Masada: Yod
John Zorn · 1998
61 min · 11 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A dynamic fusion of avant-garde jazz and Jewish musical traditions, layered with intricate improvisation and rhythmic complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- intricate improvisation for attentive listeners
- wave-like pacing with unexpected shifts
- explorative listening during quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Masada: Yod' was released in 1998, John Zorn was already a prominent figure in the avant-garde music scene, known for his boundary-pushing compositions. This album marked the third installment in Zorn's Masada series, coming after 'Masada: Alef' and 'Masada: Bet', solidifying his exploration of Jewish themes through a modern lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ruach 4:07
- 2 Kilayim 3:21
- 3 Taltalim 6:45
- 4 Hashmal 3:22
- 5 Tevel 5:48
- 6 Segulah 5:31
- 7 Yechida 7:49
- 8 Tzalim 3:21
- 9 Nashim 4:38
- 10 Abrakala 14:28
- 11 Zevul 2:16
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