RZA to officially release classical album, A Ballet Through Mud

Originally performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, “A Ballet Through Mud” is a poignant coming of-age story that delves into the complexities of love, the bonds of friendship, and personal growth. RZA found this project during the pandemic, when during lockdown he came across old lyrical notebooks he’d filled as a teen. Inspired by his early musings, RZA explored what would become his first classical album, then ballet, bringing it to life onstage in 2023.

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"I have been composing my whole life, although I didn't know initially that was what I was doing. The inspiration for ‘A Ballet Through Mud’ comes from my earliest creative output as a teenager, but its themes are universal—love, exploration, and adventure,” said RZA. “I hope people use it to score their own lives, to transform a drive to the grocery store or sharing a meal with loved ones into something magical, to be inspired and let their imaginations take them into a different chamber, if only for a moment."

Tracklist:

1. Aeolian Beauty
2. Clear Sky After Storm
3. Ballet Through Mud
4. Divine Intervention
5. Freedom of Movement
6. Soft Footsteps
7. Goodnight
8. The Night Dances When You Least Expect It
9. Moving Meditation
10. The Lotus Arrives