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A Vision in Blakelight

John Zorn · 2012

50 min · 10 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde jazz, classical influences, and Zorn's signature experimentalism unfolds across a richly textured soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with emotional peaks
  • thoughtful engagement for reflective moments
  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • kaleidoscopic textures inviting exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'A Vision in Blakelight' was released in 2012, John Zorn had already established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music. This album followed his celebrated 'Book of Angels' series and marked a continuation of his explorations into complex structures and improvisational forms, further solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 When the Morning Stars Sang Together 5:27
  • 2 The Hammer of Los 3:58
  • 3 Jerusalem 5:14
  • 4 The Prophecy 3:09
  • 5 And He Rode Upon the Cherubim 5:09
  • 6 Marriage of Heaven and Hell 4:17
  • 7 A Woman Clothed With the Sun 5:20
  • 8 Shadows in Ancient Time 5:38
  • 9 An Island in the Moon 7:06
  • 10 Night Thoughts 4:55

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