Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants - remastered from vinyl LP by L Perez

Journey with the progressive genius of Stevie Wonder in this 35 minute epic mix of the instrumental music from his 1979 theme album about plant life

[@theonlycaamz]

0:00 - Earth's Creation 4:04 - The First Garden 6:37 - Voyage To India 13:04 - Seasons 14:53 - Ecclesiastes 18:33 - Race Babbling 22:30 - Tree 28:18 - Finale

[@frederickpando9444]

Beautiful instrumental compositions!

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

This gotta be higher up

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

I was guarding the USAF's weapon storage area in New Mexico when this came out. And I would smuggle my 8-track player into the restricted area on Manzano Mountain Complex and sit on the hood of our truck overlooking the lights of Albuquerque listening to this all night on the midnight shift.

[@SnuffGunnion]

What a scene!!! Just wonderful!!!

[@queenasantewaa4101]

WOW! Deep, and at once Divine!🪷 And just perhaps, Stevie’s sacred sounds 🎶 were embracing and guarding YOU, in time space continuum… 😅

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

@@queenasantewaa4101 They definitely guarded my peace of mind.

[@a.x.marcus4627]

You made me journey, sir.

[@terrysingletary2719]

A FANTASTICALLY INCREDIBLE PIECE OF ART. THANK U STEVIE WONDER.

[@queenratv115]

I’m playing this for plants on orange hill Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregfechik2632]

I bought this as a 20 year old Stevie fanatic when this came out expecting to hear classic Stevie. I listened to it once and put it away. Recently pulled out the vinyl as a 64 year old music fanatic and found it far more interesting. Like the best jazz musicians, Stevie never stopped moving forward.

[@susan0ne]

Ho yes same as me I was w0 too now 64

[@susan0ne]

Was 20

[@shaaronie]

I didn't even bother to give it a listen and had never heard of it until I watched a documentary with the same name and boy was it interesting. It made me remember Stevie's abum and here I am blown away! Stevie was and still is ahead of his time!

[@EdwardRobinson15580]

This ALBUM is an abstraction of sorts of Stevie's thoughts ang stuff. I think it's pretty cool that he shares with people who LOVE his music. I been listening to him since NINETEEN 64...I Shit you not... "Fingertips Part One and Part Two"!!!!

[@parttime9070]

Same with me , it's still sitting in a box to this day..

[@doriscampos5844]

Fantastico I Love it and My Plants Too

[@djbt2718]

many plants may have been involved

[@susan0ne]

I bought this album back in 1979, was different from his other stuff, I never appreciated how fantastic this brilliant album is stevie been in my brain for 40yrs now

[@01foote01]

I had an extended gig at a resort in Death Valley when The Secret Life of Plants came out. It became the soundtrack of a crazy, spectacular season of my life. For those who may remember, Stevie's records were as eagerly awaited in the 70's as the Beatles were in the 60's. But most people were expecting another Songs in the Key of Life, which was praised as his magnum opus. Plants was a commercial disappointment and I found dozens of copies in record resale shops. For me, however, as a fan of Tomita and other synth-based music, as well as classical and theater, this was pure genius.

[@small_ed]

This album marked a significant deviation from his previous works. Given the well-established and continuing format of popular music at the time, Stevie had to have received guidance that such arrangements would not fare favorably in sales. Send One Your Love is pretty cool, though 😎

[@01foote01]

@@small_ed I agree. And as he was producing Plants, Stevie was writing other, more accessible songs that appeared on Hotter than July, which came out not long after.

[@rwalker3323]

Simply Amazing.... Love you Stevie.

[@TorontoJon]

I was lucky enough to find and buy this Stevie Wonder album at a church rummage sale in near mint condition for only a dollar or two at the most, but that was over a decade ago and I had not actually listened to the record at all, so I need to rectify that and give the album its proper due. :)

[@leonieeblue3130]

Go listen..... u won't be disappointed 🎉

[@arijitsengupta9766]

I am forever amazed with this album. It is a shame that it didn't receive much critical acclaim and commercial success. The sound and the concept is definitely pioneering to me.

[@hara7517]

one of the best pieces of work i've listened to. stuff of holy nature.

[@cheek1610]

Woohhhh.... the fantastic sounds of the Yamaha GX1

[@DeniseJones-vz5po]

The first time I heard this album, I had just gotten to my friends apartment for brunch and I was immediately struck by the music playing. They were all in the kitchen and after my hellos to everyone, I just sat on the floor in the foyer and closed my eyes listening to this amazing music. I loved it!!!

[@curtisslmccray7430]

It's a blessing to listen,hear and experience a musical masterpiece from your senses!!!

[@user-xz5db2ng1r]

Fort Bliss TX. On guard duty when I heard this 😮

[@queenasantewaa4101]

Absolute brilliance.🪷 ♥️🎶💚

[@donaldcarr2792]

I enjoyed this perceptive work as a compliment to "songs in the key of life"

I got the vinyl Album in those days ... 🎶🎵🎶

[@LPerezDancer]

Me too, in fact this file is recorded from my vinyl copy

[@ornleifs]

Fantastic album and one of his best.

[@levanabrzeni]

This album has something to do with divinity. When The listen to it I automatically think about my father, grandparents and those friends who passed away. I think of them in somewhat positive way, as if they are safe and secure and have left their imprint on this world as flowers and all the beauty that exists

[@kennethhuang371]

BEFORE STEVIE MADE FAMOUS HIS SCORE FOR “THE WOMAN IN RED”, HIS FIRST SCORE WAS FOR “THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS” HE HAD NEVER SEEN A MOVIE AND CRITICS WERE NOT TOO KIND TO HIM AT THE TIME. I HAVEN’T SEEN THIS FILM AT ALL. STEVIE IS ALWAYS WILLING TO TRY NEW THINGS. Kenneth Huang 5/13/23.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Fascinating, thanks. May I ask why the aversion to 'I Just Called'?

[@arijitsengupta9766]

​@@a.nobodys.nobodyI just called to say I love you is a fantastic song to me although it may not be pioneering or ground breaking to those who call themselves critics.

[@katrance]

Thank You so much for posting this, that second track when i was about 3 we had a ballet dance to that and i knew nothing about that song until today omg

[@taofoundation]

The best!!!

[@TorontoJon]

Fantastic! As luck would have it, I found Stevie Wonder's 'Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants' LP record album about 15 or more years ago at my local Salvation Army Thrift Store and bought it for only two dollars. Ironically though, I never got around to listening to it, but thanks to this video, I'll definitely give it the attention it truly deserves. :)

[@user-xz5db2ng1r]

I was flying into Korea on a Mac flight...

[@javierjalisco17]

Stevie has a special place in my heart because the warmth and love of his chords touch it. He is in what I call the master class w likes of SRV, Bobby blue Blands, Tony Rice, Chet Atkins, MJ, Prince, James Brown, Leo Kottke, Conway Twitty, George Jones, Ray Charles, Dr. John... among others. The ones that have "IT".

[@Cameroo]

Well! I didn't expect this when I got out of bed today! =D

[@42abyz]

If you enjoy this music, I recommend seeing the film. This music is the soundtrack. Stevie is in a row boat, without his shades, handling the oars all by himself. Also, if you're interested in Dogon cosmology, you will be amazed by their knowledge of the star they call "Potolo" (?) which orbits around the Sirus star every fifty years, at which time they celebrate the orbital pattern through dance. The Dogon acquired their knowledge of this galactic activity eons ago without the aid of a telescope.

[@fxtrader7856]

After watching that movie, you can't even eat a piece of lettuce..

[@Dod777]

Maravilhoso! Amo este álbum!

[@DariusJones]

Stevie Wonder's best kept secret.

[@mastodontedepapel4593]

GRACIAS L Perez por compartirlo !!!!

[@NitThebest-es8ew]

Esto lo escuché con 8 años

[@glasmanchantal]

WONDERFUL

[@manuelcaz228]

Gracias amigo

[@brutusalwaysminded]

Many thanks! ❤

[@mastodontedepapel4593]

A L U C I N É la primera vez que escuché «éste» Stevie insospechado !!!!! Han pasado como 40 años y es increíble !!!

[@mastodontedepapel4593]

Fue un verdadero ADELANTADO en aquel momento!!!!

[@augustocesarsantos450]

Fantástico ! Stevie Wonder é mesmo um gênio !

[@glaucoantonio9706]

Uma Epopéia de Gaia ,nossa mãe Divina ,a natureza ,a Deusa em nossos corações ,todas as deusas ,Amour

[@nacho7742]

Proof that a digital recording can sound excellent on vinyl, because this album was recorded on 16/44 digital format, same as cd. The key on every recording to sound good on vinyl is the DYNAMIC RANGE

[@LPerezDancer]

did they have digital recording back in 1979?

[@mikegaebelein1841]

​@@LPerezDancer It was the second album to be recorded fully digitally

[@levanabrzeni]

The musical Bible.

[@ramziarab7709]

More music Stevie please

[@hermanandela]

briljant

[@dariusvbryant.]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

great thx

[@earthtrekpedicab]

🖤

[@vpmonchi]

スティービーワンダーの名珍番❤ 映画も素晴らしい！

[@Shin-Waka]

見てないです。すごそう

[@hatakoji8591]

@@Shin-Waka kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm6o4CqorFlp9U

[@TorontoJon]

Mon Mothma from 'Return of the Jedi, "Many botanicals died to bring us this information..." ;)

[@suhailaa1857]

wow

[@pesces2]

the synths are nice

[@frederickpando9444]

Just the instrumental music from the soundtrack. Great synthesizer sound. Stevie was the owner of two Yamaha GX-1s. Did Stevie use the Yamaha GX-1 polyphonic synthesizer on these instrumental tracks?

[@Shin-Waka]

昔のぼろぼろアナログシンセサイザーでこのクォリティーは驚愕ですね

[@waynewhite2314]

Instrumentals only.

[@metalmanchild1454]

Move over Pink Floyd! IT'S STEVIES TURN!!

[@mastodontedepapel4593]

Me olvidaba preguntarte: ¿ que pasó con «Send one your love» que no aparece aquí???

[@patrickcrilly8978]

I think that all people who are desoring cutting the trees down in the amazon. The powers of the world should build a big prison and stick them in there , I hope when I die I'd come back Oak Tree 🌳 🙏 ♥. Heven help us All, Steve wonder is the Greatest person Ever ❤ Everyone wants their Grandchildren to enjoy their lives forever 💙 Patrick sorry about spelling mistake I'm dyslexic. But I try to be good for the poor people in the world no clean waters, 3rd world 💔 😔 give a little love. Please the people with millions 🙏 😢 😭 WHY DO THEY CARE NOT.

[@googleslidespresentation4214]

I definitley agree ❤️ its horrible what people are doing to nature and I hope the people who can help will help everyone as best as they can. this world needs to be protected, along with everyone in it ❤️🌏 I hope things turn out well.

[@adelhartreisig9020]

You're not dyslexic, you're just a fuc.... c...

[@chantalvanderende515]

@@adelhartreisig9020 What a horrible response. He literally said nothing wrong. He wants humans to stop destroying the earth. If you DO want that, the only f.. c... here is you!

[@user-ou8ef9yz6h]

Des vibrations emotionnelles intenses se dégagent des différents morceaux ! Avec tout au long de l' album la toile de fond du morceau-titre de l' album. Juste une exception pour " Ecclesiastes ", ça ne passe pas ( attention, ce n' est pas une question de religion, je trouve cela d' une morosité sans aucune émotion, car bien sûr la tristesse peut abonder dans ce sens et produire un excellent morceau, cependant, pour ce titre, ce n' est pas le cas). Mes préférées sont " Voyage to India " , pas étonnant, étant fan de musique Indienne : Ravi Shankar, Subroto Roy Chowdhury, Sharmila Roy, Kakoli Sengupta, Najma, Sheila Chandra et pour la 2e cerise de cet excellent opus, "Kesse ye lolo de ye". Il me semble que c' est un chant Malien avec Lamine Konte. Une 3e pour le podium : " Race babbling ", c' est sidéral, spatial, bluffant ! De tels synthés en 1979!!! Merci Monsieur Merveille!!! L' album le plus aboutit, même s' il y a " Ecclesiastes " qui ne va pas pour moi, nul n' est parfait, mais Stevie est l' un des rares qui peut se targuer de l' approcher au plus près! Cet album révèle toutes les facettes extrêmement variées ainsi que toutes la palette des émotions de cet Artiste génial !!! ❤😊🤗😍👏👍

[@TheOlskool4ever]

When it was first released I hated it. I thought it was garbage but over the years and now I'm mature, I understand it so much better. Still not his best project (not even close) but it's not as bad as I thought it was as a teenager.

[@kurtfelix1412]

It's really up there among his best. It's like a classical music suite: it tells a story based on various musical and lyrical themes and movements having to do with the documentary it accompanied. What's amazing about it is he used synths and modern instrumentation as opposed to classical instrumentation. The process is even more impressive, considering Stevie was visually impaired: "Wonder created the film score by having Michael Braun, the film's producer, describe each visual image in detail, while the sound engineer, Gary Olazabal, specified the length of a passage. This information was processed to a four-track tape (with the film's sound on one of the tracks), leaving Wonder space to add his own musical accompaniment. Wonder attempted to translate the complex information of the book and film into song lyrics (Wikipedia)". No it's not what you're used to regarding Stevie and his album of hit songs, but it remains one of his most impressive feats and the music is really beautiful.

[@daroob]

Not as bad as you once thought. Lol. So how do you know you’re done understanding it better?

[@steverhodesvideos6244]

Anyway to get a track list with start times?

[@fucu41]

U have to go to the top comments not the recents ones.its the first comment

[@steverhodesvideos6244]

@@fucu41 Thank you!

[@Shin-Waka]

KEY of LIFEに比べると難解。すごい気もしますが

[@WinkLinkletter]

Bozos.

[@triple_gem_shining]

Your mom?