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Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1

Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 is a 2023 studio album by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. It has received positive reviews from critics.

Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1
A complex collage of nature photos
Studio album by
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
ReleasedNovember 10, 2023 (2023-11-10)
Recorded2009–2023
Length210:15
LanguageAncient Greek, English, Hebrew, Japanese, Sanskrit, Spanish, Swahili
LabelBrainfeeder
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson chronology
Chicago Waves Remixes
(2020) 		Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1
(2023)

Reception

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According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 72 out of 100 from four critic scores.[1] Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Thom Jurek writing that "the music is a confluence of improv, jazz, classical, crossover, ambient, , etc." that features many "heavy hitters" as guests that results in "a statement that reveals the vastness of Atwood-Ferguson's inspiration, creative breadth, and musical vision without compromise".[2] Mojo's John Mulvey rated this album 3 out of 5 stars, writing that "the highlights foreground Atwood-Ferguson as a widescreen visionary in the David Axelrod and Charles Stepney tradition, with a Rolodex of jazz hitters to call on".[3] Louis Pattison of Uncut gave Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "sprawling set [that] is a testament to his talents not just as multi-instrumentalist but as bandleader" and "a rapturous unwind through sprightly bouzouki-powered jazz, soulful strings and serene New Age".[4]

Editors at AllMusic included this on their list of favorite jazz albums of 2023.[5] Editors at Reader's Digest included this among the best albums of the year.[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Kiseki" – 4:48
  2. "Persinette" – 1:47
  3. "Narva" – 0:42
  4. "Eudaimonia" – 10:08
  5. "Porpita" – 3:26
  6. "Nazo No Tenkai (Ernok)" – 1:23
  7. "Mångata" – 3:25
  8. "Ano Yo" – 12:32
  9. "Zarra" – 0:59
  10. "Kairos (Amor Fati)" – 14:04
  11. "Magnolia (Aisling)" – 1:51
  12. "Cho Oyu" – 8:58
  13. "Matumaini" – 4:50
  14. "Zoticus" – 1:06
  15. "Légäsi" – 8:38
  16. "Votivus" – 1:35
  17. "Querencia" – 1:33
  18. "Kundinyota" – 2:38
  19. "Dragons of Eden" – 1:41
  20. "Eunoia" – 6:12
  21. "Znaniya (Falkor)" – 3:59
  22. "Tzedakah" – 9:53
  23. "Apocrypha" – 2:01
  24. "Asherah" – 3:01
  25. "Plotinus" – 0:36
  26. "Kairos (Kefi)" – 5:08
  27. "Qumran" – 4:53
  28. "Makaria" – 1:47
  29. "Kupaianaha" – 8:22
  30. "Taijasa" – 4:50
  31. "Vesta" – 1:23
  32. "Ziggurat" – 1:32
  33. "Ziya" – 3:20
  34. "Scar" – 6:36
  35. "Let the Light Shine In" – 1:06
  36. "Komorebi" – 2:49
  37. "Daydream" – 4:10
  38. "Dream Dance" – 12:49
  39. "Apotheosis" – 7:59
  40. "Magnolia (Astronomia Nova)" – 1:47
  41. "Moksha" – 6:11
  42. "Datsuzoku" – 2:12
  43. "Hypatia" – 3:04
  44. "Kuleana" – 1:09
  45. "Aldous" – 0:34
  46. "Jijivisha" – 2:38
  47. "Paititi" – 0:51
  48. "Airavata" – 4:31
  49. "Znaniya (Ahura Mazda)" – 3:52
  50. "Nag Hammadi" – 1:23
  51. "Halcyon" – 1:24
  52. "Sweet Invitation" – 2:03

Personnel

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Reviews and Tracks – Metacritic". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. n.d. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ^ Jurek, Thom (n.d.). "Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Mulvey, John (December 2023). Bulley, Jenny (ed.). "Filter Albums". Mojo Filter. Mojo. No. 356. p. 89. ISSN 1351-0193.
  4. ^ Louis, Pattison (December 2023). "New Albums". Uncut. p. 25. ISSN 1368-0722.
  5. ^ "Favorite Jazz Albums". AllMusic. RhythmOne. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "RD top albums of the year 2023". Music. Reader's Digest. December 20, 2023. ISSN 0034-0375. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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