One Shot is a formidable French instrumental quartet that emerged from the lineage of the legendary Zeuhl band Magma. Formed in 1998, the group features key Magma alumni including keyboardist Emmanuel Borghi and bassist Philippe Bussonnet.
Their sound is a sophisticated evolution of the Zeuhl aesthetic, stripping away the choral elements and mythology of Christian Vander's work to focus on a 'rock-jazz-progressive' hybrid. Their music is characterized by the interplay between Borghi's distorted Fender Rhodes and the late James Mac Gaw's angular, high-gain guitar work, all anchored by Bussonnet's aggressive, fuzz-laden bass lines. Critically, they are positioned as a bridge between the avant-prog of the 1970s and modern math-rock or post-metal, particularly on later releases like 'Ewaz Vader'. They occupy a unique niche in the Soleil Zeuhl label roster, favored by collectors for their ability to maintain the 'Kobaïan' intensity within a strictly instrumental fusion framework. Their career arc shows a steady progression toward a heavier, more metallic edge while maintaining the improvisational spirit of Miles Davis's electric period.
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