The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda is a highly - sought - after release in the Alice Coltrane catalog. It's the first in Luaka Bop's World Spirituality Classics series. After her husband John Coltrane's death in 1967, Alice's spiritual journey deepened. Her music became less secular as she sought guidance from gurus, moved to California, and set up a Hindu center in the 70s. In the 80s, she established a 48 - acre ashram and largely withdrew from secular life. This isolation let her experiment with different musical styles, blending world music, electronic music, and jazz. This vinyl compilation features recordings she privately shared at the ashram on cassette, presented on vinyl for the first time. It combines traditional Indian music and devotional chants with rich analog synthesizer sounds. A highlight is the previously unheard “Journey to Satchidananda”, an 11 - minute piece with beautiful chants over a heavy synth wash. Fans of her harp playing will love “Er Ra”. This double - vinyl set has two extra tracks not on the CD or digital versions. Luaka Bop has put it in a deluxe gatefold package with essays, photos, a lyric sheet, a download code, and an exclusive interview. It's a must - have for music lovers. Features include double vinyl pressing, a gatefold sleeve, extensive liner notes, photos, essays, a lyric sheet, and a digital download. Music label: Luaka Bop 2017. Reviewed by Nick Nightingale in 05/2017.
To enjoy this Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda vinyl 2LP, first, make sure your turntable is in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and lower the needle carefully to start the music. Listen to it in a quiet environment to fully appreciate the rich sounds of traditional Indian music, devotional chants, and synth. When you're done, lift the needle gently and remove the vinyl. Store the vinyl in its gatefold sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Keep the sleeve in a cool, dry place. If you want to access the digital version, use the included download code. Just follow the instructions on the code card. Enjoy this amazing musical experience!
