Filmworks III: 1990–1995
John Zorn · 1997
60 min · 56 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A whirlwind of avant-garde jazz motifs melded with cinematic textures, creating a sonic landscape that is both chaotic and captivating.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thieves Quartet: Main Title Start here — The opening track sets the stage for the entire album, establishing a mysterious atmosphere that encapsulates Zorn's signature style and blends seamlessly into the subsequent pieces.
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Hollywood Hotel: Main Titles — This track highlights Zorn's knack for thematic development within a concise format, presenting a memorable motif that captures the essence of cinematic storytelling.
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Protest — With its sharp contrasts and rapid shifts in texture, this piece exemplifies Zorn’s ability to convey urgency and tension within a brief timeframe, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of his work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented listening for quick bursts
- cinematic tension in short pieces
- surreal soundscapes for imagination
- experimental sound explorations
- attention to brief details
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of cohesive narratives
- prefer long, continuous tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases Zorn's innovative approach to film scoring, diverging from traditional jazz.
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 1997, John Zorn was already an established figure in avant-garde music, having released several acclaimed works. 'Filmworks III: 1990–1995' came as part of his ongoing exploration of film composition, following the success of previous entries in the Filmworks series, which had showcased his ability to blend jazz improvisation with structured composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Thieves Quartet: Main Title Start here 0:59
- 2 Thieves Quartet: The Caper 0:56
- 3 Thieves Quartet: Cadence 0:15
- 4 Thieves Quartet: Kidnapping 2:14
- 5 Thieves Quartet: Doubt 0:18
- 6 Thieves Quartet: Nocturne 1 0:26
- 7 Thieves Quartet: Nocturne 2 0:55
- 8 Thieves Quartet: Bag Man 1:59
- 9 Thieves Quartet: The Cop 0:27
- 10 Thieves Quartet: Nocturne 3 0:54
- 11 Thieves Quartet: Juke Box 2:44
- 12 Thieves Quartet: End Titles 4:27
- 13 Music for Tsunta (Nine Cues) 3:30
- 14 Hollywood Hotel: Main Titles 1:36
- 15 Hollywood Hotel: Washing Machine A 0:26
- 16 Hollywood Hotel: Washing Machine B 0:38
- 17 Hollywood Hotel: Night Hotel 1:17
- 18 Hollywood Hotel: Japanese Tourists 1:53
- 19 Hollywood Hotel: Night Hotel 2 1:18
- 20 Hollywood Hotel: Objects 3:16
- 21 Hollywood Hotel: Night Hotel 3 1:00
- 22 Hollywood Hotel: Rooftop Death Rattle 0:59
- 23 Hollywood Hotel: Taiwan 3:48
- 24 Hollywood Hotel: End Titles 1:49
- 25 Holland 0:16
- 26 Canada 0:31
- 27 France 0:16
- 28 Germany 0:33
- 29 Sweden 0:28
- 30 U.S.A. 0:28
- 31 Canada 2 0:15
- 32 Sweden 2 0:15
- 33 Italy 0:13
- 34 Great Lobby 0:33
- 35 Wheelchair Races 0:42
- 36 Logo 0:14
- 37 Secret Code 0:34
- 38 Secret Code 2 1:04
- 39 Don't Break 0:40
- 40 Don't Break 2 1:08
- 41 Footnotes 0:35
- 42 Footnotes 2 1:09
- 43 Retraction 0:41
- 44 Retraction 2 1:14
- 45 Protest 0:39
- 46 Protest 2 1:12
- 47 Launch 0:42
- 48 Launch 2 1:13
- 49 Elevator 0:39
- 50 Elevator 2 1:08
- 51 Fiancé 0:38
- 52 Fiancé 2 1:13
- 53 Around the World 1:06
- 54 Batman 0:32
- 55 Abstract Woman 0:34
- 56 Mystic Woman 0:32
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