Monday, September 2, 2024

VA - The Meaning Of Within (Mojo's Guide To The Fab Avant-Garde) [2022]

AVANT-GARDE

VA - The Meaning Of Within (Mojo's Guide To The Fab Avant-Garde) [2022]

“The Meaning Of Within (Mojo’s Guide To The Fab Avant-Garde)” is a great compilation released by MOJO magazine in November 2022. This album offers a deep dive into the avant-garde genre, showcasing the innovative and experimental sounds that have shaped the landscape of modern music. The collection is a testament to the creativity and boundary-pushing nature of early electronic and avant-garde composers.

Listeners are treated to a variety of tracks that highlight the evolution of electronic music, from its nascent stages to more developed forms. The album serves as an educational journey, providing insight into the techniques and technologies that were groundbreaking at the time. Each piece on the album is a reflection of the artists’ willingness to explore new sonic territories and challenge conventional musical norms.

Overall, “The Meaning Of Within” is an essential listen for anyone interested in the history and development of avant-garde music, offering a unique and enriching experience. (B)

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Track lists

01 Timothy Leary - Going Out (Extract) 1:52

02 Ravi Shankar - Raga Jog (Extract) 4:31

03 Serge Koussevitzky , Boston Symphony Orchestra - Sibelius Symphony Number 7 (Extract) 1:14

04 Nat King Cole - Unforgettable 3:09

05 Amm - Later During A Flaming Riviera Sunset 6:48

06 Max Mathews - Daisy Bell 1:41

07 Delia Derbyshire - Time On Our Hands 2:00

08 Ornette Coleman - Rejoicing 3:59

09 Modern Jazz Quartet - Animal Dance 4:38

10 John Cage And David Tudor - Indeterminacy (Extract) 2:06

11 Karlheinz Stockhausen - Gesang Der Jünglinge 12:58

12 Brion Gysin - Pistol Poem 3:38

13 Various Artists - The Way Of Eiheiji (Extract) 2:31

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2 comments:

  1. Nat King Cole seems like an odd choice here but this looks pretty great -- thanks BB!

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    1. Hi MrDave,
      Glad you see that. I did too. I wouldn't call "Unforgettable" Avant-Garde
      Cheers.

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