Filmworks VI: 1996 cover

Released 30 years ago

Filmworks VI: 1996

John Zorn · 1996

63 min · 16 tracks · avant-garde jazz

An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending ethereal soundscapes with unpredictable structural shifts.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to climax
  • unpredictable structural shifts
  • immersive soundscapes for focus
  • short tracks encourage exploration
  • thought-provoking listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1996, John Zorn was already an established figure in avant-garde music, having released several influential albums. 'Filmworks VI: 1996' comes after his acclaimed 'Naked City' and solidifies his role as a leading composer for film scores, showcasing his ability to blend various genres into cohesive works.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Opening Credits / Hawaiian Postcard 2:57
  • 2 Work-a-Day World (Anton's Theme) 3:30
  • 3 Seductress 4:18
  • 4 End Titles 3:11
  • 5 Fireworks 1:51
  • 6 Surgery Montage 1:46
  • 7 Brain-Scan 1:05
  • 8 Witches' Cauldron 3:46
  • 9 Houdini 3:11
  • 10 Subliminal Perceptions 1:44
  • 11 Measuring 1:33
  • 12 Macbeth 3:04
  • 13 Pendulum 2:05
  • 14 Mechanics of the Brain 2:02
  • 15 Part One (Hot) 19:46
  • 16 Part Two (Cool) 7:43

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