It would have been justifiable for both Phil Hartnoll and Nick Smith to take it easy instead of starting Long Range. Both had already achieved so much – Phil as half of techno legends Orbital, and Nick with his sound design and music work on films like Hannibal- – but both still have plenty more to offer.

Their stunning debut album ‘Madness & Me’ showed they could equal (or even top) their previous glories. A cinematic trawl right across dance music, it covers atmospheric soundscapes and pure dancefloor belters.

Their sound echoes the classic widescreen Orbital sound of old, while updating it with layers of Nick’s sonic understanding. Crossing genres without fear, it’s the latest installment in a project that promises to head further past expectations.

But they’re very much more than a studio project...Live Long Range tour as an Ableton set and backed up by a full band of musicians with almost as much history. Add in stunning live visuals from C6 and Phil Hartnoll’s DJ sets and you’ve got something really special.

The dates can only add to Long Range’s already impressive live reputation, which was forged in part by their now legendary collaboration with Irvine ‘Trainspotting’ Welsh and Chuck ‘Fight Club’ Palahnuik at the Brighton Festival (where fourteen people famously passed out from the intensity) as well as their groundbreaking online Second Life gig!

In May 2008 they were invited to be on a panel of experts to celebrate the "20th Anniversary Of Acid House" at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK hosted by legendary pop pundit John Robb which also featured The Grid!

International festivals have booked them to perform their in demand Ableton set in 2008 whilst Phil Hartnoll is performing all over the world as a DJ to packed houses!

They completed the film score "Dummy" for acclaimed director Matthew Thompson who won accolades for his last movie "London To Brighton" where the movie is already gaining note from various film festivals. The movie is set for a 2009 release.

In between gigs Long Range are ensconced in their country retreat, writing and recording material with Toby and Jimmy for the second album, having released the final single from ‘Madness And Me’ - ‘Dispel The Clouds’ which includes re-works from previous Long Range remixer Lee Coombs, and respected Canadian producer Myagi. If that isn’t enough Long Range for you, then listen to their remix of indie band Clearlake‘s ‘Neon’, reinforcing how well they work with a band set up!

Thank god they didn’t decide to put their feet up...


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