Officium
Jan Garbarek · 1994
77 min · 15 tracks · jazz
Ethereal jazz harmonies intertwine with sacred choral traditions, creating a meditative sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative sonic landscape exploration
- wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
- moments of ethereal transcendence
- sacred harmonies for deep reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Officium' was Jan Garbarek's exploration of the intersection between jazz and sacred music, following his acclaimed work in the 1980s. This album marked a significant evolution in his career, showcasing a shift toward more contemplative and atmospheric compositions that drew from liturgical themes and medieval music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Ketil Bjørnstad· Eberhard Weber
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Parce mihi domine 6:42
- 2 Primo tempore 8:03
- 3 Sanctus 4:44
- 4 Regnantem sempiterna 5:36
- 5 O salutaris hostia 4:34
- 6 Procedentem sponsum 2:50
- 7 Pulcherrima rosa 6:55
- 8 Parce mihi domine (2) 5:35
- 9 Beata viscera 6:34
- 10 De spineto nata rosa 2:30
- 11 Credo 2:06
- 12 Ave maris stella 4:14
- 13 Virgo flagellatur 5:19
- 14 Oratio Ieremiae 5:00
- 15 Parce mihi domine (3) 6:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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