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Zero Time is one of the first -- and perhaps best of -- all electronic albums. Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil, under the alias of T.O.N.T.O.'s Expanding Head Band, created this analog marvel on T.O.N.T.O. -- "The Original New Timbral Orchestra." The pristine synth washes are crisp and clear. Margouleff and Cecil forged a new sound with a digital feeling. Oddly, this instrument was embraced and used extensively by Motown artists. Steve Hillage used it on Motivation Radio, and Devo used it quite often. (Cecil produced and engineered a number of their albums.) The rest of the rock & roll community ignored it. For historical purposes, this rare and collectible album is essential. For musical integrity, it still stands the test of time and is essential. It is a classic with no real peers, but it will appeal to fans of Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece Company, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Wendy Carlos, and Fripp & Eno in terms of its uniqueness and legacy.
© Jim Brenholts /TiVo
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Malcolm Cecil, Composer, Lyricist - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer, Lyricist - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist
1971 Embryo Records
Malcolm Cecil, Composer, Lyricist - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer, Lyricist - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist
1971 Embryo Records
Malcolm Cecil, Composer, Lyricist - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer, Lyricist - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist
1971 Embryo Records
Malcolm Cecil, Composer, Lyricist - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer, Lyricist - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist
1971 Embryo Records
Malcolm Cecil, Composer - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist - Tama Starr, Lyricist
1971 Embryo Records
Malcolm Cecil, Composer, Lyricist - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Composer, Lyricist - Herbie Mann, Producer - Tonto's Expanding Head Band, MainArtist
1971 Embryo Records
Album review
Zero Time is one of the first -- and perhaps best of -- all electronic albums. Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil, under the alias of T.O.N.T.O.'s Expanding Head Band, created this analog marvel on T.O.N.T.O. -- "The Original New Timbral Orchestra." The pristine synth washes are crisp and clear. Margouleff and Cecil forged a new sound with a digital feeling. Oddly, this instrument was embraced and used extensively by Motown artists. Steve Hillage used it on Motivation Radio, and Devo used it quite often. (Cecil produced and engineered a number of their albums.) The rest of the rock & roll community ignored it. For historical purposes, this rare and collectible album is essential. For musical integrity, it still stands the test of time and is essential. It is a classic with no real peers, but it will appeal to fans of Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece Company, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Wendy Carlos, and Fripp & Eno in terms of its uniqueness and legacy.
© Jim Brenholts /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:34:25
- Main artists: Tonto's Expanding Head Band
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: ODL
- Genre: Electronic New Age
2012 ODL
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