Prototype 2

Zero One

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 3, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Waveform
• ASIN: B00004YR33
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,329 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 21st Century Masterpiece, October 4, 2000

By	ARNOL GARZA (SAN ANTONIO, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Some say that Ambient Music reached its pinnacle in the early to mid 90's. Such artists as Global Communication,FSOL,Aphex Twin,Orb, to name a few, produced pieces of work which can be considered Ambient Music classics. However,after '95 it almost seemed like the Ambient Movement ran out of steam and only offered a handful of great music. Well, a new century gives birth to a new CD that is sure to be a classic. Simply put, "Prototype 2" by Zero-One is a masterpiece. Kevin Dooley, the mastermind behind Zero-One begins the CD with the track "Possibilities" which is layer upon layer of synth washes set to the trademark Zero-One subtle, yet groove-laced beats. This incredible song sets the tone for the rest of this work of art. Each song is so full of atmospheric soundscapes that you wish you were born with headphones permanently attached. Not since "Lifeforms" by FSOL has there been a CD that makes you thank the heavens for the invention of the headphone. The use of sampling and voice processing adds and ethereal human touch to every song. Some would say tht electronic music lacks emotion, but there is no way that can be said of this release. Mr. Dooley combines dark and moody atmospherics with lush and bright rythms and arrangments throughout which will leave you in awe. Every track on this CD is beautifully arranged and produced. This CD is the follow-up to the self titled debut which is also known as "Calculated Adventures in Electronica". It is an exceptional CD and would make it hard to believe that it could be topped. But, not only does Mr. Dooley top that one, he makes a masterpiece.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yep...they're absolutely correct!, May 9, 2003

By A Customer

The other reviewers that's who! This is a great CD that gets better every time I listen. This music continues to delight me with surprises in perscussion and rythym. I've been an electronica fan since early Klaus Schulze and TD and Zero One is extending the tradition in marvelous ways. Without a doubt my favorite CD! 5 stars +

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More good space at last, August 19, 2005

By	James R. Williams "Human Unit" (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The link at echoes.org was for a different CD, but I got this one instead, so I ordered it anyway. Well written tunes, full of shifts in tempo and rhythm, effects, etc. The rhythm synthesizers sound tinny or harsh at times. Thought I might blow a speaker, but didn't. A very good listen all-around, tho. Really enjoyed cooking while listening to it. You can listen to it for hours before you ask yourself if you've heard a particular song before. The true mark of good space music.