Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Natural Black Inventions Root Strata
Review by Suellen Kan
Natural Black Inventions Root Strata, the iconic album by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, is a masterpiece that showcases the brilliance and versatility of the jazz musician. The album features a mix of jazz, blues, and avant-garde music, all of which are infused with Kirk's unique style and technique.
From the opening track, "The Seeker," to the closing track, "Breathe," Kirk takes the listener on a musical journey that is both captivating and mesmerizing. His use of multiple instruments, including the saxophone, flute, and clarinet, adds depth and complexity to the music.
The standout track on the album is "Black Root," a soulful and hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Kirk's ability to convey emotion through his playing. Other tracks, such as "Spirits Up Above" and "A Breath-Away Echo," are equally impressive and demonstrate Kirk's range as a musician.
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- FLAC size: 590.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Of The Lobes | 2:05 | |
| Breath-A-Thon | 1:55 | |
| Day Dream | 3:40 | |
| Island Cry | 3:52 | |
| The Ragman And The Junkman Ran From The Businessman They Laughed And He Cried | 3:02 | |
| Haunted Feelings | 2:25 | |
| Runnin' From The Trash | 2:12 | |
| Breath-A-Tron | 1:55 | |
| Harder & Harder Spiritual | 2:32 | |
| Something For Trane That Trane Could Have Said | 3:05 | |
| Prelude Back Home | 3:44 | |
| Rahsaanica | 3:40 | |
| Black Root | 3:17 | |
| Something Trane Might Have Said | 3:05 | |
| Raped Voices | 1:54 | |
| Breath-A-Thom | 1:55 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SD 1578
- SD 1578, ATL40185
- 40 185
- M 51578
- WPCR-27919
- 8-1578
- SD 1578, 40185
- 2400164, SD 1578
- WQCP-930
- 50-14.099
- SD 1578, ST-A-712197 PR
- 2400 164
Labels
- Atlantic
- Atlantic, Rhino Records , Warner Music
- Atlantic, Music Hall
Listen online
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- écouter en ligne
- ouvir online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Stereo
- Cassette
- CD
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Remastered
- 8-Track Cartridge
- Promo
- SHM-CD
- Club Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Presswell |
| Recorded At | Regent Sound Studios, New York City |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Copyright (c) | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Manufactured By | Warner Music Japan Inc. |
| Distributed By | Warner Music Japan Inc. |
| Record Company | WEA Records, S.A. |
| Printed By | Indugraf Madrid, S.A. |
| Exclusive Retailer | Tower Records Japan Inc. |
| Licensed To | Record Club Of America, Inc. |
| Engineered At | Atlantic Studios |
| Licensed From | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Congas | Maurice McKinley |
| Cover painting | Price Givens |
| Piano | Sonelius Smith (tracks: A4) |
| Producer | Joel Dorn |
| Liner Notes | Joel Dorn |
| Recording engineer | Bob Liftin |
| Re-mix engineer | Lewis Hahn |
| Tenor Saxophone | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Stritch | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Manzello | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| B Flat & E Flat Clarinets | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Flute | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Black Puzzle Flute | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Black Mystery Pipes | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Harmonium | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Piccolo Flute | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Bass Drum | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Thundersheet | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Sock Cymbal | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Bells | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Music Box | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Palms | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Tympani | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Gong | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| and applies the use of Bird Sounds | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Washboard | Joe Habad Texidor |
| Triangle | Joe Habad Texidor |
| Tambourine | Joe Habad Texidor |
| Clarinet | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Pipe | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Cymbal | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Timpani | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Design | Loring Eutemey |
| Engineer | Bob Liftin |
| Remix | Lewis Hahn |
| Painting | Price Givens |
| Musical Box | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Artwork | Price Givens |
| Artwork By | Prince Givens |
| Saxophone | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Percussion | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Body Percussion | Rahsaan Roland Kirk |
| Mixed By | Lewis Hahn |
| Written-By | Billy Strayhorn (tracks: A4), Duke Ellington (tracks: A4), John Latouche (tracks: A4), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B7) |
Notes
- Presswell pressing, as denoted by "PR" on the labels
- Duration of track A2 ('Island Cry') is 3:05 on label and 3:52 on rear sleeve.
- Recorded Jan. 26 & Feb. 4, 1971
- On back cover:
- Manufactured by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf · Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf
- A Warner Communication Company
- Warner logo embossed on back cover, lower right corner
- Listing of tracks A6 and B7 are transposed from vinyl release.
- Ⓒ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Red and plum labels. Record states at top of labels 'MADE IN Gt. BRITAIN', but sleeve is US with the SD 1578 Category. 2400164 appears on the labels.
- Printed in the USA
- Orange and plum labels
- Different labels (printing) to release Rahsaan Roland Kirk* - Natural Black Inventions: Root Strata
- Duration of track A2 ('Island Cry') is on label and rear sleeve '3:52'.
- Duration of "Island Cry" on label is 3:05, on rear sleeve it is 3:52
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Etched): ST.A-712197A A1 GP PR
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped): Manufactured in Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Etched): ST-A712198A A71GP PR
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (label, side A): ST-A-712197 PR
- Matrix / Runout (label, side B): ST-A-712198 PR
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): R/S Alsdorf 40185-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): R/S Alsdorf 40185-B 3 "TIS"
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Label Code: LC 0121
- Barcode: none
- Barcode: 4 943674 162017
- Matrix / Runout (A Side Machine-Etched Runout): 850 40185✳A✳1
- Matrix / Runout (B Side Machine-Etched Runout): 850 40185✳B✳1
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Other (Depósito Legal): M-29638-1985
- Other (Impuesto De Lujo A Metálico. Permiso Nº): 7977
- Rights Society: COMAR
- Matrix / Runout: MH-14.099/1
- Rights Society: MH-14.099/2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, etched): ST-A-712197A AT-GP PR
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, etched): ST-A-712198A AT-GP PR
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (side A): 5032 - SD 1578 - 1 (A) S-47536
- Matrix / Runout (side B): 5032 - SD 1578 - 1 (B) S-47537
About Rahsaan Roland Kirk
American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader.
Later know as Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
Born on August 7, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Died on December 5, 1977 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA (of a stroke).
He was best known for being a blind jazz saxophonist who could play more than one wind instrument at once. Kirk played a number of musical instruments, mainly various saxophones, clarinets and flutes. His main instruments were tenor saxophone and two obscure saxophones: the stritch and the manzello. Kirk modified these instruments himself to accommodate his simultaneous playing technique. The idea of playing more than one saxophone at the same time occurred to him in a dream and he set out to make it a reality. Around 1970 he added "Rahsaan" to his name after hearing it in a dream. He is also noted for his circular breathing technique and was reportedly able to sustain a note for over an hour.
Real Name
- Ronald Theodore Kirk
Name Vars
- \
- Roland Kirk
- 'Rahsaan' Roland Kirk
- (Rahsaan) Roland Kirk
- KIrk
- Kirk
- R Kirk
- R. Kirk
- R. R. Kirk
- R. Roland Kirk
- R.Kirk
- R.R. Kirk
- R.R.Kirk
- Rahaan Roland Kirk
- Rahsaan R. Kirk
- Rahsaan Rolad Kirk
- Rahsaan Roland
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk & The Vibration Society
- Rahsaan Roland T. Kirk
- Rahsaan Ronald Kirk
- Rahsan Roland Kirk
- Rahsann Roland Kirk
- Rahssan Roland Kirk
- Rashaan Roland Kirk
- Rashan Roland Kirk
- Rashsaan Roland Kirk
- Rhaasan Roland Kirk
- Rhasaan Roland Kirk
- Roland
- Roland R. Kirk
- Roland Rashid Kirk
- Roland Rshid Kirk
- Roland Vertigo Kirk
- Ronald Theodore Kirk
Aliases
- Theoshis Tannis
