John Zorn - Psychomagia - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

John Zorn - Chaos Magick is a contemporary magical practice based on the ideas of Austin Osman Spare. Remarkably inclusive, it embraces and has influenced the work of William Burroughs, Robert Anton Wilson, Aleister Crowley and many others. Inspired by these magical practices, Zorn enlists the three members of his most powerful 21st century ensemble Simulacrum with special guest Brian Marsella on electric piano into this eclectic new quartet Chaos Magick. A fast moving, improvisational and intensely focused ensemble that draws upon classical, jazz, funk, improvisation, metal and more. This music is even crazier than Electric Masada-a must for all fans of the outer realms! Nothing is true-everything is permitted. Album Tracks 1. The Initiate 2. Corinthians I 3. The Servitor 4. St Augustine 5. Egregore 6. Crossing the Abyss 7. Liber M 8. Imp of the Perverse 9. Corinthians II

Jay Campbell (JACK Quartet) and Michael Nicolas (Brooklyn Rider) are two of the greatest cellists in new music. Long-time members of Zorn's inner circle, here they perform four compositions written expressly for them. Featuring two works for solo cello and two works for cello and rhythm section, the music is filled with spectacular leaps, intense textures, dizzying tremolos, hypnotic ostinatos, scordatura and more! As always, Zorn pushes the envelope of what is technically possible on the instrument and Mike and Jay come to the plate full force, exhibiting a new level of virtuosity in these breathtaking and dramatic works. With Ches Smith on drums and Jorge Roeder on bass this is a cello recital unlike any other! Album Tracks 1. Shapeshifter (Take One) 2. Autumn Rhythm 3. Diableries 4. As Above, So Below 5. Shapeshifter (Take Two)

Featuring the same magical Templar quartet from in Sacred Blood, the Last Judgment is the final CD in the remarkable Moonchild septology. The band has explored many different worlds in the 8 years of their existence, and this CD takes a moody and lyrical approach with Medeski's organ fully integrated into the band. Once again inspired by the legend of the powerful Knights Templar and their tragic demise under accusations of heresy in 1307, Zorn has composed a suite of pieces with a strong sense of continuity and emotional impact. Mike Patton draws on every vocal technique in his huge arsenal and the rhythm section of Dunn and Baron are tighter than ever. The last piece of the Moonchild puzzle?essential! Lyricist John Zorn. Personnel Mike Patton (vocals); John Medeski (organ); Joey Baron (drums). Audio Mixer Marc Urselli. Recording information East Side Sound, New York, NY (02/2014); Vulcan, SF (02/2014); East Side Sound, New York, NY (08/2014-09/2014); Vulcan, SF (08/2014-09/2014). Photographer John Zorn. Arranger John Zorn. Album Tracks 1. Tria Prima 2. Trinity 3. Resurrection 4. Le Tombeau de Jacques de Molay 5. Sleepy Hollow 6. Friday the 13th 7. Misericordia 8. Incant 9. Slipway