Zombi

Progressive rock

There are multiple artists named Zombi: 1) Zombi is a progressive electronic group from Pittsburgh, PA, United States. Producing work that is epic in concept, sound, and artistic approach, Steve Moore and A.E. Paterra (Majeure), 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 forthcoming LP or powerful and driving like Orion, the opening track on Cosmos -is entirely autonomous and true to the duo's creative vision. I bring a lot of skeletal ideas to the table - basslines, sequences, and drum parts. Steve will then craft them into complete songs, Paterra explains. There is a musical trust that exists between us that allows for full exploration of all ideas. We are perfectionists, sometimes to a fault, but I think it is a quality that lends itself well to the music. We share the same goal, which is simply to create music that we en...