Threads
David S. Ware · 2003
44 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A tapestry of free jazz and avant-garde textures that oscillate between meditative calm and frenetic energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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THREADS — The title track serves as the centerpiece of the album, showcasing Ware's ability to blend intricate melodies with an expansive improvisational framework, creating a sonic journey that encapsulates the album's themes.
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Ananda Rotation — This opening track introduces listeners to Ware's unique sound with its dynamic interplay between saxophone and rhythm section, setting the stage for the exploratory nature of the album.
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Carousel of Lightness — With its playful yet complex structure, this track exemplifies Ware's skill in merging contrasting elements, juxtaposing lightness against deeper emotional currents throughout its progression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate structures and dynamic shifts showcase Ware's innovative approach to avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, with each track averaging over eight minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Tracks often shift dynamics abruptly, moving from quiet, meditative passages to intense, frenetic bursts of sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- dynamic exploration of themes
- meditative rhythms for focus
- wave-like pacing with depth
- immersive listening in sequence
- intricate improvisations for curiosity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Threads' was released in January 2003, David S. Ware had already established himself as a prominent figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative approach to improvisation and sound exploration. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Go See the World' from 2001, marking a continued evolution in his compositional style and ensemble dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ananda Rotation 6:39
- 2 Sufic Passages 9:02
- 3 Weave I 3:21
- 4 THREADS 13:00
- 5 Carousel of Lightness 9:02
- 6 Weave II 3:40
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