WEIDORJE

This album was one of my first teachings in the world of Zeuhl, and I consider this a good thing because it is a spectacular album and at the same time easy to digest for someone who is not yet used to this music. Due to the fact that two ex-members of Magma participate here, it is impossible not to associate the macabre and dramatic atmospheres that are created with those appearing in Magma's early days (especially in Udu Wudu).

I think that the base of the album and what gives consistency to the three songs so that they never falter is the saxophone/trumpet duo. These guys really know how to do the dirty work! Despite going a little unnoticed at times, they really elevate the album and what it is trying to achieve. The darkness that stars the concept of the album is even amusing in how frenetic these 36 minutes are. The central instrument of the album is undoubtedly the keyboard, handled by two beasts: Patrick Gauthier (ex Magma 1975-1976 era Udu Wudu) and Jean-Phillipe Goude (recently appeared keyboardist known for composing the Frankenstein's soundtrack for Philippe Adrien's version at the Théâtre de la Roquette). Explaining the origins of these two masters, one can understand their creepy style when it comes to displaying their technique. Guitarist Michel Ettori does an excellent job, especially in the last song: this dominant force can be attributed to his virtuosity. The ephemeral scat vocals on the first song "Elohim's Voyage" belong to trumpeter Yvon Guillard and bassist Bernard Paganotti. That bass thumps up and down!

The fuzz-bass is a characteristic element of Zeuhl, and for anyone not yet familiar with it, the excellent distorted bass on this album will help your introduction process. Combined with the others, the wind instruments give a certain medieval aspect to the album that mesmerises.

In short, everything here is precise, wonderful and surprising. My favourite part of the album is the second song "Vilna". It is an entertaining piece throughout and serves as a beam to sustain the suspense of the album and at the same time connect the next song to come called "Booldemug", which changes the energy of the album by transmuting it into a Jazz-Fusion style.