Univers Zero - Ceux Du Dehors
	Released: 1981 / 1992 (Cuneiform) Label: Cuneiform Cat. No.: Rune 39 Total Time: 50:25
	Reviewed by: Eric Porter, November 2003 Very original indeed! Univers Zero use the instruments of a chamber orchestra (violins, oboe, bassoon, English horn, etc.) and create dark, soundtrack-like music. The music is complex, often dissonant and yet oddly melodic. At times it can sound like noise, but I am always intrigued by it. This is unlike anything I have heard, so points do go for originality. "Combat" is my favorite track, as I enjoy how it transitions to the softer passages contained within it, but maintains the tension. "Bonjour Chez Vous" just sounds like your worst nightmare come to life. If your taste swings to classical you at least owe it to yourself to give them a listen. I offer no comparisons, as I have none to give, but be warned, the music could lead you to a psychotic episode if you're not careful! P.S. - please leave a light on when listening. [See also Clayton's review -ed.] More about Ceux Du Dehors: Track Listing: Dense (12:23) / La Corne Du Bois Des Pendus (8:38) / Bonjour Chez Vous (3:48) / Combat (12:50) / La Musique D’Erich Zann (3:25) / La Tete Du Corbeau (3:08) / Triomphe Des Mouches (5:34) Musicians: Michel Berkmans – Bassoon, Oboe, English Horn, Voice Daniel Denis – Drums, Percussion, Voice, Cymbals, Harmonium, Violin Patrick Hanappier – Viola, Violin, Voice Andy Kirk – Harmonium, Organ, Piano, Mellotron, Voice, Glockenspiel Guy Segers – bass, Voice, Clarinet with: Jean Debefve – Hurdy Gurdy Jean-Luc Aime – Violin Ilona Chale – Voice Thierry Zaboitzeff – Cello Contact: Website: univers-zero.com/ Note: will open new browser window Discography 1313 (1977/1995) Heresie (1979) Ceux Du Dehors (1981/1992) Crawling Wind (1983/2001) Uzed (1984) Heatwave (1986) The Hard Quest (1999) Rhythmix (2002) Implosion (2004)