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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 - Metallic Spheres - stickered - UK - 2-CD album set - £24.99, $32.24, €29.74 (New Item) (arrived 16-Jul-2024 15:42)on July 27, 2024 at 1:04 am
THE ORB featuring DAVID GILMOUR Metallic Spheres (2010 UK Deluxe Edition 3-track 2-CD album set, including the 3D60™ version on the second disc in glorious three-dimensional sound [fully compatible with regular stereo setups], housed in a double stickered fold-out digipak)
- The Orb - Abolition Of The Royal Familia - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £34.99, $45.14, €41.64 (New Item) (arrived 12-Jul-2024 12:56)on July 27, 2024 at 1:04 am
THE ORB Abolition Of The Royal Familia (2020 UK/EU 11-track double LP, pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl - The sixteenth studio album by English ambient house duo. Featuring contributions from Youth, Roger Eno, Gaudi, David Harrow, Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy. Gatefold picture sleeve with hype stickered Sealed factory shrink)
- The Orb - Assassin - EX - UK - 12" vinyl - £10.00, $12.90, €11.90 (New Item) (arrived 03-Jul-2024 11:47)on July 27, 2024 at 1:04 am
THE ORB Assassin (Scarce 1992 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single including Oasis Of Rhythms Mix, U.F. Orb [Bandulu Remix] & Orb In Effect, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has just a couple of light cosmetic marks BLRT81)
- The Orb - Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld - Remastered 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £34.99, $45.14, €41.64 (New Item) (arrived 07-Jun-2024 11:26)on July 27, 2024 at 1:04 am
THE ORB Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld (2017 UK/EU limited edition 10-track double album 2-LP, remastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on two 180-gram black vinyl records. Their debut album originally released in 1991, featuring LittleFluffy Clouds, Perpetual Dawn, and the 18+ minute epic A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules From The Centre Of The Ultraworld: Live Mix Mk 10...! Single-pocket picure sleeve with Battersea Power Station cover art, in homage to PinkFloyd's Animals. Factory sealed)
- The Orb - U.F. Orb - Ultra Blue Vinyl - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $51.59, €47.59 (New Item) (arrived 24-May-2024 13:25)on July 27, 2024 at 1:04 am
THE ORB U.F. Orb (30th Anniversary 2022 UK/EU limited edition 7-track double album 2-LP pressed on Ultra Blue Vinyl, an ambient-techno classic including a near 18-minute version of Blue Room and the15-minute Towers Of Dub. Originally released in 1992 first pressings are extremley hard to find on vinyl, making this Ultra Blue edition a very welcome reissue. Single pocket picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended)
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