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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to climax unpredictable structural shifts immersive soundscapes for focus
- 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.
- If you like
- avant-garde jazz
Filmworks VI: 1996 is an album by John Zorn, released in 1996. An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending ethereal soundscapes with unpredictable structural shifts. 'Filmworks VI: 1996' is significant for its experimental approach to film scoring, marking Zorn's continued influence in cinematic music. The album garnered attention for its innovative use of jazz elements within the context of film, contributing to the evolution of soundtrack composition in the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Filmworks VI: 1996 sound like?
An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending ethereal soundscapes with unpredictable structural shifts. Rooted in avant-garde jazz.
What makes Filmworks VI: 1996 by John Zorn notable?
'Filmworks VI: 1996' is significant for its experimental approach to film scoring, marking Zorn's continued influence in cinematic music. The album garnered attention for its innovative use of jazz elements within the context of film, contributing to the evolution of soundtrack composition in the mid-90s. 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.
Who is Filmworks VI: 1996 for?
Filmworks VI: 1996 works well if you're into gradual build to climax, unpredictable structural shifts and immersive soundscapes for focus.
How many songs are on Filmworks VI: 1996?
Filmworks VI: 1996 has 16 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Opening Credits / Hawaiian Postcard Standout 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 Standout 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) Standout 19:46
- 16 Part Two (Cool) 7:43
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 39 sec
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