Mnemosyne
Jan Garbarek · 1999
104 min · 20 tracks · jazz
A tapestry of global musical influences woven through contemplative jazz textures and ethereal soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- contemplative soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- immersive journey through cultures
- meditative backdrop for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Mnemosyne' marked Jan Garbarek's return after a five-year hiatus since 'Visible World'. At this point in his career, Garbarek was already an established figure in the jazz world, known for blending traditional European and world music elements with improvisational jazz. This album further solidified his unique sound and artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Ketil Bjørnstad· Eberhard Weber
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Quechua Song 7:10
- 2 O Lord in Thee Is All My Trust 5:09
- 3 Estonian Lullaby 1:58
- 4 Remember Me My Dear 6:30
- 5 Gloria 6:03
- 6 Fayrfax Africanus 4:05
- 7 Agnus Dei 8:38
- 8 Novus novus 2:18
- 9 Se je fayz dueil 5:12
- 10 O ignis spiritus 10:53
Disc 2
- 1 Alleluia nativitatis 5:04
- 2 Delphic Paean 4:46
- 3 Strophe and Counter-Strophe 5:02
- 4 Mascarades (Basque folksong) 5:02
- 5 Loiterando 5:33
- 6 Estonian Lullaby 2:01
- 7 Russian Psalm (16th century Russia) 3:45
- 8 Eagle Dance (Iroquois & Padleirmiut fragments) 4:48
- 9 When Jesus Wept 3:22
- 10 Hymn to the Sun 7:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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