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    Posted: June 14 2009 at 03:58
So I went to the Univers Zero concert this Friday in Le Triton, which is a small venue in the Paris metropolitan area. Le Triton is basically a restaurant which expanded to include a club scene (with a capacity of maximum 140 persons) and rehearsal/studio spaces. They have grown into an important supporter of the progressive scene; they even have a label, where they publish One Shot releases and others. In late spring - early summer they have this series of weekend concerts which they call The Progressive Music Festival. The line-up is quite formidable:

Morglbl (May 30)
Magma (June 4,5,6)
Univers Zero (June 12,13)
John Greaves (June 18)
Aranis (June 19)
One Shot (June 20)
Hugh Hopper Benefit (June 27)

They also had Koenji Hyakkei on the 1st of May. More details here: http://www.letriton.com/programme.html

The venue is very is very friendly and warm, and also easy to reach. Prices are fair, ranging from 18 to 30 euros per concert. I think they're doing a great thing and I hope that by spreading the word I can retun some of the satisfaction they provided me with this month. The Magma show from a couple of weeks ago was absolutely incredible, possibly the best show I've ever whitnesses.

The Univers Zero concert was absolutely fantastic, much more enjoyable than expected. I'm not at all an expert on their music and avant-rock in general, so all I can say is that they "rocked". The two albums I listened previous to the concert were "Heresie" and "Implosion", therefore I was expecting some sort of weird quartet scaring the hell out of us. However, the music was very tight, powerfull, with more harmony and mellody than I expected. There was also a warm relationship established between the musicians who were evidently enjoying playing for us and the public which was composed mainly of hardcore fans. This friendly and laid-back atmosphere paid off and we all had a great time.
The line-up of the band was, I think, similar to that of the 2006 live album, with the exact instruments (though with some new members). I could not understand the names from the presentation of the band, but comparing the band member photos from the official Univers Zero website with the guys from the concert, I can say with confidence that the new members were Dimitri Evers (bass) and Pierre Chevalier (keyboards). In addition, the band had Andy Kirk as a special guest for about half of the show. Mr. Kirk played electric guitar on one song, keybords on several other songs and at the end of the show the band played one his own compositions, named "Warrior" if I remember well. The piece was stunning and it was definitely one of the evening's highlights alongside one of Univers Zero's traditional pieces, "Dance". 
The drumming was powerful and all over the place, and together with the bass they forced the other guys into giving "all they had". The clarinet and and horn/oboe section was wonderful and also the power of an amplified violin was a great surprise, working at least as good as an electric guitar in the role of lead instrument.

The special feel of the evening was also enhanced by the news that the show was being videotaped for becoming the future Univers Zero Live DVD. So when you get this DVD look out for me - I'm right there in a corner with my beloved half. Watch closely, it's not something you get to see very often: a Zeuhl & avant-rock loving girlfriend. Lucky me! Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 14 2009 at 05:07
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 15 2009 at 21:07
Awesome, i saw UZ here a couple of months ago and we were amazed by their music, superb performance!!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:03
They were supposed to recording that show for their upcoming DVD.
 
 
And if you're around for Aranis onthe 10th, you won't regret it. These five chicks (+2 guys) are hot and their chamber rock is astounding. 
 
They'll steal the show at the RIO fest.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:05
I'll back up the Aranis suggestion. Same league as Univers Zero, very good music.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:10
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

I'll back up the Aranis suggestion. Same league as Univers Zero, very good music.


Indeed very good - same league as UZ?  Not sure about that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:23
Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

I'll back up the Aranis suggestion. Same league as Univers Zero, very good music.


Indeed very good - same league as UZ?  Not sure about that.
 
They're still quite young and I'm not sure they'll be around that long,
 
Their music is very positive anbd happy, which is a complete constrast to UZ's seious, solen and gloomy sonic landscapes.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:28
Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

I'll back up the Aranis suggestion. Same league as Univers Zero, very good music.


Indeed very good - same league as UZ?  Not sure about that.
 
They're still quite young and I'm not sure they'll be around that long,
 
Their music is very positive anbd happy, which is a complete constrast to UZ's seious, solen and gloomy sonic landscapes.


Ok, maybe I should have said "(big) family" instead of "league". Wink Didn't mean to imply they're as good as UZ (they're definitely not), but...whatever...

And let's not forget the more melancholic or eerie parts that contrast the "positive and happy" either.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 09:41
In either case, UZ seems to be the godfather to Aranis, now that DAAU is almost dead (or so it seems).
 
Daniel Denis seems to get them international gigs. He 's the one who gave me a ticket to see Aranis two years ago, so I could check them out. 
 
And I was astounded that Assaf had already included them in PA.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 14:03
Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the Aranis concert. And even if I had the chance, I am quite out of money, as I just paid for the One Shot concert and another concert later this June (The Mars Volta al L'Olympia).

I'm still waiting for a few photos from the concert, who were promised to me by a photographer who made quite a shooting session during the session. When I get them I'll post them here.

Thanks for the comments and the suggestions!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 15:55
Oh well...

One Shot should be good too! Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 15:57
I'll ask my wife if she wouldn't mind moving to France so I can attend gigs at Le Triton all the time.  She'd love the wine, at least.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2009 at 16:17
It really is a lovely and cozy place.





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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 17 2009 at 04:31
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La France profonde à Paris, quopi!! Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 17 2009 at 05:32
Well, if you really KNEW what is the "deep France", you wouldn't use this word to describe Le Triton ! Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 17 2009 at 07:29
Originally posted by CPicard CPicard wrote:

Well, if you really KNEW what is the "deep France", you wouldn't use this word to describe Le Triton ! Big smile
 
 
Of course my assertion was inadequate to describe it musically, but the restaurant looked very provincial.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 17 2009 at 13:31
It actually is - the Les Lilas is just outside of Paris (North-East), so it may count as "provincial". BTW CPicard, where do you live? 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2009 at 17:32
I am TOTALLY jealous ShockedTongue
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 13 2009 at 17:49
^ Not to mention I also got to see Magma and One Shot there at Le Triton, all in June, at very affordable prices. Tongue
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