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Nosferatu

John Zorn · 2012

61 min · 16 tracks · avant-garde jazz

An unsettling blend of avant-garde jazz and eerie soundscapes conjuring dread and tension throughout its narrative arcs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with tension
  • narrative arcs of dread
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • immersive headphone experience
  • late-night eerie explorations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward listening

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Nosferatu' was released in 2012, John Zorn was already an established figure in avant-garde music, known for his innovative compositions. This album followed his extensive catalog of experimental works, including the acclaimed 'The Dreamers' from 2008, further solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist in jazz and contemporary classical music.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Desolate Landscape 4:32
  • 2 Mina 3:35
  • 3 The Battle of Good and Evil 5:14
  • 4 Sinistera 3:22
  • 5 Van Helsing 3:25
  • 6 Fatal Sunrise 3:17
  • 7 Hypnosis 2:10
  • 8 Lucy 2:46
  • 9 Nosferatu 2:27
  • 10 The Stalking 7:33
  • 11 The Undead 4:00
  • 12 Death Ship 2:00
  • 13 Jonathan Harker 5:29
  • 14 Vampires at Large 4:17
  • 15 Renfield 3:31
  • 16 Stalker Dub 3:24

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