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At the Gates of Paradise
Jazz · 2011 · 8 tracks · 48m

At the Gates of Paradise

John Zorn

Shimmering vibraphone and piano textures inspired by William Blake. A serene, mystical departure from Zorn's usual chaos into melodic, spiritual jazz.

September 27, 2011 · Tzadik

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A luminous and tranquil exploration of spiritual themes through shimmering, melodic jazz.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 48m
01
The Eternals
5:55
02
Song of Innocence
6:44
03
A Dream of Nine Nights
8:33
04
Light Forms
3:24
05
The Æons
5:52
06
Liber XV
6:29
07
Dance of Albion
6:36
08
Song of Experience
4:58
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the vibraphone and piano lock into a hypnotic, circular pattern on 'The Eternals' that feels like a clock ticking in a dream.
The sudden, crystalline clarity of the piano melody emerging from the modal wash during 'Song of Innocence'.
The deep, woody resonance of the upright bass providing a grounding counterpoint to the ethereal high-end shimmer on 'A Dream of Nine Nights'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does At the Gates of Paradise sound next to the rest of John Zorn's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into spirituality than the rest of the catalogue.

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