Melt Zonk Rewire
Ben Goldberg · 1995
53 min · 14 tracks
A vibrant amalgam of avant-garde jazz and experimental sounds, pushing the boundaries of traditional composition with a playful yet complex approach.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gas Nine — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with intricate rhythms and dynamic shifts, establishing the album's exploratory tone right from the start.
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Feedback Doina — This track exemplifies Goldberg's ability to weave together disparate musical ideas into a cohesive whole, merging traditional klezmer influences with modern improvisation techniques.
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We Got There — With its reflective melody and layered textures, this piece showcases Goldberg's mastery of mood and atmosphere, inviting listeners into a contemplative space.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate rhythms for attentive listeners
- short bursts of creative expression
- playful experimentation with sound
- dynamic shifts in mood and
Maybe skip if you
- seeks straightforward, predictable structures
- prefers long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Melt Zonk Rewire in 1995, Ben Goldberg was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed his earlier works, showcasing his unique voice on clarinet and his willingness to experiment with unconventional structures and sounds, marking a significant step in his artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Dave Douglas· Tim Berne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gas Nine 2:24
- 2 Sarcophagous 5:02
- 3 The Haunt 4:33
- 4 Thermoglyphics 3:33
- 5 The Chant 3:23
- 6 We Got There 5:27
- 7 Feedback Doina 5:08
- 8 Freilakh Nakht 3:04
- 9 Hypothetical 3:22
- 10 The Shot 3:59
- 11 Distiller 2:35
- 12 Phrases 3:29
- 13 Fourth Floor 2:59
- 14 Starting Place 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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