Like a perennial that returns with each new spring, theMort Garsonarchives (Plantasia, Ataraxia, Lucifer) have brought to bear yet another awe-inspiring bloom.Journey to the Moon and Beyondfinds even more new facets to the mans sound. Theres the soundtrack to the 1974 blaxploitation filmBlack Eye(starringFred Williamson), some previously unreleased and newly unearthed music for advertising. Just as regal is Zoos of the World, whereGarsonsoundtracks the wild, preening, slumbering animals from a 1970National Geographicspecial of the same name. The mind reels at just what project would have yielded a scintillating title like Western Dragon, but these three selections were found on tapes in the archive with no further information.

The crown jewel of the set is no doubtGarsons soundtrack to the live broadcast of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, as first heard onCBS News. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for Moogkind. For decades, this audio was presumed lost, the only trace of it appearing to be from an old YouTube clip. Thankfully, diligent audio archivistAndy Zaxcame across a copy of the master tape while going through the massiveRod McKuenarchive. So now we get to hear it in all its glory. Across six minutes,Garsonconjures broad fantasias, whirring mooncraft sounds, zero-gravity squelches, and twinkling tudes. It showcasesMorts many moods: sweet, exploratory, whimsical, a little bit corny, weaving it all together in a glorious whole. Sacred Bones Records