This marvellous DVD is the product of two years filming of the legendary Sun Ra and his Arkestra by documentary maker Robert Mugge.
The film combines Sun Ra's philosophical musings with stunning musical excerpts from the Arkestra in concert. As a bonus there are extended audio recordings of all the tunes.
I was lucky enough to see Sun Ra's UK debut on The South Bank, London in 1970 and , 'A Joyful Noise' is a reminder of that astonishing concert and also a great introduction to Ra's exotic musical universe.