Sean Lennon, Mike Patton, John Medeski and More Collaborate For Limited Edition Vinyl Series The Song Project By John Zorn

The John Zorn Song Project is a limited edition multi-vinyl 7-inch set that will be available for purchase on November 18.

The project is a collaborative effort between a number of artists, including Sean Lennon and Mike Patton. Each song features music by John Zorn and lyrics by a chosen artist that is then performed by one or more vocalists. Lennon was so excited about the project that he posted on Twitter and Instagram about being able to retire now that Mike Patton was singing his lyrics.

The set includes six vinyl singles, each with an A side and a B side. John Zorn conducted each piece, while Mike Patton, Jesse Harris and Sofia Rei provided the vocals. Marc Ribot, John Medeski, Kenny Wollesen, Trevor Dunn, Joey Baron and Cyro Baptista played the music for each track. Lyricists include Lennon, Patton, Rei and Harris. The limited edition set will be available for purchase on the Tzadik label’s website.

John Zorn Song Project
One
Side A
“Flying Blind” by Mike Patton and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton
Side B
“Sombra en el Espejo” by Sofia Rei and John Zorn, with vocals by Sofia Rei
Two
Side A
“The Wind in the Clouds” by Jesse Harris and John Zorn, with vocals by Jesse Harris
Side B
“Perfect Crime” by Sean Lennon and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton and Sofia Rei
Three
Side A
“Para Borrar tu Andar” by Sofia Rei and John Zorn, with vocals by Sofia Rei and Mike Patton
Side B
“Kafiristan” by Jesse Harris and John Zorn, with vocals by Jesse Harris and Sofia Rei
Four
Side A
“Do Not Let Us Forget” by Mike Patton and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton
Side B
“La Despedida” by Sofia Rei and John Zorn, with vocals by Sofia Rei
Five
Side A
“Burn” (Takes 1 and 2) by Mike Patton and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton
Side B
“Waiting for Christmas” by Jesse Harris and John Zorn, with vocals by Jesse Harris and Sofia Rei
Six
Side A
“The Man in the Blue Mask” by Jesse Harris and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton
Side B
“Assassin’s Bay” by Mike Patton and John Zorn, with vocals by Mike Patton, Sofia Rei and Jesse Harris