In Search of the Turtle's Navel
In Search of the Turtle's Navel (originally titled "The Search for the Turtle's Navel" from 1976-1979[3]) is the 1976 debut album by guitarist Will Ackerman. Some consider the album to be the start of new-age music.[2] The album took Ackerman from his work as a carpenter and head of Windham Hill Builders to becoming a professional musician and executive of Windham Hill Records.
In Search of the Turtle's Navel | ||||
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Studio album by Will Ackerman | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1975, Mantra Studios, San Mateo, CA[1] | |||
Genre | American primitive, new age | |||
Length | 45:05 | |||
Label | Windham Hill | |||
Producer | Scott Saxon & William Ackerman | |||
Will Ackerman chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic |
The picture on the album cover is one Ackerman took of his younger sister Elinor when they were children.
Track listing
All compositions by Will Ackerman
Original Track Listing 1975-1979
- "The Pink Chiffon Tricycle Queen" – 5:32
- "Ely" – 5:26
- "Windham Mary" – 4:27
- "Processional" – 3:43
- "Dance for the Death of a Bird" – 5:59
- "Second Great Tortion Bar Overland of West Townshend, Vermont, Jose Pepsi Attending" – 2:33
- "What the Buzzard Told Suzanne" – 4:33
- "Barbara's Song" – 7:28
- "Gazos" – 4:36
- "Slow Motion Roast Beef Restaurant Seduction" – 3:34
- "Woman She Rides" – 2:43
Rerelease Track Listing 1979-present
- "The Pink Chiffon Tricycle Queen" – 5:32
- "Ely" – 5:26
- "Windham Mary" – 4:27
- "Processional" – 3:43
- "Second Great Tortion Bar Overland of West Townshend, Vermont, Jose Pepsi Attending" – 2:33
- "What the Buzzard Told Suzanne" – 4:33
- "Barbara's Song" – 7:28
- "Gazos" – 4:36
- "Slow Motion Roast Beef Restaurant Seduction" – 3:34
- "Dance for the Death of a Bird" – 5:59
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References
- "Turtle's Navel 1990 Liner Notes".
- William Ruhlmann, "Review: In Search of the Turtle's Navel", Allmusic (link)
- "1976 Turtle's Navel on Discogs".
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