Since “all things Space” continue to garner quite a lot of attention in The Media and elsewhere these days, I figured it was time to add another work under that theme.
This one is based on an iconic work by symphonic composer Richard Strauss; which was based on a literary work by none other than Friederich Nietzsche entitled “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (translated “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”...although many would recognize it as the main theme for the feature film “2001: A Space Odyssey”).
Seeing as how Mr. Z was a rather “heavy cat”, Strauss composed a suitably “heavy” orchestral work to properly introduce him. It was and is pure Magic!
It has also proven to be a FLEXIBLE work—lending itself to all kinds of adaptations and arrangements...like the solo “live loop jam” version I'm presenting here. 
I also have an extended version with a "Van Halen in Space" intro. Check it out here:  https://soundcloud.com/howard-thrust-radio/also-sprach-zarathustra-a-space-rock-odyssey-t-minus-9-version-mmountain-offensive
As per usual, I'm responsible for all the sounds you're hearing—including the performance, recording, engineering and related production duties necessary to make it all happen! - Thrust

Also Sprach Zarathustra... A Space Rock Odyssey (Thrust 7 Version) - MMountain Offensive

Howard  is a guitarist, writer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, live performer, producer, studio engineer and online/onairwaves radio host; emphasizing musical communication through instrumental interpretation in various forms--at times employing spoken word, storytelling, reading or other audio sources in complement or contrast. 
His solo live performances feature real-time multi-instrumentalism employing live recording and synching of loops and subsequent improvising over them.

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