1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)
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"1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" is an expansive, psychedelic rock composition by Jimi Hendrix noted for its experimental studio techniques and immersive, aquatic-themed soundscape.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
psychedelic rock song
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rock composition ⓘ song ⓘ |
| album | Electric Ladyland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| albumArtist | The Jimi Hendrix Experience NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artist | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticalReception | often cited as one of Hendrix’s most ambitious studio works ⓘ |
| era | late 1960s rock ⓘ |
| featuresInstrument |
bass guitar
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drums ⓘ electric guitar ⓘ flute ⓘ percussion ⓘ sound effects ⓘ |
| followsOnAlbum | Rainy Day, Dream Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
experimental rock
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psychedelic rock ⓘ |
| hasPart | Moon, Turn the Tides…Gently Gently Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTitle | 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includedIn | Jimi Hendrix discography NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lengthApprox | 13 minutes ⓘ |
| lyricist | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
aquatic-themed atmosphere
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experimental studio techniques ⓘ psychedelic soundscape ⓘ |
| partOf | Electric Ladyland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | The Jimi Hendrix Experience NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precedesOnAlbum | Moon, Turn the Tides…Gently Gently Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer |
Chas Chandler
NERFINISHED
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Eddie Kramer NERFINISHED ⓘ Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Reprise Records
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Track Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1968 ⓘ |
| theme |
escape from war
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transformation into a merman ⓘ underwater world ⓘ |
| trackPositionOnAlbum | side three ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
backwards effects
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phasing ⓘ reverb and echo processing ⓘ stereo panning ⓘ tape manipulation ⓘ |
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