Nuits de la Fondation Maeght

~ Release by Sun Ra & His Inter-Galactic Research Arkestra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Performed and recorded in Hans Walter Müller's inflatable experimental theatre as part of Nuits De La Fondation Maegth 06-Saint-Paul, le festival international de mystique et d'art contemporaine, Fondation Maegth, St. Paul-De-Vence, France, August, 1970.
Festival artistic direction: Francis Miroglio
Recorded for the Public French Radio ORTF (Office de Radiodiffusion Television Française) by Radio Producer André Francis.

The definitive box set documenting Sun Ra's historic 1970 concerts at the Fondation Maeght gallery in St Paul de Vence, France.
Includes:
- 4CD set featuring highlights from the two concerts on 3rd and 5th of August.
- 20-page booklet featuring liner notes and Sur Ra interview by concert curator Daniel Caux, Jacqueline Caux and Paul Griffiths alongside previously unseen photos by Philippe Gras.

Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (CD 1): FOURMANUFACTURING.COM A0103511935-0104 14 A00
Matrix / Runout (CD 2): FOURMANUFACTURING.COM A0103511936-0204 15 A00
Matrix / Runout (CD 3): FOURMANUFACTURING.COM A0103511937-0304 13 A00
Matrix / Runout (CD 4): FOURMANUFACTURING.COM A0103511938-0404 13 A00
Label Code: LC 07306

Annotation last modified on 2025-05-26 19:38 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD: Volume 1 / 3rd August 1970
#TitleRatingLength
1Sun (interlude)
1:52
2Love in Outer Space
6:59
3Shadow World (Except)
2:36
4Cosmic Explorer
8:59
5Cosmic Explorer (Continuation)
4:43
6Piano Solo (untitled)
4:20
7Friendly Galaxy No. 2
12:08
8Why Go to the Moon? / It's After the End of the World
5:58
9Spontaneous Simplicity
7:19
10Watusi
4:59
11Percussion (interlude)
4:48
12Interstellar Low Ways
6:19
2▶CD: Volume 1 / 3rd August 1970
3▶CD: Volume 2 / 5th August 1970
4▶CD: Volume 2 / 5th August 1970

Credits

Release

bass, cello, electric harp [space harp] and vocal:Alan Silva (free jazz double bassist)