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Laraaji (Nadabrahmananda)

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Musician

The Resume

    (1943- )
    Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Birth name was Edward Larry Gordon
    New-age ambient artist
    Albums include ‘Ambient 3: Day of Radiance (produced by Brian Eno),’ ‘Unicorns in Paradise,’ ‘Once Upon a Zither,’ ‘White Light Music,’ ‘Sol,’ ‘I Am Sky,’ ‘Celestial Zone,’ ‘In a celestial Water Garden,’ ‘Sonic Portals,’ ‘Bring on the Sun,’ and ‘Sun Piano’
    Instrument background includes piano, zither, mbira (um-BEER-uh), and assorted percussion
    Subject of ‘Eternity or Bust’ (short film)

Why he might be annoying:

    Don’t even try to pronounce that name unless you’re intimately familiar with his works.
    Prior to being at an all-you-can-eat deal (1979), he was in the habit of wearing as much white as possible. (The orange displays next door inspired his shift in color preference.)
    He regards laughter as an exercise similar to yoga.
    His ‘official website’ (at dwij.com — accompanied by a thumbnail collage) isn’t officially his.

Why he might not be annoying:

    If his exact date of birth is an uncertainty, his year of birth definitely isn’t.
    He saw outlets in comedy, voice, and acting — all of which proved useful in his musical endeavors.
    He bought a zither at a pawn shop, converted it to an electronic variant, and went from there.
    He recommends devoting five hours in a single day to practicing music (so yeah, it’s not for everyone).

Credit: Cool It All Right?


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying