Drawing inspiration from various Gnostic philosophies of the Nag Hammadi library, Transmigration of the Magus is a musical evocation of the mystical journey of the soul through the bardo. Lyrical and tender, the music has a lush orchestral sweep and features Bill Frisell and John Medeski reveling within the magical sonorities of vibraphones, bells and harps. Created to help the passing of Zorn’s dear friend Lou Reed through the bardo realms and released on the one year anniversary of his passing, Transmigration of the Magus is a memorial tribute to one of Zorn’s musical mentors and is one of his most touching and emotional projects—truly music of the angels. TZADIK 
Tracklist :
1 Into The Light 8:05
2 Transmigration Of The Magus 6:43
3 Perfect Mind 4:00
4 Providence 4:27
5 Gnostic Hymn 4:45
6 Apocryphon 3:44
7 The Divine Word 3:37
8 The Three-Fold Thought 4:29
9 Merlin 4:30
Credits :
Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor, Illustration [Drawing], Producer – John Zorn
Ensemble – The Gnostic Trio
Guitar – Bill Frisell
Harp – Bridget Kibbey, Carol Emanuel
Organ – John Medeski
Vibraphone, Bells – Al Lipowski, Kenny Wollesen
