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Orbital

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Group. Formed 1989. Disbanded 2004.

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Biography

Orbital are a British electronic duo from Sevenoaks, England, consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. Their career initially ran from 1989 until 2004, but in 2008 they announced that they would be reforming and headlining The Big Chill, in addition to a number of other live shows in 2009. The band's name was taken from Greater London's orbital motorway, the M25, which was central to the early rave scene and party network in the South East during the early days of acid house. One of the biggest names in British electronica during the 1990s, Orbital were both critically and commercially successful, and known particularly for their element of live improvisation during shows, a rarity within techno acts. They were initially influenced by early electro and punk rock.

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  1. Mixing Things Up

    Thu 30 Jul 2009 11:25 This week's 6 Mix on BBC 6 Music, hosted by legendary Detroit techno DJ Derrick May,... Rowan Collinson

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  1. The Altogether 2001

    The Altogether

    Reviewed by Christian Hopwood

  2. Orbital 1991

    Orbital

    Reviewed by Chris Power

    For all its disparateness, the energy and creativity at play make this irresistible.

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Photography Orbital & Angelo Badalamenti Beached (2000)
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  1. Orbital - Rockness 09 Live Set

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