Book of angels volume 11 by medeski martin and wood. In addition, many judean war captives were sold into slavery. Book of angels volume 10 by bar kokhba album, chamber. Explore releases from bar kokhba sextet at discogs. And so, in the spirit of numerology and zorns writing 6 tunes in the masada song book, ill take 10 tunes from the book of angels and correspond them to the 10 sefirot from the cosmic tree. John zorn bar kokhba john zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10. This is the most exhilarating set of recordings tzadik has offered in quite some time. The music is utterly stunning, full of great melody and fabulous playing with its swinging klezmer style chamber jazz. Book of angels volume 2 masada string trio plays masada book 2 stolas. Lucifer is yet another brilliant release from zorns book of angels one of the most consistent and compelling collections on tzadik. The third volume of ny bassist, composer, and electroniccomputer musician carl testas amazing sway project, giving an interactive electronic processor its own voice interacting with any size ensemble, here with two new worksone for quintet among a set of chicago improvisers, the other in portland, maine with a sexteteach uniquely voiced. The artwork and production are, as one would expect from vertigo, top notch. Book of angels volume 30 john zorn garth knox and the saltarello trio duration.
The book of angels volume 10 tzadik usa this book of angels release is the first recording in 10 years from this masada ensemble blending sephardic and ashkenazi sonorities with latin, surf, world music and more. These fellows pull it off with dignity, inventiveness and elation. Book of angels volume 10 bar kokhba sextet, 2008 zaebos. Bar kokhba united his army in judea and led the jews in battle. Mark feldman violin, erik friedlander cello, marc ribot guitar, greg cohen bass, joey baron drums, cyro baptista percussion, john zorn composer, arranger, conductor, producer, kazunori sugiyama associate. Bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10 discogs. May 10, 2012 from the perspective of traditional writings, richard marks washington and lee university book the image of bar kokhba in traditional jewish literature. These latter coins would intimate that bar kokbas name was simeon, similar examples of the omission of this name being afforded by the names ben zoma and ben azzai, each of whom was also named simeon. Lucifer bar kokhba sextet book of angels volume 10. Book of angels volume 11 medeski, martin and wood, 2008 stolas. Book of angels volume 11 by medeski, martin and wood, 2008 stolas.
If you havent got the bar kokhba 50th birthday triple cd set, that one is imo an. Lucifer is the first studio recording in over ten years by the most popular and best selling masada ensemble. Book of angels volume 11 tzadik, 2008 often great, always at least very good, a real success. Asmodeus book of angels volume 7 full album by takin afandiyev. The book of angels volume 10 tzadik usa this book of angels release is the first recording in 10 years from this masada. Volume 10 is an album by the bar kokhba sextet performing compositions from john zorns second masada book, the book of angels. At the gates of paradise gpedia, your encyclopedia. John zorn appreciation thread page 10 steve hoffman music. The more extreme end of john zorns wildly eclectic musical world may be. Performed by his bar kokhba sextet the masada string. The rediscovery of the legendary hero of the last jewish revolt against imperial rome by yigael yadin 5 a history of israel from alexander the great to bar kochba by h.
John zorns output has been of a consistently high quality. According to cassius dio, 580,000 jews perished in the war and many more died of hunger and disease. Voodoo sonny clark memorial quartet album gpedia, your. The music act is an improvisational group from new yorks best downtown artists, including cyro baptista on percussion, marc ribot on guitar, greg cohen on bass, joey baron on drums and mark feldman erik friedlander on strings. Although zorns reputation as the enfant terrible of music has followed him since the early 80s, his various masada projects have been universally acclaimed, which showcase a surprisingly accessible side of this extraordinarily diverse and challenging artist. Book of angels volume 9 secret chiefs 3, 2008 lucifer. Zorn creates fairly boppish solos with occasional hints at more advanced improvising techniques. May 10, 20 john zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar sextet usa 2008. Book of angels volume 10 by bar kokhba sextet, 2008 zaebos. So it was with considerable excitement that i read that volume 11 would be performed by the medeski, martin, and wood. Bar kokhba brings a unique mixture of klezmer, classical orchestration, world music, chamber jazz, latin, rock, and not in the bland way that is. Bar kokhba the circle maker 50th birthday celebration volume eleven lucifer. Although zorns reputation as the enfant terrible of music has followed him since the early 80s, his various masada projects have been universally acclaimed, which showcase a surprisingly accessible side of this extraordinarily diverse and. Book of angels volume 10 tzadik, 2008 very beautiful, compelling music.
The circle maker 50th birthday celebration volume one azazel. Book of angels volume 8 erik friedlander, 2007 xaphan. It also features the original soundtrack from the art of remembrance simon wiesenthal, a film by hannah heer and werner schmiedel 199495. Bar kokhba is the bar kokhba sextet playing the masada book two. This hithertounsuspected genre almost fits some of the music on lucifer. Bar kokhba sextet brings together six core members of the masada family under the leadership of john zorn. So far, theyve only released one album under this moniker lucifer. Book of angels volume 10 por bar kokhba sextet, 2008 zaebos. The bar kokhba revolt resulted in the extensive depopulation of judean communities, more so than during the first jewishroman war of 70 ce. Book of angels volume 20 is an album by guitarist pat metheny performing compositions from john zorns masada book two.
Book of angels volume 10 john zorns decadeslong career in the downtown jazz scene has seen him exploring jazz to its outer realms, dabbling in heavy metal and hardcore, composing dozens of film scores, creating unholy and holy rackets, starting record labels, opening donationonlyfunded music venues, and winning macarthur genius grants. Book of angels volume 9 por secret chiefs 3, 2008 lucifer. John zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10. Bar kokhba, jazz festival willisau, festhalle, willisau, switzerland, 31 aug 2008. The classic bar kokhba sextet is just fantastic, especially marc ribots guitaring. John zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar. Book of angels volume 12 is an album by the masada quintet featuring joe lovano performing compositions from john zorns masada book two. Lucifer bar kokhba sextet album by john zorn are released in 2008 year, you can download john zorn songs from hirezbox an get unforgettable pleasure by listening music created by john zorn. Lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer john zorns most popular masada lineupthe chamber sextet, bar kokhba. As i own four, and have listened to almost all cds in this series, i think its safe. In less able hands, the execution might be kitschy. Mark feldman violin, erik friedlander cello, marc ribot guitar, greg cohen bass, joey baron drums, cyro baptista percussion, john zorn composer, arranger, conductor, producer, kazunori sugiyama associate producer, jim. In the final months of 2004, john zorn wrote over 300 new tunes for his popular masada project, and he now initiates a new series of recordings featuring the best players out of the burgeoning masada family in dynamic units performing compositions from masada book twothe book of angels. John zorns dreamers marciac 2010 track 3 exodus by sarahv.
The book of angels volume 10 by john zorn on spotify. Book of angels volume 11 por medeski, martin and wood, 2008 stolas. John zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar sextet usa 2008. Book of angels volume 10 is an album by the bar kokhba sextet performing. Zorns recorded output is prolific with hundreds of album credits as a performer, composer, or produ. Book of angels volume 10, and 50th birthday celebration, vol. Bar kokhba, for those unfamiliar, is effectively billed as chamber ensembles play the masada songbook. The album was released simultaneously on tzadik records and nonesuch records. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bar kokhba sextet at the discogs marketplace. Bar kokhba is a double album by john zorn, recorded between 1994 and 1996. Crown trunk root funk cd aum fidelity by any means. From above to below, the sefirot depict the drama of emanation, the transition from ein sof to creation. Book of angels volume 10 cd tzadik bernstein, steven.
Lyrical and soulful, this is some of the most exciting and enjoyable chamber music you are ever likely to hear. Book of angels volume 10 is an album by the bar kokhba sextet performing compositions from john zorns second masada book, the book of angels. Though zorn and metheny are of similar age and both came to prominence in the late 1970s and have long admired each others music, tap is the first collaboration between the artists. The big gundown masada live in sevilla 2000 the gift film works xiii. Abdiel bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10 by 999dsfa.
Mar 17, 2008 lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer john zorns most popular masada lineupthe chamber sextet, bar kokhba. Given that zorn is immensely prolific in this style, i feel that it needed something more to become essential, but its very nearly made a believer out of a. The rain horse and the dreamers are superb records, and likewise lucifer, the latest entry in zorns masada book ii. Book of angels volume 8 por erik friedlander, 2007 xaphan. For those unfamiliar, the masada book is a series of melodies written by zorn using the jewish scales this lends that middle east meets eastern european vibe that you get from traditional jewish musics. I have been a cult fan of zorns book of angels series since the feldmancourvoisier disc came out in 2005. Bar kokhba is a jazz sextet who often perform with john zorn. This rebellion later became known as the bar kokhba revolt. The book of angels volume 10 in full in the spotify app. It features music from zorns masada project, rearranged for small ensembles. Bar kokhba, jewish leader who led a bitter but unsuccessful revolt 25 ce against roman dominion in judaea. Shimon bar kokhba was the leader of the jewish revolt against rome between 2 and 5 c. During his tour of the eastern empire in 1, the roman emperor hadrian decided upon a policy of hellenization to integrate the jews into the empire. Whether you like all his projects or not, john zorns output has been of a.
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