Sacred Bones Unveils Mort Garson’s Extraordinary Voyage to the Moon and Beyond
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary musical journey with the late electronic composer Mort Garson, renowned for his cult classic Mother Earth’s Plantasia from 1976. A remarkable collection of his music is set to be released soon, aptly titled Journey to the Moon and Beyond. This archival compilation features Garson’s compositions for television, film, and advertising, showcasing his versatile talent. Mark your calendars for July 21 when it arrives via Sacred Bones. To give you a taste of what’s to come, the first preview track from the record is “Moon Journey,” originally composed by Garson for the live broadcast of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sounds of “Moon Journey” below.
Building upon the success of the 2019 reissue of Mother Earth’s Plantasia, Sacred Bones is continuing their campaign by releasing four albums from Garson’s remarkable discography from the 1970s. Despite his passing in 2008, Garson’s musical legacy lives on. He was an early pioneer in embracing Moog synthesizers, starting in the late 1960s. His body of work encompasses a wide range of genres, including concept albums like Plantasia, inspired by the zodiac; whimsical and novelty compositions; theatrical scores; arrangements for various artists; and an extensive list of commercial contributions.
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Experience Mort Garson’s Journey to the Moon and Beyond today!
Price: $20 at Rough Trade
Journey to the Moon and Beyond Tracklist:
01 Zoos of the World
02 The Big Game Hunters See the Cheetah
03 Western Dragon (Pt 3)
04 Western Dragon (Pt 2)
05 Moon Journey
06 Music for Advertising #6
07 Black Eye (Main Theme)
08 Western Dragon (Pt 1)
09 Music for Advertising #7
10 Captain DJ Disco UFO (Pt II)
11 Three TV IDs
12 Music for Advertising #8
13 Love Is a Garden
14 The D-Bee’s Cat Boogie
15 Black Eye (End Credits)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about archival release
What is the release date for Mort Garson’s Journey to the Moon and Beyond?
The release date for Mort Garson’s Journey to the Moon and Beyond is July 21.
What does the album Journey to the Moon and Beyond include?
The album includes a collection of music composed by Mort Garson for television, film, and advertising. It features tracks like “Moon Journey,” which was originally composed for the live broadcast of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.
Where can I purchase the album Journey to the Moon and Beyond?
You can purchase the album Journey to the Moon and Beyond through retail links provided by Sacred Bones. One of the options is Rough Trade, where the album is priced at $20.
What is Mort Garson known for?
Mort Garson was an electronic composer known for his cult hit Mother Earth’s Plantasia from 1976. He was also an early adopter of Moog synthesizers and had a diverse body of work, including concept records, novelty albums, theatrical scores, arranging for other artists, and various commercial credits.
Who is releasing Journey to the Moon and Beyond?
Journey to the Moon and Beyond is being released by Sacred Bones, a record label known for its diverse and unique musical releases.
More about archival release
- Journey to the Moon and Beyond – Sacred Bones
- Mort Garson – Mother Earth’s Plantasia – Reissue
- Mort Garson – Wikipedia
- Moog synthesizer – Wikipedia
- Rough Trade – Journey to the Moon and Beyond
