Sanders was… Read Full Bio ↴Pharoah Sanders (1940-2022) was a U.S. jazz saxophonist.
Sanders was born on 13th October 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, under the name Farrell Sanders. He began his professional career playing tenor saxophone in Oakland, California.
Sanders moved to New York City in 1962. He received his nickname "Pharoah" from Sun Ra, with whom Sanders performed. He came to prominence playing with John Coltrane's band starting in 1965, as Coltrane began experimenting with the music which would soon become known as avant-garde jazz.
Although he developed a slightly different style from Coltrane, Sanders was strongly influenced by their collaboration together. Sanders was also greatly influenced by Coltrane's earlier works (in which Sanders did not collaborate), particularly A Love Supreme. Spiritual elements such as the chanting in A Love Supreme would later show up in many of Sanders' own works. Sanders would also go on to produce much free jazz, being influenced by his free jazz collaborations with Coltrane, particularly Coltrane's most notable free-jazz work, Ascension (1965), as well as their dual-tenor recording Meditations (1965).
In 1968 he participated in Mike Mantler & Carla Bley's JCOA: Jazz Composer's Orchestra Association album Communications featuring Cecil Taylor, Don Cherry, Larry Coryell and Gato Barbieri. This solo has been referred to by John Zorn and others as the most intense and inspiring free tenor solo ever put to tape.
In the 1970s, Sanders pursued his own recordings and continued to work with the likes of Alice Coltrane on her Journey in Satchidananda album.
In 1994 he travelled to Morocco to record with master Gnawa musician Maleem Mahmoud Ghania, resulting in the Bill Laswell-produced The Trance of Seven Colours. Sanders continued to work with Laswell, Jah Wobble, and others on the albums Message from Home (1996) and Save Our Children (1998).
Sanders is known for his overblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques on the saxophone, as well as his use of "sheets of sound".
The Creator Has A Master Plan
Pharoah Sanders Lyrics
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And joy and happiness did reign and each man knew his worth.
In my heart how I yearn for that spirit's return
And I cry, as time flies,
Om, Om.
There is a place where love forever shines
And rainbows are the shadows of a presence so divine
And the glow of that love lights the heavens above
The creator has a master plan,
peace and happiness for every man
The creator has a working plan,
peace and happiness for every man
The creator makes but one demand,
happiness through all the land
The Creator Has a Master Plan by Pharoah Sanders is a beautiful and uplifting song that aims to connect listeners to the spiritual realm and inspire them to seek joy and happiness in their lives. The lyrics speak of a time when peace and joy reigned on earth, and each person knew their worth. The singer mourns the loss of that spirit and yearns for its return, as time flies by. The song goes on to describe a place where love forever shines and rainbows are the shadows of a divine presence. The glow of that love lights up the heavens above and is available to everyone who seeks it. The singer invites the listener to join him in seeking this spirit and experiencing the happiness and peace it brings.
Overall, the message of The Creator Has a Master Plan is one of hope and positivity. It encourages us to reconnect with our spiritual nature and seek happiness through love and connection. The song, with its beautiful melody and powerful lyrics, has become a classic and a favorite of many people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time, when peace was on the earth,
At some point in history, the world was a peaceful place.
And joy and happiness did reign and each man knew his worth.
During this time, people experienced joy and happiness, and recognized their own value.
In my heart how I yearn for that spirit's return
The singer longs for a return to this peaceful and fulfilling time.
And I cry, as time flies,
The passing of time brings the artist sadness.
Om, Om.
An expression of meditation or spirituality.
There is a place where love forever shines
There exists a place where love always prevails.
And rainbows are the shadows of a presence so divine
Rainbows represent a divine presence.
And the glow of that love lights the heavens above
This love emanates a radiant light that extends to the sky.
And it's free, can't you see, come with me,
This love is accessible to all, and the artist invites the listener to experience it together.
The creator has a master plan,
There is a predetermined plan by a higher power.
peace and happiness for every man
This plan is intended to bring happiness and peace to all people.
The creator has a working plan,
This plan is in motion and actively being carried out.
peace and happiness for every man
The ultimate goal of this plan is universal joy and contentment.
The creator makes but one demand,
There is only one requirement for this plan.
happiness through all the land
That requirement is for happiness to prevail throughout the entire world.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lawrencegrant7593
I will be 70 years old on the 23rd of this month. I have listened to this album for over 40 years and it still gives me joy. I am now 73 and I "still" play and enjoy this recording!
I am now 75 years and I still marvel when listening to his music.
@binksy69
Congrats on making 70 man
@teve2846
I will be 22 on the 23rd of this month. I hope I can still garner the same joy you get from this album, 48 years from now, that I do now.
@keplerhughes4390
I turned 26 and heard this album for the first time today. I'm a musician and to me, this is some of the most important sounding music I've yet encountered. My soul has been lifted
@MrAbangPanjang
I am 31 and I don't know why I join this conversation. May the Creator has the master plan for you all. ✌️
@euricoferreira1840
My body have 28 years since Jan 22. The other part of myself is timeless. love to you all
@cleach53
Rest in peace, Brother Sanders. Thank you for the everlasting music.
@202Kev
True indeed.
@ralphgordon1677
This album, among others, has helped to make Covid somewhat bearable. Almost 50 years and it still touches my soul. I have stage 4 throat cancer, 68 years old. I was diagnosed 6 years ago, with only two years left. So they told me. The Creator has a master plan.
@KATAO333
Blessings!