Myth and Mythopoeia
John Zorn · 2014
48 min · 5 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A labyrinthine exploration of sound, blending avant-garde jazz with intricate compositions and enigmatic themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pandora's Box Start here — This expansive opener sets the tone for the album, weaving together disparate musical ideas into a cohesive journey that reflects on creation and consequence.
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Missa sine voces — An evocative piece that combines choral structures with instrumental experimentation, showcasing Zorn's deft orchestration and ability to fuse sacred and secular elements.
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Hexentarot — This track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mysticism through its intricate rhythms and haunting melodies, providing a captivating listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases complex compositions and unique soundscapes, reflecting Zorn's innovative approach to avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features five tracks, each varying in length and complexity, with intricate arrangements that shift between dissonance and melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with resolution
- immersive exploration of sound
- complex textures and improvisations
- thought-provoking listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents an ambitious exploration of sound, showcasing Zorn's innovative style.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Myth and Mythopoeia represents a significant entry in John Zorn's extensive discography, following his acclaimed work in various genres. By this point, Zorn had already established himself as a pioneer of avant-garde jazz, with numerous projects under his belt, including the influential Masada series. This album showcases his continual evolution as a composer, pushing boundaries while exploring mythological themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Pandora's Box Start here 13:48
- 2 Missa sine voces 13:25
- 3 Zeitgehöft 9:16
- 4 Babel 4:56
- 5 Hexentarot 6:37
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