Officium
Jan Garbarek · 1994
77 min · 15 tracks · jazz
Ethereal jazz harmonies intertwine with sacred choral traditions, creating a meditative sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- meditative sonic landscape exploration wave-like pacing with dynamic flow moments of ethereal transcendence
- 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.
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- jazz
Officium is an album by Jan Garbarek, released in 1994. Ethereal jazz harmonies intertwine with sacred choral traditions, creating a meditative sonic landscape. 'Officium' received critical acclaim and brought Garbarek into broader audiences, charting well in various countries. Its unique fusion of jazz improvisation with choral elements influenced subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar cross-genre collaborations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Officium sound like?
Ethereal jazz harmonies intertwine with sacred choral traditions, creating a meditative sonic landscape. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Officium by Jan Garbarek notable?
'Officium' received critical acclaim and brought Garbarek into broader audiences, charting well in various countries. Its unique fusion of jazz improvisation with choral elements influenced subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar cross-genre collaborations. 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.
Who is Officium for?
Officium works well if you're into meditative sonic landscape exploration, wave-like pacing with dynamic flow and moments of ethereal transcendence.
How many songs are on Officium?
Officium has 15 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Parce mihi domine Standout 6:42
- 2 Primo tempore 8:03
- 3 Sanctus Standout 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 Standout 4:14
- 13 Virgo flagellatur 5:19
- 14 Oratio Ieremiae 5:00
- 15 Parce mihi domine (3) 6:52
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