Sun Ra - Do The Impossible: Original Soundtrack To The Documentary (Vinyl + Blu-ray)
Sun Ra – Sun Ra: Do The Impossible is the soundtrack to the PBS documentary exploring the life, ideas and enduring mystique of the visionary composer and bandleader. Drawing together archival material and recordings linked to the Arkestra, it reflects both the music and the philosophy that defined Sun Ra’s singular path.
This expansive double LP release presents the complete soundtrack to Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, the acclaimed documentary directed by Christine Turner and produced by Firelight. The release also includes a Blu-ray edition of the film, offering a fully immersive journey into the life, philosophy, and music of one of the most visionary artists in modern history.
The soundtrack mirrors the film’s expansive scope, weaving together essential compositions, archival recordings, spoken word, and rare material that illuminate Sun Ra’s singular worldview. From the celestial swing of “Interplanetary Music” and “Space Is The Place” to intimate, philosophical reflections like “You Are Not A Myth” and “Advice For Medics (abridged),” the collection captures both the sonic and spiritual dimensions of Sun Ra’s universe.
Also included are liner notes from Bradford Smith detailing the making of the film, alongside interviews with members of the Sun Ra Arkestra—offering firsthand insight into the bandleader’s enduring legacy and influence.
2 x Purple Vinyl + Blu-ray
Tracklist:
1. Imagination - Over The Rainbow
2. Introduction to Angels
3. Angels ; Demons At Play
4. Introduction to Sunology
5. Sunology
6. Introduction to Big John's Special
7. Big John's Special
8. Sun Ra Letter Of WWII Religious Objection
9. Motherless Child
10. Dreaming by The Cosmic Rays
11. Advice For Medics
12. You Are Not A Myth
13. Spontaneous Simplicity (abridged)
14. Call For All Demons
15. Names
16. Ancient Aiethopia
17. Interplanetary Music
18. Somewhere In Space
19. Sound Of The Time
20. Music From The World Tomorrow
21. Introduction to Pleiades
22. Pleiades
23. I Am Strange
24. Quiet Ecstasy
25. I Am An Instrument
26. Twilight
27. Dance Of The Living Image
28. Pescara Mini-Moog Solo
29. Space Probe
30. Somebody Else's Idea
31. El Is A Sound Of Joy (abridged)
32. Watusa
33. Meteor Shower
34. Blackman
35. Space Is The Place
36. Door Of The Cosmos (abridged)
37. Part Of The Mystery
Sun Ra – Sun Ra: Do The Impossible is the soundtrack to the PBS documentary exploring the life, ideas and enduring mystique of the visionary composer and bandleader. Drawing together archival material and recordings linked to the Arkestra, it reflects both the music and the philosophy that defined Sun Ra’s singular path.
This expansive double LP release presents the complete soundtrack to Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, the acclaimed documentary directed by Christine Turner and produced by Firelight. The release also includes a Blu-ray edition of the film, offering a fully immersive journey into the life, philosophy, and music of one of the most visionary artists in modern history.
The soundtrack mirrors the film’s expansive scope, weaving together essential compositions, archival recordings, spoken word, and rare material that illuminate Sun Ra’s singular worldview. From the celestial swing of “Interplanetary Music” and “Space Is The Place” to intimate, philosophical reflections like “You Are Not A Myth” and “Advice For Medics (abridged),” the collection captures both the sonic and spiritual dimensions of Sun Ra’s universe.
Also included are liner notes from Bradford Smith detailing the making of the film, alongside interviews with members of the Sun Ra Arkestra—offering firsthand insight into the bandleader’s enduring legacy and influence.
2 x Purple Vinyl + Blu-ray
Tracklist:
1. Imagination - Over The Rainbow
2. Introduction to Angels
3. Angels ; Demons At Play
4. Introduction to Sunology
5. Sunology
6. Introduction to Big John's Special
7. Big John's Special
8. Sun Ra Letter Of WWII Religious Objection
9. Motherless Child
10. Dreaming by The Cosmic Rays
11. Advice For Medics
12. You Are Not A Myth
13. Spontaneous Simplicity (abridged)
14. Call For All Demons
15. Names
16. Ancient Aiethopia
17. Interplanetary Music
18. Somewhere In Space
19. Sound Of The Time
20. Music From The World Tomorrow
21. Introduction to Pleiades
22. Pleiades
23. I Am Strange
24. Quiet Ecstasy
25. I Am An Instrument
26. Twilight
27. Dance Of The Living Image
28. Pescara Mini-Moog Solo
29. Space Probe
30. Somebody Else's Idea
31. El Is A Sound Of Joy (abridged)
32. Watusa
33. Meteor Shower
34. Blackman
35. Space Is The Place
36. Door Of The Cosmos (abridged)
37. Part Of The Mystery
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