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Filmworks XIV: Hiding and Seeking

John Zorn · 2003

53 min · 12 tracks · avant-garde jazz

Experimental compositions intertwine avant-garde jazz with emotional depth, creating a haunting auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • haunting auditory experiences unfold
  • immersive in-order listening journey
  • dynamic progression of emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Filmworks XIV: Hiding and Seeking' was released in 2003, John Zorn had firmly established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde music. This album followed his prolific output in the Filmworks series, contributing to both his artistic evolution and his reputation for blending genres such as jazz, classical, and world music.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Merkabah 6:23
  • 2 Sekhel 4:40
  • 3 Zhakor 3:45
  • 4 Muflah 5:18
  • 5 Abulafia 2:26
  • 6 Abulafia 3:39
  • 7 Chirik 4:26
  • 8 Moadim 3:28
  • 9 Zhakor 4:24
  • 10 Sekhel 4:59
  • 11 Adamah 4:29
  • 12 Merkabah 5:31

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