Released 16 years ago this October
What Thou Wilt
John Zorn · 2010
42 min · 3 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A labyrinthine exploration of sound, merging avant-garde jazz with theatrical elements and intricate compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Contes de Fées — This track opens the album with an expansive narrative structure that intertwines elements of storytelling through its dynamic shifts in tempo and mood.
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(Fay çe que vouldras) — The centerpiece of the album, this lengthy composition showcases Zorn’s mastery in orchestrating contrasting sections that evoke a sense of drama and tension.
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777 (Nothing Is True, Everything Is Permitted) — Closing the album, this track distills Zorn's philosophical musings into a brisk, frenetic piece that leaves listeners questioning the nature of reality and illusion.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This album merges avant-garde jazz with theatrical elements, deviating from Zorn's earlier styles.
- Career context
- By the time 'What Thou Wilt' was released in 2010, John Zorn had established himself as a prolific figure in avant-garde music, with over 30 albums to his name. This album followed a series of ambitious projects, including 'The Book of Angels' series, showcasing his continuous evolution and experimentation in sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contes de Fées 13:18
- 2 (Fay çe que vouldras) 22:53
- 3 777 (Nothing Is True, Everything Is Permitted) 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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