What makes Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy by John Zorn notable?

'Filmworks V' showcases Zorn's unique ability to merge complex musical structures with evocative themes, earning praise for its innovative approach. The album has influenced contemporary film scoring and experimental music, reflecting Zorn's pivotal role in redefining the soundscape of modern cinema. Released in 1996, 'Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy' is part of John Zorn's extensive Filmworks series, following the acclaimed 'Filmworks IV.' At this point in his career, Zorn was solidifying his reputation as a prolific composer and innovator in avant-garde music, contributing significantly to the film score genre while continuing to push boundaries in jazz.

Who is Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy for?

Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy works well if you're into fragmented explorations of sound, cinematic atmosphere for focus and brief, intense listening sessions.

How many songs are on Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy?

Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy has 48 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy

John Zorn · 1996

58 min · 48 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A labyrinthine exploration of sound, blending avant-garde jazz with a cinematic atmosphere.

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'Filmworks V' showcases Zorn's unique ability to merge complex musical structures with evocative themes, earning praise for its innovative approach. The album has influenced contemporary film scoring and experimental music, reflecting Zorn's pivotal role in redefining the soundscape of modern cinema.

Best for: fragmented explorations of sound cinematic atmosphere for focus brief, intense listening sessions
Context: Released in 1996, 'Filmworks V: Tears of Ecstasy' is part of John Zorn's extensive Filmworks series, following the acclaimed 'Filmworks IV.' At this point in his career, Zorn was solidifying his reputation as a prolific composer and innovator in avant-garde music, contributing significantly to the film score genre while continuing to push boundaries in jazz.
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Tracklist

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

1 Factor Standout 1:02
2 Intercept 1:13
3 Lemma 1:18
4 Root 1:06
5 Net 1:19
6 Lie Group Standout 1:10
7 Reduction 1:03
8 Trisectrix of Maclaurin 1:07
9 Interpolation 1:09
10 Gradients 1:16
11 Random Walk 1:27
12 Cusp 1:04
13 Region 1:07
14 Block 1:09
15 Prediction 1:09
16 Concordance 1:13
17 Modulus 1:01
18 Addition 1:08
19 Ergodicity 1:24
20 Prism 1:15
21 Mean Difference 2:13
22 Likelihood 1:18
23 Deviation 1:02
24 Curl 1:12
25 Probable Error 1:24
26 Limit 1:09
27 Youden Square 1:19
28 Tensor 1:06
29 Martingale 1:05
30 Tantochrone 1:07
31 Witch of Agnesi 1:14
32 Rank 0:58
33 Quadrature 1:03
34 Discriminant 1:23
35 Rose Curve 1:07
36 Lituus 1:04
37 Involute 1:06
38 Catearies 1:12
39 Folium 1:20
40 Edge Train 1:16
41 Ruled Surface 1:14
42 Slope 1:03
43 Cluster 1:06
44 Spiral 1:16
45 Octal 1:07
46 Cissoid of Diocles 1:15
47 Arc 1:26
48 Pole 1:22

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