
Tracklist
| 1 | Canon (Part 1)Didgeridoo, Trombone, Flute [Wood Flute] – Art BaronElectric Guitar [Electric Slide Guitar] – Gary LucasGong [Cone Gongs], Marimba [Bass], Arranged By – Michael BlairGuitar – Bill FrisellPercussion – Don AliasPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis ThummPerformer [Cloud Chamber Bowls] – Greg Cohen | 3:20 |
| 2 | Meditations On IntegrationBanjo – Marc RibotBass – Greg CohenFlute, Arranged By – Henry ThreadgillGuitar – Bill FrisellMarimba [Eroica], Drums, Percussion [Flapper] – Michael BlairPercussion, Cymbal – Don AliasPerformer [Harmonic Canon] – Francis ThummTuba – Art Baron | 3:47 |
| 3 | FreedomBass – Greg CohenElectric Guitar, Effects – Bill FrisellGuitar [National Steel Bottleneck] – Gary LucasLead Vocals, Voice [Spoken Words] – Dr. JohnVocals [Humming] – Ray DaviesVocals [Humming], Drums [Hand], Timbales, Percussion – Don AliasVocals [Humming], Drums, Drums [Chinese], Timbales, Percussion, Marimba [Bass], Performer [A Two By Four], Arranged By – Michael BlairVocals [Humming], Percussion [Metal Slab], Trombone – Art BaronVocals [Humming], Performer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis Thumm | 2:52 |
| 4 | Purple HeartBass, Arranged By – Greg CohenClarinet – Don ByronCongas – Don AliasGuitar – Bill FrisellPercussion [Brushes], Performer [Harmonic Canon, Cloud Chamber Bowls] – Michael BlairPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis ThummRecorder [Great Bass] – Art BaronVocals – Henry Rollins | 2:38 |
| 5 | Open Letter To DukeBanjo – Tony TrischkaHarmonica – Howard LevyKazoo, Castanets, Spoons, Arranged By, Conductor – Bobby PreviteMandolin, Guitar – Barry MitterhoffPercussion, Washboard, Spoons – Susan EvansTuba – Bob StewartViolin – Kenny Kosek | 4:53 |
| 6 | Gunslinging BirdBass – Greg CohenBata, Percussion – Don AliasDrums, Performer [Chromelodeon Ii], Arranged By – Michael BlairGuitar, Performer [Surrogate Kithara] – Bill FrisellTrombone – Art BaronVocals – Chuck D | 1:40 |
| 7 | Work SongGong [Cone Gong], Bass – Greg CohenGuitar [Adapted Guitar], Guitar – Bill FrisellMarimba [Diamond], Drums [Hand] – Don AliasMarimba [Eroica], Clarinet – Don ByronPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii], Piano – Geri AllenPerformer [Cloud Chamber Bowl], Marimba [Eroica] – Francis ThummPerformer [Crychord], Drums – Michael BlairPerformer [Harmonic Canon], Tuba – Art BaronPerformer [Surrogate Kithara], Guitar, Arranged By – Vernon Reid | 7:06 |
| 8 | The Shoes Of The Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass SlippersBass – Greg CohenBass Clarinet – Don ByronGuitar, Arranged By – Bill FrisellRecorder [Great Bass] – Art BaronVocals – Hubert Selby Jr. | 2:37 |
| 9 | Jump MonkBass, Arranged By – Greg CohenDrums, Percussion [Chinese Drum] – Michael BlairElectric Guitar [Electric Guitar Weirdness] – Gary LucasGuitar – Bill FrisellPercussion, Timbales, Cowbell – Don AliasTrombone – Art Baron | 3:57 |
| 10 | Another Weird Nightmare Interlude | 0:35 |
| 11 | Canon (Part 2)Didgeridoo, Trombone, Flute [Wood Flute] – Art BaronElectric Guitar [Electric Slide Guitar] – Gary LucasGong [Cone Gongs], Marimba [Bass], Arranged By – Michael BlairGuitar – Bill FrisellPercussion – Don AliasPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis ThummPerformer [Cloud Chamber Bowls] – Greg CohenVocals – Robbie Robertson | 3:15 |
| 12 | Oh Lord, Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On MeArranged By – Uptown HornsBass – Greg CohenDrums – Charlie WattsGuitar, Vocals – Keith RichardsPiano – Chuck LeavellSaxophone [Alto, Baritone] – Crispin CioeSaxophone [Tenor] – Arno Hecht, Bobby KeyesTrombone – Bob FunkTrumpet – Hollywood Paul LitteralVocals – Bernard Fowler | 6:48 |
| 13 | EclipseBass Clarinet – Don ByronFlute [Wood], Didgeridoo, Recorder [Great Bass], Trombone, Percussion, Performer [Cloud Chamber Bowls], Arranged By – Art BaronGong [Cone Gong], Performer [Crychord], Bass, Percussion – Greg CohenGuitar, Percussion – Bill FrisellMarimba [Bass], Goblet Drum [Dumbetik], Percussion, Percussion [Clappers] – Don AliasPercussion – Francis ThummPercussion, Vocals [G-bastard Calls] – Hal WillnerPerformer [Whirley Tube], Cymbal [Tibetan], Drums [Bass], Percussion – Michael BlairVocals – Diamanda GalásVocals [Spoken] – Leonard Cohen | 7:15 |
| 14 | Tonight At NoonArranged By – Uptown HornsBass – Greg CohenDrums – Charlie WattsSaxophone [Alto] – Crispin CioeSaxophone [Tenor] – Arno HechtTrombone – Bob FunkTrumpet – Hollywood Paul Litteral | 5:31 |
| 15 | Weird Nightmare (Reprise)Bass – Greg CohenFlute – Henry ThreadgillGuitar – Bill FrisellMarimba [Bass] – Don AliasMarimba [Eroica] – Marc RibotPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis ThummPerformer [Cloud Chamber Bowls] – Michael BlairRecorder [Great Bass], Trombone – Art BaronVocals, Performer [Harmonic Canon] – Elvis Costello | 0:40 |
| 16 | Self-Portrait In 3 ColorsClarinet, Bass Clarinet – Don ByronCongas – Michael BlairGuitar [Adapted Guitar] – Greg CohenGuitar, Performer [Surrogate Kithara], Arranged By – Bill FrisellMarimba [Bass] – Don AliasMarimba [Eroica] – Francis ThummTrombone – Art Baron | 3:29 |
| 17 | Weird NightmareBass – Greg CohenFlute – Henry ThreadgillGuitar – Bill FrisellMarimba [Bass] – Don AliasMarimba [Eroica] – Marc RibotPerformer [Chromelodeon Ii] – Francis ThummPerformer [Cloud Chamber Bowls] – Michael BlairRecorder [Great Bass], Trombone – Art BaronVocals, Performer [Harmonic Canon] – Elvis Costello | 3:07 |
| 18 | Weird Nightmare InterludeGuitar – Bill Frisell | 1:12 |
| 19 | Pithecanthropus ErectusBass – Greg CohenDrums, Percussion [Metals] – Michael BlairEffects [Sound Effects, Samples] – Hal WillnerGuitar – Bill FrisellGuitar, Keyboards [Sample] – Robert QuineMarimba [Eroica] – Francis ThummPerformer [Chair] – Don AliasTrombone [Muted] – Art Baron | 5:43 |
| 20 | Reincarnation Of A Lovebird / Haitian Fight Song MontageBass – Greg CohenClarinet, Bass Clarinet – Don ByronCongas, Goblet Drum [Dumbek], Percussion [Clappers] – Don AliasDrums, Performer [Whirley Tube, Chromelodeon Ii], Finger Cymbals, Percussion [Clappers] – Michael BlairEffects [Sound Effects, Samples] – Hal WillnerGuitar [National Steel Bottelneck] – Gary LucasGuitar, Performer [Surrogate Kithara] – Bill Frisell | 4:48 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CK 52739 | Various | Weird Nightmare (Meditations On Mingus) (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 52739 | US | 1992 |
| SRCS 5996 | Various | Weird Nightmare (Meditations On Mingus) (CD, Album) | Sony Records | SRCS 5996 | Japan | 1992 |
| CT 52739 | Various | Weird Nightmare: Meditations On Mingus (Cass, Album) | Columbia | CT 52739 | US | 1992 |
| 472467 2 | Various | Weird Nightmare (Meditations On Mingus) (CD, Album) | Columbia | 472467 2 | Europe | 1992 |
| CK 52739 | Various | Weird Nightmare (Meditations On Mingus) (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 52739 | Canada | 1992 |
Credits
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By – Kirk Yano (tracks: 10, 12), Tom Lazarus (tracks: 3)
- Producer – Hal Willner
- Recorded By, Mixed By – Joe Ferla
- Written-By – Charles Mingus
Notes
Instruments designed and built by Harry Partch were used extensively on this album, and for the first time in a commercial recording other than his own. They are:
Cloud Chamber Bowls
Bass Marimba
Marimba Eroica
Diamond Marimba
Chromelodeon II
Harmonic Canon
Surrogate Kithara
Cone Gongs
Crychord
Liner notes by Hal Willner, Sue Mingus, Frannie Thumm, Jeff Rosen, and Bill Flanagan.
Barcodes
- Label Code: LC 0162
- Other: 01-472467-30
- Barcode: 5099747246746
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Лента с персональными рекомендациями и музыкальными новинками, радио, подборки на любой вкус, удобное управление своей коллекцией. Various Artists-Freedom. Bill Frisell-Weird Nightmare Interlude. Don Byron-Eclipse. Elvis Costello-Weird Nightmare. Don Byron-Work Song. Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist - Artist Sample. I think great artists who have created a whole new SOUND are notoriously difficult when it comes to playing their music. This is a notable exception. The SOUL of Mingus is here, but the sound is a completely new realisation of his work. A tremendous effort by all concerned. Instruments designed and built by Harry Partch were used extensively on this album, and for the first time in a commercial recording other than his own. They are: Cloud Chamber Bowls, Bass Marimba, Marimba Eroica, Diamond Marimba, Chromelodeon II, Harmonic Canon, Surrogate Kithara, Cone Gongs and Crychord. This album is rated in the top 15 of all albums on . 19 tracks 74:13. Canon, Part 1 3:20 2. Canon, Part 2 3:16 4. Jump Monk 3:57 5. Weird Nightmare 3:02 6. Work Song 6:53 7. Self-Portrait in 3 Colors 3:28 8. Purple Heart 2:38 9. Tonight at Noon 5:36 10. Gunslinging Bird 1:42 11. Weird Nightmare interlude 0:57 12. Reincarnation of a LovebirdHaitian Fight Song Montage 4:48 13. Various Artists. Released: Sep 1992. Label: Columbia. Impresario Hal Willner pulls off a neat hat trick by giving you two tribute albums for the price of one. Willner gets such artists as Elvis Costello, Robbie Robertson, Chuck D. and Henry Rollins to perform the beatnik-styled items in Charles Mingus' extraordinary jazz songbook while backing them with the freaky instruments created by the avant-gardist Harry Partch. Nick Dedina. About This Album























