Filmworks XXIV: The Nobel Prizewinner cover

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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