| Black Narcissus | ||||
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| Studio album by Mephista | ||||
| Released | March 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
| Genre | Avant-garde, contemporary classical music, jazz | |||
| Length | 58:32 | |||
| Label | Tzadik TZ 7704 | |||
| Producer | Mephista | |||
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Black Narcissus is an album by the group Mephista, which comprises pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, electronic artist Ikue Mori and percussionist Susie Ibarra, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2002. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
In a review for AllMusic, Jesse Jarnow states "listening to Black Narcissus can be a confusing and trying experience. Each sound suggests something new, and all three musicians are wont to follow that impulse as quickly as possible. It is liberating and beautiful, but also so hyper that it is impossible to listen to with anything but rapt attention. Unless one commits fully to the disc, it will probably sound like an experimental annoyance. If one is willing to surrender, though, there is a rich world waiting". [2]
All compositions by Mephista
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