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Looking (Berlin Version) Corona

Cecil Taylor · 1991

71 min · 3 tracks · jazz

A sprawling, avant-garde exploration that merges free jazz improvisation with intense emotional depth and intricate piano textures.

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    LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: a. First Movement — The First Movement exemplifies Taylor's improvisational genius, featuring extended piano sections that blend rhythm and melody in unexpected ways while building an immersive atmosphere.
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    LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: b. Second Movement — In the Second Movement, the tempo shifts dramatically as Taylor explores percussive elements, showcasing his unique approach to rhythm and contributing to the album's dynamic range.
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    LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: c. Third Movement — The Third Movement serves as a poignant conclusion, where Taylor’s expressive playing culminates in a haunting reflection that lingers long after the final note.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
79 /100
Summit
Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

The album showcases complex improvisation and intricate piano work, establishing a strong avant-garde identity.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of three lengthy movements, each exploring different themes and textures through extended improvisation.
  • The piano is the primary instrument, with Taylor employing a wide range of dynamics and techniques, including rapid runs and percussive strikes.
  • Each movement transitions seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous flow that challenges traditional song structures.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: a. First Movement 1:00:15
  • 2 LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: b. Second Movement 3:29
  • 3 LOOKING (Berlin Version) CORONA: c. Third Movement 7:50

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