The Music of Cosmos vinyl LP, which features the soundtrack from the PBS television series "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan, is a diverse compilation of classical, electronic, and ambient music. Here is a detailed musical description:
Genre and Style: The album spans genres such as Electronic, Classical, and Stage & Screen, with styles including Ambient, Classical, and Soundtrack.
Track Listing: The LP includes a wide range of tracks from various artists and composers, such as:
Vangelis: "Heaven and Hell Part 1," "Alpha," "Beaubourg Part II," "Entends Tu Les Chiens Aboyer?," and "Heaven and Hell (Reprise)".
Dmitri Shostakovich: "Symphony No.11".
Johann Pachelbel: "Canon A 3 On A Ground In D".
Antonio Vivaldi: "The Four Seasons (Spring)".
Tomita: "The Sea Named 'Solaris'".
Johann Sebastian Bach: "Partita No.3".
Alan Hovhaness: "Symphony No.19".
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: "Russian Easter Festival".
Toru Takemitsu: "Inside The Heart Of The Universe".
Roy Buchanan: "Fly Night Bird".
Igor Stravinsky: "The Rite Of Spring".
Bulgarian Sheperdess Song by L. Kanevski, S. Zakmanov, and V. Balkanska.
Compilation and Selection: The music was carefully selected to enhance the narrative and visual elements of the "Cosmos" series. The liner notes explain that the musical content was intended to create a message that reflects the collective intelligence of the universe, incorporating a variety of musical traditions and genres to complement the series' themes.
Packaging: The vinyl LP is released in a gatefold sleeve, which adds to the overall aesthetic and thematic presentation of the album.
This compilation is notable for its eclectic mix of classical and electronic pieces, which together create a rich and evocative soundtrack that complements the educational and cosmic themes of "Cosmos."
Condition: Cover Very Good (still in original sleeve). Disc Very Good+.
Collector's Item.
