Orbital Live 2012
So, me and D went to see Orbital last night, as part of her Christmas present. I’m hoping she’s going to do a review, so you’re not going to get one from me.
Suffice to say, I was rather tired for it after a long week, following long prior weeks. But Orbital did a really punchy set. Even Halcyon got to the point pretty quickly. No concessions made on the insistent, pounding beats to the middle-aged worrying about their backs and their babysitter. The lights and graphics are pretty astonishing these days, when I look back on what it was like in the early 90s. But I could do without the permanent forest of people taking photos on their phones and tweeting. Enjoy the bloody show.
Here’s what (I think) was the last track – Where Is It Going – in its live form:
There was an afterparty but I needed to go home for cocoa and bed
I think Where Is It Going is their new ‘anthem’ in a way. I’ve seen them at Manchester Academy and in Preston this year and it was a highlight both times.
Sounds good. Wish I’d gone when they were up here
Yeah, that sounds mighty good. Saw Orbital live 20 years ago with Aphex Twin and Moby – incredible show. I guess I missed the brothers when they toured the US earlier this year. Glad you were able to catch them, Ted.