Moondog on the Streets of New York

Moondog

Album cover of Moondog on the Streets of New York by Moondog

Album Title: Moondog on the Streets of New York

Artist(s): Moondog

Year: 1953

Genre(s)/Style(s): Other

Track Listing:

  1. AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (51st Street).
    An improvisation in 7-4 time on the 0o
  2. 2 WEST 46th STREET.
    Recorder solo in 1-8 time.
  3. LULLABY (2 West 46th Street).
    Suzuko sings in three octaves against Samisen, etc.
  4. FOG ON THE HUDSON (425 West 57th Street).
    Oo solo in 4-4 time.
  5. UTSU.
    Suzuko plays the Utsu in 5-4 time. Introducing the Utsu, a small keyboard instrument in the 5-tone scale.
  6. ON AND OFF THE BEAT.
    A study in 5-4 rhythm.
  7. CHANT.
    Introducing the Uni (7 strings in unison). A pedal point to a two part round for voice and Utsu in 1-2 time.
  8. FROM ONE TO NINE.
    Nine quarter beat rhythms in Snake Time.

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