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On the Torment of Saints

John Zorn · 2013

35 min · 5 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A haunting blend of avant-garde jazz and classical motifs, exploring themes of spirituality and existential dread.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting explorations of spirituality
  • steady pacing with gradual resolution
  • immersive listening in order
  • evocative themes of existential dread

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time John Zorn released 'On the Torment of Saints' in 2013, he was already an established figure in avant-garde music, celebrated for his eclectic style. This album comes after a prolific period marked by varied projects, including film scores and collaborations, showcasing Zorn's continued evolution as an artist willing to traverse complex emotional landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Tempest: A Masque 11:20
  • 2 All Hallow's Eve: I. Matins 9:29
  • 3 All Hallow's Eve: II. Lauds 4:09
  • 4 All Hallow's Eve: III. Vespers 1:37
  • 5 The Temptations of St. Anthony 8:46

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