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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