Image shows a moment in time featuring authors John Clellon Holmes and Jack Kerouac singing
BΞΛT HΞΛVΞN: Happy birthday to American writers
𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗰
March 12, 1922 – October 21, 1969
𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘀
March 12, 1926 – March 30, 1988
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I never consider any instrument in the category of no value in the composer's world of creation; it is all according to the time, the place, the performer, the particular need of the composition, and the circumstances involved.
(Sun Ra)
I’ll go with Crispin Glover…
The elasticity of words The phonetic-dimension of words The multi-self of words Is energy for thought If it is a reality. The idea that words Can form themselves into the impossible Then the way to the impossible Is through words.
(Sun Ra)
Sounds great! 🙌
‘82. Yee-haw! 🥳
Heartless & soulless like every other republican. Beneath contempt, all.
With music you can express any emotion, you can paint pictures..
(Sun Ra)
Thanks for this informative interview! He really was a master of these genres.
So young! 💜
My music demonstrates infinity, Most people can’t comprehend that.
(Sun Ra)
This music is part of another tomorrow
It's the music of the sun and the stars.
(Sun Ra)
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Now do Lutnick. Then Bondi.
I’d bet they already miss you. Get them the cake they deserve. 🎉
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The destiny of this planet is at stake, one fatal further mistake can cause its long delayed destruction. One fatal mistake can be its last.
(Sun Ra)
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Petey comfortably curled.
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Hey, that’s the name of my new band!🙌👅🪼
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Never will you think we live in vain, If you tune your mind to the sound of the sound of the voice of the greater tomorrow.
(Sun Ra)
Cowardice.
Spectacular artwork! 🪐💜📡
Wow, goosebumps. Saw him several times out here in the ’burbs & in the Village. An imposing presence, talented artist, and, of course, under appreciated, barely acknowledged, and mostly relegated to a footnote. Genius. 💜
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