In What Language?
Vijay Iyer · 2013
69 min · 17 tracks · jazz · progressive jazz
An intricate tapestry of jazz that weaves emotion and intellect through rhythmic exploration and rich harmonics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate rhythmic explorations
- thoughtful engagement required
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'In What Language?' is Vijay Iyer's fourth album as a bandleader, following his critically acclaimed 'Accelerando' from 2012. At this point, Iyer was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary jazz, known for blending traditional forms with innovative structures and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Moran· Tigran Hamasyan· Kneebody
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Color of My Circumference I 4:10
- 2 The Density of the 19th Century 5:15
- 3 Terminal City 1:55
- 4 Rentals 2:44
- 5 Security 3:38
- 6 De Gaulle 6:37
- 7 TLC 2:39
- 8 Three Lotto Stories 4:49
- 9 The Color of My Circumference II 2:09
- 10 Iraqi Businessman 2:43
- 11 Taking Back the Airplane 4:54
- 12 The Color of My Circumference III 2:29
- 13 Innana After Bagdad 2:32
- 14 In What Language 4:05
- 15 Asylum 6:21
- 16 The Color of My Circumference IV 5:51
- 17 Plastic Bag 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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