Top tracks — play these first
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Hadasha — This track stands out for its ethereal melodies intertwined with complex rhythms, exemplifying the album's adventurous spirit while showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Yatzah — At over eight minutes long, this piece offers an expansive journey filled with dynamic shifts and improvisation, capturing the essence of Masada's exploratory nature.
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Malkhut — This shorter track encapsulates the album's thematic richness through its intricate arrangement and seamless blending of jazz with traditional motifs, demonstrating Zorn's unique compositional approach.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exploratory journeys through sound
- intricate rhythms for attentive listeners
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- immersive sessions of improvisation
- delicate moments of quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, The Circle Maker marked Masada's fifth album and showcased a mature exploration of John Zorn's eclectic compositional style. This album followed the critically acclaimed Masada Book Two: Book of Angels, further solidifying Zorn's place in the avant-garde jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Dave Douglas· Bill Frisell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tahah 2:31
- 2 Sippur 3:21
- 3 Karet 1:21
- 4 Hadasha 5:36
- 5 Taharah 3:51
- 6 Mispar 2:47
- 7 Ratzah 4:36
- 8 Zebdi 1:51
- 9 Yatzah 8:14
- 10 Malkhut 1:57
- 11 Hodaah 3:49
- 12 Elilah 3:21
- 13 Meholalot 4:54
- 14 Kochot 4:58
- 15 Lachish 1:30
- 16 Shidim 4:32
- 17 Aravot 2:58
- 18 Moshav 5:06
Disc 2
- 1 Lilin 6:58
- 2 Hazor 4:45
- 3 Kisofim 7:23
- 4 Khebar 4:54
- 5 Laylah 2:57
- 6 Teli 4:14
- 7 Tevel 4:27
- 8 Eitan 2:02
- 9 Ner Tamid 2:38
- 10 Idalah-Abal 7:41
- 11 Gevurah 6:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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