Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner
John Zorn · 2010
58 min · 15 tracks · avant-garde jazz
An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending dissonance with poignant melodies for a cinematic experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- cinematic soundscapes for deep focus
- thematic exploration through varied lengths
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner' is part of John Zorn's expansive Filmworks series, showcasing his prolific output. At this point in his career, Zorn had already established himself as a seminal figure in avant-garde music, following previous acclaimed works like 'The Gift' (2009). This album continues to demonstrate his unique ability to fuse jazz improvisation with film scoring techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nobel Prize Winner 4:15
- 2 Writer's Block (Ilse's Theme) 4:17
- 3 The Depraved City 5:10
- 4 Annabel 3:31
- 5 Our In-House Dostojevsky 4:38
- 6 The Search 1:56
- 7 Denouement 3:25
- 8 Door to Door 5:04
- 9 Suicidal Tendency 1:57
- 10 Fyodor and Annabel 5:10
- 11 Plagiarism 2:53
- 12 Moral and Immoral (take 1) 3:08
- 13 Ghost of a Guilty Conscience 4:40
- 14 Joachim West 5:02
- 15 Moral and Immoral (take 2) 3:07
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