Universal Beings [IA11 Deluxe 2LP]

Makaya McCraven — Universal Beings [IA11 Deluxe 2LP]

Makaya McCraven builds Universal Beings from group improvisations recorded in New York, London, Chicago and Los Angeles, then reshapes them through editing and post-production. Players include Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, Tomeka Reid, Shabaka Hutchings and Nubya Garcia. This IA11 edition features two 140g records pressed at Pallas, a heavyweight jacket, sixteen-page booklet and obi strip.

Track listing

A1. A Queen's Intro
A2. Holy Lands
A3. Young Genius
A4. Black Lion
A5. Tall Tales
A6. Mantra
B1. Pharaoh's Intro
B2. Atlantic Black
B3. Inner Flight
B4. Wise Man, Wiser Woman
B5. Prosperity's Fear
C1. Flipped OUT
C2. Voila
C3. Suite Haus
C4. The Newbies Lift Off
C5. The Royal Outro
D1. The Count Off
D2. Butterss's
D3. Turtle Tricks
D4. The Fifth Monk
D5. Brighter Days Beginning
D6. Universal Beings