a r t i s t : The Free Zen Society
t i t l e : The Free Zen Society
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : Cuneiform
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Mar/2007
t r a c k s : 08
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 47,1 MB
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The Free Zen Society rose out of the ashes of a somewhat
mystical recording session at the appropriately named studio,
Sorcerer Sound. Under the direction of Peter Gordon, founder
of Thirsty Ear and executive producer of the Blue Series,
three highly combustible new music players gathered to
generate source material with nothing more than a few graphic
indicators that had been discussed between Peter Gordon and
Matthew Shipp. However, what was not typical was the turn of
events which de-rooted the normally multifaceted players. Fire
and brimstone was replaced by passion and composure. Melodies
sprinkled through the air with effortless waves of expression.
That was the year 2003. The recording sat for two years before
anyone had a sense of what to do with it.
Re-enter Peter Gordon. Slowly over a period of two years, he
shaped, cajoled, and messaged what was captured that day into
a larger atmospheric soundscape. Using a multitude of
keyboards, effects and razor sharp editing skills, Gordon
completed the unknown mission Shipp/Parker/Parkins were
embarking on. It was about the formation of the Free Zen
Society, a project were nothingness is everythingness. It is
within the willingness to cease being us, we become one.
Some stunning work and instantly a personal favorite - Todd
Zachritz, Godsend Online
Free Zen Society is an imaginative and pleasantly surprising
addition to the Blue Series - Christian Carey, The Daily
Copper
Matthew Shipp
William Parker
Zeena Parkins
Peter Gordon
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01-Lightly Dropping [05:14]
02-Thought Free [05:47]
03-Surrender [04:53]
04-Dream Escapes [05:13]
05-Majestical [04:06]
06-Glistening [02:47]
07-Streaming Through [06:28]
08-Clocking Space [05:38]
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40:06 min