Masada Anniversary Edition Vol. 2: Voices in the Wilderness

by John Zorn

Masada Anniversary Edition Vol. 2: Voices in the Wilderness cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 2003
  • Label: Tzadik
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 2:03:49
  • Community rating: 4.15/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the celebration of his massive Jewish-themed songbook, the legendary composer enlists an incredibly diverse array of experimental artists to interpret his compositions. The double-disc set spans wildly disparate genres, moving seamlessly from chaotic noise and brutal prog to delicate acoustic chamber jazz. It perfectly highlights the remarkable adaptability and enduring strength of Zorn's foundational melodies.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, experimental, diverse, improvisation, compilation

Tracklist

  1. Karaim (4:19)
  2. Kisofim (6:45)
  3. Meholalot (4:57)
  4. Lakom (4:07)
  5. Tekufah (6:23)
  6. Paran (5:10)
  7. Khebar (2:20)
  8. Nevalah (3:39)
  9. Abidan (3:53)
  10. Tirzah (5:06)
  11. Peliyot (5:49)
  12. Shebuah (8:27)
  13. Ziphim (7:16)
  14. Avodah (5:32)
  15. Rokhev (3:16)
  16. Tannaim (3:29)
  17. Acharei Mot (7:32)
  18. Malkut (3:30)
  19. Kochot (3:47)
  20. Jair (5:22)
  21. Ne'eman (6:54)
  22. Tahah (3:45)
  23. Tiferet (5:02)
  24. Kedem (7:29)

Credits

  • Karen Liebowitz - painting [cover painting (morocco. 2000)]
  • Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz - bass
  • Noah Heoffeld - cello
  • Ben Oir - guitar
  • Basya Schechter - oud, vocals
  • Meg Okura - violin
  • Drew Gress - bass
  • Ben Perowsky - drums, arranged by

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