William Orbit
Biography
Basking in the post-Grammy glow of Madonna 's 1998 hit, 'Ray of Light' (Maverick/Warner Bros), which he co-produced and co-wrote, William Orbit has seen his stock rise dramatically, but few realize that this English producer/artist has been around for a while.
His remixes for artists such as Prince , Sting , Peter Gabriel , and Brit-pop favourites Blur , have earned Orbit international acclaim.
Music
Specialising in atmospheric keyboard electronica, William has recorded several largely instrumental solo albums under the name Strange Cargo.
Featuring vocal contributions by Beth Orton, Laurie Mayer and Cleo Torres among others, Orbit utilized such techniques as the sped-up break beats of drum 'n' bass, the sculpted, atmospheric noise of ambient music, and the echo-and-reverb-drenched headlines of dub to create what is now considered is signature style
Perhaps best known for his work on Madonna's Ray of Light, which racked up heavy sales as well as a Grammy, William has also reworked Samuel Barber 's Adigio for Strings; the main theme from the soundtrack to Oliver Stone's 'Platoon', U2 and Beth Orton .
Discography
2006 - Hello Waveforms
2000 - Strange Cargo Box-Set Pieces In A Modern Style
1999 - Barber's Adagio for Strings (single)
1994 - Water From A Vine Leaf (single)
1993 - Strange Cargo 3
1991 - Science and Melody
1990 - Strange Cargo 2
1987 - Strange Cargo
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