Manhattan Research Inc.

I got this because I really enjoyed Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilight, a collection of Raymond Scott’s non-improvised “jazz” compositions that inspired a large number Warner Brothers cartoons. This is from a period from the late 40s through the early 60s when he became obsessed wit electronic music. There are a lot of ideas here, but to my mind its an intellectual mishmash. Some of this was done as advertising, or as take offs on advertising, where I found the words to be distracting, albeit sometime humorous from its non-sequiturs. On others the words are reminiscent of Ken Nordine’s word jazz. The more pure electronic music was more interesting to me, but as a collection the pieces were a unified whole.

For The 1950's and 1960's it is the most amazing album made. J. Dilla turned to his lightworks to make a huge hit. The WHOLE album is a must buy for anyone.

I cannot get over the fact that this was done in the 50's back before they had all the computers and technology that they have today, WOW! Good job!!!!

This is a gem; I'm the first to review. This is the first electronic album ever; it was recorded in the 50's! Imagine how revolutionary it was back then! All you crazy electronica people can thank old Raymond Scott for your Daft Punks and your Depeche Modes.