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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like shifts in intensity
- haunting soundscapes of beauty
- reflective moments of loss
- short tracks for focused listening
- emotional depth through dissonance
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward melodies
- prefer longer, cohesive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
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 4:45
- 12 Anti-Semitism / Pogrom 1:24
- 13 Pale of Settlement 3:03
- 14 Requiem 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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