Voices in the Wilderness explained
Voices in the Wilderness |
Type: | Album |
Artist: | John Zorn |
Cover: | Voices in the Wilderness.jpg |
Recorded: | August, 2002–January, 2003 |
Genre: | Jazz, klezmer |
Length: | 124:33 |
Producer: | John Zorn |
Chronology: | John Zorn |
Prev Title: | Masada Guitars |
Prev Year: | 2003 |
Next Title: | Chimeras |
Next Year: | 2003 |
Masada Anniversary Edition Volume 2: Voices in the Wilderness is the second album in a series of five releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Zorn's Masada songbook project.[1] It features 24 compositions by Zorn, each performed by different ensembles.[2]
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars.[3] The Klezmer Shack stated "for the wonderous ways in which these compositions are re-discovered and re-explored by a host of ensembles around the world, this collection becomes essential... This tribute only hints at the influence that Zorn and his Masada music have had internationally... This set is a wonderful starting point to get a sense of the music, or to enjoy its diversity and diverse interpretation.[4]
Track listing
- *misspelled as "Malkut" on album sleeve [2]
Personnel
Disc one
Karaim
- Basya Schecter – oud, vocals
- Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz – bass
- Daphna Mor – recorder, melodica
- Ben Oir – guitar
- Noah Heoffeld – cello
- Meg Okura – violin
- Daniel Freedman – percussion, vocal shouts
Kisofim
Meholalot
- Jaroslaw Tyrala – violin
- Jaroslaw Bester – accordion
- Oleg Dyyak – accordion, clarinet, percussion
- Wojciech Front – bass
Lakom
- Bruce Ackley – soprano
- Larry Ochs – tenor
- Jon Raskin – baritone saxophone
- Steve Adams – sopranino
Tekufah
- Wayne Horvitz – Fender Rhodes
- Timothy Young – guitar
- Keith Lowe – bass
- Andy Roth – drums
Paran
- Glenn Dickson – clarinet
- Gary Bohan – trumpet
- Michael McLaughlin – piano
- Brandon Seabrook – guitar
- James Gray – tuba
- Eric Rosenthal – drums
Khebar
- Mark Kramer – all instruments, voice
Nevalah
Abidan
Tirzah
Peliyot
Shebuah
Disc two
Ziphim
Avodah
Rokhev
- Daniel Hoffman – violin
- Moses Sedler – cello
- Paul Hanson – bassoon
- Kevin Mummey – cajon
Tannaim
Acharei Mot
Malkhut*
Kochot
Jair
Ne'eman
Tahah
Tiferet
Kedem
- Jamie Saft – organ, keyboards, bass, guitar, programming
- Vanessa Saft – vocals
- *misspelled as "Malkut" on album sleeve [2]
Notes and References
- http://www.tzadik.com/index.php?catalog=7172 Tzadik catalogue
- https://masada.world/book-one/anniversary/voices-in-the-wilderness Masada World: Voices in the Wilderness
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/voices-in-the-wilderness-mw0000019229 Allmusic Album Entry
- http://www.klezmershack.com/bands/zorn/voices/zorn.voices.html Klezmer Shack review