Orbital reforming

ghostdancer

playing the Big Chill festival next year.
announced tonight by Pete Tong on Radio 1

NotInventedHere

Whohoo!!!!!!! Probably play some Irish festival hopefully.

empirix

so the lads have realised there kinda crappy on their own, good news though, their old stuff is class, last 2/3 albums a bit iffy though!but still a welcome return

fish fingers

Great news. Cheers op

L1011

There goes my claim to have been at their third last gig... but good stuff, as long as I can get to see them!

run_Forrest_run

excellent news! It would be great if they did EP next year (mainly cos I already have my tickets:D )

stomprockin

here is the link - http://www.nme.com/news/orbital/41214

would love to see them play in ireland allso!:D

jonny68

YESSSSSSSSSSS im absolutely ecstastic with this news, Orbital for me are the absolute kings of dance music bar none,nobody comes remotely close IMO, my favourite dance act ever ,they are amazing and needless to say i will certainly be going to this even if i have to pay over the odds, this is deadly, first Future Sound Of London announce they will be playing in March 2009 for the first time in 10 years and now this, im delighted.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

jonny68

:):):):):)

http://www.myspace.com/orbitalofficial


Electronica pioneers Orbital will headline The Big Chill 2009 - with the Hartnoll brothers returning for their first live show in five years.

Orbital split in 2004 after establishing themselves as one of the most influential acts in dance music history. Tracks such as the classic ‘Chime’ and later number 1 hit ‘The Box’ helped shape the UK’s burgeoning club scene.

As their 20th anniversary approaches; their live return will rekindle memories of their era-defining Glastonbury performance in 1994; and the raucous live shows that introduced an improvisational element to live electronic music.

Orbital took live performance beyond the realms of standard DJing; with spontaneity and experimentation setting a blue-print for noughties electro-darlings such as Simian Mobile Disco and Justice.

Their plans for the Big Chill are under wraps for now; but expect wall-to wall anthems, expansive audio-visuals – and the return of Paul and Phil’s trademark torch-glasses.

“It’s not an exercise in nostalgia, the time just seems right,” says Orbital’s Phil Hartnoll. “Everything just seemed to fall into place. I’ve played at the Big Chill before, I DJed there and had a really good time - it’s an amazing festival. The timing is also good: 20 years of being together.”

“We’ve got 15 years of active service, making song” comments Paul Hartnoll. “If you boil that down to a 90-minute festival set you should get something thoroughly exciting from beginning to end. Let’s put some fun back into it.”

Big Chill Festival Music Programmer Guy Morley commented that “Orbital’s return is a massive coup, and a great way to kick things off for next year’s festival.

I’m delighted that they have chosen to reform for the Big Chill - I’ve been badgering them for years! Orbital have been one of the most important dance artists of the last two decades, and a huge influence on today’s electronica scene.”

jonny68

:):)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gd-QkRA8Ik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkl5qIi30yw

Nolanger

They're brothers aren't they?
Never really split up in the first place.

Tabnabs

Fantastic news, can't wait to see if they come out with new stuff. Thanks OP! :cool:

Scubadevils

Hmmm, I reserve judgement until I hear any new work but don't hold much hope of it being of interest. The last few albums were pretty bland and I had no interest in their solo efforts. It ended for me after In Sides in 1996. I keep meaning though to listen again to the last few albums, just in case I change my mind :pac:

Maybe this reform though is just for reliving the memories by way of live gigs... and giving them a cash injection from their less popular solo attempts.

tman

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

excellent news! It would be great if they did EP next year (mainly cos I already have my tickets:D )

Ditto for Glasto, getting goosebumps now just thinking of how awesome that would be!

The greatest Live Dance act without question.

Great news, hope they play EP. If not its over to the Uk for me

empirix

jonny68 wrote: »

YESSSSSSSSSSS im absolutely ecstastic with this news, Orbital for me are the absolute kings of dance music bar none,nobody comes remotely close IMO, my favourite dance act ever ,they are amazing and needless to say i will certainly be going to this even if i have to pay over the odds, this is deadly, first Future Sound Of London announce they will be playing in March 2009 for the first time in 10 years and now this, im delighted.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

im gladyou said dance music if you had of said electronic music i would of shot you!!!!!! no doubt theyll end up playing ****** or something - lots of boy racers around!!! nevertheless will probably go!