John zorn composer, conductor mark feldman violin erik friedlander cello marc ribot guitar greg cohen bass joey baron drums cyro. Book of angels vol 10 full youtube chet baker strollin full album duration. Book of angels volume 10, and 50th birthday celebration, vol. A choice selection of ten tracks from john zorns prolific portfolio of over threehundred compositions for masada book two. Barquiel ruling angel of the seventh hour of the day. Here they play better and tighter than ever, blending sephardic and ashkenazi. The book of angels volume 10 in full in the spotify app. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from book of angels, vol. The man could have sat on his laurels after the 90s. Free jazz, gypsy jazz, avantgarde, experimental, surf.
Bar kokhba plays masada book ii recorded and mixed at avatar studio, nyc a project of hips road 2008 tzadik. Lucifer book of angels volume 10 2008 feel the blues with all that jazz. John zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume. The music is utterly stunning, full of great melody and fabulous playing with its swinging klezmer style chamber jazz.
Valefor fallen angel who appears as a manyheaded lion. Hero or villain, shimon bar kokhba still exerts a strong pull on the imagination of israelis who are either spellbound by the deeds of the iconic muscle jew who challenged the might of rome, or repelled. So what did simon do to deserve such a name change. To listen to the marc ribot that i love, check out lucifer, which is volume 10 in the book of angels. Lucifer and the difference between good and bad angels published by aurora vernon on february 15, 2018 lucifer he who gives light. The complete john zorn discography rate your music. Special about it is that you will hear all the 316 pages of the book in the order that they have been composed by john zorn. 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.
Lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer john zorns most popular masada lineupthe chamber sextet, bar kokhba. Sputnikmusic s list of the best albums of 2008, rated by users. If you havent got the bar kokhba 50th birthday triple cd set, that one is imo an. It also features the original soundtrack from the art of remembrance simon wiesenthal, a film by hannah heer and werner schmiedel 199495. May 10, 20 john zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar sextet usa 2008. John zorns output has been of a consistently high quality. In the bar kokhba sextet, ribots playing is articulate, passionate and stunningly beautiful. All the albums from 2008 that ive rated 4 stars or above, in order of preference.
From the pages of the sandman, lucifer morningstar, the former lor. During the revolt itself, the jews gained enormous amounts of land, only to be pushed back and crushed in the final battle of bethar. The image of bar kokhba in traditional jewish literature is a history of the perceptions that later jewish writers living in the fourth through seventeenth centuries formed of this legendary herovillain whose actions, in their eyes, had caused enormous suffering and disappointed messianic hopes. John zorn bar kokhba john zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume. Stolas, the one that is the title for this album, is again a fallen angel, a commander of twentysix legions of demons and he teaches astronomy. Finds from two caves that were excavated in ein gedi in 2002 are described. Eleven bronze coins of the bar kokhba revolt, twelve arrowheads and fragments of two papyrus documents were recovered in. Book of angels, vol 10 youtube smooth vinyl jazz relaxing background jazz music for calm lounge music 1,870 watching live now. John zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10. 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. Pdf finds from the bar kokhba revolt from two caves at en gedi. The album was released simultaneously on tzadik records and. John zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar.
Bar kokhba is a double album by john zorn, recorded between 1994 and 1996. So in the year 2, bar kokhba, sure that he was the chosen one, organized a rebellion against rome. The classic bar kokhba sextet is just fantastic, especially marc ribots guitaring. Bar kokhba s lucifer balances musical traditions from both ashkenazi and sephardic klezmer styles with latin, surf, and world music. All visual depictions of jews in both christian and jewish art following 1215 include these badges. Vol 10 lucifer bar kokhba sextet a studio release by. These fellows pull it off with dignity, inventiveness and elation. Lucifer and the difference between good and bad angels the. The image of bar kokhba in traditional jewish literature. Lyrical and soulful, this is some of the most exciting and enjoyable chamber music you are ever likely to hear. The talmud says that he presided over an army of jewish insurgents numbering some 200,000, but had compelled its young recruits to prove their valor by each man chopping off one of his own fingers. Obvious joy of playing, unencumbered by genres and appealing on first listen, it give a combination that cant fail. Various arrangements of these players can be heard on the albums bar kokhba and the circle maker. The book of angels volume 10 by john zorn on spotify.
Book of angels volume 12 is an album by the masada quintet featuring joe lovano performing compositions from john zorns masada book two. Dec 03, 2015 it is 1,880 years since shimon bar kokhbas independent jewish state collapsed under the weight of roman military might. These were the marks of cain so that they could be easily recognized as targets for abuse. John zorn albums, songs discography album of the year. This page contains detailed performer credits and artist credits lineup and band members, songs and tracks. Simon bar kokhba is portrayed in rabbinic literature as being somewhat irrational and irascible in conduct. Book of angels, vol 10 youtube smooth vinyl jazz relaxing background jazz. All solo albums, plus all albums where he has been bandleader, bandmember or composerconductor. Bar kokhba, for those unfamiliar, is effectively billed as chamber ensembles play the masada songbook. Michael and his angels fought with lucifer and his angels. Book of angels volume 20 is an album by guitarist pat metheny performing compositions from john zorns masada book two. Hanging in the cosmic tree by benjamin malkin february 2015 pt.
War of angels the cost was a war of angels of such violence that it ultimately ended the jewel of earths ability to sustain life. Apr 02, 2008 rose mary sheldons new book spies of the bible paves the way for a road not yet traveled. Of course, now he no longer is but there are several scriptural references throughout the bible the denote his previous authority o. John zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar sextet usa 2008. The image of bar kokhba in traditional jewish literature by.
In this book, sheldon, one of the pioneers of the study of intelligence in the ancient world, seeks to examine the region where, according to her, intelligence wars have raged for three millennia p. Lucifer is known as the prince of darkness and the prince of the power of air. Find bar kokhba discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Archaeologists have found coins bearing bar kokhbas symbol on their faces, and around the perimeter it reads, year one of bar kokhba.
Lucifer is the first studio recording in over ten years by the most popular and best selling masada ensemble ever. 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 two the book of angels. His state was conquered by the romans in 5 following a twoyear war. Violin, cello, double bass, drums, percussion, electric guitar. Altitude by groundtruther cd, sep2007, 2 discs, thirsty ear. The jews were handed expectations of a homeland and a holy temple, but in the end were persecuted and sold into slavery. The strange crew of lucifer morningstar voyages on a ship made of dead mens nails in search of the soul of elaine belloc, the daughter of the archangel michael and the girl who gave her life to save lucifer s. Explore releases from bar kokhba sextet at discogs. John zorns book of angels released vol 10 lucifer bar kokhba sextet, in 2008. Mar 17, 2008 lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer john zorns most popular masada lineupthe chamber sextet, bar kokhba. It features music from zorns masada project, rearranged for small ensembles. Lucifer is yet another brilliant release from zorns book of angels one of the most consistent and compelling collections on tzadik.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bar kokhba sextet at the discogs marketplace. The bar kokhba revolt marked a time of high hopes followed by violent despair. The music act is an improvisational group from new yorks best downtown artists, including. Bar kokhba sextet brings together six core members of the masada family under the leadership of john zorn.
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