John Adams: Hoodoo Zephyr

John [Composer] Adams (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: John [Composer] Adams
• Audio CD (October 12, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000005J1Y
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,542 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Coast

2. Disappointment Lake

3. Tourist Song

4. Tundra

5. Bump

6. Cerulean

7. Hoodoo Zephyr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not classical music, but I like it, March 31, 2000

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Colin R. Glassey (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Adams: Hoodoo Zephyr (Audio CD)

First, what this is not: Its not "classical music", no symphony, no string quartet. Nope, its just Mr. Adams and his trusty bank of synths. It also is not "rock" or "jazz" or any other handy term. It is closest to the experimental music of Brian Eno (think Before and After Science without the singing) or the "fusion/jazz" compositions of Pat Metheny post 1990 (especially Imaginary Day).

Some pieces I think are a lot of fun to listen to (Tourist Song, Cerulean, Coast). Other pieces I found really hard to listen to and undestand but I've found that over the years, I've learned to appreciate them, even the very odd music of Disappointment Lake and Bump (yikes!).

This record suggests what Mr. Adams might accomplish were he to turn his attention more seriously towards "popular" music. I, for one, like this music better than "Gnarly Buttons" (for example).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic!!!, December 31, 2003

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TomsongsUK (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Adams: Hoodoo Zephyr (Audio CD)

This album has it all for those who enjoy minimalistic or electronica styles of music. It contains the classic orchestral techniques of earlier works like Harmonielehre etc. mentioned by others here, but is also relevant to the leading styles of trance music today. It paints broad aural landscapes to transport the listener to a journey of electronic heaven. It must be mentioned that the production of the album by John Adams himself is of the highest calibre and every detail is catered for. Simply fantastic!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Minimalist, November 30, 2000

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Daniel G. Berk (West Bloomfield, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Adams: Hoodoo Zephyr (Audio CD)

If you're looking for good minimalist music (there may be those who would say that's an oxymoron), John Adams is as good as they come. His creation of sound and mood is superb. While he is definitely an acquired taste, if you approach his music receptively, you may find possible initial negative impressions melting away and a genuine appreciation setting in.