The 1978 album "H'art Songs" features Moondog performing his own compositions on a range of his unique instruments, alongside vocals, showcasing his singular approach to melodic and rhythmic structure. This release captures Moondog in his later period, a testament to his enduring creative vision.
- "H'art Songs" was recorded and released by Moondog himself on his own Moondog label.
- The album includes several pieces featuring Moondog's distinctive vocal style, often in unison or counterpoint with his instrumental lines.
- The 1978 release was a self-produced effort, reflecting Moondog's independence and his direct control over his artistic output during his years in Germany.
Moondog (Louis Thomas Hardin) was an American composer, poet, and instrument inventor, known for his Viking-inspired persona and intricate, rhythmic compositions that blended jazz, classical, and world music influences. By 1978, Moondog had settled in Germany, continuing to compose and perform, exploring his unique musical language away from the American avant-garde scene he had previously inhabited.
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