PETER APFELBAUM & THE NEW YORK HIEROGLYPHIS — It Is Written (2005) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

"Stroke of genius" - (FONOFORUM) ACT

Saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum gathered together a new version of his Hieroglyphics for this record date, inspired by rediscovering fragments of music left over from the 1970s. Influenced strongly not only by avant-garde jazz but world music, the Hieroglyphics are, at times, reminiscent of Abdullah Ibrahim's groups, open to the rhythms, harmonies, and melodies of American, Latin, European, African, and Asian music. While the band has a strong group sound, Apfelbaum's nine originals cover a wide variety of music including the vocal-dominated "Titiwa" (featuring Abdoulaye Diabate), a number showcasing the leader on harmonium, some ensemble-oriented pieces, and others with short and fiery solos. Although not for the jazz purist, there is plenty of spirit to these performances, serving as an opportunity for Peter Apfelbaum to look both backwards and forward simultaneously. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Prelude    1:15
2    Labile (Unfolding)    2:20
3    Rainbow Sign    7:20
4    Apparition/Projectiles    14:25
5    Song Of The Signs    6:00
6    Petroglyph Extension    3:15
7    Shotgun Bouquet    12:00
8    It Is Written    5:25
9    Titiwa    7:50
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – John Shifflett
Alto Saxophone – Craig Handy
Bass – Patrice Blanchard
Bass Saxophone – Norbert Stachel
Bata – David Frazier, Josh Jones
Caxixi – Dafnis Prieto
Cover, Artwork – Martin Noël
Drums – Aaron Johnston, Deszon X. Claiborne
Electric Guitar – Trey Anastasio
Guitar – David Phelps, Viva de Concini, Will Bernard
Pandeiro, Caxixi, Bells – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Organ, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Harmonium, Melodica, Bata, Performer [Qarqabas], Composed By – Peter Apfelbaum
Tenor Saxophone – Jessica Jones, Peck Allmond, Tony Jones
Trombone – Jeff Cressman, Josh Roseman, Natalie Cressman
Trumpet [Slide] – Steven Bernstein
Violin – Charles Burnham, Juliana Cressman
Vocals – Abdoulaye Diabate
Vocals, Harmonium – Jai Uttal

JACKY TERRASSON — Push (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Jacky Terrasson's 11th CD and first for the Concord label is a lively affair, mostly in a trio setting with special guests spotted in, that addresses various avenues of contemporary jazz styles. Pop and Afro-Cuban or even South African flavors are sprinkled in with the technically challenging bop that the pianist excels in. Thelonious Monk Award-winning bassist from Michigan State University Ben Williams is in on this one, as well as cameo appearances from Gregoire Maret on harmonica and saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart amidst Terrasson's acoustic piano, occasional electric keyboards, and some vocalizing. Echoes of Keith Jarrett, Frank Emilio Flynn, or Abdullah Ibrahim creep in as the gifted and oftentimes brilliant Terrasson bobs and weaves through this set of originals and highly modified versions of familiar tunes. A blurring fast "Beat Bop" hopped up with synthesizer accents, the contemporary "O Cafe, O Soleil" with Cyro Baptista's percussion work and handclapping reveling in the Capetown joy of Ibrahim, and the deliberate modal soul-funk of "Morning" all showcase vastly different interests for Terrasson. The pleasant pop trio jazz of "Gaux Girl" recalls Michael Jackson's "Liberian Girl," while the combination of Jackson's "Beat It" with the revered standard "Body and Soul" might seem odd until you hear Terrasson's free jazz tinkling to rubato and modal ideas, a thoroughly contemporary development, even adding a waltz tempo. There are stock or straight-laced versions of "'Round Midnight" and "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" that in this collection sound unusually common, but are played with a high degree of artistry and prowess. Push is one of Terrasson's most enjoyable and diverse recordings, a fine display of how he has both grown apart from what might be musically fashionable and matured exponentially. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist & Credits :

JOHN ZORN - Lucifer : Book Of Angels Volume 10 (Bar Kokhba) (2008) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Lucifer is the first studio recording in over ten years by the most popular and best selling Masada ensemble ever. Here they play better and tighter than ever, blending Sephardic and Ashkenazi sonorities with latin, surf, world music and more in an inimitable easy listening instrumental style. Lyrical and soulful, this is some of the most exciting and enjoyable chamber music you are ever likely to hear.Lucifer is yet another brilliant release from Zorn’s Book of Angels—one of the most consistent and compelling collections on Tzadik. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Sother    5:58
2    Dalquiel    6:07
3    Zazel    3:21
4    Gediel    6:12
5    Rahal    3:48
6    Zechriel    7:53
7    Azbugah    3:01
8    Mehalalel    9:54
9    Quelamia    4:58
10    Abdiel    3:25
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Violin – Mark Feldman
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Ipos : Book of Angels, Volume 14 (The Dreamers) (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The dynamic sextet featured in two of Zorn's most recent and popular musical projects-The Dreamers and O'o-jump another level in Ipos, their most beautiful and powerful recording to date. Featuring ten new compositions from the lyrical Book of Angels, the music draws exotica, surf, world music, latin jazz, rock, film music and more into a seductive new musical world. Perfect for the early morning, late at night, at home or in the car, The Dreamers play Masada is truly a magical combination. Powerful new music performed by an all-star band of downtown masters. TZADIK

Tracklist :
1    Tirtael    3:55
2    Hashul    3:51
3    Galizur    7:33
4    Oriel    5:23
5    Zavebe    4:40
6    Qalbam    8:02
7    Hagai    4:15
8    Zortek    5:35
9    Ezriel    7:26
10    Kutiel    3:36
Credits :
Composed, Producer, Arranged, Conductor – John Zorn
Bass – Trevor Dunn
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot
Keyboards – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Vibraphone – Kenny Wollesen
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Caym : Book Of Angels Volume 17 (Banquet Of The Spirits) (2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Banquet of the Spirits is the tight touring band of Cyro Baptista, one of the world's most creative percussionists and one of Zorn's oldest friends and closest collaborators. The veteran of dozens of Zorn film scores, game pieces, bands, tours and compositions. Produced and arranged by the upcoming young bassist Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, who approaches the music with profound understanding, a wild imagination and indefatigable creativity, it features a dynamic band of young lions, truly the very best of the new generation. Each track tounching upon a different world tradition, this dynamic CD brings Zorn's lyrical compositions to life like never before. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Chamiel    4:27
2    Matafiel    4:22
3    Briel    4:19
4    Zaphaniah    3:53
5    Tzar Tak    3:45
6    Flaef    2:05
7    Hutriel    4:28
8    Yeqon    4:53
9    Yahel    2:26
10    Tahariel    4:47
11    Natiel    4:00
12    Phaleg    4:07
Credits :
Composed, Producer By – John Zorn
Arranged, Producer By – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Drums [Drum Set], Percussion, Xalam [Kamel Ngoni], Vocals – Tim Keiper
Oud, Bass, Guimbri, Vocals – Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz
Percussion, Vocals, Producer – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Harpsichord, Organ [Pump Organ], Vocals – Brian Marsella
Illustration – Jarrault

JOHN ZORN - Andras : Book Of Angels Volume 28 (Nova Express Quintet) (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Nova Express is one of Zorn’s most dynamic and sensitive ensembles: an MJQ-tinged quartet featuring piano, vibraphone, bass and drums. For their first foray into the world of Masada, they are joined by the ever-popular Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista to create a fabulous program of space-age bachelor pad music for the 21st century. Relaxing and unique instrumental music performed by an all-star quintet of musical masters touching upon the exotic language of The Dreamers, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Bert Kaempfert, Afro-Cuban bop and more. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Meresin    6:02
2    Yofiel    4:24
3    Sabiel    6:04
4    Hemah    2:59
5    Sahiviel    3:44
6    Ramiel    5:11
7    Ithuriel    5:30
8    Kakabel    4:50
9    Huzia    4:57
10    Tatrusia    4:48
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Trevor Dunn
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By, Executive-Producer, Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Congas, Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Drums – Joey Baron
Ensemble – Nova Express
Illustration – Jarrault
Organ, Piano – John Medeski
Vibraphone – Kenny Wollesen

JOHN ZORN - Filmworks I : 1986-1990 (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

For Zorn, filmscores have always been a place to experiment and the Filmworks Series is in many ways a microcosm of his output. This original installment of the Filmworks Series presents three scores ranging from punk-rockabilly (featuring the nasty guitars of Bob Quine, Marc Ribot and Arto Lindsay); a jazzy Bernard Herrmann fantasy; to a quirky classical/improv/world music amalgam for Raul Ruiz's bizarre film The Golden Boat. Zorn's infamous one minute arrangement of Morricone's classic The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, is included as a bonus track. Out of print for several years, these classic recordings are made available here with the original cover art intact. This is the place where it all began. TZADIK
White And Lazy    
1    Main Title    0:55
2    Homecoming    1:15
3    The Heist    3:20
4    Meat Dream    1:15
5    Phone Call    0:50
6    End Title    1:59
The Golden Boat    
7    Fanfare    0:30
8    Theme    2:59
9    Jazz I    2:51
10    Horror Organ    1:06
11    Mexico    1:56
12    Mood    3:17
13    Rockabilly    2:01
14    Slow    2:47
15    Jazz Oboes    2:33
16    The Golden Boat (Turntable Mix) 2:58
Mixed By – David Shea
17    End Titles    2:53
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly    
18    The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 1:04
Composed By – Ennio Morricone
She Must Be Seeing Things    
19    Main Title    1:04
20    Swirling Shot    1:20
21    Homecoming    3:22
22    Catalina Flash    0:28
23    Seduction    4:54
24    Sex Shop Boogaloo    2:47
25    Catalina Escapes    1:11
26    Worms    1:04
27    Death Waltz Fantasy    1:24
28    Following Sequence    3:03
29    Movie Set    1:20
30    Climax    2:55
31    Going To Dinner    2:38
32    End Titles    3:27
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 7 to 17, 19 to 32)
Arranged By, Producer, Executive-Producer, Liner Notes – John Zorn
Bass – David Hofstra (pistas: 19 to 32), Fred Frith (pistas: 18), Mark Dresser (pistas: 7 to 17), Melvin Gibbs (pistas: 1 to 6)
Bass Clarinet – Ned Rothenberg (pistas: 1 to 6)
Composed By – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 15, 17, 19 to 32)
Drums – Anton Fier (pistas: 1 to 6), Bobby Previte (pistas: 7 to 32)
French Horn – Tom Varner (pistas: 19 to 32)
Guitar – Bill Frisell (pistas: 18 to 32), Robert Quine (pistas: 1 to 18)
Guitar, Vocals – Arto Lindsay (pistas: 1 to 6)
Harp – Carol Emanuel
Keyboards – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 7 to 17), David Weinstein (pistas: 1 to 6, 18 to 32)
Marimba – Bobby Previte (pistas: 7 to 17)
Oboe – Vicki Bodner (pistas: 7 to 17)
Organ [Hammond] – Wayne Horvitz (pistas: 18 to 32)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 7 to 17), Naná Vasconcelos (pistas: 19 to 32)
Percussion, Vibraphone, Timpani, Bells [Orchestra] – Bobby Previte (pistas: 19 to 32)
Piano – Wayne Horvitz (pistas: 19 to 32)
Piano, Organ, Celesta, Harpsichord – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 19 to 32)
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Marty Ehrlich (pistas: 19 to 32)
Trombone – Jim Staley (pistas: 19 to 32)
Vocals – Bobby Previte (pistas: 18), Shelley Hirsch (pistas: 19 to 32)
Vocals, Turntables – David Shea (pistas: 7 to 17)

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks II : Music For an Untitled Film By Walter Hill (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The Tzadik Archival Series presents long out-of-print reissues and music never previously released from the Zorn vaults. This long-awaited second volume in a continuing retrospective od his soundtracks for film features a dark and brooding work, exquistely recorded for an untitled Walter Hill Film.

A film fanatic since his youth, cinema has always been a central element in Zorn's life and work. In the past ten years he has scored for the images of many directors from the famous (Godard, Cronenberg, Walter Hill to the infamous (Raul Ruiz, Maria Beatty, Hiroki Ryuichi).

The first Zorn Film Works release sold over 20,000 copies, and the music on Volume 1 took on a second life after the release, turning up in new film and dance projects in Hong Kong, Taipei and Israel, and it was even used for a Japanese porno film and a Portugese Volvo commercial!  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Intro    3:09
2    I Stole From Jesus Christ    0:51
3    Gold    0:50
4    Main Title    1:59
5    The Building    0:59
6    Meatlocker    0:57
7    Pigeons    0:53
8    Scuffle    0:21
9    Exploring    1:02
10    Rattlesnakes For Sergio Leone    1:44
11    Two Interiors    0:39
12    Stealth    0:44
13    Action    0:40
14    Dumping The Body1    0:40
15    The Trunk    0:08
16    Escape Attempt    1:43
17    Arrival    0:46
18    Prying At The Windows    0:37
19    Arsenal    0:56
20    King James    1:07
21    Powerline    0:20
22    The Magic Of Gold    2:25
23    Chimney    0:24
24    Dilemma    1:15
25    Conspiracy    0:47
26    The Plot (Part 1)    1:33
27    The Plot (Part 2)    0:44
28    Heroin Fix    2:41
29    Lucky Run    0:59
30    Vengance Is Mine    2:05
31    Escape    2:02
32    Kill Fever    1:18
33    Outside    0:25
34    Ending    0:57
35    Alternate Ending/End Title    2:42
36    Arsenal Dance Mix    3:59
Credits :
Didgeridoo [Didjeridu] – Andy Haas
Guitar, Banjo – Marc Ribot
Jew's Harp – Carol Emanuel
Percussion – Jim Pugliese
Percussion [Brazilian] – Cyro Baptista
Piano [Prepared], Keyboards – Anthony Coleman
Turntables, Sampler – David Shea
Producer, Written-By – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks III : 1990-1995 (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

From the fragmented cut-ups of Zorn's long-form compositions and the short intense blasts of Naked City's Torture Garden, Zorn forged a name for himself as a musical miniaturist. Filmworks III contains 25 cues commissioned by Portland's vanguard advertising agency Weidman & Kennedy for 15-to-60 second TV commercials directed by, among others, Godard, Cronenberg, Sven Nykquist, and Industrial Light & Magic.

This star-studded spectacular includes the first recordings by the band that would later become Masada, a bizarre Zorn/Ribot duo, and nine rediscovered demo tracks for Zorn's rara avis: the soundtrack to the Japanese cartoon Cynical Hysterie Hour.  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Main Title    1:00
2    The Caper    0:57
3    Cadence    0:15
4    Kidnapping    2:15
5    Doubt    0:19
6    Nocturne 1    0:26
7    Nocturne 2    0:55
8    Bag Man    2:00
9    The Cop    0:27
10    Nocturne 3    0:55
11    Juke Box    2:45
12    End Titles    4:28
13    Music For Tsunta (Nine Cues) 3:31
Bass, Tuba – David Hofstra
Drums, Percussion – Bobby Previte
Guitar, Banjo – Bill Frisell
Turntables – Christian Marclay
14    Main Titles    1:36
15    Washing Machine A    0:26
16    Washing Machine B    0:39
17    Night Hotel    1:17
18    Japanese Tourists    1:54
19    Night Hotel 2    1:18
20    Objects    3:16
21    Night Hotel 3    1:00
22    Rooftop Death Rattle    0:59
23    Taiwan    3:48
24    End Titles    1:50
25    Holland 0:16
Bass – Kermit Driscoll
26    Canada    0:31
27    France 0:16
Bass – Bill Laswell
Guitar, Vocals – Arto Lindsay
28    Germany 0:33
Guitar – Arto Lindsay
29    Sweden 0:30
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
30    USA 0:28
Bass – Bill Laswell
31    Canada 2    0:15
32    Sweden 2 0:15
Flute – Keith Underwood
Harmonica – Miguel Frasconi
Viola – Jill Jaffee
33    Italy 0:14
Accordion – Guy Klucevsek
34    Great Lobby    0:33
35    Wheelchair Races 0:42
Drums – Sim Cain
36    Logo    0:14
37    Secret Code    0:34
38    Secret Code 2    1:04
39    Don't Break    0:40
40    Don't Break 2    1:09
41    Footnotes    0:35
42    Footnotes 2    1:10
43    Retraction    0:41
44    Retraction 2    1:15
45    Protest    0:39
46    Protest 2    1:13
47    Launch    0:42
48    Launch 2    1:14
49    Elevator    0:40
50    Elevator 2    1:09
51    Fiance    0:39
52    Fiance 2    1:13
53    Around The World    1:06
54    Batman    0:32
55    Abstract Woman    0:35
56    Mystic Woman    0:39
Credits :    Bass – Chris Wood (pistas: 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 12, 33)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 37 to 56)
Drums – Joey Baron (pistas: 1 to 12, 33, 54 to 56)
Electronic Drums – Ikue Mori (pistas: 27, 28, 53)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 14 to 25, 28, 35, 37 to 52, 54 to 56), Robert Quine (pistas: 11, 30, 34, 35, 37 to 56)
Harp – Carol Emmanuel (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 28, 31)
Keyboards – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 33, 34, 54 to 56), Peter Scherer (pistas: 13, 26, 31)
Keyboards, Sampler, Turntables – David Shea (pistas: 26, 30, 31, 35, 37 to 53)
Percussion, Vocals – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 13, 25, 26, 31, 34, 36 to 56)
Producer – John Zorn
Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 12, 14 to 24, 54 to 56)
Trumpet – Dave Douglas (pistas: 1 to 12)

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks IV : S/M + More (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Volume 4 in Zorn's acclaimed and best-selling Filmworks series focuses on his work in the intriguing S&M film genre. Zorn's relationship with the S&M film community has sparked controversy, but the films he's been involved with have been screened by such respected establishments as the New York Film Festival, Asia Society, and the Sundance Festival.

Included here are a solo sampler composition for Mn Sarah's A Lot Of Fun For The Evil One, a hypnotic trance piece for KimSu Theiler's Pueblo, a suite and variations for solo piano from Hiroke Yuichi's Japanese porno film Maogai (Sadistic City), an unusual sound-design for Lebanese writer Jalal Toufic's experimental documentary Credits Included, and the score for Maria Beatty's Elegant Spanking, which was a blueprint for Zorn's extended composition Redbird (Tzadik 7008). TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Pueblo 9'05
Bass – Chris Wood
Drums – Joey Baron
Guitar – Marc Ribot, Robert Quine
Organ – Anthony Coleman
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jason Baker
2    Elegant Spanking (Suite) 14'22
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Harp – Carol Emanuel
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jason Baker
Vibraphone [Vibes], Percussion – Jim Pugliese
Viola – Jill Jaffee
3    Credits Included (A Video In Red & Green) 9'38
Recorded By, Mixed By – Jason Baker
Sound Designer [Sound Design] – John Zorn
3.1    a. Politics    
3.2    b. Asylum    
4    Maogai    6'19
Piano [Solo Piano] – Kuroda Kyoko
4.1    a. Suite    
4.2    b. Variations    
5    A Lot Of Fun For The Evil One 17'48
Keyboards – John Zorn
Recorded By, Mixed By – Brooks Williams
Credits :
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By [All Music Arranged By] – John Zorn
Illustration – Harukawa Namio
Producer [Produced By], Liner Notes [Notes (English)] – John Zorn
Typography [Typesetting By] – Lisa Wells

JOHN ZORN - Filmworks V : Tears Of Ecstasy (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Forty-eight sound cues for Japan's leading gay porno director, Oki Hioyuki. Featuring Robert Quine, Marc Ribot and Cyro Baptista, John Zorn mixes together world beat, surf music, hard rock, ambient industrial noise, classical, jazz and just about every other genre you can think of in a bizarre sound world for an equally bizarre film. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Factor    1:02
2    Intercept    1:13
3    Lemma    1:18
4    Root    1:06
5    Net    1:19
6    Lie Group    1:10
7    Reduction    1:03
8    Trisectrix Of Maclaurin    1:07
9    Interpolation    1:09
10    Gradients    1:16
11    Random Walk    1:27
12    Cusp    1:04
13    Region    1:07
14    Block    1:09
15    Prediction    1:09
16    Concordance    1:13
17    Modulus    1:01
18    Addition    1:08
19    Ergodicity    1:24
20    Prism    1:15
21    Mean Difference    2:13
22    Likelihood    1:18
23    Deviation    1:02
24    Curl    1:12
25    Probable Error    1:24
26    Limit    1:09
27    Youden Square    1:19
28    Tensor    1:06
29    Martingale    1:05
30    Tantochrone    1:07
31    Witch Of Agnesi    1:14
32    Rank    0:58
33    Quadrature    1:03
34    Discriminant    1:23
35    Rose Curve    1:07
36    Lituus    1:04
37    Involute    1:06
38    Catearies    1:12
39    Folium    1:20
40    Edge Train    1:16
41    Ruled Surface    1:14
42    Slope    1:03
43    Cluster    1:06
44    Spiral    1:16
45    Octal    1:07
46    Cissoid Of Diocles    1:15
47    Arc    1:26
48    Pole    1:21
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Piano [Prepared Piano], Sampler [Samples] – John Zorn
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By [All Music Arranged By], Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Guest [Guest Vocal By], Vocals [Guest Vocal By] – Jason Baker (pistas: 44)
Guitar – Marc Ribot, Robert Quine
Liner Notes [Notes (English)] – John Zorn
Percussion – Cyro Baptista

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks VI : 1996 (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Three very different scores for three very different films all recorded in the first months of 1996. Happy-go-lucky surf rock grooves, modern classical improvisational madness and a dark electro-acoustic construct using the sounds of water, fire and wind recorded for an erotic film noir S/M fantasy.

Music from Dina Waxman's Anton, Mailman, Henry Hills' Mechanics Of The Brain, and Maria Beatty's The Black Glove. TZADIK
Anton, Mailman (1996)    
1    Opening Credits/Hawaiian Postcard    2:57
2    Work-A-Day World (Anton's Theme)    3:31
3    Seductress    4:18
4    End Titles    3:09
Mechanics Of The Brain (1996)    
5    Fireworks    1:52
6    Surgery Montage    1:47
7    Brain Scan    1:05
8    Witches' Cauldron    3:47
9    Houdini    3:12
10    Subliminal Perceptions    1:45
11    Measuring    1:34
12    Macbeth    3:05
13    Pendulum    2:05
14    Mechanics Of The Brain    1:58
The Black Glove (1996)    
15    Part One (Hot)    19:47
16    Part Two (Cool)    7:43
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 4)
Bass – Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 4)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 5 to 14)
Composed By [All Music Composed By], Arranged By [All Music Arranged By], Producer [Produced By] – John Zorn
Drum Machine [Drum Machines] – Ikue Mori (pistas: 5 to 14)
Effects [Sound Effects] – John Zorn (pistas: 5 to 14)
Guest [Special Guest], Voice – Jason Baker (pistas: 13)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 1 to 4)
Guitar [Guitars] – Marc Ribot (pistas: 5 to 14)
Liner Notes [Notes By (English)] – John Zorn
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 1 to 4)
Sound Designer [Sound Design] – John Zorn (pistas: 15, 16), John Zorn (pistas: 15, 16)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 5 to 14)

JOHN ZORN - Filmworks VII : Cynical Hysterie Hour (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The holy grail of Zornthologists is finally available in a newly remastered definitive edition.

Released in Japan for only a few short months in 1990, this is the original music Zorn created for a series of four shorts by one of Japan's most endearing cartoonists: Kiriko Kubo.

A long time champion of Warner Bros. cartoon composer Carl Stalling, Zorn considers this to be his finest and most personal take on cartoon music to date, a genre that has influenced him deeply. The all-star band includes Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, Arto Lindsay, Robert Quine, Wayne Horvitz, Bobby Previte and Cyro Baptista. TZADIK
Trip Coaster    
1    Hysteric Logo    0:24
2    Walk To Park    2:10
3    Coaster 2    0:47
4    Fighting Pirates    0:26
5    Yakisoba    1:14
6    Coaster Trip    1:39
Ch Ch Chang    
7    1st Hit / 2nd Hit    0:27
8    Punk Rock Hero    0:56
9    Abacus Waltz    0:38
10    Punk Rebel / Tsunta's Theme    3:36
11    End Title    0:13
Through The Night    
12    Through The Night    1:30
13    Home Sweet Home    1:43
14    Making Ramen At Midnight    0:32
15    Scary Moonlight    1:55
Bubblin' Singin'    
16    My Favorite Things    2:18
17    Omelet Punk    0:20
18    Classical    0:16
19    Stink Of An Onion    0:34
20    Onion Samba    0:59
21    Omelet Punk 2    0:16
22    Me And My Hamburger / Final Samba    1:05
23    Surfing Samba    1:10
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – David Hofstra (pistas: 7 to 23), Kermit Driscoll (pistas: 1 to 6)
Cello – Maxine Neuman (pistas: 12 to 15)
Composed, Producer, Arranged By – John Zorn
Drum Machine – Ikue Mori (pistas: 12 to 15)
Drums, Percussion – Bobby Previte (pistas: 1 to 11, 16 to 23)
Electric Guitar – Arto Lindsay (pistas: 7 to 11), Robert Quine (pistas: 7 to 11, 16 to 23)
Electric Guitar, Banjo – Bill Frisell (pistas: 1 to 6, 16 to 23), Marc Ribot (pistas: 7 to 15)
Harp – Carol Emanuel
Keyboards – Peter Scherer (pistas: 7 to 23), Wayne Horvitz (pistas: 1 to 6)
Percussion [Brazilian Percussion] – Cyro Baptista
Turntables – Christian Marclay (pistas: 1 to 6)
Violin, Viola – Jill Jaffe (pistas: 12 to 15)
Vocals – Arto Lindsay (pistas: 16 to 23), Kiriko Kubo (pistas: 16 to 23)

JOHN ZORN : The Circle Maker (1998) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On The Circle Maker, Zorn has again exquisitely arranged his popular and adventurous Masada project for string trio and chamber ensemble. The first disc of this outstanding 2CD set, Issachar, features the Masada String Trio: Mark Feldman (violin), Erik Friedlander (cello) and Greg Cohen (bass). The passionate and evocative performances of these three virtuoso musicians shed new light on Zorn's book of inspiring compositions expanding the Jewish tradition. Disc two, Zevulun, features the Bar Kokhba Sextet: Cohen, Feldman and Friedlander, joined by the gifted Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, guitar wizard Marc Ribot and jazz great Joey Baron on drums. This delightful set is a joyous and extraordinary celebration of Jewish music,The Circle Maker and Bar Kokhba are destined to become two of the most important releases of the late 20th century. TZADIK
Issachar    
1    Masada String Trio–    Tahah    2:30
2    Masada String Trio–    Sippur    3:21
3    Masada String Trio–    Karet    1:21
4    Masada String Trio–    Hadasha    5:36
5    Masada String Trio–    Taharah    3:51
6    Masada String Trio–    Mispar    2:47
7    Masada String Trio–    Ratzah    4:36
8    Masada String Trio–    Zebdi    1:51
9    Masada String Trio–    Yatzah    8:14
10    Masada String Trio–    Malkhut    1:57
11    Masada String Trio–    Hodaah    3:49
12    Masada String Trio–    Elilah    3:21
13    Masada String Trio–    Meholalot    4:54
14    Masada String Trio–    Kochot    4:58
15    Masada String Trio–    Lachish    1:30
16    Masada String Trio–    Shidim    4:32
17    Masada String Trio–    Aravot    2:58
18    Masada String Trio–    Moshav    5:06
Zevulun    
1    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Lilin    6:58
2    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Hazor    4:45
3    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Kisofim    7:23
4    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Khebar    4:54
5    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Laylah    2:57
6    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Teli    4:14
7    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Tevel    4:27
8    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Eitan    2:02
9    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Ner Tamid    2:38
10    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Idalah-Abal    7:41
11    Bar Kokhba Sextet–    Gevurah    6:51
Credits:
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Drums – Joey Baron (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 2-1 to 2-11)
Producer, Composed By – John Zorn
Violin – Mark Feldman

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks VIII : 1997 (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Zorn's Masada music has never sounded as beautiful or as evocative as in this recording originally created for "Port Of Last Resort" - a film documentary about the Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi Germany by resettling to Shanghai. Augmenting the exciting Masada String Trio with the sensual pipa of Min Xiao-Fen, the versatile guitar of Marc Ribot and the ivory touch of Anthony Coleman's piano stylings, this music blends Jewish and Chinese themes in a way both touching and fresh. Also included is an exotic all-percussion score for Ela Troyano's quirky gay porno film "Latin Boys Go To Hell," featuring the bizarre sonorities and driving rhythms of Cyro Baptista and Kenny Wollesen. TZADIK
The Port Of Last Resort   
1    Teqiah    3:07
2    Shanghai    2:35
3    Emunim    3:32
4    Ruan (Guitar Version)    4:37
5    Ebionim    3:00
6    Ahavah    3:42
7    Ruan (Pipa Version)    3:37
8    Livant    1:54
9    Or Ne'Erav    6:58
10    Shanim    2:03
11    Ruan (Solo Piano)    3:42
Latin Boys Go To Hell   
12    Deseo    2:28
13    Mentiras    2:15
14    Ansiedad    2:55
15    Locura    2:47
16    Sangre    1:02
17    Olvido    2:21
18    Engano    2:25
19    Traicon    2:25
20    Ilusion    2:43
21    Lagrimas    4:14
Credits :
Written, Arranged, Producer By – John Zorn
Bass – Greg Cohen (pistas: 1 to 11)
Biwa [Pipa] – Min Xiao-Fen (pistas: 1 to 11)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 1 to 11)
Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion – Kenny Wollesen (pistas: 12 to 21)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 1 to 11)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 12 to 21)
Piano – Anthony Coleman (pistas: 1 to 11)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 1 to 11)

JOHN ZORN - Music Romance, Volume Two : Taboo And Exile (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Not since the early days of Naked City has there been a CD as remarkably varied and at the same time as enjoyable as Taboo and Exile. Running the gamut of styles from moody exotica, hardcore punk, classical, jazz, surf, world music and more, this second volume of this new Music Romance Series features twelve new Zorn compositions performed by the very best of today’s musical visionaries: guitar heroes Marc Ribot, Fred Frith and Robert Quine, bass renegade Bill Laswell, percussion masters Joey Baron, Dave Lombardo and Cyro Baptista, the Masada String Trio and vocalists Mike Patton and Miho Hatori, among others. For lovers of music in all its various mutations. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    In The Temple Of Hadjarim 5'12
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Piano, Organ – Jamie Saft
Violin – Mark Feldman
2    Sacrifist 4'50
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith, Marc Ribot
3    Mayim 3'27
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
4    Koryojang 6'21
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, Joey Baron
5    Bulls-Eye 1'08
Bass – Chris Wood
Drums – Sim Cain
Lead Guitar – Robert Quine
Rhythm Guitar – Marc Ribot
Voice – Mike Patton
6    Zeraim 6'19
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Piano – Jamie Saft
Violin – Mark Feldman
7    Thaalapalassi 10'21
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith, Marc Ribot
8    Makkot 2'59
Bass – Greg Cohen
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Violin – Mark Feldman
9    A Tiki For Blue 6'59
Bass – Greg Cohen
Guitar – Mark Ribot
Organ – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Roberto Rodriguez
10    The Possessed 6'17
Bass – Bill Laswell
Drums – Dave Lombardo
Guitar – Fred Frith
Saxophone – John Zorn
11    Oracle 4'24
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Organ – Jamie Saft
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
Voice – Miho Hatori
12    Koryojang (End Credits) 2'25
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, Joey Baron
Credits :
Composed, Arranged, Producer By – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN - Filmworks IX : Trembling Before G-d (2000) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Zorn’s first soundtrack in three years is a dark and moody setting for a controversial documentary about the Gay Hasidic community. The score for Trembling Before G-d features two of the most inventive and creative musicians out of the burgeoning Brooklyn scene: Jamie Saft on organ and piano and Chris Speed on clarinet, with a special guest appearance by Filmworks regular Cyro Baptista. Over sixty minutes of beautiful and haunting Jewish music, including several pieces from Zorn’s popular book of Masada compositions. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Trembling Before G-d    2:25
2    Mahshav (Solo Piano)    5:01
3    Tashlikh    4:26
4    Yechida    0:54
5    Idalah-Abal    7:49
6    Simen Tov / Mazel Tov 1:25
Voice – John Zorn
7    Sholom Aleichem    1:12
8    Notarikon    4:11
9    Maskil    3:25
10    Trembling Before G-d (Solo Organ)    2:51
11    Mahshav (Duo)    8:26
12    Desert Montage 1:45
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
13    Kaporeh    3:25
14    Tashlikh (Fast)    2:18
15    Nigun    2:02
16    Trembling Before G-d (Intro)    3:13
17    End Titles 6:01
Percussion – Cyro Baptista
18    Kaporeh (Solo Piano)    4:18
Credits :
Clarinet – Chris Speed
Piano, Organ, Recorded By, Mixed By – Jamie Saft
Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Liner Notes – John Zorn

JOHN ZORN - FilmWorks X : In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2001) APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

A beautiful and lyrical exploration of surf, exotica, easy listening and world beat, The Gift is an honest and heartfelt offering to music lovers the world over: an invitation to forget about the worries and cares of the world; to sit back and relax. Featuring Marc Ribot (Postizos), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), Cyro Baptista (Herbie Hancock), Jamie Saft (Bobby Previte), Joey Baron (Masada) and many special guests, this is the album Naked City fans have been waiting for. A side of John Zorn you’ve rarely heard, the music of The Gift is both relaxing and stimulating, like feeling perfectly at home in a place you’ve never been before. John Zorn "for lovers only."  TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Drifting 1    2:12
2    Dancing    5:12
3    Kiev 1    3:57
4    Teiji’s Time    2:16
5    Nostalgia 1    3:41
6    Filming    5:51
7    Mirror Worlds    1:50
8    Nightscape    2:27
9    Nostalgia 2    4:21
10    Haiti    2:34
11    Kiev 2    4:42
12    Voudoun    3:27
13    Drifting 2    2:12
14    Kiev 3    4:33
15    Drifting 3    2:16
Credits :
Cello – Erik Friedlander
Composed, Producer By – John Zorn
Percussion – Cyro Baptista, John Zorn (pistas: 4, 7)
Piano – John Zorn (pistas: 1, 7, 13, 15)
Piano, Organ, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Jamie Saft