Book of Days
Meredith Monk · 1990
49 min · 14 tracks · opera · avant-garde music
A meditative exploration of time, blending ethereal vocals with intricate soundscapes and minimalist arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- introspective exploration of time
- background ambiance for creativity
- evocative vocal textures to immerse
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Meredith Monk released 'Book of Days' in 1990, she had already established herself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music. This album followed her acclaimed works like 'Dolmen Music' (1981) and showcased her continued evolution as a composer and performer, integrating elements of theater and dance into her sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joan La Barbara· Tania León· Philip Glass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Early Morning Melody 1:34
- 2 Travellers 1, 2, 3 2:32
- 3 Dawn 3:20
- 4 Travellers 4 Churchyard Entertainment 6:46
- 5 Afternoon Melodies 4:54
- 6 Fields/Clouds 2:22
- 7 Dusk 2:37
- 8 Eva's Song 0:50
- 9 Evening 2:52
- 10 Travellers 5 1:57
- 11 Jewish Storyteller/Dance/Dream 5:00
- 12 Plague 3:14
- 13 Madwoman's Vision 7:43
- 14 Cave Song 3:48
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