Go See the World
David S. Ware · 1998
68 min · 7 tracks · jazz
Dynamic improvisation melds with complex rhythms and rich textures, creating an immersive soundscape that defies conventional jazz boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mikuro’s Blues — The opening track sets the tone with its intricate interplay and soulful melodies, establishing the album's thematic exploration of identity and experience.
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Lexicon — This track stands out for its complex rhythmic structures and spontaneous dialogues between instruments, exemplifying Ware's mastery in creating a vibrant musical conversation.
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The Way We Were — A lengthy exploration that combines deep emotional resonance with technical prowess, this piece showcases Ware's ability to blend introspection with expansive sonic landscapes.
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Estheticmetric — Incorporating unconventional time signatures and dynamic shifts, this track pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz while highlighting Ware's unique compositional voice.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's dynamic improvisation and complex rhythms create a unique sound that stands out in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, with each track averaging over six minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Each track showcases a different instrumental focus, with varying combinations of saxophone, bass, and drums creating distinct textures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build towards resolution
- complex interplay of sounds
- extended tracks for deep focus
- immersive listening for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Go See the World was David S. Ware's fifth studio album and a pivotal moment in his career as he continued to explore avant-garde jazz. Following his critically acclaimed album, Live in the New Point, this release solidified Ware's position as a leading figure in the avant-garde scene, showcasing his innovative approach to saxophone and composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mikuro’s Blues 6:06
- 2 Lexicon 10:26
- 3 Logistic 9:56
- 4 The Way We Were 14:37
- 5 Quadrahex 4:47
- 6 Estheticmetric 11:33
- 7 Rapturelodic 10:38
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