Album US 1989 on Rykodisc label
Electronic (Downtempo, Ambient)
This music was composed specifically for the birth of Hart's son Taro (January 13th, 1983), and is intended to be used during the birthing process. Cyclical composition is based around a recording of Taro's heartbeat in utero. Recorded at the office of Gerald P. Wilmer M.D. FAC06 Greenbrae, CA, and The Barn Novato, Ca 1983.
Mickey Hart dr, perc, *1943 US engineer, liner notes, producer, surdo, album by, written by | |
Taro Hart , performer, heartbeat, album by, written by | |
Fredric Lieberman consultant, series ethnomusicology | |
Bobby Vega b, eb, electric bass, written by | |
Steve Douglas sax, 1938-1993 US flute, wooden | |
Mary Holloway Hart performer, heartbeat environment, written by |
Steven Jurgensmeyer cover, art |
John Cutler engineer |
Jeff Sterling engineer, assistant |
Joe Gastwirt mastered by |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Music To Be Born By | Mickey Hart / Taro Hart | Bobby Vega, Mary Holloway Hart, Mickey Hart, Taro Hart | 70:10 |
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