Universal Consciousness

by Alice Coltrane

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A groundbreaking work of spiritual and orchestral jazz, 'Universal Consciousness' is a cosmic symphony. Alice Coltrane combines her visionary organ and harp playing with a lush string section (with arrangements co-written by Ornette Coleman), creating a sound that is both deeply devotional and avant-garde. The album is a swirling vortex of sound, blending jazz improvisation with complex orchestration to create a truly unique and otherworldly soundscape. It was a major step in expanding the sonic and spiritual possibilities of jazz.

Genres

  • Spiritual Jazz
  • Third Stream
  • Avant-Garde Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Universal Consciousness
  2. Battle at Armageddon
  3. O Allah
  4. Hare Krishna
  5. Sita Ram
  6. The Ankh of Amen-Ra