The Bribe
Studio album by
John Zorn
Released1998
Recorded1986
StudioRadio City Studio, New York City
GenreAvant-garde
Length76:01
LabelTzadik TZ 7320
ProducerJohn Zorn
John Zorn chronology
Aporias: Requia for Piano and Orchestra
(1998) 		The Bribe
(1998) 		Music for Children
(1998)

The Bribe: variations and extensions on Spillane is an album by American composer and saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist John Zorn, consisting of music created for three half-hour radio plays produced by Mabou Mines theater company in 1986.[1] It utilizes compositional techniques, source material, and personnel that are similar to Zorn's Spillane.

The album shares its title with The Bribe, a 1949 American film noir directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

The Allmusic review by Joslyn Layne awarded the album 4 stars stating "A nicer mood pervades this release, yet given its kaleidoscopic and slightly demented tone, it certainly can't be described as relaxed. Then again, maybe "relaxed" isn't too far off, after all—perhaps by playing a supporting role to the production's cast instead of driving the concept, the musicians were able to enjoy themselves a little more.".[2]

Track listing

  1. "Gill's Theme" - 2:07
  2. "Hydrant Of The Vogue" - 0:41
  3. "The Big Freeze" - 1:01
  4. "Meters" - 2:24
  5. "The Bridge/Cocktails" - 4:06
  6. "The Willies" - 1:01
  7. "The Taxman Cometh" - 1:16
  8. "Night Walk" - 1:09
  9. "Skit Rhesus" - 2:43
  10. "The Boxer" - 0:59
  11. "Trick Or Treat" - 3:22
  12. "The Latin Trip/Gill's Theme" - 3:30
  1. "A Taste Of Voodoo" - 3:20
  2. "Inhaling The Image" - 1:49
  3. "City Chase" - 3:27
  4. "Dreams Of The Red Chamber" - 11:38
  5. "Rash Acts" - 1:30
  6. "Chippewa" - 1:24
  7. "The Hour Of Thirteen" - 0:47
  8. "Radio Mouth/Gill's Theme" - 2:57
  1. "Midnight Streets" - 3:58
  2. "Victoria Lake" - 3:12
  3. "Strip Central" - 5:26
  4. "Pink Limousine" - 9:18
  5. "Skyline" - 3:19
  6. "Ordinary Lies/Gill's Theme" - 2:04
All compositions by John Zorn
  • Recorded at Radio City Studio, New York City in 1986.

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Tzadik Archival Series: The Bribe
  2. ^ a b Layne, j. Allmusic Review accessed February 16, 2011
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