Black Narcissus (Mephista album) explained

Black Narcissus
Type:Album
Artist:Mephista
Cover:Black Narcissus (Mephista album).jpg
Released:March 2002
Recorded:2002
Studio:Avatar, New York City
Genre:Avant-garde, contemporary classical music, jazz
Length:58:32
Label:Tzadik
TZ 7704
Producer:Mephista
Chronology:Mephista
Next Title:Entomological Reflections
Next Year:2004

Black Narcissus is an album by the group Mephista, which comprises pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, electronic artist Ikue Mori and percussionist Susie Ibarra, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2002.[1]

Reception

In a review for AllMusic, Jesse Jarnow states "listening to Black Narcissus can be a confusing and trying experience. Each sound suggests something new, and all three musicians are wont to follow that impulse as quickly as possible. It is liberating and beautiful, but also so hyper that it is impossible to listen to with anything but rapt attention. Unless one commits fully to the disc, it will probably sound like an experimental annoyance. If one is willing to surrender, though, there is a rich world waiting".

Track listing

All compositions by Mephista

  1. "The Children's Hour" - 3:25
  2. "Black Narcissus" - 6:45
  3. "Willow's Weep" - 8:11
  4. "Cabbalussa" - 7:05
  5. "Poison Ivy" - 3:25
  6. "Black Widow" - 14:47
  7. "Legend of Pele" - 6:03
  8. "Leda and the Swan" - 5:38
  9. "Laughing Medusa" - 3:13

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7704 Tzadik catalogue