primitive and Deadly Read More »
Style: Free Rock, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Triumphant, Complex, Exploratory, Dynamic, Energetic, Cathartic, Loose, Fluid
Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Improvisation, Modal, Melodic
Chris Corsano & Bill Orcutt – Made Out of Sound Read More »
Style: Avant Jazz-Funk, Abstract Groove
Vibe: Eccentric, Energetic, Groovy, Angular, Sunny, Triumphant
Musical Attributes: Dissonant, Experimental Vocals, Improvisation, Rhythmic, Polished Production
Sonny & Linda Sharrock – Paradise Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz??
Vibe: Joyful, Passionate, Spiritual, Uplifting, Warm, Love, Colorful, Communal, Cosmic, Earthy, Energetic, Groovy
??Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Chants, Africa-Influenced, India-Influenced, Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Percussive
Pharoah Sanders – Wisdom Through Music Read More »
Style: Country-Soul, Americana, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Passionate, Rootsy, Rural, Spiritual, Triumphant, Uplifting, Warm, Contemplative, Introspective
Hiss Golden Messenger – Haw Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock
Vibe: Epic, Triumphant, Bombastic, Lush, Uplifting, Fantasy
Musical Attributes: Complex, Polyphonic, Progressive, Techncial, Symphonic
Yes – Close to the Edge Read More »
