Tomita - Live At Linz, 1984 (The Mind Of The Universe) (LP, Gat) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    US  
Released:  1985
Genre:       Electronic
Style:         Abstract, Modern Classical, Ambient

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On September 8, 1984, Isao Tomita presented a live, outdoor concert on the shore of the Danube River in Linz, Austria, for an audience of 80,000 people. The concert was called The Mind of the Universe, and through his interpretations of classical music, Mr. Tomita was attempting to describe the 15-billion-year history of the universe.

He employed 13 channels of sound, including one from a helicopter 1,500 feet above the river, multi-channels on either side of the river and on a ship that also carried the violinist, shakuhachi player and a chorus of 100 Austrian singers. Special lighting, lasers, fireworks and other visual effects enhanced the sound presentation. Tomita's "stage", where he controlled the sound, was a specially constructed pyramid suspended from a crane near the river. 

"The Mind Of The Universe" was the first in a series of concerts called "Ars Electronica". It was recorded live by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF).

Artist name appears on labels as "Tomita & The Plasma Symphony Orchestra"

Differs from [r=12693871 - country of release.

 

A1. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Opening 2:10
A2. The Planets: Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age 3:50
A3. The Rite Of Spring: Dance Of The Young Girls 3:15
A4. Cranes In Their Nest 4:35
A5. Daphnis And Chloe Suite No. 2: General Dance 3:50
A6. The Lark Ascending 7:05
A7. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 3:15
A8. Violin Concerto No. 1: Moderato; Allegro Moderato 7:43
B1. Tristan Und Isolde: Liebestod 7:37
B2. The Planets: Mars, The Bringer Of War; Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity 7:08
B3. Symphony No. 9: "Ode To Joy" 18:27
B4. Firebird Suite: Finale 1:19

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 7863-55461-1
Barcode 078635546118
Matrix / Runout ARL1-5461-A-1 DMM by Europadisk, N.Y. S8
Matrix / Runout M1S7 ARL15461 B2 DMM by Europadisk, N.Y.
Matrix / Runout ARL-1-5461-A-1 DMM by Europadisc, N.Y. S11
Matrix / Runout ARL1-5461-B2 DMM by Europadisk, N.Y. M1S10

 

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