Released 30 years ago
Rites
Jan Garbarek · 1996
98 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and intricate rhythms that evoke a sense of spiritual exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with ebbing flow
- spiritual exploration through soundscapes
- haunting melodies for deep reflection
- extended journey of varied dynamics
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Jan Garbarek had established himself as a leading figure in the jazz world, blending European folk influences with jazz improvisation. 'Rites' followed his acclaimed album 'Visible World' (1995) and marked a continuation of his quest for sonic spirituality and collaboration with diverse musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Ketil Bjørnstad· Eberhard Weber
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rites 8:30
- 2 Where the Rivers Meet 7:01
- 3 Vast Plain, Clouds 5:55
- 4 So Mild the Wind, So Meek the Water 6:11
- 5 Song, Tread Lightly 7:45
- 6 It’s OK to Listen to the Gray Voice 6:45
- 7 Her Wild Ways 6:46
Disc 2
- 1 It’s High Time 3:37
- 2 One Ying for Every Yang 6:36
- 3 Pan 6:13
- 4 We Are the Stars 5:03
- 5 The Moon Over Mtatsminda 4:02
- 6 Malinye 6:22
- 7 The White Clown 3:47
- 8 Evenly They Danced 5:18
- 9 Last Rite 8:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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