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good record shop
by carl 20 Aug '04

20 Aug '04

hi there anybody knows a good orblike recordshop in Los Angles? thanks carl

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Oops...
by Craig 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

Misc at Brake shoulda said 'Craig'

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I'm back...
by Misc ＠ Brake 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

Yeah, I'm back! OK, probably nobody cares. However, I've been reading the posts for some time and used to contribute to the list way back in 98-99. I was one of the guys who recommended the Fireman CD (and still does). Anyone remember that? I think Rachel was on then, and JC from Paris...both still are, I think. OK, so on with my post... Finally got the US version of B&T. Not bad. I think I preferred the Japanese release - the song with the bells is awesome, IMO. But that's not there. And what is WITH the rap song for # 2?!? Christ! I don't like to have to say I don't like an Orb song but with this one and Cydonia I'm having to. I personally liked the 2 unreleased versions of Cydonia (the released one was alright). Most if not all the tracks that Andy Hughes didn't have a hand in on Cydonia are not too impressive. And the little, tiny bit of Andy's stuff that I've heard outside the Orb shows a lot of talent, and a familiar sound. Same with Youth and Fehlmann. But it leads me to this reluctant observation - that LX may not have half the talent of the people who support him. And that is like finding out that Santa doesn't exist. It seems, with the Kompact releases and at least some of B&T, that LX would rather have the Orb's new and somewhat incomplete sounding tracks be mixed under some other DJ's tracks in their set rather than releasing an album that is complete and satisfying in its own right, like Live 93 to Orblivion, even Cydonia, which is sad. Maybe that is staying relevant? At least there's Youth, Shpongle, OTT etc. Ah well, it's got to happen I suppose. Anyone hear the new Tortoise album? Awesome! Craig

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Hitek by Meteosound
by Edward Halley 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

Found the wax at Aron's this afternoon. Another copy in the Down Tempo/Acid Jazz section for $12.99 http://www.meteosound.net/hitek/f_hit.html FVLL

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FA BoBs
by theREALmxyzptlk 16 Aug '04

16 Aug '04

If anyone's interested, I have been, am and will be selling my Bad Orb 12"s on the 'bay. There are a few up now and there will be more to come each week for a few weeks. Start at 4.50 usd, VG cond, no reserves. Thanks a bunch. http://tinyurl.com/3gkhk OR http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&useri… seller id = *jpklein*

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new orb site
by bi11i 16 Aug '04

16 Aug '04

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RE: [Orb] 23 Orb sample sources[Virus Scanned]
by Ted Tofield 16 Aug '04

16 Aug '04

An excellent site - cheers! Ted -----Original Message----- From: orb-bounces+ted.tofield=plumpton.ac.uk(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:orb-bounces+ted.tofield=plumpton.ac.uk@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of seek Sent: 13 August 2004 8:34 pm To: What were the skies like when you were young? Subject: Re: [Orb] 23 Orb sample sources[Virus Scanned] ----- Original Message ----- From: "b broo" <bbbrooo(a)hotmail.com> To: <orb(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 9:35 AM Subject: [Orb] Orb sample sources > For the orb fanatics, some sample sources and where you can order them. > Interesting to actually read the pomme fritz stuff > http://www.sloth.org/samples-bin/samples/group?exact=Orb%2C+The > cheers, > bbroo Hmmmmm: http://www.sloth.org/samples-bin/samples/group?summary "23. Orb, The " seek _______________________________________________ Orb mailing list Orb(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/orb This email has been virus checked by Sophos Anti-Virus Forthcoming events: http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/pages/calendar/cal/cal.htm DISCLAIMER: The information in this message is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. This communication represents the originator's personal views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of Plumpton College. Access to this message by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, printing or distribution of the message, or any action or omission taken by you in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please contact the sender immediately if you have received this message i

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Mike D
by Alan Evil 15 Aug '04

15 Aug '04

Is the "D" for Diamond? Who else is surprised that the Orb is now putting on crappy, half-assed shows in addition to crappy, half-assed albums? ____________________ www.psychicreform.com ____________________ And if you don't dance you're no friend of mine... --"The Safety Dance"

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Orb - Live at SMS04
by Michael Hlady 15 Aug '04

15 Aug '04

Howdy folks! Just returned from my whirlwind railtrip around Europe; Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and the festival in Saalberg Germany. 3 weeks of action packed blashemy! Caught a cool drum and bass night in a cave in the basement of a club in Paris, also went out to Dub Club monday night at Flex in Vienna. Most enjoyable indeed. As for the orb performance at sonnemondsterne, I have a mixed opinion of the set. It's my 2nd time seeing them live, and I was not too impressed. I really enjoyed the first part of the set where they opened up with the really dubby tracks like PD and Outlands. Of course the crowd made noise for LFC cause its probably all they knew. The only track from B&T I recognized was LUCA, which sounded pretty good. I was disapointed not to hear more knew material. Also, the band took a break after 40 - 50 minutes and LX played a few records, quite shittily. I mean it's ok for him to pull that shit at a smaller gig, but there were 30,000 people there waiting to hear the chemical bros, and if you are pissed at having to open for them, then don't take the gig. But to see a 37 yearold LX up there smoking his doobie bobbing to that old punk rock track w/ lyrics "I'm old, and I don't care" or something of that sort really gave the impression that he's kind of giving up caring about making cutting edge music. And really, afaik Witchman is doing all of the live performance with simon on bass when they play and LX is just mixing in levels and channels, which doesn't require all too much musical talent. What made things worse, was that after LX's shitty attempt at djing, when Witchman returned to bail his ass out, he was even having difficulties matching the beats on the last track. This didn't provide for a good finish to the show. Overall the show was ok, but not what I expected after travelling 2500kms+ from Norway. For as much as I anticipated to see my favorite band perform for the second time, I left feeling incredibly depressed by the impression they gave the crowd. I actually felt embarrased that I had told the Austrians I camped with that The Orb were my favorite band. I was hoping that they would put on a phenominal performance and show up the chem bros, but I guess LX just didn't have the balls to even attempt such a feat. LX, if you're reading this, WTF gives?! Have some class man! After this experience, and the past 2 ablums, I think I will change my view on who I idolize in the music industry. Spend more of my time and money on my own efforts. Sorry for the long post, but it had to be said. Peace n' burnin trees, MikeD P.S. - The rest of the festival was wicked fun, T. Raumschmere and band were incredible live! German punk techno! Great venue on the river too!

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ORB v MBM
by chicken 14 Aug '04

14 Aug '04

interesting news from http://www.maliciousdamage.co.uk/ "We've got an ORB v Meat Beat Manifesto ep - Battersea Shield - due out in October but the ORB v Killing Joke dub album is on hold for the moment." chicken

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