Universal Consciousness

Universal Consciousness is the fifth solo album by Alice Coltrane, released in 1971 on Impulse! Records. It was re-released on CD in 2002.

Universal Consciousness
Studio album by
Released1971
Recorded6 April 1971 - 19 June 1971
GenreJazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Length36:40
LabelImpulse! Records
ProducerAlice Coltrane and Brian Konairz
Alice Coltrane chronology
Journey in Satchidananda
(1970)
Universal Consciousness
(1971)
World Galaxy
(1972)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4½ stars saying "This is art of the highest order, conceived by a brilliant mind, poetically presented in exquisite collaboration by divinely inspired musicians and humbly offered as a gift to listeners. It is a true masterpiece".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing

  1. "Universal Consciousness" 5:06
  2. "Battle at Armageddon" 7:20
  3. "O Allah" 5:00
  4. "Hare Krishna" 8:14
  5. "Sita Ram" 4:47
  6. "The Ankh of Amen-Ra" 6:09

Recorded at A&R Recording, New York City and/or at the Coltrane Studio, Dix Hills, New York

Personnel

String arrangements on tracks 1, 3 and 4 by Alice Coltrane. Tracks 4 and 5 arranged by Alice Coltrane. Transcriptions on tracks 1, 3 and 4 by Ornette Coleman

Producers: Alice Coltrane & Ed Michel. Engineers at Dix Hills: W. Barneke and Roy Musgnug. Engineer at A&R: Tony May. Mixed by Tony May and Ed Michel.

References

  1. Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed November 30, 2011



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