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Psychomagia

John Zorn · 2014

44 min · 9 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz weaving together intricate rhythms and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • haunting melodies for deep focus
  • immersive listening in sequence

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Psychomagia' was released in 2014, John Zorn was already an established figure in avant-garde music, known for his prolific output and innovative collaborations. This album followed his 2013 release 'The Last Judgment,' further solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing composer and musician within the jazz realm.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Metapsychomagia 7:31
  • 2 Sacred Emblems 3:02
  • 3 Circe 6:03
  • 4 Squaring the Circle 5:51
  • 5 Celestial Mechanism 2:32
  • 6 Evocation of the Triumphant Beast 6:25
  • 7 Four Rivers 3:54
  • 8 The Nameless God 4:35
  • 9 Anima Mundi 4:14

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