The Surgeon of the Nightsky Restores Dead Things by the Power of Sound

Album by Jon Hassell

The Surgeon of the Nightsky Restores Dead Things by the Power of Sound is a live album by Jon Hassell documenting his Fourth World concept, melding electronically treated trumpet, synthesisers and percussion with influences from non-Western musical traditions. Recorded in performance, it presents extended, improvised pieces that explore textural layers and rhythmic cycles.
First released: 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Ravinia/Vancouver
    20:57
  2. 2.
    Paris I
    5:48
  3. 3.
    Hamburg
    7:10
  4. 4.
    Brussels
    10:56
  5. 5.
    Paris II
    8:40

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