Voices in the Wilderness


Masada Anniversary Edition Volume 2: Voices in the Wilderness is the second album in a series of five releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Zorn's Masada songbook project. It features 24 compositions by Zorn, each performed by different ensembles.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars. The Klezmer Shack stated "for the wonderous ways in which these compositions are re-discovered and re-explored by a host of ensembles around the world, this collection becomes essential... This tribute only hints at the influence that Zorn and his Masada music have had internationally... This set is a wonderful starting point to get a sense of the music, or to enjoy its diversity and diverse interpretation.

Track listing

Personnel

Disc one

Karaim
  • Basya Schecter – oud, vocals
  • Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz – bass
  • Daphna Mor – recorder, melodica
  • Ben Oir – guitar
  • Noah Heoffeld – cello
  • Meg Okura – violin
  • Daniel Freedman – percussion, vocal shouts
Kisofim
Meholalot
  • Jaroslaw Tyrala – violin
  • Jaroslaw Bester – accordion
  • Oleg Dyyak – accordion, clarinet, percussion
  • Wojciech Front – bass
Lakom
Tekufah
Paran
  • Glenn Dickson – clarinet
  • Gary Bohan – trumpet
  • Michael McLaughlin – piano
  • Brandon Seabrook – guitar
  • James Gray – tuba
  • Eric Rosenthal – drums
Khebar
  • Mark Kramer – all instruments, voice
Nevalah
Abidan
Tirzah
Peliyot
Shebuah

Disc two

Ziphim
Avodah
Rokhev
  • Daniel Hoffman – violin
  • Moses Sedler – cello
  • Paul Hanson – bassoon
  • Kevin Mummey – cajon
Tannaim
Acharei Mot
Malkhut*
Kochot
Jair
Ne'eman
Tahah
Tiferet
Kedem
  • Jamie Saft – organ, keyboards, bass, guitar, programming
  • Vanessa Saft – vocals
  • *misspelled as "Malkut" on album sleeve