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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