THE SPACE EVENT WITH WILLIAM ORBIT
 William Orbit will be making a rare special guest appearance on Tuesday March 11th at The Space (Southern Performance and Creative Energies) [UK],Brighton’s monthly unique media and arts event. The pioneering recording artist and Grammy winning producer will be exclusively interviewed by theBrighton Music Network’s Chief Executive, Lisa Holloway, giving an insight into his acclaimed career,in an intimate and low key environment.The Brighton based event will also feature BBC Radio 4 Senior Announcer Chris Aldridge, discussing his role on the popular radio station. There will be a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including a very special limited edition William Orbit album set, which includes unreleased Madonna songs.
The Space, which is open to all, brings together the creative community with high calibre guest interviews, whilst providing an excellent opportunity for networking. Held at the Joogleberry Playhouse, the events have a positive effect on the attendees, and, as a result, there have been many exciting success stories and creative collaborations. Forthcoming guests include popular writer Jon Ronson and designer/artist Peter Saville.
Doors open at 7pm for a prompt 7:30pm start. £5
For more details, and to pay online, visit www.thespace.me.uk or contact organiser Wayne Imms wayne.imms@btopenworld.com
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Michael Caine meets William Orbit
Sunday October 14, 2007
As a lot of people know now, Sir Michael Caine recently started a second career as the compiler of a series of chill-out albums (the first, Cained, was released to rave reviews last month). One of Britain's finest ever screen actors had kept his love of music quiet for a long time, but was in at the very start of the discotheque era. For OMM [Observer Music Monthly], he had lunch with William Orbit, the creator of classic 'chilled' albums such as Strange Cargo and producer to the likes of Madonna, at Scott's in Mayfair.
click here to read more at Guardian Unlimited
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Orchestral Suite by William Orbit
Performed Sunday 8 July, 8pm Bridgewater Hall,
Manchester, UK
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BBC Philharmonic
Manchester Chamber Choir
Alexander Shelley, conductor
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A debut symphony...
Above, BBC Philharmonic stand for applause and the end of an amazing evening.
Below: William takes a bow...
(Concert Photos: Chris Gregory)
More photos to follow soon!
Rehearsals at the BBC's Manchester studio with the BBC Philharmonic Sunday 7-7-07:
Above left: Manchester Chamber Choir. Right: half of the string section of the BBC Philharmonic
What could be described as Strange Cargo in Orchestral form is finally performed for the first (and only) time in public this Sunday evening (8th July 2007) at the Bridgewater Hall,
Manchester, UK
above left: William in the distance listening carefully. Right: William discusses details with conductor Alexander Shelley.
(Rehearsal Photos: Richard Shea )
The world premiere of "Orchestral Suite" starts at 8pm and will be recorded live by the BBC for future transmission.
Manchester International Festival - 131 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PY
Tel: +44 (0)161 238 7300
 Financial Times interview with William Orbit.
William discusses the forthcoming performance of 'Orchestral Suite’ at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, and reveals completion of another new album.
read more...
BBC interview with William Orbit
 Orbit unplugged
When William Orbit unveils his new work for MIF [Manchester International Festival ], expect a few raised eyebrows. Because the master of electronica has ditched his synthesisers in favour of a wholly classical piece. We talk to Orbit about his magnum opus, Orchestral Suite: click here to read more...
 Guardian Interview:
The Guardian, Wednesday 25th May 2007.
click here to read
Orchestral Suite by William Orbit
Sunday 8 July, 8pm Bridgewater Hall,
Manchester, UK
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BBC Philharmonic
Manchester Chamber Choir
Alexander Shelley, conductor
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 Manchester International Festival and the BBC Philharmonic play host to the world premiere of this major orchestral commission. A thrilling debut for Orbit, he is scoring the piece for full symphonic forces, choir and a battery of percussion to explore new musical ideas and landscapes.
An adventure in eight orchestral movements, this work promises to be an exciting and deliciously enchanting addition to the classical repertoire.
There is no interval in this performance
This performance will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3
Co-commissioned by Manchester International Festival and BBC Philharmonic
Tickets £35, £28, £22, £19, £15, £10
Online Booking, click here
Manchester International Festival - 131 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PY
Tel: +44 (0)161 238 7300
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 Rudebox Debuts at number one.
Robbie Williams new album "Rudebox" has debuted at number one, it includes the collaboration of Robbie Williams and William Orbit on two tracks: " Louise" a cover version of the Human League hit single from 1984, and " Summertime"
Recorded earlier this year, Robbie & William recorded the material in William Orbit's own studio in London.
Robbies album also include tracks recorded with Pet Shop Boys, Stephen Duffy & Mark Ronson.
For further information see www.rudebox74.com
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New video clip available.
The video clip page has a new exclusive concert track from the "elektronic" festival held at London's Barbican centre in October 2001. click here to view |
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New Laurie Mayer Album released.
Laurie Mayer, who co-writes, plays piano, synthesizer and provides vocals on the tracks on William's current release "Hello Waveforms" has also been busy working on her own new album "Black Lining"
Black Lining is Laurie's first solo album, produced with Rico Conning and including mixes by william Orbit.
For more details, see www.lauriemayer.com
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 Congratulations on the following who won a promotional copy of the unreleased track G155 on an exclusive 7" record.
Carsten Sørensen from Denmark, David Webb from USA, Michael Schlosser from Germany, Tom Smith from USA, Oliver Th. Franke from Germany, Alex Hammond from USA, John R Greene from USA, Matthew Brown from UK, Jim Messina from USA, Nuno Miguel Dias from Portugal, Jacob de Graaf from UK. The winners were selected randomly from the correct answers post from the competition page and if you've not yet entered, it's never too late! |
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William on Classic FM, Saturday March 25th 2006
UK listeners can tune into 100 ~ 102 FM between 2-4am on Saturday March 25th to hear William's Hello Waveforms being the featured album.
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William on BBC 6 Music (Sunday 5th March)
William played a range of tracks from the likes of Benny Andersson to his own productions and solo work.
Full track listing is currently available on BBC's 6 Music web site, and the chance to hear the entire broadcast again until Sunday 12th March. click here |
William on BBC RADIO 2 Mark Radcliffe Radio Show Live
On Wednesday 1st March
William was the guest with Mark Radcliffe on his show between 10 - Midnight Wed 1st March.
If you missed it, or not UK based - BBC have a recording online until 8th March.
To hear it, click here |
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Follow up album to Hello Waveforms announced.
Scheduled for May 2006, " Cellcloud" will be the next album from William Orbit, more details will follow when available.
G155 Promotional 7" vinyl
A promo double sided seven inch record has been pressed by Sanctuary records of the unreleased track G155.
The track is also available to download via Apple's iTunes ( click here for link), a preview of G155 is also available on the Waveforms Audio page.
williamorbit.com have copies for winners on the competition page.
New "click this" section added , play your own version of tracks from Hello Waveforms. click this.
 iTunes exclusive bonus track
Users of Apple's iTunes software have access to an exclusive bonus track to William's new album Hello Waveforms , a preview of the track "G155" can be heard on the Waveforms Audio page, and then purchased from iTunes.
If you have iTunes already installed, click here for more details.
 Ableton Live: new tracks available
Users of the Ableton Live software now have access to 3 tracks from William's new album Hello Waveforms, details are available on the Orbixmixer pages, if you've not used Ableton Live software you can see details at www.ableton.com/
 New scrapbook added
Over 200 images of William's own photos have been added to the site, most never published or seen before.
see the new scrapbook section.
 New video clips
Two new video clips have been added to the site, see dancing girls section, and video clips for the trailer of "copelia".
Both videos were created by Momoco
New online interviews available
Various publications have been interviewing William in recent weeks and some of the first interviews online are available to read:
Contactmusic.com this includes an exclusive video interview to download.
See also Femalefirst.co.uk & Virgin.net
William on BBC & XFM Radio
The following forthcoming interviews, broadcasts and live shows are confirmed:
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Friday 17th February
BBC 6 Music Roundtable Review with Steve Lamacq ,
6/7pm William discusses new releases with Lamacq
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Wed 22nd February
BBC World Service New Music Programme, 11.30/ Midday William to chat about his new album to Emma B
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Wednesday 1st March
BBC RADIO 2 – Mark Radcliffe Radio Show Live , 10 / Midnight, guest spot appearance.
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Sunday 12th March
XFM/ EDDY TEMPLE-MORRIS 30 Minute Mix, Another XFM Superchunk!
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More radio shows will be added soon, and links to any live broadcasts or recordings will be added.
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New Laurie Mayer Album out soon.
Laurie Mayer, who co-writes, plays piano, synthesizer and provides vocals on the tracks on William's new album "Hello Waveforms" has also been busy working on her own new album "Black Lining"
New tracks from the forthcoming release include work with Rico Conning and William Orbit can be heard at www.lauriemayer.com
Details of release here soon. |
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New album out, Feb 2006
William Orbit's new forthcoming album "Hello Waveforms" will be released 20th (UK) & 21st February 2006 on Sanctuary records.
His first solo release since 2000’s critically acclaimed ‘Pieces in a Modern Style’, the new album was performed and produced by William. ‘Hello Waveforms’ is ethereal, ambient, subtle and distinctive in style, fusing strong melodies with electronic synths to produce his definitive signature sound.
Recorded in London and America, the new album features a collection of collaborations and influences - the track ‘Humming Chorus’ is taken from Madame Butterfly, ‘Spiral’ features the Sugababes and Kenna on vocals, while Finley Quaye plays acoustic guitar on the dreamlike ‘Who Owns The Octopus’.
William has also reunited with his former Strange Cargo band member Laurie Mayer, who plays piano and synthesizer on ‘Surfin’ and provides vocals on the tracks ‘Bubble Universe’ and ‘Who Owns the Octopus?’.
Track listing is: "sea green", "humming chorus", "surfin", "you know too much about flying saucers", "spiral", "who owns the octopus?", "bubble universe", "fragamosia",
"firebrand", "they live in the sky", "colours from nowhere".
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Order your copy now from:  Amazon UK  Amazon USA (and World)
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28th Nov. 2005
Congratulations to Chris Gregory, Lucian Benesch and Ian Reed who've each won one of the promotional 2-disc sets from the competition page.
They were randomly chosen from the thousands of you that entered and we will frequently select from both previous & new entries on a regular basis, if you've not entered yet, please visit the competitions page as more prizes will be given out in the coming months.
Click here to visit the competition page.
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