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Biography

Orbital are an English electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, Kent consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. Their career initially ran from 1989 until 2004, but in 2009 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. Orbital were both critically and commercially successful, and known particularly for their element of live improvisation during shows, a rarity among techno acts. They were initially influenced by early electro and punk rock.

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  1. Orbital to play Bestival festival

    Wed 1 Feb 2012 12:25

    Orbital to play Big Top with theme Wildlife this year

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    Dance pioneers go back to the scene of legendary festival gig

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    Tue 16 Mar 2010 12:17

    Orbital sign up to headline the Glastonbury's Other Stage for the festival's 40th...

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BBC Reviews

  1. Wonky 2012

    Review of Wonky

    Reviewed by Ian Wade

    A fantastic return which will appeal to middle-aged ravers and fresher ears alike.

  2. The Altogether 2001

    Review of The Altogether

    Reviewed by Christian Hopwood

    ...proof positive that Orbital have never been a band to rest on their laurels...

  3. Orbital 1991

    Review of Orbital

    Reviewed by Chris Power

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

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