Universal Consciousness
Universal Consciousness is the fifth solo album by Alice Coltrane, released in 1971 on Impulse! Records. It was re-released on CD in 2002.
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 6 April 1971 - 19 June 1971 | |||
| Genre | Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz | |||
| Length | 36:40 | |||
| Label | Impulse! Records | |||
| Producer | Alice Coltrane and Brian Konairz | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4½ stars saying "This is art of the highest order, conceived by a brilliant mind, poetically presented in exquisite collaboration by divinely inspired musicians and humbly offered as a gift to listeners. It is a true masterpiece".[1]
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Track listing
- "Universal Consciousness" 5:06
- "Battle at Armageddon" 7:20
- "O Allah" 5:00
- "Hare Krishna" 8:14
- "Sita Ram" 4:47
- "The Ankh of Amen-Ra" 6:09
Recorded at A&R Recording, New York City and/or at the Coltrane Studio, Dix Hills, New York
Personnel
- Alice Coltrane — harp, organ
- Jimmy Garrison — bass (1, 3, 4, 5)
- Jack DeJohnette — drums (1, 3, 4)
- Clifford Jarvis — drums (4, 5), percussion (4)
- Rashied Ali — drums (2, 6), wind chimes (6)
- Tulsi — tanpura (4, 5)
- John Blair, Julius Brand, Leroy Jenkins, Joan Kalisch — violin (1, 3, 4)
String arrangements on tracks 1, 3 and 4 by Alice Coltrane. Tracks 4 and 5 arranged by Alice Coltrane. Transcriptions on tracks 1, 3 and 4 by Ornette Coleman
Producers: Alice Coltrane & Ed Michel. Engineers at Dix Hills: W. Barneke and Roy Musgnug. Engineer at A&R: Tony May. Mixed by Tony May and Ed Michel.
References
- Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed November 30, 2011