The Book Beri'ah is a box set by John Zorn, released on August 17, 2018 by Tzadik Records.[1] The box comprises the final ninety-two compositions that complete the final installment of Zorn's twenty-five year Masada project in limited edition box set of eleven compact discs.[2][3] All About Jazz commended the compositions for having many levels of meaning and sonic listenability.[4][5]
The Book Beri'ah | ||||
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Released | August 17, 2018 | |||
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Length | 9:36:00 | |||
Label | Tzadik | |||
Cleric chronology | ||||
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Secret Chiefs 3 chronology | ||||
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Track listing
editNo. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Ge'ulah" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 4:37 |
2. | "Setumah" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 5:04 |
3. | "Kayam" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 5:13 |
4. | "Rachamim" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 4:51 |
5. | "Penimi" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 4:18 |
6. | "Orot" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 6:29 |
7. | "Tikkun" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 4:01 |
8. | "Ketarim" | Sofia Rei and JC Maillard | 5:31 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Gadolot" | Cleric | 5:00 |
2. | "Panim" | Cleric | 5:13 |
3. | "Kav" | Cleric | 7:59 |
4. | "Nogah" | Cleric | 8:32 |
5. | "Separ" | Cleric | 7:11 |
6. | "Imma" | Cleric | 8:51 |
7. | "Ta'amim" | Cleric | 8:05 |
8. | "Iyyun" | Cleric | 9:25 |
9. | "Chalal" | Cleric | 7:36 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Levushim" | The Spike Orchestra | 8:00 |
2. | "Damam" | The Spike Orchestra | 5:48 |
3. | "Shamayim" | The Spike Orchestra | 5:28 |
4. | "Tevunah" | The Spike Orchestra | 6:10 |
5. | "Talpiot" | The Spike Orchestra | 7:48 |
6. | "Posekim" | The Spike Orchestra | 4:14 |
7. | "Kelim" | The Spike Orchestra | 5:03 |
8. | "Macshavah" | The Spike Orchestra | 10:12 |
9. | "Ma'amarot" | The Spike Orchestra | 8:25 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Katanot" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 4:35 |
2. | "Zeir Anpin" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 3:09 |
3. | "Sachel" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 4:10 |
4. | "Tohu" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 2:30 |
5. | "Hekhalot Zutari" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 4:14 |
6. | "Shevirah" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 2:51 |
7. | "Devekut" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 4:46 |
8. | "Dibor" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 2:48 |
9. | "Pnimiyut" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 4:54 |
10. | "Bohu" | Julian Lage and Gyan Riley | 5:14 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Din" | Abraxas | 5:18 |
2. | "Pagam" | Abraxas | 3:01 |
3. | "Tamidi" | Abraxas | 5:44 |
4. | "Da'at" | Abraxas | 4:31 |
5. | "Bittul" | Abraxas | 4:43 |
6. | "Kavannot" | Abraxas | 6:26 |
7. | "Qiyyum" | Abraxas | 7:06 |
8. | "Tzelem" | Abraxas | 4:43 |
9. | "Betzaltzel" | Abraxas | 5:50 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Hashawah" | Klezmerson | 4:28 |
2. | "Middot" | Klezmerson | 5:14 |
3. | "Reshimu" | Klezmerson | 5:36 |
4. | "Sapir" | Klezmerson | 4:16 |
5. | "Ratzon" | Klezmerson | 4:37 |
6. | "Tomer" | Klezmerson | 5:03 |
7. | "Nekevah" | Klezmerson | 5:25 |
8. | "Zivugim" | Klezmerson | 4:37 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Pirke Avot" | The Gnostic Trio | 5:02 |
2. | "Ha-Murgash" | The Gnostic Trio | 8:36 |
3. | "Atarah" | The Gnostic Trio | 4:32 |
4. | "Shi'ur Koma" | The Gnostic Trio | 4:02 |
5. | "Safra" | The Gnostic Trio | 3:09 |
6. | "Re'cha" | The Gnostic Trio | 4:20 |
7. | "Merkaba" | The Gnostic Trio | 6:23 |
8. | "Hispashut" | The Gnostic Trio | 4:56 |
9. | "Olamot" | The Gnostic Trio | 6:01 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Hod" | Zion80 | 5:35 |
2. | "Takhlit" | Zion80 | 7:46 |
3. | "Shelemut" | Zion80 | 9:06 |
4. | "Sharak" | Zion80 | 8:51 |
5. | "Tahor" | Zion80 | 10:42 |
6. | "Madregut" | Zion80 | 6:02 |
7. | "Reiah" | Zion80 | 8:44 |
8. | "Akudim" | Zion80 | 8:04 |
9. | "Shmecha" | Zion80 | 3:44 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Iggulim" | Banquet of the Spirits | 5:24 |
2. | "Nekudim" | Banquet of the Spirits | 4:05 |
3. | "Hekhalot Rabbati" | Banquet of the Spirits | 5:07 |
4. | "Berudim" | Banquet of the Spirits | 8:19 |
5. | "Yeshut" | Banquet of the Spirits | 4:52 |
6. | "Nischono" | Banquet of the Spirits | 5:03 |
7. | "Tehiru" | Banquet of the Spirits | 4:43 |
8. | "Dim Yoni" | Banquet of the Spirits | 5:06 |
9. | "Teshuva" | Banquet of the Spirits | 6:48 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Sitra Achra" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:28 |
2. | "Chitzonuyut" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:45 |
3. | "Shadim" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 4:52 |
4. | "Netzokim" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 4:18 |
5. | "Yekinah" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 4:34 |
6. | "Netzach" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 2:11 |
7. | "Sapar" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:57 |
8. | "Mishkan" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:51 |
9. | "Makif" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 1:36 |
10. | "Atzmut" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:36 |
11. | "Ayin" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:30 |
12. | "Shemot" | Secret Chiefs 3 | 3:33 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Penimi" | Craig Taborn | 5:21 |
2. | "Setumah" | Craig Taborn | 4:57 |
3. | "Bohu" | Craig Taborn | 3:05 |
4. | "Kayam" | Craig Taborn | 5:52 |
5. | "Penimi" | Craig Taborn | 9:33 |
6. | "Ketarim" | Craig Taborn · Vadim Neselovskyi | 6:05 |
7. | "Ge'ulah" | Craig Taborn · Vadim Neselovskyi | 4:14 |
8. | "Rachamin" | Vadim Neselovskyi | 4:45 |
9. | "Orot" | Vadim Neselovskyi | 3:44 |
10. | "Tikkun" | Vadim Neselovskyi | 3:26 |
11. | "Bohu" | Vadim Neselovskyi Trio | 5:48 |
12. | "Kayam" | Vadim Neselovskyi Trio | 9:26 |
13. | "Kayam" | Vadim Neselovskyi Trio | 6:12 |
Personnel
editAdapted from The Book Beri'ah liner notes.[6]
- Heung-Heung Chin (as Chippy) – design
- Scott Hull – mastering
- Kazunori Sugiyama – co-producer
- John Zorn – executive-producer
Release history
editRegion | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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United States | 2018 | Tzadik | CD | TZ5100 |
References
edit- ^ "JC Maillard/Sofia Rei: The Book Beri'ah, Vol. 1: Keter > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ Mike (July 3, 2019). "AMN Reviews: John Zorn – The Book Beri'ah (2018; Tzadik)". Avant Music News. WordPress.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ Zorn, John (1995). "The Book Beri'ah". Tzadik Records. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ Barnes, Phil (July 3, 2019). "The Spike Orchestra snd John Zorn's The Book Beriah". All About Jazz. All About Jazz. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "John Zorn: Releases and Performances". Avant Music News. WordPress.com. May 2, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ The Book Beri'ah (booklet). Secret Chiefs 3. New York City, New York: Tzadik Records. 2018.
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External links
edit- The Book Beri'ah at Discogs (list of releases)
- Masada World: Book Three - The Book Beri'ah