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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises cinematic soundscapes for deep focus thematic exploration through varied lengths
- 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.
- If you like
- avant-garde jazz
Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner is an album by John Zorn, released in 2010. An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending dissonance with poignant melodies for a cinematic experience. The album stands out not just for its musical composition but also for its connection to literary themes, particularly those of Fyodor Dostoevsky. It received positive critical reception and is significant in illustrating how Zorn's work has influenced contemporary composers and musicians within the avant-garde scene, pushing boundaries in film scoring and jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner sound like?
An intricate tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending dissonance with poignant melodies for a cinematic experience. Rooted in avant-garde jazz.
What makes Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner by John Zorn notable?
The album stands out not just for its musical composition but also for its connection to literary themes, particularly those of Fyodor Dostoevsky. It received positive critical reception and is significant in illustrating how Zorn's work has influenced contemporary composers and musicians within the avant-garde scene, pushing boundaries in film scoring and jazz. 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.
Who is Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner for?
Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner works well if you're into wave-like pacing with surprises, cinematic soundscapes for deep focus and thematic exploration through varied lengths.
How many songs are on Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner?
Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nobel Prize Winner Standout 4:15
- 2 Writer's Block (Ilse's Theme) Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
August 24, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
58 min 13 sec
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