On the Streets of New York

by Moondog

On the Streets of New York cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 1953
  • Label: Mars
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An utterly singular EP capturing the avant-garde street musician's self-invented instruments interwoven with the ambient noise of midtown Manhattan. The rhythmic complexity and minimalist approach deeply fascinated both jazz luminaries and classical modernists.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, avant-garde, uncommon-time-signatures, repetitive, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Avenue Of The Americas (51st Street)
  2. 2 West 46th Street
  3. Lullaby (2, West 46th Street)
  4. Fog On The Hudson (425 West 57th Street)
  5. Utsu
  6. On And Off The Beat
  7. Chant
  8. From One To Nine

Credits

  • Suzuko - voice, keyboards [utsu]

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