Pellucidar: A Dreamers Fantabula
John Zorn · 2015
51 min · 9 tracks · avant-garde jazz
An expansive avant-garde journey weaving intricate jazz textures with surreal storytelling and cinematic soundscapes.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its adventurous structure, drawing on literary inspirations and demonstrating Zorn's continuous evolution as a composer. It received critical praise for pushing boundaries within the avant-garde jazz scene, affirming Zorn's influence on modern jazz aesthetics and securing a spot on various year-end lists highlighting innovative music.
- Best for
- expansive soundscapes for exploration surreal storytelling through music dynamic journey with varied pacing
- Context
- By the time 'Pellucidar: A Dreamers Fantabula' was released in early 2015, John Zorn had already established himself as a pioneering force in avant-garde jazz. This album follows his diverse explorations of genre, showcasing his ability to blend experimentalism with narrative elements, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Madonna· Prince· George Benson· Chicago· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magic Carpet Ride Standout 7:35
- 2 Gormenghast Standout 8:28
- 3 Queen of Ilium Standout 5:18
- 4 Once Upon a Time 5:13
- 5 Flight from Salem 4:19
- 6 Pellucidar 3:34
- 7 Atlantis 4:59
- 8 A Perfume from Cleopolis 6:09
- 9 Jewels of Opar 6:10
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