Browse by Artist: UNIVERS ZERO

Artist:	UNIVERS ZERO
Title:	The Hard Quest
Label:	CUNEIFORM
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	RUNE 120CD

"Univers Zero's distinctive sound is a combination of their unique instrumentation (piano and keyboards, violin, clarinet and bass clarinet, bassoon, oboe, bass and drums). blended with gothic imagery, and an intensely strong, classically influenced writing style. In the hands of some of the best musicians in Europe, these factors lead to a group on the cutting edge of creating a new, vital and different approach to rock music. This is the band's first release in 13 years (!) and even before its release is already gathering acclaim such as, 'The fall of Rome? The parting of the Red Sea? What else can compare with the monumental occurrence of a new slab of Univers Zero....the world's finest musical ensemble.' -- Exposé 18."

Artist:	UNIVERS ZERO
Title:	Univers Zero
Label:	CUNEIFORM
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	RUNE 1313CD

"Over 30 years ago, after 3 years of work and rehearsals, a group of seven unknown Belgian musicians gathered in a small basement studio to record their first album, which they released themselves in a tiny edition of 500 copies. The album was untitled, but the catalog number was '1313,' which the album later became known by. The power and originality of their creation turned heads and all these years later, this album is rightly considered the beginning of the 'chamber-rock' movement as well as a classic of the genre. With the release of their first album, Univers Zero went on to co-found the hugely influential "Rock in Opposition" movement with four similarly-minded bands. Active until 1987 and then reactivated in the late 1990s, Univers Zero are considered to be one of the greatest avant-garde rock bands of all time. Working in a world-class studio, the album has been re-mixed from the original multi-track tapes and remastered. It has never sounded better. The front is restored to be a facsimile of the original issue, and included is a 16-page booklet with many never-before seen photos, as well as a very complete history of the band up to the recording of this, their first album. A 28-minute, never-released, live bonus track is included."

Artist:	UNIVERS ZERO
Title:	Crawling Wind
Label:	CUNEIFORM
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	RUNE 155CD

"A founding member of the original 'Rock In Opposition' [R.I.O.] movement, and considered to be one of the greatest avant-garde bands of the 70's & 80's Belgium's Univers Zero were originally founded in 1974. For the first five years, they were co-led by Daniel Denis & Roger Trigaux. Originally released as a limited edition, Japanese-only 12" EP, Crawling Wind has long been the unavailable crown jewel of the band's oeuvre. Now available for the first time on CD, it has been remastered and expanded, with the addition of rare and never before released studio and live material, to a full length album. Univers Zero's distinctive sound is a combination of their unique instrumentation (piano and keyboards, violin, clarinets, oboe/bassoon, bass, and drums) blended with Gothic imagery and an intensely strong, classically influenced writing style. In the hands of some of the best musicians of Europe, these factors lead to a group on the cutting edge of creating a new, vital and different approach to rock music."

Artist:	UNIVERS ZERO
Title:	Rhythmix
Label:	CUNEIFORM
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	RUNE 165CD

"Univers Zero has stretched and disintegrated the boundaries of classical and rock music alike throughout the course of its career, producing a sound that is equally passionate and sophisticated and always on the cutting edge. In Rhythmix, Denis draws upon the rich legacy of Univers Zero's oeuvre, using both the acoustic colorations (bassoon, oboe, harmonium) of the band's earliest releases and the electric vibe (electronic keyboards and synthesizers) that marked Univers Zero releases from the mid-1980s. He also expands the Univers Zero's sound by using a greater number of musicians (10), and adding instrumentation -- flute, trumpet, acoustic guitar, marimba and accordion -- not customarily used by the band. In addition to Denis (drums, percussion, keyboard, harmonium), musicians on Rhythmix include Michel Berckmans (oboe, English horn, bassoon); Aurelia Boven (cello), Ariane De Bievre (flute, piccolo), Dirk Descheemaeker (bass clarinet, Bart Maris (trumpet), Eric Plantain (electric bass), Christophe Pons (acoustic guitar) Bart Quartier (marimba, glockenspiel), and Louison Renault (accordion). Rhythmix shows that, nearly three decades after it was first formed, Univers Zero continues to evolve, expanding and experimenting with the boundaries of New Music."

Artist:	UNIVERS ZERO
Title:	Relaps
Label:	CUNEIFORM
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	RUNE 280CD

"A founding member of the original 'Rock In Opposition' (R.I.O.) movement, and considered to be one of the greatest avant-garde rock bands of the last 30 years, Belgium's Univers Zero are rightly famous for their perfect balance between classical and rock influences. They were originally founded in 1974. During their first lifetime, they released Univers Zero (1977), Heresie (1979), Ceux Du Dehors (1981), Crawling Wind, (1983), UZED (1984) and Heatwave (1986) until their breakup in 1987. After 2 solo albums, leader Daniel Denis reformed the band in 1997. In 1999, the band released The Hard Quest, their first album in 13 years. The period documented produced some of their most electric and powerful works Included is a 16 page booklet that includes a history of the band during this period. The booklet is also loaded with never-before seen period photographs. This album contains previously unreleased live recordings in excellent sound quality."

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