Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections
John Zorn · 2014
46 min · 4 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A daring blend of avant-garde jazz textures and experimental orchestral arrangements that challenge conventional listening.
Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections is an album by John Zorn, released in 2014. A daring blend of avant-garde jazz textures and experimental orchestral arrangements that challenge conventional listening. This album is significant for its ambitious orchestration and the way it pushes the boundaries of both jazz and contemporary classical music. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for its intricate compositions and emotional depth, further establishing Zorn's influence in the avant-garde scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections sound like?
A daring blend of avant-garde jazz textures and experimental orchestral arrangements that challenge conventional listening. Rooted in avant-garde jazz.
What makes Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections by John Zorn notable?
This album is significant for its ambitious orchestration and the way it pushes the boundaries of both jazz and contemporary classical music. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for its intricate compositions and emotional depth, further establishing Zorn's influence in the avant-garde scene. Released in 2014, 'Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections' comes as John Zorn's follow-up to the acclaimed album 'The Gnostic Preludes' from 2010. By this time, Zorn had solidified his reputation as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music, exploring complex structures and unconventional sounds. This album showcases his continued experimentation with orchestral arrangements and improvisation.
How many songs are on Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections?
Fragmentations, Prayers and Interjections has 4 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Orchestra Variations Standout 5:20
- 2 Contes de Fées 12:30
- 3 Kol Nidre Standout 8:12
- 4 Suppôts et Suppliciations Standout 20:13
Release Date
March 18, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
46 min 15 sec
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