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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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