Music from Other Galaxies and Planets explained

Music from Other Galaxies and Planets
Type:Studio album
Artist:Don Ellis
Cover:Music from Other Galaxies and Planets.jpg
Released:1977
Recorded:1977
Genre:Jazz
Length:40:26
Label:Atlantic
SD 19178
Producer:Don Ellis
Chronology:Don Ellis
Prev Title:Haiku
Prev Year:1974
Next Title:Don Ellis Live at Montreux
Next Year:1978

Music from Other Galaxies and Planets is an album by trumpeter/bandleader Don Ellis, recorded in 1977 and released on the Atlantic label.[1] The album features Ellis' recording of the "Theme from Star Wars" which was released as a single.

Reception

The album was not particularly well received, despite the massive popularity of Star Wars and the John Williams score. Scott Yanow of AllMusic said: "This LP is the only complete misfire of Don Ellis' career... Ellis' big band has little to do other than play mundane ensembles and take occasional short solos. This is the one Don Ellis record that should be skipped".

Track listing

All compositions by Don Ellis except as indicated

  1. "Star Wars" (John Williams) - 3:23
  2. "Arcturas" - 5:44
  3. "Princess Leia's Theme" (Williams) - 3:49
  4. "Orion's Sword" - 3:47
  5. "Pegasus" - 2:44
  6. "Crypton" - 3:31
  7. "Lyra" - 5:51
  8. "Eros" - 4:12
  9. "Ursa" - 2:48
  10. "Vulcan" - 4:37

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.discogs.com/Don-Ellis-Live-At-Montreux/release/2145906 Discogs Album Entry

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