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Maarifa Street: Magic Realism Volume Two

Jon Hassell · 2005

61 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A tapestry of electronic textures woven with jazz improvisation, evoking dreamlike landscapes and cultural intersections.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike landscapes to explore
  • gradual build to resolution
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • cultural intersections in sound
  • headphone detail hunting required

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2005, Jon Hassell was an established figure in avant-garde music, having influenced the genre since the late 1970s. 'Maarifa Street: Magic Realism Volume Two' is his follow-up to 'Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes in the Street', continuing his exploration of ambient soundscapes and cross-cultural rhythms. This album reflects a mature phase in his career where he blends jazz with global influences seamlessly.
Stylistic neighbors
Tangerine Dream· Brian Eno· Ryuichi Sakamoto

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Divine S.O.S. 7:15
  • 2 Maarifa Street 7:09
  • 3 Warm Shift 4:23
  • 4 Open Secret (Paris) 11:47
  • 5 New Gods 7:56
  • 6 Darbari Bridge 11:33
  • 7 Open Secret (Milano) 11:42

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