Saphirre

Producing work that is epic in concept, sound, and artistic approach, Steve Moore and A. E. Paterra, the masterminds and multi-instrumentalists behind Zombi, have re-imagined the architecture of progressive rock and dynamic instrumentals -carving a niche in underground music distinctly their own. The band's signature sound, achieved using only electric bass, drums, and a collection of analog synthesizers, is deceptively lush considering its two man skeleton crew ensemble. Moore's bass playing and meticulous synthesizer programming interacts seamlessly with Paterra's controlled, precision drumming -as if each man is anticipating his counterpart's next move. Punctuated by Moore and Paterra's seasoned songwriting skills, each Zombi song -whether grand in design like "Night Rhythms" from the band's Surface To Air LP or powerful and driving like "Orion," the opening track on Cosmos -is entirely autonomous and true to the duo's creative vision. On „Sapphire“ and „Long Mirrored Corridor“ however, Zombi display a new, more dancefloor oriented side, injecting the propulsive energy of italo disco to their unique brand of instrumental prog. The result is somewhere between Giorgio Moroder and Goblin, Vangelis and Venom 18. Imagine sinister synth textures, tough arpeggiated grooves and steady four to the floor rhythms. Never before released on its own, „Sapphire“ has been featured on several acclaimed mix CDs including Prins Thomas' Cosmo Galactic Prism double CD on Eskimo. Backed by the brand new „Long Mirrored Corridor“ and stripped back remix of „Sapphire“ by New York disco revivalist ensemble Escort, this underground classic is finally coming fully remastered and beefed up for the most discerning dancefloors.