City: Works of Fiction
Jon Hassell · 1990
56 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A sonic tapestry weaving together ambient textures, jazz improvisation, and global influences into a meditative soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Voiceprint (Blind From the Facts) — This track opens the album with haunting vocals layered over intricate rhythms, setting the tone for the exploration of identity and perception throughout the record.
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Mombasa — Mombasa stands out with its vibrant polyrhythms and rich instrumentation, capturing the essence of cultural exchange that defines the album’s overarching theme.
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Warriors — The climactic piece on the album, Warriors features an expansive arrangement that blends electronic elements with traditional sounds, embodying Hassell's vision of transcultural dialogue.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voiceprint (Blind From the Facts) 5:47
- 2 Pagan 6:28
- 3 Mombasa 8:05
- 4 Tikal 3:08
- 5 In the City of Red Dust 5:39
- 6 Rain 6:29
- 7 Ba-Ya D. 6:03
- 8 Warriors 9:24
- 9 Out of Adedara 5:07
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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