I've been wondering about the number of compositions in the Masada songbook. In the press text to "Masada Guitars" it says: "In 1993 John Zorn began composing and performing his 208 tunes that now comprise what is known as the Masada songbook." But counting the published tunes (drawing from the DIW recordings as well as the several live and chamber ensemble cds) they only add up to about 115. What about the rest?? Is Zorn still having them up his sleeves for future releases? Also I'm curious if there are any plans to publish them as sheet music, sort of "The Masada Fake Book"? Any info on that would be much appreciated.
Also I'm curious if there are any plans to publish them as sheet music, sort of "The Masada Fake Book"? Any info on that would be much appreciated.
I've heard that Zorn is of the opinion that if you can figure out the tune, you can play it. I couldn't see him releasing a Masada fake book, at least not in his life time. Zach
Hi, I guess he will end up releasing them all through the various Masada incarnations. I haven't really checked if there are new tunes in Bar Kokhba, Masada Guitars, etc not included in the studio and live recordings of the quartet or if it's all overlapping material. Btw, an Electric Masada album is scheduled for 2003 on Tzadik. Best, Efrén del Valle n.p: Limited Express (has gone?) "Feeds You" (Tzadik) Also I'm curious if there are any plans to
publish them as sheet music, sort of "The Masada Fake Book"? Any info on that would be much appreciated.
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