Filmworks XXI: Belle de Nature/The New Rijksmuseum cover

Filmworks XXI: Belle de Nature/The New Rijksmuseum

John Zorn · 2008

60 min · 17 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A captivating collage of avant-garde textures and cinematic soundscapes that evoke visual art and nature.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • evocative soundscapes for contemplation
  • wave-like pacing invites exploration
  • dynamic themes of nature and
  • short tracks encourage focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Filmworks XXI: Belle de Nature/The New Rijksmuseum' was released in 2008, John Zorn had already established himself as a prolific composer and avant-garde innovator. This album marked his ongoing exploration of film music, following his previous work in the 'Filmworks' series, which began in 1995. Zorn's ability to blend genres and create evocative scores continued to evolve, solidifying his position in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Masque en Sole 5:10
  • 2 Un Rose 2:06
  • 3 L'Air et Les Songes 2:39
  • 4 Fouet D'epines 5:08
  • 5 Elle Vient 3:52
  • 6 Orties Cuisantes 4:31
  • 7 Belle de Nature 4:52
  • 8 Storage 2:09
  • 9 Conservation 3:57
  • 10 Rendering 4:21
  • 11 Meeting 3:02
  • 12 Restoration 1:35
  • 13 Construction 3:18
  • 14 Architecture 4:19
  • 15 Design 1:55
  • 16 Planning 3:07
  • 17 Completion 4:18

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