Cosmic Sounds - Definition

Cosmic Sounds (1967) was the first and only album recorded by The Zodiac. The group was formed primarily for the album by Jac Holzman, head of Elektra Records. Many of the members of the "group" are unknown, including the guitarists. Those that are were top session legends, including famed "Drummer Man" Hal Blaine. Each song deals with a differerent sign of the zodiac. The music was written by Mort Garson, the musician who later composed the National Geographic theme. The album has gained a cult of admirers over the years. Its big claim to fame is that it is the first album to feature the Moog synthesizer although many, including those who worked on it, claim it was preceded by the even more obscure Stones.

Track Listing

1. Aries-The Fire Fighter
2. Taurus-The Voluptuary
3. Gemini-The Cool Eye
4. Cancer-The Moon Child
5. Leo-The Lord Of Lights
6. Virgo-The Perpetual Perfectionist
7. Libra-The Flower Child
8. Scorpio-The Passionate Hero
9. Saggitarius-The Versatile Daredevil
10. Capricorn-The Uncapricious Climber
11. Aqaurius-The Lover Of Life
12. Pisces-The Peace Piper

Credits:

• Cyrus Farayer: narration
• Paul Beaver: Moog and other electronic instruments
• Emil Richardson: exotic percussion
• Bud Shank: bass flute
• Hal Blaine: drums
• Carol Kaye: bass guitar

other music personnel unknown

• Produced by Alex Hassilev
• Music written by Mort Garson
• Lyrics written by Jacques Wilson