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TX : Nothing is a 45 minute film by Nick Waplington which was broadcast on BBC2 on Thurdsday 29th July 1999. Orbital’s music accompanied the film that was described by its makers as an “existential exploration of the journey https://sankihealth.com/accutane-isotretinoin/, a modern take on the road trip”. Orbital’s music was based around sounds-effects as opposed to their normal song/track structures. One section incorporated the track “I think its Disgusting” (UK Green album) but with additional effects and beats.
Here are some rough part names that Paul Hartnoll passed to me shortly after transmission
Tension Nervous Tick
Beach Crawling
Tressed
Time Warp Reception
Sunset Scouter
Skull Island
Sand Girls
Monorail Stomp
Fiddle Car
Capsub in Jelly
Coen Bettle
Dance All Night
Pig Dog Park
Hiroshima Return
All Together Now
Bug Jam (Theme from Cockroach)
Its Disgusting
While Paul and Phil are sweating it out in their studio, i will hopefully be completing one of the biggest challenges of my life!
This is my first ever marathon!. I’ve completed a few half marathons, but never attempted 26.2 miles (yes… there is a .2 in the London one….!). My legs are terrible from the training, but i’m determined to complete it. Dont expect any records to be broken!
I have no idea what to set my target at. Any donations to Cancer Research is a bonus and any donation will make me happy. If i get a thousand pounds then that will be totally amazing. I thank you in advance and i will come across that line even if i have to crawl! 😉
There is a widget on the left (and below) that displays my current progress in sponsorship. You can always visit my Cancer Research page for a more detailed overview including comments.
I was lucky enough to test drive the PC version of “Chime” and released today is the PS3 version. First let’s not get confused, this is a game called “Chime” and is nothing to do with the classic Orbital track. It does contain some great tracks though, including Paul Hartnoll’s “For Silence” and the equally genius type sounds of Plaid!
To play the game, you have to place down irregular shaped blocks one at a time on the grid, fit them together 3 X 3 or more and you will build a quad. The quads score you points and this creates coverage, which fills the grid. The challenge is to fill the grid before the time runs out. This core rule set alongside multipliers, time bonuses, block fragment crashes and more create an addictive and mesmerising strategic experience.
But where does the music come in? Each block you place plays a note, and a different note depending on where it is placed. Every quad you create plays a longer musical phrase depending on the size and shape of it. The backing track is driven forward depending on how much coverage you have. The composition of the music is therefore remixed by you as you play.
The PS3 version has some exclusive tracks that wasnt in the original PC/XBOX360 version. They are:-
“Play With You” – 8-Bit and Chip Tune specialist, Sabrepulse
“Tender Hooks “ – World renown electronica duo, Plaid
“The Looping Song” – Beatboxer extraordinaire and World Loopstation Champion, Shlomo
The people behind the game, Zoë Mode, have kindly offered 3 online codes to download the PC version and the new Super Deluxe PS3 version! What do you have to do? Answer these questions and email them to webmaster@loopzorbital.com with the subject of CHIME. Please indicate if you want the PC or PS3 version or if you dont mind. Good Luck
1) Who sings the vocals on Paul Hartnoll’s “For Silence”? (Google is your friend)
2) Where did Orbital DJ in March this year (it’s on this site)
