Majeure is an American space rock and kraut rock outlet for the Pittsburgh based musician Anthony E. Paterra.[1] He has released four studio albums, two collaborations, an EP and a remix EP. As Majeure, Paterra has performed live internationally.[2]
Majeure | |
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| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Space rock, kraut rock |
| Labels | Temporary Residence Limited, VCO Recordings, Constellation Tatsu |
| Members | Anthony E. Paterra |
Career
editAt the age of 12, Paterra became interested in electronic music after seeing the film Dawn of the Dead, which featured music by Goblin.[3] During his teens, Paterra took up drumming and developed an interest in progressive rock, sci-fi and horror soundtracks.[3] In the early 2000s drummer Paterra formed the band Zombi together with Steve Moore.[3] They released four albums together and toured as support to Isis, Trans Am and The Psychic Paramount.[4]
In 2007 the band ceased touring and Paterra began to explore his solo recordings while continuing to collaborate with Moore.[4] He signed to Temporary Residence Limited and released the debut album, Timespan in 2009.[5] Pitchfork gave the track "Teleforce" a seven out of ten rating, saying it is a "welcome and exhilarating breath of fresh air".[6] Self Titled described the band as "disco music for paranoid androids".[7] In July 2010 a remix EP featuring contributions by Steve Moore, Justin K Broadrick and Black Strobe appeared.[8] In December 2011 he released the three track EP Synthesizer Of The Gods.[9]
His second album, Solar Maximum was released in October 2012.[10] Allmusic critic, Heather Phares noted "While the album is satisfyingly epic, Paterra's real artistry is in how he brings listeners back down to earth frequently enough so they don't get lost in space.[11] Moore and Paterra reconvened Zombi to support Goblin on their 2013 North American tour.[4] In June 2014, Paterra released the album Termination Shock on VCO Recordings and Music Fear Satan.[12][13] In October 2015 the Union of Worlds album appeared on Constellation Tatsu.[14] Paterra featured on the second Brain Machine album Peaks, released in May 2016.[15] In June 2016 Majeure toured as support to Black Mountain.[16]
He also forms the duo Contact with the English film-maker and musician Paul Lawler.[17][18] After VCO Recordings (part-owned by Paterra) has released the Lawler album Opus, the two decided to collaborate under the name Contact. In October 2014 they released the four track EP First Contact on Temporary Residence.[19] In June 2016 they released the album Zero Moment,[20] it was preceded by the streaming of the song "Sensorium" on Soundcloud.[21]
Style
editPaterra performs both as a drummer and electronic musician. He uses looping synthesizer beats to create the music for his Majeure outlet, while in Zombi and Contact he plays drums.[17] He uses DSI Mono evolver and a Moog Source.[9]
Discography
edit- Albums
- Timespan (Temporary Residence, 2010)
- Brainstorm (split LP with Steve Moore, Temporary Residence, 2012)
- Solar Maximum (Temporary Residence, 2012)
- Termination Shock (VCO, 2014)
- Union of Worlds ( Constellation Tatsu, 2015)
- Timespan Redux (2018)
EPs
edit- Timespan remixes (2010)
- Synthesizer Of The Gods (2011)
- Apex (2017)
As Contact
editAlbum
edit- Zero Moment (2016)
EP
edit- First Contact (2014)
References
edit- ^ Adamek, Jakub (March 21, 2016). "Majeure – Union of Worlds". Weed Temple. Archived from the original on 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "A. E. Paterra Archives - Roadburn Festival, Tilburg, The Netherlands". www.roadburn.com. September 4, 2014. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ a b c "Bring out your dead: Zombi on 10 years of making headbangers for the horror crowd". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ a b c Bennett, J. (September 27, 2015). "Dark Synth Duo Zombi Is Back from the Dead". NOISEY. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure - Timespan". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure: "Teleforce" | Tracks". Pitchfork. 2009-10-01. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "TEST PRESSING: Zombi Drummer Premiers New "Sci-Fi Disco" Project, Majeure :: self-titled magazine". Self-titledmag.com. 2009-08-31. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "Majeure - Timespan Remixes". Discogs. July 2010. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ a b "Majeure - Synthesizer Of The Gods". Discogs. 5 December 2011. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure - Solar Maximum". Discogs. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Phares, Heather (2012-10-16). "Solar Maximum - Majeure : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "Majeure - Termination Shock". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure - Termination Shock". Discogs. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure - Union Of Worlds". Discogs. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Brain Machine return with new album | Juno Plus". Juno Plus. Archived from the original on 2016-06-26. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Majeure". Songkick. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ a b Yanick, Joseph (September 30, 2014). "Contact Is the Sci-Fi Music Project Created by Two Artists Who Have Never Met". Noisey. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Arrick, Roger. "Artist: Paul Lawler - Analog Modular Synthesizers for Electronic Music by Synthesizers.com". www.synthesizers.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Contact (23) - First Contact". Discogs. 28 October 2014. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Lantinen, Christopher (May 24, 2016). "Contact releasing full length 'Zero Moment'". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Bowe, Miles (May 26, 2016). "Zombi drummer AE Paterra and composer Paul Lawler make prog-synth epics as Contact". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. Retrieved 2016-06-08.