Cosmic Sounds
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| 'Cosmic Sounds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Studio album by The Zodiac | ||
| Released | November 1967 | |
| Recorded | 1967 | |
| Genre | Psychedelic rock | |
| Length | 38:25 | |
| Label | Water | |
| Producer | Alex Hassilev | |
| Professional reviews | ||
Cosmic Sounds (1967) was the only album recorded by The Zodiac. The group was formed primarily for the album by Jac Holzman, head of Elektra Records. Many of the members of the "group" are unknown, including the guitarists. Those that are were top session legends, including famed "Drummer Man" Hal Blaine. Each song deals with a differerent sign of the zodiac. The music was written by Mort Garson, the musician who later composed the National Geographic theme. The album has gained a cult of admirers over the years. Its big claim to fame is that it is the first album to feature the Moog synthesizer although many, including those who worked on it, claim it was preceded by the even more obscure Emil Richards album New Sound Element : Stones. On the back of the album, in large purple letters, are the instructions: "Must be played in the dark".
[edit] Track listing
- Aries - The Fire Fighter
- Taurus - The Voluptuary
- Gemini - The Cool Eye
- Cancer - The Moonchild
- Leo - The Lord of Lights
- Virgo - The Perpetual Perfectionist
- Libra - The Flowerchild
- Scorpio - The Passionate Hero
- Saggitarius - The Versatile Daredevil
- Capricorn - The Uncapricious Climber
- Aqaurius - The Lover of Life
- Pisces - The Peace Piper
[edit] Personnel
- Cyrus Faryar: narration
- Paul Beaver: Moog and other electronic instruments
- Emil Richards: exotic percussion
- Bud Shank: bass flute
- Hal Blaine: drums
- Carol Kaye: bass guitar
other music personnel unknown
- Produced by Alex Hassilev
- Music written by Mort Garson
- Lyrics written by Jacques Wilson
