zero4

About the Artist
Antaeus, (phonetic: \ An-‘te-as \), born and reared in Greece, immigrated to the United States at 17 and in 1986 graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills, with a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry. During the 1992 Winter Music Conference, Antaeus received the "Best Disc-Jockey" in Los Angeles award. That year he also became a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the governing body for the GRAMMY awards. Since 1989 Antaeus has been involved in recording, remixing or production for a diverse selection of artists such as Young M.C., Falco, Lonnie Gordon, Def Jef, Malcolm McLaren, Yanni, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Herbert Gronemayer and Earth Wind and Fire. His remixes for The Boys and the Rolling Stones have respectively earned him platinum and multi-platinum plaques. Additional gold and platinum awards came from work associated with Janet Jackson, Crystal Waters and Heavy D. His dance projects, under the names Jeek!, Aar and Beat Pulse Mecca were released by Tribal/IRS and ZOO/RCA records. In the mid-90’s Antaeus returned to Greece. Influenced by ancient Greek and Byzantine Music, he worked on a personal album titled "Byzantine Meditation". The chill-out soundscape that he created fuses voices, traditional instruments, hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass. "Byzantine Meditation" was released in Greece in 1997 and it remained top-5 on the official Greek sales chart for several months. Over the next two years it successfully sold in many territories around the world and the title track was used in Jacobs coffee TV commercials. In 2000 Antaeus released "World Prayer", his second album. The Virgin Megastore official magazine raved: Few Greeks up to now have been able to make their presence felt in the international music world. One of them is Antaeus who… after the success of "Byzantine Meditation" in 1997, is back with "World Prayer". Sources of inspiration this time are religions from around the world, always with the enchanting atmosphere that Antaeus creates…" Several tracks from "Byzantine Meditation" and "World Prayer" have been included in chill-out and lounge compilations in European and Asian territories. A re-mastered version of "Byzantine Meditation" -with four additional tracks- hit the U.S. market June of 2004. The title track received significant airplay on Smooth Jazz and eclectic stations.

Product Description
Antaeus (phonetic \ An-te-as\) is back with "zero4", his first album of new material in five years.

This album fuses urban and club beats with ethnic melodies and ambient sensitivity. Antaeus bridges the traditional with the futuristic and delivers a contemporary world music journey of different moods: chill to dance, laid back to hip-hop.

"zero4" was co-produced by Pete Jatracus. Jatracus is an accomplished composer/arranger/bassist who has studied at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne, Australia and has toured internationally with several European acts. Other major contributions are by Maria Azzopardi (vocals) and Thanasis Vassilopoulos (clarinet and ney flute).

"zero4" tracks that have already attracted attention are Time, Alexander, Bali, Palm of the Prophet and Ghost Dance. Time, with vocals in English and three versions, (album cut, Ian’s 5am mix, House mix), is not only tailor made for Smooth Jazz and Chill Radio, but it can also find its way into clubs and CHR playlists.

zero4,Antaeus,Monom Records,Antaeus (phonetic An-te-as) is back with "zero4", his first album of new material in five years. This album fuses urban and club beats with ethnic melodies and ambient sensitivity.,International,New Age

Average customer rating: More trance than downtempo KIND OF LIKE GOOD VS. EVIL Refreshingly different Hidden gem

zero4 Antaeus Manufacturer: Monom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Byzantine Meditation Victory Byzantine Meditation Breathe ASIN: B0009XEECI Release Date: 2005-06-01

Tracks:

1. Time
2. Bali
3. Alexander
4. Victory
5. Motherese
6. Palm Of The Prophet
7. Spirit Of The Valley
8. Ghost Dance
9. Olympic Anthem
10. Time (Ian's 5AM Mix)
11. Victory (Byzantine Mix)
12. Bali (Meditation Mix)
13. Time (House Mix)

Product Description

Antaeus (phonetic \ An-te-as\) is back with “zero4”, his first album of new material in five years. This album fuses urban and club beats with ethnic melodies and ambient sensitivity. Antaeus bridges the traditional with the futuristic and delivers a contemporary world music journey of different moods: chill to dance, laid back to hip-hop. “zero4” was co-produced by Pete Jatracus. Jatracus is an accomplished composer/arranger/bassist who has studied at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne, Australia and has toured internationally with several European acts. Other major contributions are by Maria Azzopardi (vocals) and Thanasis Vassilopoulos (clarinet and ney flute). “zero4” tracks that have already attracted attention are Time, Alexander, Bali, Palm of the Prophet and Ghost Dance. Time, with vocals in English and three versions, (album cut, Ian’s 5am mix, House mix), is not only tailor made for Smooth Jazz and Chill Radio, but it can also find its way into clubs and CHR playlists.

Customer Reviews:

More trance than downtempo.......2007-07-03

Time after time, I find myself giving in to that ever-so-strong impulse buy. You know the one. You hear a song like "Palm of the Prophet" which is so good that it makes your hair stand on end. I've burned myself many times before, I say to myself. Even IF all of the other tracks are only half as good this album can stand on its own, I reason. Then I promptly throw common sense out of the window and click "add to cart".

If judged strictly on it's downtempo merits this album falls flat on it's face. Characterized by clunky rhythmic repetition, only "Palm of the Prophet" and "Bali (The Meditation Mix)" have enough middle eastern flavor to overcome the monotony. To contrast, Antaeus & Jatracus simply aren't serving up the rhythm fast enough for this to be judged as a trance album.

What Antaeus & Jatracus do cook up is a delicious blend of trance and downtempo served with a middle eastern reduction sauce. It's truly a combination that I've never heard before. If you're experiencing hunger pangs for a new sound, this album can stand on it's own. Just be warned that it may leave you feeling like you've eaten a bit more than you should have.

KIND OF LIKE GOOD VS. EVIL.......2006-10-24

I love Antaeus' zero4 and Byzantine Meditation CDs. That's chill electronica / world fusion at its best. I was looking for more Antaeus albums to buy and came across a death metal / satanist rock band using the same name. Their albums De Principii Evangelicum, Blood Libels, and Cut Your Flesh and Worship Satan are not from the guy who did zero4 and Byzantine Meditation. Different artist, different music. It's kind of like good vs. evil.

Refreshingly different.......2006-01-25

What a breath of fresh air. Unlike current music, which seems to have no melody, I could hum along with this cd by the time I listened to it the second time. Some of the songs would make terrific sound tracks for movies. On the monotous drive to and from work, I was able to escape via zero4.

Hidden gem.......2005-06-21

Beautiful album. The songs are captivating and the music transports you to ancient and exotic places. Highly reccomend!

Average customer rating: KIND OF LIKE GOOD VS. EVIL

Victory Antaeus Manufacturer: Monom Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 New Age | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: zero4 ASIN: B0002Y1H24 Release Date: 2004-08-22

Tracks:

1. Victory (album version)
2. Victory (byzantine mix)
3. Olympic Anthem
4. Victory (extended club version)
5. Victory (hip-hop mix)

Album Description

A preview to Antaeus long awaited album Zero4 coming from Monom Records late 2004, this single contains 4 versions of "Victory" and the song "Olympic Anthem".

Customer Reviews:

KIND OF LIKE GOOD VS. EVIL.......2007-06-08

I love Antaeus' zero4 and Byzantine Meditations CDs also. That's chill electronica / world fusion at its best. I was looking for more Antaeus albums to buy and came across a death metal / satanist rock band using the same name. Their albums De Principii Evangelicum, Blood Libels, and Cut Your Flesh and Worship Satan are not from the guy who did zero4, Byzantine Meditation, and Victory. Different artist, different music.
It's kind of like good vs. evil.

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