From Loudersound.
The Orb and founder Alex Patterson are the subject of a new book which charts their history. Babble On An’ Ting: Alex Paterson’s Incredible Journey Beyond The Ultraworld With The Orb is the first full account of Alex Paterson’s life, written in close collaboration by long time friend and Prog Magazine writer Kris Needs.
“I decided to do a book now as I have reached one full human cycle of 60,” says Patterson. “Also to tell my side of stories untold and set the record straight in planet orb.”
The new book reveals a frequently astonishing journey from a traumatic childhood through punk, Killing Joke and The KLF to starting The Orb in 1988 and the five decade rollercoaster that followed. It features a comprehensive discography, unseen personal photographs, an afterword written by Youth, and first hand interviews with friends, collaborators and starship mechanics.
“Working with Kris was seriously brilliant fun,” Patterson continues. “We have been friends and allies for decades now. He’s a beautiful man with a deep knowledge of all things secret and we actually lived through some of the stories together. We met when Killing Joke played at the Zigzag Club in 1980. His knowledge of music is unparalleled and he has skills in writing which are second to none.”
At the same time Pattersaon has set up Orbscure Recordings; a new vehicle for side projects beyond The Orb. Set up under the Cooking Vinyl umbrella, Orbscure will also be an outlet for new music from artists from around the world.
“The name is a play on the Obscure label Eno set up on Editions EG in the 1970s. Orbs Cure. Clever parrot-Orbscure! Orbscure! Orbs Cure for all ills. Orbs Cure made 2 chill” says Patterson.
Picking up on Patterson’s past experiences in A&R for the legendary EG Records, there are a raft of new releases in the pipeline with three albums set for release this year, including Sedibus The Heavens, the first release from the label. Orbscure will feature artists from Uganda, Kenya, Argentina, Japan and America, with further collaborative projects to follow.
(Image credit: Omnibus Press)
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- The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds - UK - 12" vinyl - £30.00, $33.00, €33.90 (New Item) (arrived 26-Sep-2022 14:08)on September 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm
THE ORB Little Fluffy Clouds (Classic 1990 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single featuring the Dance Mk 2 & Ambient Mk 1 versions of the title track & Into The Fourth Dimension: Essenes Beyond Control, picture sleeve. The sleeve has some light edgewear,whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play BLRT98)
- The Orb - History Of The Future - UK - 3-disc CD/DVD Set - £29.99, $32.99, €33.89 (New Item) (arrived 20-Sep-2022 10:37)on September 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm
THE ORB History Of The Future (2013 UK Deluxe Edition FOUR DISC set released to celebrate the Orb's 'Silver Jubilee' [aka The Island Years], comprising a collection of their singles released between 1991-2000, rare & previously unreleased remixesand six additional live recordings from performances in Copenhagen and Woodstock 2 plus a Bonus DVD featuring promotional music videos, two Top Of The Pops performances and an ultra rare performance of 'Little Fluffy Clouds'. All four discs appear barely played within the hardback digibook complete with the integral booklet containing notes by Alex Paterson, pictures and more!)
- The Orb - No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds - Red Vinyl - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £29.99, $32.99, €33.89 (New Item) (arrived 14-Apr-2022 13:24)on September 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm
THE ORB No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds (2018 UK Indie Exclusive limited edition 12-track double LP pressed on RED VINYL, the fifteenth studio album and a 30th Anniversary release from the pioneering UK ambient house duo, with guest contributions from Hollie Cook, Roger Eno, Youth [Killing Joke, The Fireman], Jah Wobble [PiL] and Guy Pratt [Pink Floyd]. Includes the singles Rush Hill Road and Doughnuts Forever, housed in the single-pocket picture sleeve with illustrated credits inners. The sleeve has a slight corner crease, whilst the vinyl is near as new COOKLP711)
- The Orb - No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £20.00, $22.00, €22.60 (New Item) (arrived 06-Feb-2022 13:57)on September 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm
THE ORB No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds (2018 UK 12-track double LP pressed on Heavyweight Black Vinyl, the fifteenth studio album & a 30th Anniversary release from the pioneering UK ambient house group, with guest contributions from Hollie Cook,Roger Eno, Youth [Killing Joke, The Fireman], Jah Wobble [PiL] & Guy Pratt [Pink Floyd]. Includes the singles Rush Hill Road & Doughnuts Forever. Comes housed in a spot lacquered sleeve with illustrated inners. The sleeve shows minimal edge wear & the vinyl is Near Mint COOKLP711)
- The Orb - U.F. ORB - Japanese - CD album - £15.00, $16.50, €16.95 (New Item) (arrived 13-Jan-2022 12:50)on September 30, 2022 at 1:08 pm
THE ORB U.F. ORB (Scarce 1992 Japanese 7-track CD, with picture sleeve booklet & fold-out Japanese translated booklet POCP-1236)
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