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Six Litanies for Heliogabalus

John Zorn · 2007

44 min · 6 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A haunting exploration of sound, blending avant-garde jazz with complex structures and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual builds
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • emotional depth in structured form
  • immersive listening for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Six Litanies for Heliogabalus' is a significant entry in John Zorn's extensive discography, following his 2006 release 'The Dreamers'. By this point, Zorn had solidified his reputation as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music, leveraging his unique compositional style to push boundaries further.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Litany I 7:53
  • 2 Litany II 7:06
  • 3 Litany III 10:36
  • 4 Litany IV 8:13
  • 5 Litany V 4:30
  • 6 Litany VI 6:16

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