John zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume. The book of angels, vol 10 bar kokhba on allmusic 2008. Given that zorn is immensely prolific in this style, i feel that it needed something more to become essential, but its very nearly made a believer. Rate your musics top 200 albums of 2008 list challenges. All images courtesy ngc a common characteristic of these issues is that they were all struck over other coins then circulating in judaea. The rain horse and the dreamers are superb records, and likewise lucifer, the latest entry in zorns masada book ii. This book of angels release is the first recording in 10 years from this masada. Bar kokhba plays masada book ii recorded and mixed at avatar studio, nyc a project of hips road 2008 tzadik. The music is utterly stunning, full of great melody and fabulous playing with its swinging klezmer style chamber jazz. Bar kochba definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Bar kokhba biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
John zorns book of angels volume 10 lucifer bar kokhbar sextet usa 2008. 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 by his violent rebellion that resulted in 1,800 years of jewish. His state was conquered by the romans in 5 following a twoandahalfyear war. After so many millennia surrounded by the worst of humanity, he got to see that the human race had more to offer. Book of angels volume 11 tzadik, 2008 often great, always at least very good, a real success. Tout sur lucifer the book of angels john zorn, cd album et tous les albums.
Of course, now he no longer is but there are several scriptural references throughout the bible the denote his previous authority o. John zorn albums, songs discography album of the year. It has been said of him he was the most beautiful of all angels and he was the director of the flow of music there praise and worship. Simon ben kosevah, known to posterity as bar kokhba hebrew. It also features the original soundtrack from the art of remembrance simon wiesenthal, a film by hannah heer and werner schmiedel 199495. When you rate your music, the sites musicsocial recommender can recommend similar music and. The revolt established a threeyearlong independent jewish state in which bar kokhba ruled as nasi prince. Bar kokhba is a double album by john zorn, recorded between 1994 and 1996. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Performed by his bar kokhba sextet the masada string. Old, new and historical recordings from 1973 to the present by this complex unclassifiable maverick. 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.
Lucifer is the first studio recording in ten years from composer john zorns most popular masada lineupthe chamber sextet, bar kokhba. The book of angels 10 by zorn, john bar kokhba sextet 2008 audio cd. John zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10. Sputnikmusic s list of the best albums of 2008, rated by users. Book of angels volume 30 john zorn garth knox and the saltarello trio duration. The image of bar kokhba in traditional jewish literature. It features music from zorns masada project, rearranged for small ensembles. In early rabbinic literature, bar kokhba was remembered in two ways. Bar kokhba led the jewish rebellion against rome in 25 a. The artwork and production are, as one would expect from vertigo, top notch. 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. Book of angels volume 10 tzadik, 2008 very beautiful, compelling music.
In less able hands, the execution might be kitschy. The stories included are good, but nothing like the other stuff ive been lucky enough to encounter in the last few months. These fellows pull it off with dignity, inventiveness and elation. It is 1,880 years since shimon bar kokhbas independent jewish state collapsed under the weight of roman military might. Of course, lucifer being lucifer was always immensely fascinated with human sexuality. User soundoffs 6 album ratings 3260 objectivity 68% last active 022617 9. John zorn compositeur bar kokhba sextet interprete volume 10 cd. Sie umfasst mehr als 200 musikalben, an deren entstehung er als interpret oder komponist mitwirkte. John zorn bar kokhba john zorn bar kokhba lucifer book of angels volume 10 album 2 versions tzadik. Its fitting that their first earthbound adventure led them to a porn set.
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