Prezens

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Prezens is an album by guitarist David Torn recorded in 2005 and released on the ECM label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Prezens is one of those recordings where free improvisation and composition find an uneasy but cooperative working relationship making for one compelling listen after another".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by David Torn except as indicated

1. "AK" (Tim Berne, Tom Rainey, Craig Taborn, David Torn) - 9:19
2. "Rest & Unrest" - 3:45
3. "Structural Functions of Prezens" (Berne, Rainey, Taborn, Torn) - 10:58
4. "Bulbs" (Berne, Rainey, Taborn, Torn) - 6:21
5. "Them Buried Standing" - 2:43
6. "Sink" (Berne, Rainey, Taborn, Torn) - 7:16
7. "Neck-Deep in the Harrow..." (Berne, Rainey, Taborn, Torn) - 12:33
8. "Ever More Other" - 4:13
9. "Ring for Endless Travel" - 2:24
10. "Miss Place, The Mist..." (Matt Chamberlain, Torn) - 5:46
11. "Transmit Regardless" (Berne, Rainey, Taborn, Torn) - 7:20

Recorded at Clubhouse Studios in Rhinebeck, New York in March 2005

Personnel

• David Torn - guitars, live-sampling and manipulation
• Tim Berne - alto saxophone
• Craig Taborn - Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3, mellotron, bent circuits
• Matt Chamberlain (track 10), Tom Rainey (tracks 1-9 & 11) - drums