Released 10 years ago
When You Wish Upon a Star
Bill Frisell · 2016
63 min · 16 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
Bill Frisell's haunting guitar weaves cinematic soundscapes that evoke nostalgia and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic cinematic soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective afternoon listening
- haunting guitar melodies
- dynamic journey of emotions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When You Wish Upon a Star is Bill Frisell's exploration of film music, following his 2014 album 'Guitar in the Space Age'. This release showcases his distinctive approach to jazz, bridging genres while reflecting his deepening engagement with American musical traditions. At this point in his career, Frisell was solidifying his reputation as a unique voice in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Kill a Mockingbird, Pt. 1 3:10
- 2 To Kill a Mockingbird, Pt. 2 4:52
- 3 You Only Live Twice 5:10
- 4 Psycho, Pt. 1 1:58
- 5 Psycho, Pt. 2 2:07
- 6 The Shadow of Your Smile 5:10
- 7 Bonanza 1:35
- 8 Once Upon a Time in the West (Theme) 4:09
- 9 Once Upon a Time in the West (As a Judgement) 4:30
- 10 Once Upon a Time in the West (Farewell to Cheyenne) 4:35
- 11 When You Wish Upon a Star 3:08
- 12 Tales From the Far Side 4:59
- 13 Moon River 3:46
- 14 The Godfather 9:32
- 15 The Bad and the Beautiful 2:56
- 16 Happy Trails 1:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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