Filmworks VIII: 1997
1998 soundtrack album by John Zorn
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Filmworks VIII: 1997 features two scores for film by John Zorn released on Zorn's own label, Tzadik Records, in 1998.[1] It features the music that Zorn wrote and recorded for The Port of Last Resort (1998), a documentary directed by Joan Grossman and Paul Rosdy examining the experiences of Jewish refugees in Shanghai and Latin Boys Go to Hell (1997) which was directed by Ela Troyano.
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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Recorded | July 22 & November 9, 1997 | |||
| Genre | avant-garde, jazz, classical | |||
| Length | 65:08 | |||
| Label | Tzadik TZ 7318 | |||
| Producer | John Zorn | |||
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The tracks for Port of Last Resort are performed by the Masada String Trio with the addition of Min Xiao-Fen (pipa), Marc Ribot (guitar) and Anthony Coleman (piano).[2] Tracks for Latin Boys Go to Hell feature the percussion of Cyro Baptista and Kenny Wollesen.
Reception
Track listing
- The Port Of Last Resort (1998) directed by Joan Grossman and Paul Rosdy.
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
- Recorded at Avatar Studio, New York City on November 9, 1997
- Mark Feldman – violin
- Marc Ribot – guitars
- Erik Friedlander – cello
- Min Xiao-Fen – pipa
- Greg Cohen – bass
- Anthony Coleman – piano
- Latin Boys Go To Hell (1997) directed by Ela Troyano
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. "Traicion" - 2:25
20. "Ilusion" - 2:43
21. "Lagrimas" - 4:14
- Recorded at Creative Audio, New York City on July 22, 1997
- Cyro Baptista – percussion
- Kenny Wollesen – drums, vibraphone, percussion
- All compositions by John Zorn