Three years later they released this classic followup, recorded in malibu. Tontos expanding head band zero time releases discogs. I have since played it almost through to the turntable mat. Tontos expanding head band expanding head band mp3. The pioneering electronic duo of robert margouleff and malcolm cecil released their influential debut, zero time, in 1971, showcasing what they described as the worlds first and largest multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Tonto s expanding head band zero time a really unusual lp recommended for the lovers of vintage electronics and psychedelic music. With liner notes by mark mothersbaugh, the inspirational leader of devo, the entire package is just way too cool. Tontos expanding head band an overdose of fingal cocoa. Tontos expanding head band is a progressive electronic progressive rock. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or.
In 1971, cecil and margouleff set out to record on their own, under the name of t. Listen free to tonto s expanding head band zero time cybernaut, jetsex and more. Cybernaut, riversong, bittersweet, tama, timewhys, biography. Tontos expanding head band zero time uk atlanric red. Zero time by tontos expanding head band on amazon music. Tonto s expanding head band s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from tontos expanding head band at the discogs marketplace. Tontos expanding head band listen and stream free music. Tonto s expanding head band s initial album zero time was released with different sleeve artworks, even though the listener must not think the album or any of its tunes in particular were wellknown zero time was vanguardist and its knowledge on the big audiences was restricted, far away from the mainstream. Tonto s expanding head band is an innovative project by electronic composers and soundengineers malcolm cecil and robert margouleff, having an influence on different other references or.
Enter your email below to be the first to hear about new releases, upcoming events, and more from rhino. Check out zero time by tonto s expanding head band on amazon music. Tonto s expanding head band lp, vinyl record album an analogue electronic classic a huge crossover record from the early 70s, done with a pulsa dusty groove is chicagos online record store. Originally a moog modular designed by malcolm cecil. With a band name like tontos expanding head band, the mission of this band is obviously to be on the outskirts of mainstream music. It is said that some of the tunes of this album were rereleased on tonto rides again compilation that came. Tontos expanding head band its about time album art. Embryo label distributed by atlantic records and attracted a lot of attention. Its about time is a music studio album recording by tonto s expanding head band progressive electronicprogressive rock released in 1974 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Margouleff and cecil had worked with robert moog in developing additional modules for his keyboard empire. Mf doom and sean price sampled tonto s expanding head band s tontomotion. Tontos expanding head band tonto rides again 1996 viceroy tontos expanding head bands first album, zero time, was released in 1971 on the u.
Tontos expanding head band by tontos expanding head band. Watch the video for timewhys from tonto s expanding head band s zero time for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Despite releasing only two albums in the early 1970s, the duo were and. The album is a showcase for tonto, a multitimbral, polyphonic synthesiser build by the two members of the band, malcolm cecil and robert margouleff, as a developed version of the moog iii synth in 1969. Tonto s expanding head band s first recording, the album zero time, was released in 1971 and attracted the attention of many leading artists of that era because of the unique, warm, musical sounds that tonto was capable of generating. Zero time is the debut album by britishamerican electronic music duo tontos expanding head band, released on 15 june 1971 by embryo records. All tonto s expanding head band lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Malcolm cecil bass and robert margouleff keyboard make music that is interested with futuristic sounds and pushing the envelope in terms of what constitutes a song. Tonto s expanding head band zero time this is the record i was trying to upload the last time i tried to get rapidshare to reup my account. Its about time by tonto s expanding head band on whosampled. Tontos expanding head bands first album, zero time, was released in 1971 on the u. Listen to your favorite songs from zero time by tonto s expanding head band now. It is now a combination of moog, serge with mooglike panels, oberheim, arp 25002600, blacett, etc.
The album is a showcase for tonto the original new timbral orchestra, a multitimbral, polyphonic synthesiser build by the two members of the band, malcolm cecil and robert margouleff, as a developed version of the moog iii synth in 1969. Tonto s expanding head band tonto rides again1996viceroy tonto s expanding head band s first album, zero time, was released in 1971 on the u. The first lp, zero time from 1971 was rereleased twice on different compilations tonto rides again from 1996, and featuring malcolm cecil. Tontos expanding head band tonto rides again hdcd 1996.
Love by ahu sampled tontos expanding head bands riversong. Tonto s expanding head band was a britishamerican electronic music duo consisting of malcolm cecil and robert margouleff. Robert margouleff and malcolm cecil were about 30 years ahead. Tontos expanding head band zero time vinyl for sale. Zero time is the debut album by britishamerican electronic music duo tonto s expanding head band, released on 15 june 1971 by embryo records. Despite releasing only two albums in the early 1970s, the duo were and still remain influential because of their session and production work for other musicians most notably stevie wonder, extensive commercial advertising work and the unique warmth and personality of. And it rates as better than those albums because of the digital remastering and length. It looks like we dont have any biography for tonto s expanding head band yet be the first to contribute.
Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. I intially heard tonto s expanding headband first lp, zero time, in the early 70s and i was fortunately able to acquire a copy 2nd hand from a university mate. Tonto is the name of the enormous synthesizer invented by malcolm cecil tonto s expanding head band founder. Despite releasing only two albums in the early 1970s, the duo were and still remain influential because of their session and production work for other musicians most notably. Tontos expanding head band zero time 1971 software. Tonto s expanding head band is an innovative project by electronic composers and soundengineers malcolm cecil and robert margouleff, having an influence on different other references or an diverse artists. You can find wlp whitelabel promos of this album all over the internet.
Tonto s expanding head band biography tonto s expanding head band is an innovative project by electronic composers and soundengineers malcolm cecil and robert margouleff, having an influence on different other references or an diverse artists. Tontos expanding head band tonto rides again hdcd 1996 viceroy vintage. Music profile for tonto s expanding head band, formed 1971. Thats all well and good, but whats best about zero time is its ability to let you get really high and lose yourself in the mindblowing sonic explorations. One thing not debatable about zero time is in its clarity of the richest moog synthesizer bass tones ever, as well as an extreme palette of sounds that are manipulated and lovingly plucked from the ether by robert margouleff and malcolm cecil, two members of tontos expanding head band.
Zero time tontos expanding head band for sale online ebay. Tontos expanding head band zero time home facebook. I was so sad about losing all those links, all that time, etc, that i shut the doors for a bit to recharge my batteries. Discover all of this albums music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Tonto s its about time remains still out of print, so those looking for the complete tonto oeuvre should look out for this lp at ebay or other dealers. Zero time by tontos expanding head band album cover.
Owned by malcom cecil shown here at mutato musica, devo musician mark mothersbaughs studio, image courtesy of kevin lightner. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Two albums on one cd, zero time and a slightly truncated version of. Tontos expanding head band was a britishamerican electronic music duo consisting of. Building on their earlier achievements, it incorporates guitar, bass and drums into.
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