Recorded in late 1970, this is McIntyre's second release for the Delmark label. Much like his first effort, Humility in Light of the Creator, Forces and Feelings projects a spiritual tone. While it is occasionally more relaxed than his debut, that's not to say this is McIntyre's mellow disc -- far from it. Forces and Feelings has much in common with the otherworldly vibration Albert Ayler experimented with on his Impulse! date Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe, especially when comparing the vocals of Rita Omolokun with Mary Maria, Ayler's girlfriend/vocalist. It was during this period that McIntyre changed his name to Kalaparusha Ahra Difda, leading many to the conclusion that his uncompromising spirituality was keeping him from playing more gigs, especially those in nightclubs. McIntyre's band for this session was called the Light and featured AACM member Fred Hopkins on bass, Sarnie Garrett on electric guitar, Wesley Tyus on drums, and the vocals of Omolokun. The disc's cover shot of the ocean with the sun rising (or setting) conveys the divine nature of the music inside the jacket. Considering the lack of recordings made by this underrated tenor saxophonist, any of his discs are recommended. - Al Campbell
Tracks
01. Behold Gods Sunshine (Unissued Take)
02. Fifteen or Sixteen
03. Sun Spots
04. Ananda
05. Twenty-One Lines
06. Behold Gods Sunshine
07. Ananda (Unissued Take)
KALAPARUSHA MAURICE McINTYRE tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, bells
SARNIE GARRETT guitar
FRED HOPKINS bass
WESLEY TYUS drums
RITA OMOLOKUN vocals
Recorded November 11, 1970 at Sound Studios, Inc.
Delmark Records - DELMARK DE-425