Filmworks XXIII: El General
John Zorn · 2009
11 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A cinematic soundscape blending avant-garde jazz with haunting melodies and dynamic orchestration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented compositions that surprise
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- cinematic soundscapes ignite imagination
- unpredictable structures invite exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer consistent rhythmic patterns
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2009, John Zorn had established himself as a prolific figure in avant-garde jazz, with 'Filmworks XXIII: El General' being his twenty-third installment in the Filmworks series. This album follows a string of successful projects that showcased his unique ability to blend various musical styles and influences, reinforcing his status as an innovator within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Los Cristeros
- 2 El General
- 3 Besos de Sangre
- 4 Maximato
- 5 Soviet Mexico
- 6 Lagrimas Para Ti
- 7 Mala Suerte
- 8 Exilio
- 9 Recuerdos
- 10 Besos de Sangre (piano trio)
- 11 Exactamente Eso
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