Music for Children

by John Zorn

Music for Children cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 October 1998
  • Label: Tzadik
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:06
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Kicking off his deeply conceptual 'Music Romance' series, the avant-garde provocateur offers a wildly unpredictable collage piece that entirely subverts its innocent title. The recording violently juxtaposes lullaby melodies and chamber orchestration with harsh noise, jump-cut editing, and elements of extreme metal, creating an exhilaratingly manic listening experience.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, avant-garde, atonal, experimental, instrumental, improvisation, conceptual, chamber, ensemble, abrasive

Tracklist

  1. Fils Des Etoiles (2:16)
  2. This Way Out (1:10)
  3. Music For Children (14:17)
  4. Bikini Atoll (0:46)
  5. Bone Crusher (0:38)
  6. Dreamer Of Dreams (5:48)
  7. Cycles Du Nord (20:54)
  8. SooKi's Lullaby (3:17)

Credits

  • Katan Amano - artwork [dolls]
  • Henry Darger - illustration [illustrations], illustration
  • Anthony Coleman - celesta, featuring [celeste music box]
  • Cyro Baptista - percussion
  • Jeff Hudgins - alto saxophone
  • Mason Wendell - bass, vocals
  • Andy Sanesi - drums
  • Dane Johnson - guitar

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