Daniel Denis

Les Eaux Troubles (Musea FGBG 4092.AR) 1993

Another classic release by the phenomenal Univers Zero / Art Zoyd / Present musician. Since releasing 'Sirius and the Ghosts' in 1991, Daniel Denis has put a lot of effort into developing his keyboard skills and remains an exceptional drummer. On this, his second solo project he is assisted by some of his cohorts from Univers Zero - Dirk Descheemaeker (saxes and clarinets), Guy Segers (bass) and Andy Kirk (guitar / piano). The whole 53-minute disc is a masterpiece of dense Zeuhl-inspired sound, similar to all the Univers Zero recordings, and that's why I love it. The staccato riffs and deep bass enriched rhythms run throughout the work.In particular, the mighty 'Second Presage' is a scorcher, with Denis' trademark dramatic introduction and swirling frenetic musicianship recalling the joys of 'Ceux du Dehors'. Highly recommended.