MUSIC INC. - Music Inc. LP (Deluxe Edition) EBM “Be Yr Own Abyss” is

“Be Yr Own Abyss” is defined by the wave-like counterpoint of saxophones

to playful and punk-influenced

uncomfortable backdrop

a rolling foundation of rhythm over which Johnson’s voice floats and elongated melodic guitar lines soar

released on Marion Browns own Sweet Earth record label in 1979 (orignal copies are rare and go for $500)

MUSIC INC. - Music Inc. LP (Deluxe Edition) EBM “Be Yr Own Abyss” isAs Strata Easts debut release, Music Inc by Charles Tolliver set the standard for creative expression, artistic freedom, and musical mastery that Tolliver and co founder Stanley Cowell exemplified throughout their celebrated careers. Recorded on November 11, 1970, Music Inc is a masterclass in executing a singular creative vision for large ensembles, with the core bandled by Tollivers expertisefeaturing Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy