Shir Hashirim
John Zorn · 2013
27 min · 8 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A lush tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving together intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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How Beautiful You Are — This track features a hauntingly beautiful melody underscored by intricate harmonies, exemplifying Zorn's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that transcends traditional boundaries.
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I Have Come Into My Garden — The interplay between instruments creates a rich sonic landscape, drawing listeners into a narrative filled with longing and desire, characteristic of Zorn's storytelling through music.
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Dance Again — With its rhythmic complexity and vibrant energy, this track showcases Zorn's mastery of blending diverse influences while retaining an avant-garde sensibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and strong cohesion, making it a notable entry in Zorn's discography.
What we noticed
- The use of dynamics is pronounced, with sudden shifts from quiet, introspective passages to more intense, frenetic sections that challenge the listener's expectations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- intimate moments of reflection
- short bursts of emotional depth
- transcendent peaks and valleys
- thoughtful listening in solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Received critical acclaim, showcasing Zorn's innovative blend of genres.
- Career context
- By the time John Zorn released Shir Hashirim in December 2013, he was already an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his eclectic style and innovative compositions. This album followed his extensive work in the genre, including notable projects like The Book of Angels series, showcasing his continued evolution as a composer and musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
- 1 Kiss Me Start here 4:08
- 2 Rose of Sharon 0:10
- 3 At Night in My Bed 3:45
- 4 How Beautiful You Are 3:07
- 5 I Have Come Into My Garden 5:21
- 6 Where Has Your Lover Gone 3:45
- 7 Dance Again 3:36
- 8 O, If You Were Only My Brother 4:07
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