Oregon - Moon And Mind (1979) US 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Oregon - Moon And Mind
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 900mb
Label: Vanguard/VSD 79419 | Released: 1979 | Genre: Jazz-Fusion
A1 Person-To-Person
A2 I Remember Me
A3 Rejoicing
A4 The Elk
A5 Gloria's Step
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B1 Moon And Mind
B2 Dust Devil
B3 Elevator
B4 Dunvegan
Ralph Towner - Organ, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Organ (Hammond), Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Classical)
Collin Walcott - Hammer Dulcimer, Percussion, Piano, Arranger, Conga, Sitar, Tabla
Glen Moore - Bass, Piano
Paul McCandless - Flute, Clarinet (Bass), Oboe
Engineer – Jeff Zaraya, Mark Berry
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – David Greene
Photography By – Joel Brodsky
Producer – Oregon
Notes
Recorded at Vanguard's 23rd Street Studio, N.Y.
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 900mb
Label: Vanguard/VSD 79419 | Released: 1979 | Genre: Jazz-Fusion
A1 Person-To-Person
A2 I Remember Me
A3 Rejoicing
A4 The Elk
A5 Gloria's Step
-
B1 Moon And Mind
B2 Dust Devil
B3 Elevator
B4 Dunvegan
Ralph Towner - Organ, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Organ (Hammond), Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Classical)
Collin Walcott - Hammer Dulcimer, Percussion, Piano, Arranger, Conga, Sitar, Tabla
Glen Moore - Bass, Piano
Paul McCandless - Flute, Clarinet (Bass), Oboe
Engineer – Jeff Zaraya, Mark Berry
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – David Greene
Photography By – Joel Brodsky
Producer – Oregon
Notes
Recorded at Vanguard's 23rd Street Studio, N.Y.
Oregon - Moon And Mind (1979) US 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Oregon - Moon And Mind (1979) US 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Oregon - Moon And Mind (1979) US 1st Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
This Rip: 2015
Cleaning: RCM Moth MkII Pro Vinyl
Direct Drive Turntable: Marantz 6170
Cartridge: SHURE M97xE With JICO SAS Stylus (New!)
Amplifier: Sansui 9090DB
ADC: E-MU 0404
DeClick with iZotope RX3 & ClickRepair: Only Manual (click per click)
This LP: From my personal collection
Vinyl Condition: EX++
LP Rip & Full Scan LP Cover: Fran Solo
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Hmmmm….divine.
"Moon And Mind" maybe in the jazz/fusion category but is not exactly typical of most other groups in the genre. Led by guitarist Ralph Towner, Oregon has had quite a career exploring their own unique and vibrant sound. This album features a quiet, acoustic, contemplative sound with earthy world-fusion music influences. They occasionally remind me of Third Ear Band in certain rhythm sections but they don't really mimic other bands in their sound. Expect to hear lots of interesting things here: 12-string guitar, dulcimer, tabla, piano, oboe, clarinet, sitar, bass, classical guitar, flute, conga, and organ. No vocals. The title track is an 8 ½ minute dance between the piano and oboe, just lovely. "Gloria's Step" is a delightful acoustic guitar solo piece. Many of the songs on this album are musical duets; they feature two musicians soloing off each other. Dancing really is a good metaphor for the approach they employ here. What I like about the playing is that this isn't just a lot of technical wankery, instead the players are more concerned with where they are taking us.
The music is never rushed and it doesn't rock so this may bore you if you're looking for heavy fusion jamming. Meditative would be a more appropriate word to describe the mood here. Beautiful, spacious, perfect music for watching a sunset with drinks and a significant other. I like it very much and I'm not even a big jazz nut. The cover art nicely represents the music. It is exploratory, like looking out the window to the heavens and seeing something nearly indescribable. Very good stuff.
Review by innforest, progarchives.com
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