Orbital are utterly fantastic. When Paul talks about having two tracks on the go, a great example of this is the Eventim gig in 2018 at Hammersmith Apollo where Vision OnE moves into Belfast... an utterly fantastic moment and to this day never fails to make the hair on my balls stand upon end.
I was there for that too. It was amazing. We didn't believe it at the time but it was a fantastic performance complete with actual sequencing mistakes. I think it was on the Doctor Who theme it all went a bit pearshaped and they started it again. Some drums came in double speed or something. Luv and Peace.
This made me a little emotional! I was in a bad place for several years, and my happy place was just to hide and listen to Lush/Impact/Remind/Walk Now and maybe half of Aphex Twin SAW. I'm so happy these guys are still together and playing.
I remember seeing them live in Oslo, Norway back in I think '95. Life changing moment. I love how they still make everyone smile with " Halcyon - shot through the heart - Heaven Is A Place On Earth - and who knows whatever is in their brilliant minds that day"
I’ve always loved their ‘keep it live’ mentality. They are the real deal not some phoney insta DJ pretending to know what they’re doing. These guys have endless talent and the skills to realise it.
Was at Eclipse Coventry in 1990, these guys did a very small slot with minimal gear. Then just started dancing with us in the crowd. Mad times and ledges.
I love it when people break down their set up and they use it. I have done 2 dj gigs this year with my new set up and performing at the same the time triggering sounds and effects in real time during my performance is a beautiful thing.
What an incredible view into their live gig gear - really interesting! I saw them in the early 90s in Toronto once and it blew my mind. At the time I had no idea how much went into the production side. Really remarkable.
I like that they go on stage with their gear and not CDJs. Very few Electronic bands do this anymore, with some notable exceptions like Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Octave One, Aphex Twin and a few others I can think of. DJ sets have become the norm. Obviously there are some advantages to that, like not having to haul gear around, but to me, DJ sets, especially off of CDJs or Serato reek of laziness. Orbital sequences their songs but go hands on to tweak and mold their sound live like it is a living breathing thing. Beatmatching and EQing will never come close.
I had a producer mate who pointed out that Paul seems to do all the hard work when they play live and Phil just twiddles knobs, which kinda ruined the mystique of Orbital for me. Ever since then whenever I've read or watched interviews, Phil seems to have very little musical input and notably has never made a record without a co-producer.
Phil seems to be quite anxious as a person in general, maybe he just feels more comfortable working with a partner. Let’s not be so quick to judge the dynamic of the relationship.
First time to hear their song HALCYON+ON+ON in 1995 MORTAL KOMBAT SOUNDTRACK, and started to listening their music album more crazy than thought on myself
They’re currently touring their first lp. Really hoping they tour insides next as a young rocker it was the first electronic album I’d heard that blew me away. Alongside prodigy, left field & chemical brothers. Next was Aphex! Didn’t really get anything without distorted guitars b4 that .
As much as they explain their gear in full detail, I still don't get what they're talking about lol. I look just as droopy as Phil. I really enjoy their music I'm amazed how my fave songs are coming from those gears
I've saw Orbital live in Amsterdam 2018 with this setup. But I was wondering one thing about this setup. In the old days of Orbital live they used a big mixing console. But now they didn't mention one thing about all the inputs and maybe pre mixing channels. Does anyone have any idea how they manage mixing this live set?
I think everything is patched into an interface below the Jupiter, where it's sent to Ableton for mixing with the Novation Launch Control XLs. No need for an analogue board this way.
the main thing i was wondering on all of those live performances is how people do the mastering. they dont do any, but of course it would sound better if they did and im pretty certain that many people who play synths live do mastering at least to some extend.
@@Arperture yeah but the things i was wondering is 1. when i master my tracks regardless of anything but what sounds the best, i usually choose plugins that introduce quite some latency. maybe thats fine if they just use clips and dont do a solo live or somthing like that, but what if i want to play a solo? and 2. on a live set i probably have like 10 different songs and i obviously arent mastered the same. im wondering what the best way is to change between them. what if one introduces more latency than another for example?
Get used to it I'm afraid. The people who created these genres, and those who enjoyed these tracks in clubs are all getting into their 30s and 40s so yeah.. we're old. I'm wondering at what point 20somethings will start considering stuff like trance to be "old people music". Maybe it's already happened...
@J C SpeedyJ was and still is an awesome producer. What he does today is amazing and forward thinking. As a 50 something who’s life has been about making electronic music I agree that there is nothing these days that is as progressive, beautiful or political as bands like Orbital. They are the real deal.
@@scrunts666 Well, then maybe you shouldn't make an asinine judgement about something you clearly know little to nothing about, and have no useful input on. Go turn on a machine and press play and tell me when you're as successful as Orbital. I'll be waiting.
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I like how generous they are about letting you see their gear and how it works. Not a lot of electronic musicians do that.
This could be movie length and I'd be glued to the screen every second.
There are a few studio interviews on YT with them giving their secrets away. They are so generous. I wish the Chems would do a video.
Orbital are utterly fantastic. When Paul talks about having two tracks on the go, a great example of this is the Eventim gig in 2018 at Hammersmith Apollo where Vision OnE moves into Belfast... an utterly fantastic moment and to this day never fails to make the hair on my balls stand upon end.
I remember seeing Orbitals 'last ever gig' at Glastonbury 2004. One of the greatest experiences of my life. I'm so glad it wasn't the last.
I was there for that too. It was amazing.
We didn't believe it at the time but it was a fantastic performance complete with actual sequencing mistakes. I think it was on the Doctor Who theme it all went a bit pearshaped and they started it again. Some drums came in double speed or something.
Luv and Peace.
Yeah I was there. It was fantastic.
Me too. Seen them 7 times since !
This made me a little emotional! I was in a bad place for several years, and my happy place was just to hide and listen to Lush/Impact/Remind/Walk Now and maybe half of Aphex Twin SAW. I'm so happy these guys are still together and playing.
yup, especially after they called in a day .. a (few!) years back. Their best for me is the album 'insides' which is totally unique.
This one always helps me when I feel down: ua-cam.com/video/zo650shJPqo/v-deo.html
Orbital has been my most useful form of therapy for years.
My word that is pretty much my story as well with exactly the same sequence of tunes, stay strong it's a lovely world really 😀
I've seen tons of live music and these guys are the real deal. Amazing live energy.
I remember seeing them live in Oslo, Norway back in I think '95. Life changing moment. I love how they still make everyone smile with " Halcyon - shot through the heart - Heaven Is A Place On Earth - and who knows whatever is in their brilliant minds that day"
94, I was there as well. Here is the flyer
i.imgur.com/j3CkNB9.jpg
Was obsessed for a while when I was younger and this is the first time I’ve seen what they look like, awesome.
These blokes... still the real deal since the dawn of ages.
Worked on a festival with these guys a few years back, they were so chill. Same keyboard tech too, he was lovely.
Glad to see them still at it!
I’ve always loved their ‘keep it live’ mentality. They are the real deal not some phoney insta DJ pretending to know what they’re doing. These guys have endless talent and the skills to realise it.
Love orbital, the track at the end brings back so many memories
Great guys, love watching their set ups and working together
Glad you enjoyed it
What a fantastic insight in to how orbital work and it’s true their gear is certainly getting smaller over the years 👍☢️
Great respect for these guys, they did brilliant music and it still continues.
Utterly amazing music. HUGE love to Orbital
Was at Eclipse Coventry in 1990, these guys did a very small slot with minimal gear. Then just started dancing with us in the crowd. Mad times and ledges.
I love it when people break down their set up and they use it. I have done 2 dj gigs this year with my new set up and performing at the same the time triggering sounds and effects in real time during my performance is a beautiful thing.
All I get from this, as I often suspected. Paul does all the work, Phil waves his hands around ... love them both
I think Phils brain may be a little more mashed 😉
He can rock that 303 cutoff though :D
Paul keeping Phil on light duties. I always get the feeling Paul cringes the second Phil opens his mouth.
@@Kung_Fu_Jesus little brother energy 😆
@@paulwesterman 😂
My man just loves that 303, can’t stop talking about her.
‘Squiggle-ability’ - yes love it!!!
What an incredible view into their live gig gear - really interesting! I saw them in the early 90s in Toronto once and it blew my mind. At the time I had no idea how much went into the production side. Really remarkable.
Very impressive. I can hardly imagine the amount of preparation this needs.
I like that they go on stage with their gear and not CDJs. Very few Electronic bands do this anymore, with some notable exceptions like Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Octave One, Aphex Twin and a few others I can think of. DJ sets have become the norm. Obviously there are some advantages to that, like not having to haul gear around, but to me, DJ sets, especially off of CDJs or Serato reek of laziness. Orbital sequences their songs but go hands on to tweak and mold their sound live like it is a living breathing thing. Beatmatching and EQing will never come close.
theres a place for CDJs but not driving the whole thing
Really cool to see some artists still actually do it live! Just saw these guys a few weeks ago in NYC. Was wondering how they did it.
The Title/Thumbnail combo Reminds me of the shortest musician joke e v e r: "Kraftwerk: LIVE!"
Love these types of videos. Keep them coming!
MMT-8 owner here! Used that for eons making music🤘🏼
I've owned half a dozen throughout the decades and am itching to own one again!
Living legends!
Thanks to Orbital for letting us SEE behind the scenes!
They have changed a lot of the synths for the latest tour. They were fantastic at the Troxy.
Love how gangsta they are bringing a proper studio on stage. That's the way…Full respect 🙏🕉️
PS: And of course the virus is in the middle 👽
I think we can see that Paul is the brains of the operation! Love Orbital.
I had a producer mate who pointed out that Paul seems to do all the hard work when they play live and Phil just twiddles knobs, which kinda ruined the mystique of Orbital for me. Ever since then whenever I've read or watched interviews, Phil seems to have very little musical input and notably has never made a record without a co-producer.
@@ravecrab thanks for the Intel. Hopefully we are both wrong!
Watch the start in the bus ol Phil has just racked a line and is struggling haha
Phil seems to be quite anxious as a person in general, maybe he just feels more comfortable working with a partner. Let’s not be so quick to judge the dynamic of the relationship.
Phil is just trying to look sober
First time to hear their song HALCYON+ON+ON in 1995 MORTAL KOMBAT SOUNDTRACK, and started to listening their music album more crazy than thought on myself
Still rockin Lemur in 2020. I hope it doesn't become complete abandonware (already very close to that).
They’re currently touring their first lp.
Really hoping they tour insides next as a young rocker it was the first electronic album I’d heard that blew me away. Alongside prodigy, left field & chemical brothers. Next was Aphex!
Didn’t really get anything without distorted guitars b4 that .
Orbital live at The Coliseum, Columbus Circle NYC 1995 changed my life forever
Please more "How I play live" styled videos!
Hokey SMOKES that's brilliant.
Music of genius.
@8:03 Valhalla are amazing FX VSTs. Highly suggest them stuff.
Yah. Carbon Based Lifeforms turned me on to Valhalla.
I'm sitting in my studio room realizing I have a lot of the same gear as Orbital, and yet I'm not making music a fraction as good.
Yep, same here. Orbital set the highest of benchmarks.
Haha yes. I do love that they have the Bass Station 2 as such a core part of their setup
I've got the Bass Station II 😵💫👍
Same!
Don’t put yourself down mate
As much as they explain their gear in full detail, I still don't get what they're talking about lol. I look just as droopy as Phil. I really enjoy their music I'm amazed how my fave songs are coming from those gears
Halcyon live is such a great tune.
Amazing and so talented.
Absolute legends.
Top one! Nice one! Get sorted!
Phil woke up about 6mins in 🤣
Is that the bloke on the right? He look like he hd a stroke
magic is inside those machines
Great stuff, thanks!
Legends!
💯🔥Waiting😊
Respect
Hello ,, wating for the best music👍👍👍👍
SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE TRACKS no plugins - this is the way
I would sell off members of my family to get my hands on that Ableton live set!
Why don’t they sell their own brand of head torch yet?
First!!! LOL 😆 Waiting!!
pray i get to see them live
Any chance of an interview with the Chemical Brothers doing the same?
Or The Prodigy.... er Liam Howlett.
Awesome video
Wow it's incredibly rare to see Phil interviewed on any video.. it's usually just Paul
he didn't really add much just looked bored most of the time ...
Yeah, weird
@@dontageevamonquaise7423Don't blame him. Some people just like making music and find interviews boring.
Great video
all i needed to know is how is it all interfaced into abelton ..haha
I've saw Orbital live in Amsterdam 2018 with this setup. But I was wondering one thing about this setup. In the old days of Orbital live they used a big mixing console. But now they didn't mention one thing about all the inputs and maybe pre mixing channels. Does anyone have any idea how they manage mixing this live set?
It's mixed in Ableton
I think everything is patched into an interface below the Jupiter, where it's sent to Ableton for mixing with the Novation Launch Control XLs. No need for an analogue board this way.
@@daibaandtheghostmachine8952 I think the question is around IO
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Party 🥳 Time 🤪
0:51
Is matey on the right OK? He looks like he just had his first dose of AZ and having a stroke ?!
I’m surprised they are still using the lemur considering there are so many better midi controller apps
how i make coffee everyday ... DJ Drag!
Anybody know what audio interface they are using to connect all the synths audio.
Shut it, happy days
I will have what he´s having
the main thing i was wondering on all of those live performances is how people do the mastering. they dont do any, but of course it would sound better if they did and im pretty certain that many people who play synths live do mastering at least to some extend.
They likely run the whole live mix through Ableton's mastering plug ins before it goes out to the FOH soundboard.
@@Arperture yeah but the things i was wondering is 1. when i master my tracks regardless of anything but what sounds the best, i usually choose plugins that introduce quite some latency. maybe thats fine if they just use clips and dont do a solo live or somthing like that, but what if i want to play a solo? and 2. on a live set i probably have like 10 different songs and i obviously arent mastered the same. im wondering what the best way is to change between them. what if one introduces more latency than another for example?
It's still a bit odd to see older people out doing this stuff...and I am not far behind these guys. But, it's also great to see.
Get used to it I'm afraid. The people who created these genres, and those who enjoyed these tracks in clubs are all getting into their 30s and 40s so yeah.. we're old. I'm wondering at what point 20somethings will start considering stuff like trance to be "old people music". Maybe it's already happened...
It should not be, as we're into the 5th decade for this kind of music.
@@botany500kojak I get it. It's just a combination of time and the fact that when I was young, there no one who wasn't young doing it.
@@fraggsta What?? These guys and the (real) pioneers are mid fifties.
@J C SpeedyJ was and still is an awesome producer. What he does today is amazing and forward thinking. As a 50 something who’s life has been about making electronic music I agree that there is nothing these days that is as progressive, beautiful or political as bands like Orbital. They are the real deal.
What track is that in the background around the 5:00 mark? i don't recognize it.
Orbital - There Will Come a Time (We Will Die Remix)
733 tracks 😀
whos idea is that to use that pair of glaslight? i wonder
Valhalla reverbs +1
733 TRACKS!!!!????!!!???!!!????
AND THE 303
Phil looks like he's got some real addiction problems. Look at the state of him.
Anyone know what software is beign used on the iPads to triggers the sequences in Ableton?
Doh! Rewatched the video and now I've seen it... Liine Lemur App!
And now I've just read the Liine are discontinuing and removing Lemur from the App Store on 01 September 2022 😭
No Mixing desk per say..
They moved over from analogue desks a few years ago. Phil misses them, but more control I guess.
Ableton + Launch Control XL
0:31 subliminal content
I wonder how much this setup costs?
Sequencing the 303 via ableton? No slides then?
I guess the Midi retrofit will trigger slides on legato (overlapping) notes, like many clones are doing it.
What’s the iPad software being used to launch ableton clips.
2:22 Liine Lemur
@@kiickinballistics Which is about to be removed from the App Store :( RIP Lemur
i should have never sold my Alesis i/o dock with the 3rd gen iPad, LoL
LCXL is a brilliant piece of kit!
TL;DR "Squigglability"
Please subtitles...
Paul seems like a lovely guy ….shame about the trousers 😂🎹❤️.
mice !
What is the outro track?
Belfast, early track on the green album, beautiful piece of music. There are a few great newer remixes out for it as well
ua-cam.com/video/d5vGjCoQM1s/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/rL1UXe5vioc/v-deo.html
Please let the other person talk too.
i press play then pretend to move knobs. DJ for life!
most weird setup i ever came across , didnt understand a thing
That’s because it’s a real setup and not some crappy controller linked to a DAW. These machines are pure inspiration and built for live work.
Step one, turn on machine. Step two, press start. Step three, bob up and down while pretending to twiddle knobs.
Let's hear your music.
@@the_algo_rhythm I do not make music,
@@scrunts666 Well, then maybe you shouldn't make an asinine judgement about something you clearly know little to nothing about, and have no useful input on. Go turn on a machine and press play and tell me when you're as successful as Orbital.
I'll be waiting.
@@scrunts666 LOL you're just a bot.