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Templars: In Sacred Blood

John Zorn · 2012

43 min · 8 tracks · avant-garde jazz

A haunting fusion of avant-garde jazz and ritualistic motifs, swirling through dark, intricate soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for deep focus
  • steady progression with climactic moments
  • immersive listening for contemplative moods
  • dark atmospheres for introspective journeys

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast-paced tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, John Zorn was an established figure in avant-garde music, having released numerous works since his debut in the late 1970s. 'Templars: In Sacred Blood' followed a series of genre-defying albums, showcasing Zorn's continued evolution as a composer and musician. This album further solidified his reputation for blending unconventional structures with thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Templi Secretum 5:33
  • 2 Evocation of Baphomet 5:26
  • 3 Murder of the Magicians 4:14
  • 4 Prophetic Souls 6:20
  • 5 Libera Me 3:20
  • 6 A Second Sanctuary 5:06
  • 7 Recordatio 3:53
  • 8 Secret Ceremony 9:15

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