Prayer for Peace
Billy Bang · 2010
69 min · 7 tracks · jazz
Exploratory jazz fused with rich narrative textures, evoking a deep yearning for harmony amidst chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prayer for Peace — The title track uses extended improvisation to convey urgency and hope, encapsulating the album's central theme of longing for tranquility.
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Dance of the Manakin — This track showcases Bang's unique violin technique paired with intricate rhythms, illustrating his ability to blend traditional jazz elements with creative flair.
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At Play in the Fields of the Lord — A reflective piece that combines lyrical melodies with complex harmonies, it serves as a meditation on existence and human connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's ambitious compositions and rich textures create a distinctive listening experience in contemporary jazz.
What we noticed
- The final track extends over eight minutes, gradually introducing new motifs while maintaining a meditative atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- patient explorations of emotional landscapes
- long tracks that encourage reflection
- rich narratives inviting deep listening
- moments of serene introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- want tightly structured compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Billy Bang released 'Prayer for Peace' in 2010, he was already an established figure in the jazz world, known for his innovative approach to the violin. This album came shortly before his passing in 2011, marking a poignant chapter in his career as he continued to explore themes of peace and resilience through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Murray· Henry Threadgill· William Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Only Time Will Tell 7:14
- 2 At Play in the Fields of the Lord 9:32
- 3 Dance of the Manakin 10:00
- 4 Prayer for Peace 19:57
- 5 Chan Chan 7:05
- 6 Dark Silhouette 9:38
- 7 Jupiter’s Future 6:31
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