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Filmworks IX: Trembling Before G-d

John Zorn · 2000

65 min · 18 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A haunting blend of minimalist piano and avant-garde textures that evoke deep spiritual introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting introspection for quiet moments
  • dynamic exploration with emotional resolution
  • piano-led meditations for reflection
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Filmworks IX: Trembling Before G-d' was released in December 2000, John Zorn had established himself as a prolific figure in avant-garde music. This album followed his previous work, 'Filmworks VIII,' and continued his exploration of film scoring while integrating Jewish themes and liturgical elements into his compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Trembling Before G-d 2:26
  • 2 Mahshav (solo piano) 5:01
  • 3 Tashlikh 4:26
  • 4 Yechida 0:54
  • 5 Idalah-abal 7:50
  • 6 Simen Tov/Mazel Tov 1:25
  • 7 Sholom Aleichem 1:12
  • 8 Notarikon 4:11
  • 9 Maskil 3:25
  • 10 Trembling Before G-d (solo organ) 2:51
  • 11 Mashav (duo) 8:26
  • 12 Desert Montage 1:45
  • 13 Kaporeh 3:25
  • 14 Tashlikh (fast) 2:18
  • 15 Nigun 2:02
  • 16 Trembling Before G-d (intro) 3:13
  • 17 End Titles 6:01
  • 18 Kaporeh (solo piano) 4:19

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