Top tracks — play these first
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Haamiah — This opening track sets a contemplative mood with its delicate interplay between instruments, establishing the album's thematic and sonic landscape.
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Rikbiel — Featuring intricate rhythms and expressive solos, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend structure with spontaneous creativity.
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Tagriel — At over thirteen minutes, this expansive piece allows for deep exploration of musical themes and showcases the group's improvisational prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate improvisation for deep focus
- extended tracks for patient listening
- exploratory soundscapes with surprises
- reflective moments of quiet intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Stolas: Book of Angels Volume 12' is part of Masada's ongoing exploration of John Zorn's 'Book of Angels' series. At this stage, Zorn was deeply entrenched in expanding his compositional repertoire, particularly through various interpretations by different artists. This album showcases Masada's unique approach to Zorn's work, emphasizing their distinctive interplay and improvisational skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Dave Douglas· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Haamiah 4:20
- 2 Rikbiel 5:48
- 3 Psisya 8:26
- 4 Sartael 4:50
- 5 Tashriel 4:03
- 6 Rahtiel 7:56
- 7 Tagriel 13:29
- 8 Serakel 5:08
- 9 Rigal 8:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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