Ayler's intense, all-acoustic music carries the mood of ritual even at its noisiest, though toward the end of his career, he explored funk and rock textures that created an airy feel. The uptempo R&B of “New Generation” gives Ayler's wails a new, exultant vibe, and the guitar-meets-tenor grind of “Untitled Duet” shows that Ayler was hip to the possibilities of mixing avant-rock and free jazz.