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Filmworks XIX: The Rain Horse

John Zorn · 2008

40 min · 11 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A cinematic tapestry of avant-garde jazz that evokes both introspection and wild landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for imagination
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • evocative themes of nature
  • immersive experience from start to

Maybe skip if you want

  • desire for instant gratification
  • preference for upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time John Zorn released 'Filmworks XIX: The Rain Horse', he was an established figure in avant-garde music, having already produced over twenty film scores. This album followed his previous work, 'Filmworks XVIII: The Rain Horse', demonstrating his continued exploration of thematic soundscapes and complex compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tears of Morning 4:32
  • 2 The Stallion 2:42
  • 3 Tree of Life 3:01
  • 4 Wedding of Wild Horses 4:21
  • 5 Forests in the Mist 6:09
  • 6 Dance Exotique 2:59
  • 7 Bird in the Mist 4:01
  • 8 Parable of Job 4:17
  • 9 Encounter 2:10
  • 10 The Rain Horse 4:16
  • 11 End Credits 2:04

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