Thierry Zaboitzeff

Dr Zab & His Robotic Strings Orchestra (1992 CD)

Peter Thelen (Exposé #1)

Zaboitzeff is the Bass Guitarist/Cellist for Art Zoyd. This solo project shows him in a more electronic setting, as it is done mostly using synths and sequencers. There are 22 tracks of varying length and styles, but firmly in the neo-classical/electronic style. The album is brilliant, and strikes a good balance between melodies and dark Zoydian textures. It's one that tends to grow on the listener, but not one that will alienate on the first listen; in fact this album is sufficiently accessible that even folks who have had problems adapting to the dark and angular worlds of bands like Art Zoyd and Univers Zero should have no problem with this.