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 - FilmWorks XII : 2002 Volume Two - Three Documentaries (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The popular Filmworks series is a microcosm of the Zorn universe, following his maturing as a composer and his ever-widening musical interests. The music of Volume 12, all recorded in the space of a few weeks (March/April 2002,) is as varied as the films they were written for. A touch of minimalism laces the score to Charles Dennis’ film on New York’s East Village dance scene; haunting and childlike, the music for a documentary on outsider artist Morton Bartlett is tenderly scored for voice and cello; finally, guitarist Marc Ribot goes head to head with Chinese pipa virtuoso Min Xiao-Fen for a film on the lives of Shaolin Monks who have come to America to spread the teachings of Buddha through the martial arts. Obsession, culture clash and minimalism from the crucible of John Zorn and his circle of creative musicians. TZADIK
Tracklist :
1    Vocal Phase    3:49
2    The Lips At Sway 5:07
Piano – Jamie Saft
3    The Well Tuned Harmonica    1:35
4    Dance Piece    2:10
5    Midnight Flight    2:12
6    Chippy Charm    1:35
7    Shaolin Spirit    3:01
8    Bamboo Forest    1:24
9    Shaolin Ulysses    2:00
10    Shaolin Bossa    3:16
11    Travelling West    2:43
12    Temple Song    2:25
13    Shaolin Family    1:16
14    Nostalgia    0:54
15    Shaolin Mambo    2:57
16    Transition    1:25
17    Shaolin Bossa (Fast)    2:22
18    Vegas    1:03
19    Kung Fu Percussion    1:50
20    Shaolin Spirit (Duo)    5:12
21    Shaolin Bossa Vibe    1:54
22    Shaolin Dream    1:43
23    Shaolin Ulysses (End Titles)    2:10
24    Family Found (Vocal)    2:33
25    Family Found (Solo Arco)    1:09
26    Family Found (Solo Pizz)    0:46
27    Family Found (Cello)    2:31
Credits :
Bass – Trevor Dunn (pistas: 7 to 23)
Cello – Erik Friedlander (pistas: 24 to 27)
Guitar – Marc Ribot (pistas: 7 to 23)
Organ, Harmonica, Piano – John Zorn (pistas: 1 to 6)
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (pistas: 7 to 23), Roberto Rodriguez (pistas: 7 to 23)
Pipa – Min Xiao-Fen (pistas: 7 to 23)
Composed, Producer – John Zorn
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 1 to 6)
Vocals – Jennifer Charles (pistas: 1, 24 to 27)