| Filmworks VIII: 1997 | ||||
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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Recorded | July 22 & November 9, 1997 | |||
| Genre | avant-garde,jazz,classical | |||
| Length | 65:08 | |||
| Label | TzadikTZ 7318 | |||
| Producer | John Zorn | |||
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Filmworks VIII: 1997 features two scores for film byJohn Zorn released on Zorn's own label,Tzadik Records, in 1998.[1] It features the music that Zorn wrote and recorded forThe Port of Last Resort (1998), a documentary directed by Joan Grossman and Paul Rosdy examining the experiences of Jewish refugees in Shanghai andLatin Boys Go to Hell (1997) which was directed by Ela Troyano.
The tracks forPort of Last Resort are performed by theMasada String Trio with the addition of Min Xiao-Fen (pipa), Marc Ribot (guitar) and Anthony Coleman (piano).[2] Tracks forLatin Boys Go to Hell feature the percussion ofCyro Baptista andKenny Wollesen.
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
TheAllmusic review by Joslyn Layne awarded the album 4½ stars noting that "The sophisticated music ofFilm Works 8 stands apart for its cosmopolitan assuredness, high level of musicianship, and beauty".[3]
1. "Teqiah" - 3:07
2. "Shanghai" - 2:35
3. "Emunim" - 3:32
4. "Ruan (guitar version)" - 4:37
5. "Ebionim" - 3:00
6. "Ahavah" - 3:42
7. "Ruan (pipa version)" - 3:37
8. "Livant" - 1:54
9. "Or Ne'erav" - 6:58
10. "Shanim" - 2:03
11. "Ruan (solo piano)" - 3:42
12. "Deseo" - 2:28
13. "Mentiras" - 2:15
14. "Ansiedad" - 2:55
15. "Locura" - 2:47
16. "Sangre" - 1:02
17. "Olvido" - 2:21
18. "Engano" - 2:25
19. "Traicion" - 2:25
20. "Ilusion" - 2:43
21. "Lagrimas" - 4:14
