SECRETS OF THE SUN by SUN RA & HIS SOLAR ARKESTRA

180 gramms repress of this album, originally released in 1973 !"'Marking a transition in its development between the advanced swing of the early Chicago-era recordings and the increased free-form experimentation of its New York tenure, this album also reveals the first recorded versions of two Ra standards, 'Friendly Galaxy' and 'Love in Outer Space.' Accessible, yet segueing into vanguard territory, this album highlights a fertile period in the Arkestra's history. Looser and more aggressive than its Chicago recordings, these pieces find the Arkestra pushing at the limits of harmony and tonality." -- Troy Collins. "The album is characterised by playful experimentation. 'Solar Symbols' - a duo for percussion -- used reverberation techniques that have since been considered an early foray into pure ambient music. 'Solar Differentials' even featured an experimental 'Space Voice'."