The Music & Art of Nik Pascal Raicevic
Pascal
Art in Space
Art in Space
Nik Pascal Raicevic released electronic music albums under several different names during his recording career that ran from 1969 to 1975. Pascal was the name used for The Sixth Ear album released in 1972.
Art in Space
Art in Space
Art in Space
Nik Raicevic's electronic music was published by Art in Space (BMI). He managed an art gallery on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood with the same name. His first album read: Electronic Music from ART IN SPACE.
Nik Raicevic
Art in Space
Nik Raicevic
Nik or Nicolas Raicevic is credited as the Composer and Producer of his albums, as well as the creator of the incredible futuristic paintings and illustrations. His artwork is still on display at several galleries and public spaces.
107-34-8933
Narco Records
Nik Raicevic
This number represents Nik Raicevic as the creator of his first album, Numbers by 107-34-8933. What this number means is still a mystery. It is not a social security number.
Nico
Narco Records
Narco Records
Nico is the name Nik Raicevic used when he was exhibiting paintings at art galleries in Los Angeles. He was a prolific artist – as well as a successful inventor of novelty products.
Narco Records
Narco Records
Narco Records
Narco Records released five of Nik Raicevic's six albums. The other album was released by Buddah Records in 1970 when it was run by then president, Neil Bogart.
Nik Pascal Raicevic Discography
Numbers
Beyond the End... Eternity
Numbers
Released in 1969
Narco Records
Head
Beyond the End... Eternity
Numbers
Released in 1970
Buddah Records
Beyond the End... Eternity
Beyond the End... Eternity
Beyond the End... Eternity
Released in 1971
Narco Records
The Sixth Ear
Beyond the End... Eternity
Beyond the End... Eternity
Released in 1972
Narco Records
Goats Head Soup
Goats Head Soup
Goats Head Soup
Released in 1973
Rolling Stones Records
Magnetic Web
Goats Head Soup
Goats Head Soup
Released in 1973
Narco Records
Zero Gravity
Goats Head Soup
Den Sorte Skole
Released in 1975
Narco Records
Den Sorte Skole
Goats Head Soup
Den Sorte Skole
Released in 2016
Sound samples
Nik Pascal Raicevic – Composer of Electronic Space Music
THE ARTIST
About Nik Raicevic
Nik Pascal Raicevic (1933-1994) was a space artist who introduced the world to future-realistic art that combined paintings, music and light. His albums were an entirely new concept in electronic music in the early 1970s. Often called a pioneer in the field, Nik's music influenced and inspired many other artists.
History of the Moog Modular in Space Music
MOOG FOUNDATION: A History in Recordings by Thom Holmes
Nik Raicevic (aka Nik Pascal) 107-34-8933 (1969); re-released as Head (1970). The enigmatic Nik Raicevic definitely deserves mention as an influence on the development of space music. He not only found the spacey sounds, heavily reverberating over drones and rhythms, but was also inspired to make a connection between his music and psychedelic drugs. All of the tracks on this LP are named after drugs: “Cannabis Sativa” (17:30); “Methedrine” (6:00), and “Lysergic Acid Diethylamide” (8:50). Listen to “Cannabis Sativa” and you will hear a Moog Modular being manually manipulated in real-time with the tape running, plus some reverse tracks and additional effects added later. Raicevic followed this album with four more, all highly collectible: Beyond the End ... Eternity (1971); The Sixth Ear (1972); Magnetic Web (1973); Zero Gravity (1975).
Nik Raicevic Album Cover Photography
Nik Raicevic photographed The Lollipop Shoppe for their first album cover
Nik Raicevic worked on several albums as either artist or photographer. He also helped manage this band with Los Angeles DJ, Lord Tim Hudson. This was their first release from 1968, Just Colour.
Nik Raicevic Album Cover Art
Nik Raicevic created the cover art for this 1976 album, Playgue, by Locust
Nik Raicevic's painting ended up on the cover for this little known rock band, Locust. They may have walked into his art gallery on Sunset Blvd. and selected one of his paintings on display at the time.
Nik Raicevic and the MiniMoog Synthesizer
The Instrument of the PROs — like Nik Raicevic
Brutal, caustic, volcanic—Evocative, flirting, caressing—Crisp, powerful, biting—Entrancing, embracing, exhilarating! Extend the stuff your music is made of with the MINIMOOG, a true Moog synthesizer which opens exciting new dimensions of expression to the creative professional.
The MINIMOOG is a well-bred performer. Precisely constructed, yet sensitive and responsive. Conveniently compact, yet it produces a wide range of tone colors. It lets you create many of the sound qualities made famous by Moog synthesizers.
Nik Raicevic utilized the MINIMOOG synthesizer on all of his albums, beginning with his first release, NUMBERS, in 1969. The remaining releases also incorporated the ARP 2600 synthesizer.
Nik Pascal Raicevic on Vinyl and 8-Track Tape
Originally released on vinyl record and 8-track tape
Nik's albums were promoted as being released on vinyl, 8-track and cassette tape. We've never seen an actual cassette tape for any of his albums. Only the vinyl and 8-track versions seems to exist. The 8-track tapes, if you can find them now, can be expensive. There were also promotion posters printed for some of his albums, like The Sixth Ear. They are rare as well.
The 8-track tapes were released by Narco Records. We're not sure if Buddah Records ever released an 8-track or cassette tape version of "Head." We have not seen one.
Narco Records & Tapes
Narco Records – owned and operated by Nik Raicevic
SENSATIONAL MUSIC FROM NARCO RECORDS – AVAILABLE ON VINYL RECORDS AND 8-TRACK TAPE
Narco Records was located at: 7280 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Art In Space was located at: 8222 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Album Art by Nik Pascal Raicevic
