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Progger58

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Topic: Hector Zazou
Posted: May 29 2007 at 18:33

First of all, I am posting this thread here because I do consider the music of Hector Zazou very progressive. If the moderation doesn't share the same opinion, though, feel free to move the thread to the non-prog forum.

This French composer (born in Argelia) makes some of the most interesting music I know. A mix of "music-from-everywhere" with rock, classical, electronic... And the list of guests in his discs is pretty amazing: Lisa Gerrard, Brendan Perry, David Sylvian, Barbara Gogan, Björk, Suzanne Vega, John Cale, Caroline Lavelle, Jon Hassell, among other greats.

Some of my favorite albums:

- Songs from the Cold Seas
- Sahara Blue
- Made on Earth
- Lights in the Dark

MySpace of the artist:

http://www.myspace.com/hectorzazou

I do love his music!!!

Not to mention that the audio quality of his recordings is usually superb!!!

So, who else over here into the strange & wonderful music of Hector Zazou?

Demetrio.

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Posted: May 29 2007 at 23:15

I have "Songs from the Cold Seas", and highly recommend it. Lots of great guests. There is a distortion problem on 1 or 2 tracks; I went to great lengths trying to find a copy without the distortion (it's been released on more than one label, but all copies appear to have the same problems in the same spots).

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 03:21

Progger58 wrote:

It's not about the moderators view of the artist Progger. The Prog music lounge is for bands and artists listed on the site.

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 07:06

I only have Songs From The Cold Seas, which I like a lot! The song Visur Vatnnsenda Rosu (if I remember the title well) is in my top 10 of songs by any band / artist, maybe even in my top 5. Too bad Hector's not more well known.

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 08:38

Moogtron III wrote:

Too bad Hector's not more well known.

Yeah, I also wish he were more well known. His music is greaaaat!!!

Demetrio.

Edited by Progger58 - May 30 2007 at 08:41

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 08:51

Support all what is said above on the basis of Sahara Blue and Songs From The Cold Seas. Apparently Robert Fripp has worked with him recently.

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Progger58

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 08:56

Dick Heath wrote:

Apparently Robert Fripp has worked with him recently.

Yes, in this project:

http://www.slowmusicproject.com/

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 09:27

I like Sahara Blue and Songs from the Cold Seas, but I'm also a big fan of his late 70s work with ZNR - basically duo consisting of himself and pianist Joseph Racaille plus assorted guests. Very Satie-esque with a twist of RIO and very eccentric, they released two albums, Barricades 3 and Traite de Mecanique Populaire. I'll add them to the archives if I can ever find a photo and some biographical info.

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Posted: May 30 2007 at 09:56

Syzygy wrote:

I like Sahara Blue and Songs from the Cold Seas, but I'm also a big fan of his late 70s work with ZNR - basically duo consisting of himself and pianist Joseph Racaille plus assorted guests. Very Satie-esque with a twist of RIO and very eccentric, they released two albums, Barricades 3 and Traite de Mecanique Populaire. I'll add them to the archives if I can ever find a photo and some biographical info.

I can maybe assist you into this Chris.

Geopraphies from 85 is also particularly interesting also.

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Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:06

Sean Trane wrote:

Geopraphies from 85 is also particularly interesting also.

Another fine recording indeed.

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Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:21

I've never heard of him. Please tell me less Wink

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