Filmworks XXV: City of Slaughter/Schmatta/Beyond the Infinite
John Zorn · 2013
55 min · 19 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A haunting soundscape where dissonance meets fragile beauty, reflecting themes of loss and resilience.
Why this album works
'Filmworks XXV' is significant for its poignant commentary on Jewish identity and history, receiving positive critical reception for its thematic depth. The album was praised in various publications for its innovative approach to storytelling through instrumental music, contributing to ongoing dialogues about cultural representation in art.
- Best for
- wave-like shifts in intensity haunting soundscapes of beauty reflective moments of loss
- Context
- By 2013, John Zorn had firmly established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz, with 'Filmworks XXV' being part of his extensive film score catalog. This album followed his previous works like 'The Gnostic Preludes' (2010), showcasing his continued exploration of complex narratives through music. Zorn's ability to blend diverse influences further solidified his reputation and artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Madonna· Prince· George Benson· Chicago· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The End of Tradition 3:40
- 2 The Oath 2:13
- 3 Modernity 1:27
- 4 Island / Ghetto 2:35
- 5 New Choices 2:11
- 6 Revolution 3:33
- 7 New Currents 2:43
- 8 Loss 1:53
- 9 Hopes and Dreams 1:34
- 10 The Bund 2:33
- 11 City of Slaughter Standout 4:45
- 12 Anti-Semitism / Pogrom Standout 1:24
- 13 Pale of Settlement 3:03
- 14 Requiem Standout 2:53
- 15 Schmatta 1:41
- 16 Pins and Needles 3:13
- 17 Collapse 3:06
- 18 Hanging by a Thread 2:58
- 19 Beyond the Infinite 8:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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