Black Narcissus is an album by the group Mephista, which comprises pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, electronic artist Ikue Mori and percussionist Susie Ibarra, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2002.[1]
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| Studio album by Mephista | ||||
| Released | March 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
| Genre | Avant-garde, contemporary classical music, jazz | |||
| Length | 58:32 | |||
| Label | Tzadik TZ 7704 | |||
| Producer | Mephista | |||
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| Sylvie Courvoisier chronology | ||||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
In a review for AllMusic, Jesse Jarnow states "listening to Black Narcissus can be a confusing and trying experience. Each sound suggests something new, and all three musicians are wont to follow that impulse as quickly as possible. It is liberating and beautiful, but also so hyper that it is impossible to listen to with anything but rapt attention. Unless one commits fully to the disc, it will probably sound like an experimental annoyance. If one is willing to surrender, though, there is a rich world waiting".[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Mephista
- "The Children's Hour" - 3:25
- "Black Narcissus" - 6:45
- "Willow's Weep" - 8:11
- "Cabbalussa" - 7:05
- "Poison Ivy" - 3:25
- "Black Widow" - 14:47
- "Legend of Pele" - 6:03
- "Leda and the Swan" - 5:38
- "Laughing Medusa" - 3:13
Personnel
editReferences
edit- ^ Tzadik catalogue, accessed February 7, 2014
- ^ a b Jarnow, Jesse. Mephista – Black Narcissus: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2014.