Legendary ambient pioneers The Orb takeover the 6 Mix on the eve of the release of their ninth studio album.Founded by 'Dr' Alex Paterson and Jimmy Cauty in 1988, the Orb became pioneers of ambient techno, forging their own chillout sound after Cauty left to concentrate on his other band, the KLF. Best known for their massive hits Little Fluffy Clouds and Perpetual Dawn, the band have continued...
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The Orb are going on tour in support of their new album The Dream. Alex Paterson teamed up with his "lifelong friend and original inter-galactic conspirator" Youth and former Dreadzone studio-wiz Tim Bran to create a magical electronica album. Alex and Youth hit the road with a "full live band thing" starting in the UK and Europe. The band is currently booking dates in the US and Australia.2...
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Download audio file (The Orb - Ba'albeck.mp3)The Orb – Ba’albeck – Orbsessions Volume 2I had the pleasure, and privilege, of working with The Orb in Chicago during the early 90’s, they are true living legends, and their contribution and influence on electronic music is immeasurable. Condolences go out to Andy’s family and friends in the [...]
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Release Date – 25th February 2008Label – Liquid SoundCatalogue Number – BFLCD84Distribution – ADA UKWebsite – http://www.theorb.com • The Orb virtually invented the electronic genre known as ambient house, resurrecting slower, more soulful rhythms and providing a soundtrack for early-morning ravers once the clubs closed their doors. Now they invite you to join them to sit back, relax,
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October 1st 2007 sees the re-release of the Orb's second album, U.F.Orb through Island/ Universal.The 2-CD package includes a full re-mastered version of the original album, deluxe, expanded packaging with sleeve notes from Kris Needs plus a collection of mixes which originally appeared as B-sides and extra tracks on long deleted single releases.U.F.Orb, their seminal second album, was original...
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Dr LX asked me to pass this on to you....The Orb - I'll be Black (Out Monday 15t Oct 2007)Out on Monday 15th October 2007, Dr LX Patterson brings us an epic double album of Trojan favourites, plus a brand new piece of contemporary dub.The Orb's 'I'll Be Black'...As we near the close of a very special anniversary year for one of the music industry's greatest and most colourful legacies, there ar...
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Orb fans should be delighted to hear that a new album has been released called The Dream. It is gaining some fantastic reviews so for any fans of electronica you should put this on your wish list.
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