Top tracks — play these first
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Gevurah — Opening with an intense build-up, this track sets the tone for the entire performance with its complex rhythms and interwoven melodies that highlight the band's technical prowess.
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Mahshav — This piece features an intricate dialogue between instruments that showcases the band’s improvisational skills while maintaining a strong thematic core rooted in Jewish musical heritage.
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Hafla-ah — The closing track encapsulates the concert's energy, combining driving rhythms with emotional depth, leaving listeners with a powerful impression of the band's live capabilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMasada's live performance showcases intricate compositions and spontaneous improvisation, making it a notable entry in their discography.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of improvisation, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next without breaks.
- Several tracks incorporate Middle Eastern scales and rhythms, creating a distinct cultural texture within the jazz framework.
- The ensemble often engages in call-and-response patterns, allowing for dynamic interplay between musicians throughout the performance.
- 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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9/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic improvisation with unexpected twists
- energetic live performance atmosphere
- vibrant rhythms for exploration
- long-form pieces for deep listening
- spontaneous moments of musical surprise
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, structured tracks
- seek predictable listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Live in Taipei 1995 captures Masada during a significant phase, following their acclaimed debut album, ‘Masada,’ released in 1994. By this point, the group was solidifying their reputation for innovative fusions of jazz and Jewish musical traditions, showcasing their dynamic live performance energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Dave Douglas· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gevurah 12:38
- 2 Achshaph 2:41
- 3 Mahshav 7:09
- 4 Shebuah 12:06
- 5 Shilhim 2:45
- 6 Idalah-Abal 8:24
- 7 Mikreh 10:45
- 8 Yoreh 7:42
- 9 Tekufah 9:16
Disc 2
- 1 Debir 9:17
- 2 Sheloshim 8:11
- 3 Katzatz 2:47
- 4 Hadasha 11:21
- 5 Lachish 2:25
- 6 Midbar 9:08
- 7 Evel 5:45
- 8 Hafla-ah 6:34
- 9 Racheb 7:08
- 10 Ziphim 10:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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