Filmworks XXIII: El General cover

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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