"The infamous Moonchild/AstronomeTrio of Patton, Dunn and Baron returns to the studio this time aided by the searing organ of Jamie Saft, the complex electronics of Ikue Mori and a small female chorus to realize Zorn’s latest project Six Litanies for Heliogabalus. Inspired by the decadent excesses of the Roman emperor/child-god who made Caligula and Nero look like reasonable human beings - smothering his dinner guests to death in a rain of perfumed rose petals - these six compositions (including an outrageous new piece for solo voice) explode with color, imagery and intensity. A startling blend of Metal, Contemporary Classical, Jazz and Mediaeval Music, this is one of Zorn's most extreme and original creations." John Zorn: Alto Sax, Composer Joey Baron: Drums Trevor Dunn: Bass Ikue Mori: Electronics Mike Patton: Voice Jamie Saft: Organ Martha Cluver: Voice Abby Fischer: Voice Kirsten Soller: Voice
The Roses Of Heliogabalus by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema 1888
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Haven't heard John Zorn in many years. This is very cool - extreme funk in a John Zorn style.
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"A startling blend of Metal, Contemporary Classical, Jazz and Mediaeval Music".
A very good desciption, although I'd be tempted to add avanté garde & industrial to this description. Interesting. I kinda like it.
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I don't think I'm ready for this yet - wow and gorsh.
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The write up is not mine, but i concur with it and ciphermedia's adds. It;s been awhile since i "listened" to Zorn. When is the appropriate time:) This piece, though is moving, especially as a whole. I still need to find Moonchild/Astronome stuff.