Filmworks XVII: Notes on Marie Menken/Ray Bandar: A Life with Skulls
John Zorn · 2005
57 min · 14 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A cinematic tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving together dissonance and contemplative melodies in homage to artistic visionaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with interludes
- wave-like pacing throughout experience
- contemplative moments for reflection
- cinematic soundscapes for immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2005, John Zorn was deeply entrenched in his Filmworks series, having released several scores that highlighted his unique approach to composition. 'Filmworks XVII' is notable as it follows the acclaimed 'Filmworks XVI' and continues Zorn's exploration of soundtracks that blur the lines between film music and avant-garde expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Menken 5:26
- 2 Skull I 4:04
- 3 Glimpses 6:37
- 4 Mood Mondrian 4:31
- 5 Skull II 3:31
- 6 Gogogo 8:14
- 7 Moonplay 4:42
- 8 Skull III 3:02
- 9 Tango Exotique 5:34
- 10 Zenscapes 1:09
- 11 Skull IV 1:41
- 12 Arabesque 5:10
- 13 Skull V 2:23
- 14 Bolex Dancing 1:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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