12/09/2009

Synopsis

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 to push the boundaries of electronic music over the last twenty years.

Following on from their acclaimed 6 Mix last year, Dr Alex Patterson plays some of his favourite dance records of all time, as well as playing and talking about the musical inspirations behind his new album Baghdad Batteries. There's also a brand new sixty minute Orb mix in the final hour of the programme.

Tracklist

1. Carl Craig & Moritz von Oswald — Intro

   2008

2.   Etude De Temps — D Ya Dig

3. DJ Koze — Let’s Love

   2008

4. Blue Pearl — Naked In The Rain (HFB Remix)

   2009

5. HFB — HFB (Feat. Funky D.L)

   2009

6. The Nextmen — Lion's Den (HFB remix)

   2009

7. HFB — Hoops For Baskets

   2009

8. Rootmasters — Prozac Nation

   2008

9.   She Is Danger — Yes/No

   2009

10. Rootmasters — Fade To Blue

    2008

11.   The Orb Feat. David Essex — Rock On

12. Rootmasters — Barrier Block

    2008

13. Wuf Ticket — Ya Mama

    1982

14. Anne Clark — Our Darkness

    1984

15. World Standard — Cowboys Don't Cry

    1997

16. The Orb — Bagdhad Batteries

    2009

17. The Orb — Chuck Peaks

    2009

18. The Orb — Your Eyes Are Dreaming (Remix)

    2009

19. The Orb — Styrofoam Meltdown

    2009

20. The Orb — Dolly Unit (Remix)

    2009

21. The Orb — Orban Tumbleweed

    2009

22. The Orb — Woodlarking

    2009

23. The Orb — DDD (remix)

    2009

24. The Orb — Pebbles

    2009

25. The Orb — Raven's Reprise

    2009

26. The Orb — Edelbleu

    2009

Broadcast

1. Sat 12 Sep 2009
   21:00
   BBC 6 Music