craig kupka

 craig kupka ~ modern dance technique environments (hoctor, 1979)

"California crystal shop jazz abstractions for modern dance. Craig Kupka has a cult following in the states, not so sure about Europe or elsewhere. He should have a wider one. Kupka was a fixture in the Los Angeles dance scene in the 70s, and this LP was intended for dance and movement instruction at schools, including Cal State LA where he taught. Ggreat healing percussion/keyboard blissout music for the hectic holiday season. Surrender yourself to the new age." toys and techniques

A1. Electric Piano, Vibraphone, Percussion And Rain

A2. Prepared Piano, Marimba, Triangle And Cymbals

B1. Acoustic Piano, Bess, Bass And Drums

B2. Percussion

circularly square configurations, music for wood percussion, journey for two by two.

¿os acordáis de cults percussion ensemble? hay discos que están tocados por una varita mágica, discos especiales y esenciales que sobrevuelan cualquier connotación meramente musical y de un encanto que no se puede explicar. que no nos falte nunca norm chambers ni toys and techniques ni tantos otros para seguir rescatando viejos vinilos perdidos en el tiempo.

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además de este vinilo, Craig Krupa tiene otros dos igual de imprescindibles: clouds y crystals. vibráfonos, cristalitos afinados, campanillas de viento, piano, celesta, bajo con arco, sintetizadores modulares, trombón, alguna guitarra acústica, algún efecto de tormenta y multitud de instrumentos eólicos. no existe una música más adecuada para un domingo por la mañana lluvioso y granizado como hoy. e inevitablemente pienso en 'crystal waves' de David Casper. vuelvo a escucharlo y no doy crédito, qué disco tan tan bonito, es como el primo lejano ambient de 'the hirend hand' de Bruce Langhorne.

"First of all, I’d just like to say that I celebrate this dude’s entire catalog. But, this may very well be my favorite. I believe I once described this to a friend as Brian Eno meets spiritual jazz. Released on Folkways in 1981 or so, this along with it’s sister album “Crystals” was intended as a soundtrack to relaxation. Seriously though, what a tripped out time it must have been when an excellent space jazz record like this was played in a nursing home near you. And I’m sure whatever radio station it was whose call letters are emblazon across the front of my copy are responsible for a good number of head on collisions caused by hypnotized commuters." waxydermy

 ~clouds~

"Kupka wishes "happiness, peace, and love to all, on your voyages of self-exploration" with this collection of meditative music. This album features quiet non-rhythmic music, long sustained tones on trombones, and colorful keyboard melodies that offer the right balance of tension and relaxation necessary for your journey home." folkways

 ~crystals~