John Zorn Sacred Visions

John Zorn - Templars: In Sacred Blood (2012) (Repost)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Oct. 14, 2018
John Zorn - Templars: In Sacred Blood (2012) (Repost)

John Zorn - Templars: In Sacred Blood (2012)
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 281 MB | Covers (14 MB) included
Genre: Avantgarde Jazz/Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Tzadik (TZ 7398)

The sixth installment in John Zorn's Moonchild series centers around the mysterious, monastic cult of warriors known as the Knights Templar, who were established and recognized by the Catholic Church somewhere near 1128 and were excommunicated by Pope Clement V in 1312 for heresy (allegedly for overtly worshipping Baphomet, i.e. Satan). While the Moonchild trio has been a constant - vocalist Mike Patton, drummer Joey Baron, and bassist Trevor Dunn - they have been augmented from time to time. Here, John Medeski's organ makes them a quartet and it's a nice touch; Zorn's music for this cycle, while full of dynamic bursts of rock, jazz, and avant power, also evokes Roman Catholic liturgical music to great effect…

John Zorn - IAO (2002) {Tzadik} **[RE-UP]**  Music

Posted by TestTickles at May 11, 2021
John Zorn - IAO (2002) {Tzadik} **[RE-UP]**

John Zorn - IAO (2002) {Tzadik}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 288 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 127 mb
Genre: jazz, experimental jazz

IAO: Music In Sacred Light is the 2002 CD by John Zorn. The "spirits" on the album include Bill Laswell, Mike Patton, Cyro Baptista, Jennifer Charles, Greg Cohen, Beth Hatton, Rebecca Moore, Jim Pugliese, and Jamie Saft. The album is dedicated to Kenneth Anger, and in honor of Satan.

John Zorn - Naked City (1990)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Dec. 1, 2021
John Zorn - Naked City (1990)

John Zorn - Naked City (1990)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 344 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 130 MB | Covers - 29 MB
Genre: Avant-garde Jazz, Avant-Prog | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Elektra/Nonesuch (7559-79238-2)

The violent cover photo (which shows a man after he was shot dead) sets the stage for the rather passionate music on this John Zorn set. With guitarist Bill Frisell, keyboardist Wayne Horvitz, bassist Fred Frith, drummer Joey Baron, and guest vocalist Yamatsuka Eye making intense contributions, altoist Zorn performs his unpredictable originals, abstract versions of some movie themes (including "A Shot in the Dark," "I Want to Live," "Chinatown," and "The James Bond Theme"), plus Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman." The stimulating music rewards repeated listenings by more open-minded listeners.

John Zorn - The Gnostic Preludes (2012)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Nov. 28, 2021
John Zorn - The Gnostic Preludes (2012)

John Zorn - The Gnostic Preludes (2012)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 213 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 113 MB | Covers - 20 MB
Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Modern Classical | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Tzadik ‎(TZ 7395)

The Gnostic Preludes is the fourth chapter in the mystically influenced recordings that began with In Search of the Miraculous and continued with Goddess: Music for the Ancient of Days and At the Gates of Paradise. Despite the wide range of Zorn's mystical investigations throughout his career, these four records - thus far - have more in common with one another than the rest of his catalog. While all have featured different groups, the one constant is vibraphonist Kenny Wollesen (who also plays bells). Harpist Carol Emmanuel appeared in the Goddess ensemble. The addition of Bill Frisell to these proceedings feels essential for what Zorn was trying to accomplish with this particularly intimate group of compositions. His instantly recognizable tone; easy, laid-back, readily accessible style, and his ability to become an equal part of an ensemble make him an ideal choice…

John Zorn - Angelus Novus (1998)  Music

Posted by gribovar at July 14, 2019
John Zorn - Angelus Novus (1998)

John Zorn - Angelus Novus (1998)
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 209 MB | Covers (18 MB) included
Genre: Avant-garde Jazz, Classical | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Tzadik (TZ 7028)

An album which straddles the line between John Zorn's classical compositions and his more theoretical, experimental work, Angelus Novus collects four pieces which span 20 years of his career. 1983's "For Your Eyes Only" is a chamber symphony which lurches from all-out aggression to jazzy horn interludes and breezy wind pieces. "Christabel" is a 1972 student piece that also has sharply executed cuts alternating between fluttering, energetic sections and smooth, serene ones that could act as the soundtrack to the Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Zorn has said that the piece was inspired by Coleridge)…

John Zorn - The Fourth Way (2023)  Music

Posted by Rtax at April 21, 2023
John Zorn - The Fourth Way (2023)

John Zorn - The Fourth Way (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 238 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 95 MB
41:26 | Jazz | Label: Tzadik

Zorn’s latest book of music for piano trio is inspired by the writings and thought of the elusive mystical figure Georges Gurdjieff. The music is expansive, ranging from heartfelt lyricism to textural madness and is brilliantly performed by a tight trio of musical masters—treasured members of Zorn’s innermost circle. Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, and Ches Smith form a fiery, soulful unit capable of jumping from a whisper to a scream at the drop of a hat. Following up on their acclaimed debut Suite for Piano, they continue their exploration of Zorn’s challenging compositions in this stunning collection of music that transports you to a beautiful new world of spirituality and emotional depth.

John Zorn - In Search Of The Miraculous (2010)  Music

Posted by popsakov at Aug. 26, 2023
John Zorn - In Search Of The Miraculous (2010)

John Zorn - In Search Of The Miraculous (2010)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 334 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 136 Mb
Scans Included | 00:51:29 | RAR 5% Recovery
Contemporary Jazz | Tzadik #TZ 7379

In Search of the Miraculous is an album by composer John Zorn released as a part of Tzadik's Archival series in 2010. Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars. Writing for All About Jazz, Warren Allen stated "Some may find it difficult to embrace the mystical/minimalist aesthetic captured here, but there is so much art present. For Zorn as a composer, the writing is an important step in the development of his file card music. For the musicians, the songs contain deeply passionate performances that sound effortless, even where they are certainly not. And for the listener, there are pleasures to be found either just in listening or in trying to unwind some of the layers within this suite of music. This is simply an album to lose oneself within".

John Zorn - Nostradamus: The Death of Satan (2021) {Tzadik}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Aug. 29, 2021
John Zorn - Nostradamus: The Death of Satan (2021) {Tzadik}

John Zorn - Nostradamus: The Death of Satan (2021) {Tzadik}
WEB | FLAC tracks | Front | 249MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 96MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz

Nostradamus: The Death of Satan, the ninth release by Zorn’s most intense 21st century ensemble, is a triumph. In this wildly varied program ranging from the softest sacred whisper to the most heretical hysteria, Zorn brings his unique compositional blending of classical, jazz and rock to new heights. The Simulacrum band is tighter than ever and the recording is richer and more powerful. With a stunning clarity of sound, brilliance of performance and towering compositional vision, Nostradamus is Zorn at his very best.

John Zorn - Nostradamus (The Death of Satan) (2021)  Music

Posted by delpotro at Sept. 14, 2022
John Zorn - Nostradamus (The Death of Satan) (2021)

John Zorn - Nostradamus (The Death of Satan) (2021)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) | 00:41:40 | 246 Mb
Avant-Garde Jazz, Fusion | Label: Tzadik Records

Nostradamus: The Death of Satan, the ninth release by Zorn’s most intense 21st century ensemble, is a triumph. In this wildly varied program ranging from the softest sacred whisper to the most heretical hysteria, Zorn brings his unique compositional blending of classical, jazz and rock to new heights. The Simulacrum band is tighter than ever and the recording is richer and more powerful. With a stunning clarity of sound, brilliance of performance and towering compositional vision, Nostradamus is Zorn at his very best. Essential.

John Zorn - John Zorn's Bagatelles (Vol. 13-16) (2023)  Music

Posted by Rtax at July 1, 2023
John Zorn - John Zorn's Bagatelles (Vol. 13-16) (2023)

John Zorn - John Zorn's Bagatelles (Vol. 13-16) (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 974 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 439 MB
3:11:55 | Jazz | Label: Tzadik

From March to May 2015, John Zorn composed 300 new tunes that were eventually collected into a book of music
he called The Bagatelles. After 5 years of performances around the world in venues large and small, the choicest
ensembles have gone into the studio and the recordings are finally being made available in a series of limited edition
4-CD BOX sets. Each set will present four ensembles performing a unique program of Zorn’s Bagatelles.