The Gnostic Preludes (subtitled Music of Splendor) is an album composed by John Zorn and released on the Tzadik label in March 2012.Tzadik Catalogue: The Gnostic Preludes It was the first album by Carol Emanuel, Bill Frisell, and Kenny Wollesen who became known as The Gnostic Trio.
Reception
Allmusic said "The Gnostic Preludes is poetic, deceptively simple, and spiritually vast in scope."Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, accessed November 8, 2013 All About Jazz stated "Gnostic Preludes is an intriguing and seductive recording, with a gentle and contemplative feeling that resonates with emotive power. It combines the feel of ambiance music with lyrical and melodic prowess seldom seen in Zorn's work. As such, it is a moving work well worth surrendering to."Georgievski, N., All About Jazz Review, All About Jazz, April 20, 2012 Martin Schray commented "Zorn draws his inspiration from philosophical sources as different as the ideas the Kabbalah, natural mysticism or – obviously in this case – Gnosticism, which might have been a reason to establish his series of 21st century mystical music. The Gnostic Preludes tries to integrate all these spiritual influences in a musical way."Schray, M. The Free Jazz Collective Review, Free Jazz Collective, March 4, 2013
Track listing All compositions by John Zorn
Personnel Carol Emanuel – harp Bill Frisell – guitar Kenny Wollesen – vibraphone, bells
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