Harras
55 min · 3 tracks · avant-garde jazz
An immersive soundscape where avant-garde jazz intertwines with complex rhythms and spontaneous improvisations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Morning Harras — The opening piece sets the tone for the album with its intricate layering and dynamic shifts, showcasing Zorn's unique compositional style and improvisational prowess.
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Noon Harras — This track highlights a more rhythmic approach while still maintaining the album's overarching complexity, demonstrating Zorn’s ability to balance structure and spontaneity.
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Evening Harras — At over thirty-six minutes, this expansive finale encapsulates the full extent of Zorn's vision, blending haunting melodies with intense improvisation to create a climactic experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalHarras showcases intricate compositions and improvisation, making it a distinctive entry in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- Each of the three tracks is structured around a distinct time of day, with 'Morning Harras' featuring lighter, more airy improvisations, while 'Evening Harras' employs darker tones and denser texture…
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Harras features avant-garde jazz that challenges conventional forms, showcasing Zorn's innovative approach.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Harras exemplifies John Zorn's exploration of avant-garde jazz during a prolific period. This album follows his acclaimed works like Masada and highlights his distinctive approach to blending genres and textures, further establishing him as a leading figure in experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Morning Harras 10:19
- 2 Noon Harras 8:59
- 3 Evening Harras 36:01
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