The partnership formed in 1996 when Taylor contacted Vogel for permission to use material from Vogel's previous bands; instead, Vogel "invited himself" to participate in the recordings. The resulting music is characterized by:
: Compositions that shift between warm, romantic melodies and "freezing menace". Key Collaborative Works Taylor S Universe With Karsten Vogel Experimental
credits. released February 8, 1998. Karsten Vogel - soprano & alto saxophone. Robin Taylor - instruments. Rasmus Grosell - drums & Music Street Journal - Music News & Reviews The partnership formed in 1996 when Taylor contacted
: Use of melodic backdrops for intense instrumental soloing and "controlled chaos" soundscapes. released February 8, 1998
The collaboration between Danish multi-instrumentalist and legendary saxophonist Karsten Vogel (of Burnin Red Ivanhoe and Secret Oyster) began with the seminal 1998 album Experimental Health . This experimental studio project, released under the name Taylor's Universe with Karsten Vogel , merged 1970s progressive jazz-rock traditions with contemporary avant-garde experimentation. Background and Musical Style