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

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Electric Ladyland hasPart 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)
1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) hasTitle 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)