Moondog - Bird's Lament: 2 Standard & Simplified Versions
A minimalist jazz composition by Moondog, often interpreted as an homage to Charlie "Bird" Parker. Features repetitive motifs and street-performance influences.
Moondog, a blind composer and street musician, blended classical, jazz, and minimalist influences in works like "Bird's Lament," reflecting his avant-garde style.
Moondog's "Bird's Lament" is a haunting tribute to saxophonist Charlie Parker ("Bird"), blending street music aesthetics with classical counterpoint. Composed by the blind visionary musician who lived as a New York street performer, it features his signature rhythmic complexity and modal harmonies.
A minimalist instrumental piece by blind composer Moondog, known for blending classical counterpoint with jazz rhythms and Norse mythology themes.
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