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The Orb — Toxygene
Album: Orblivion
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Released: 1997
Length: 3:39
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Sucks that the radio stations in 1997 just played "Building A Mystery" and "Semi-Charmed Life" twice an hour instead of giving us a taste of stuff like this.
Posted 2 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Me want more of The Orb on RP!!!! Yeah!    
Posted 11 months ago by miquela75269    [ Reply ]
Chair dancing!
Posted 1 year ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Dug the beat. It drifted between good and sometimes Asian fusion restaurant soundtrack, and at times into what it might sound like at universal studios with all the weird horns and train and speaking bits.
Posted 1 year ago by henry.lee.jr    [ Reply ]
 IsaacMx wrote:

This tune aged very well!



agreed, i will always remember this from my early days as an RP member back in 2001.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:

I downvoted your post. I thought I owed you an explanation.

I'm sorry, but why should we care what is appropriate for "your" screen?

How about you discuss what you like and we will do the same?

HERB ALPERT!?!?  On an Orb tune comment thread?
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This tune aged very well!
Posted 1 year ago by IsaacMx    [ Reply ]
That. bass. **doof-doof** - quality track!

I've been fortunate to see them perform live a few years back - highly recommended.
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 cely wrote:

What a powerful demonstration of David Byrnes's creativity.  You wish stuff like this would pour out of him still.


Posted 2 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
The Orb!! 1999 was good ish.
Posted 2 years ago by elaineeproffitt    [ Reply ]
good beat to work by :)
Posted 2 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
Spacing out at a 9.
Posted 2 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 4rens wrote:


Now wait a minuteeeeeee!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Seriously clubbing chugger
Posted 2 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
nice space and drums
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
bumping this up to 8. Kind of miss the 90's trip-hop music scene.
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
More Orb Plz!
Posted 3 years ago by robmerkeldesigns    [ Reply ]
 michaelmuller wrote:

Love this song, but... you played it two days ago. With so much music out there, how is it there are repeats even within one week?



Whiner! Just chill, and enjoy! Every song isn't gonna hit every musical taste!! Don't like what's spinnin, hit PSD button, instead of reducing yourself to what reminds me of a whiney teenager. So, grow up, open your ears to new, eclectic, and, various genre artists! Or, you can leave the rest of us to enjoy the hard work that RP brings us, and go back to FM.
Posted 3 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 4rens wrote:
This seemingly highly "technological" in it's own way but, imagine if every dot were an led!!! That would be some WICKED club lighting!!

Posted 3 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:

The Orblivion tour at Roseland Ball Room (RIP Roseland) in NYC with the live Drummers and Bass Players was pretty Amaze balls too!



The British music paper The New Musical Express said 'the audience was in the fifth dimension'. I know I was. Not long after I saw Dr. Alex Paterson playing music in the chill out room at a Primal Scream gig also at the Academy with Funkmaster George Clinton and also playing were The Memphis Horns who had backed The Rolling Stones.
Posted 3 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
Aren't we discussing music, not the attractiveness of the artist? Plus, if it isn't appropriate to be on my screen when I am talking to my boss, I would rather it not be there. There are other websites full of sexy pictures (and well executed illustrations, for that matter), lets make this one about music, ehh?

I downvoted your post. I thought I owed you an explanation.

I'm sorry, but why should we care what is appropriate for "your" screen?

How about you discuss what you like and we will do the same?
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 robin_at_domani wrote:

whoooaaww.....

Intense......
Posted 3 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
From Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder to this; remarkable pairing Bill! And to think we travel all that way  in just 20 years!
Posted 3 years ago by zedwhytheexwarrior    [ Reply ]
What a powerful demonstration of David Byrnes's creativity.  You wish stuff like this would pour out of him still.
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
It's not yet 1:30 am nor pitch black here nor are lasers and strobes flashing about while 700 of your best friends are dancing all around you but cool just the same.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Good biking groove
Posted 4 years ago by Ingenity    [ Reply ]
Nope, 0733 isn't too early 

!!!
Posted 4 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 4rens wrote:
 
whoooaaww.....
Posted 4 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by 4rens    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by rapdas    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Love this album cover and have tried to identify all the towers ...

From noon, clockwise:  Eiffel Tower, Space Needle, Washington Monument (?), Ulm Cathedral (?),  Fernsehturm Berlin, Leaning Tower of Pisa, unknown slender pyramid, Victory Tower (Berlin), Empire State Building, Sagrada Familia, Tower of London, and the Kuwait towers.

The 2:00 tower can't be London's Shard, as it was built ten years after the LP was released.  (My guess was the Washington Monument.)

And the 6:00 slender pyramid has an arched spine, which should make it easily identifiable ... but I have no idea.

HELP!!
 

For 3:00 I'd guess Colone Cathedral and 10:00 is Big Ben not the Tower of London. I've seen 6:00 somewhere, but I'm stuck too.
Posted 4 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
This helps wake up the party spot in my brain. i needed that today.
Posted 4 years ago by PhoenixArtDj    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
everytime I hear this , this image goes into my brain.
why Mr. Music why ?
 
Maybe because your mind is closed, flat, and empty?
Posted 4 years ago by changodelaplaya    [ Reply ]
Love this album cover and have tried to identify all the towers ...

From noon, clockwise:  Eiffel Tower, Space Needle, Washington Monument (?), Ulm Cathedral (?),  Fernsehturm Berlin, Leaning Tower of Pisa, unknown slender pyramid, Victory Tower (Berlin), Empire State Building, Sagrada Familia, Tower of London, and the Kuwait towers.

The 2:00 tower can't be London's Shard, as it was built ten years after the LP was released.  (My guess was the Washington Monument.)

And the 6:00 slender pyramid has an arched spine, which should make it easily identifiable ... but I have no idea.

HELP!!
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Love this song, but... you played it two days ago. With so much music out there, how is it there are repeats even within one week?
Posted 5 years ago by michaelmuller    [ Reply ]
I saw The Orb headline a local UK festival but they didn't play this track, they were great but I went back to my tent somewhat disappointed and put on RP thru a Bluetooth speaker... and RP PLAYED IT!!!! I was ecstatic!
Posted 5 years ago by bigtranquil    [ Reply ]
 funkyalfonso wrote:
When it comes to live gigs The Orb at Brixton Academy 1996 was equal first for the best ever. The other one was The Doors 1968.
 
The Orblivion tour at Roseland Ball Room (RIP Roseland) in NYC with the live Drummers and Bass Players was pretty Amaze balls too!
Posted 5 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest electronic music duos ever!
Posted 5 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
When it comes to live gigs The Orb at Brixton Academy 1993 was equal first for the best ever. The other one was The Doors 1968.
Posted 5 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
This song sounds like it should be played at the beginning of a basketball game
Posted 5 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
 murdog wrote:
Yay! Not all dance music is "boots and cats and boots and cats"! RP diversity forever!
 
Indded, some go:


boom chugaboom chugaboom boom boom chugaboom chugaboom




Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
Yes! More Orb! 

{#Heartkiss}
Posted 5 years ago by rmsilva    [ Reply ]
Yay! Not all dance music is "boots and cats and boots and cats"! RP diversity forever!
Posted 6 years ago by murdog    [ Reply ]
 jacopo_7 wrote:
Freakin out man.
 

Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Now wait a minute - I like this!
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
It's The Orb on Radio Paradise!!!

Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:
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That synchs well.
Posted 6 years ago by terryd    [ Reply ]
Mesmerising and expansive {#Dancingbanana}Love it
Posted 6 years ago by PockettVenus    [ Reply ]
Oh fantastic :)

Listening to this on a Saturday afternoon is awesome.

Going to see The Orb @Bluedot2018 festival in a couple of months, so excited :)
Posted 6 years ago by rosehearty973    [ Reply ]
Freakin out man.
Posted 6 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
nice rhythmic beat....
Posted 6 years ago by TBroosteRR    [ Reply ]
Brought a smile to my face! "Now wait a minute ..."
Posted 6 years ago by bild    [ Reply ]
Not bad but you play this too much. Grtz

Posted 7 years ago by bernard.serckx    [ Reply ]
Good song for the Great Eclipse of 2017!
Posted 7 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
classic !
loved it then .... love it now
Posted 7 years ago by Fooboy    [ Reply ]
Funky song, but I like it!
Posted 7 years ago by mikewstone    [ Reply ]
Something to drive the masses grooving way out in Deep Playa on Labor Day Weekend.
Posted 7 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Sublime. Yes. . . obviously for some that is difficult to understand, but there you have it. I love my musical taste!
Posted 7 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 BigRooster747 wrote:
Boring, uninspired music for the millions, most likely called triphop muzak. It's the death of music surely. Who's behind the playlist anyway at RP?

 
Surely you can find something more to your liking elsewhere...?
Posted 7 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately I was too old and stiff for dancefloors when this music was up-to-date. I'm sure it was stunning. {#Bananajumprope}
Posted 7 years ago by KalleB    [ Reply ]
The second song in a row on RP with bell/chime sounds...nice 
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 BigRooster747 wrote:
Boring, uninspired music for the millions, most likely called triphop muzak. It's the death of music surely. Who's behind the playlist anyway at RP?

 
How very blasé and superior you are...good luck with that.
Posted 7 years ago by GetBakedTonight    [ Reply ]
That's clever and right on!
Image result for social distortion gif

 


Posted 7 years ago by GetBakedTonight    [ Reply ]
Image result for social distortion gif
Posted 7 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Boring, uninspired music for the millions, most likely called triphop muzak. It's the death of music surely. Who's behind the playlist anyway at RP?
Posted 7 years ago by BigRooster747    [ Reply ]
I'm partial to the "Fila Brazilia Mix" of this song that's on one of those compilations I bought back in the late 90s, but it's always good to hear a little of The Orb. 


Posted 7 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:
Nausea inducing.

 
the first 20 seconds of the intro made me dizzy
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:
Nausea inducing.

 
Climb off the go-round and walk away. 
Posted 8 years ago by Bandaison    [ Reply ]
Nausea inducing.
Posted 8 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
So glad for PSD.
Posted 8 years ago by nmcvaugh    [ Reply ]
quite a listening 'experience' !
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
A little stealing from Depeche Mode, Route 66.
Posted 8 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This is the sound track of my bike ride to work in the morning. 
Posted 8 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
 kudubundu wrote:
I am always partial to an Orb track. Refreshing. More please!

 
+1
Posted 8 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
Another sneak attack from RP! Excellent!
Posted 8 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
I am always partial to an Orb track. Refreshing. More please!
Posted 8 years ago by kudubundu    [ Reply ]
what a groove!    and the best version too.   chucca bumm chuca a bumm..........  8.6.
Posted 8 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
I totally dig this!
Posted 8 years ago by smahoutchian    [ Reply ]

More Orb please...and Orbital....and William Orbit...and......
Posted 9 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
For electronic it's not bad ... and it didn't last for a ridiculous length of time.
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
{#Fire}{#Frustrated} 
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
Love this stuff. Well-executed, imaginative, and fun!
Posted 9 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
that was good stuff
Posted 9 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]
 fitzworld wrote:
I'm furiously dancing naked on top of my dining room table. Sweat is flying everywhere!!!

 
Let me guess: Lazarus dropped by with a few friends. 

{#Bananasplit} {#Bananapiano}
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 fitzworld wrote:
I'm furiously dancing naked on top of my dining room table. Sweat is flying everywhere!!!

 

Are you related to Romeo Lazarus?
Posted 9 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Kinda wordy for an instrumental ?
Posted 9 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
Never heared this before. Not bad!!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 cebadores wrote:

im so sorry for that code

 
No worries!
Posted 9 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
 gregr79 wrote:
boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp Now Hold On just a ding dang minute boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp
 
Now wait a minute!
Posted 9 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp Now Hold On just a ding dang minute boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp
Posted 9 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
 cayenne wrote:

Je suis d'accord.

 
im so sorry for that code
Posted 9 years ago by cebadores    [ Reply ]
Always glad to hear The Orb and {#Dancingbanana}a bit of diversity on RP.
Posted 9 years ago by rotekz    [ Reply ]
умопомрачительная песня с превосходного альбома!!! wait a minute!;))
Posted 9 years ago by cebadores    [ Reply ]
Toxic gene
Posted 9 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 fitzworld wrote:
I'm furiously dancing naked on top of my dining room table. Sweat is flying everywhere!!!

 
I'm bringing some sanitizing wipes with me, if you invite me over for dinner. 
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
 cebadores wrote:
ВПсхОтОтельМая песМя!Я в вПсхОщеМОО уже бПлее 15 лет
 

 
Je suis d'accord.
Posted 10 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
Oooooooh yeaaaaaah !!!!
Posted 10 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
On my iPod for working out at the Y.

btw, where do all those GIF emoticons come from?
Posted 10 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
That is horrible!! and painful.
 
Posted 10 years ago by Karhu    [ Reply ]



  I do like a bit of Orb, and this one is hopelessly addictive.  

  chucca bumm, chucca bumm, chucca bumm, chucca bumm....


https://goo.gl/Gc985M

Posted 10 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
I've not heard that clip at the start before, and it made me smile. It's from the (in)famous Marrow Song (lyrics, YouTube video with Kenneth Williams), an old example of British innuendo from the days when nothing that even vaguely hinted at sexual activity could be mentioned in song. Quite what it has to do with the song I've no idea, but what the flip, it's fun :o)

Musicianship? Dunno, but who gives a toss - this number is more fun than a barrelful of monkeys.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
everytime I hear this , this image goes into my brain.
why Mr. Music why ?
Posted 10 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
I'm furiously dancing naked on top of my dining room table. Sweat is flying everywhere!!!
Posted 10 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
 nmcvaugh wrote:
Do no want.

 

no, do want
Posted 10 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
I need some aspirin after that.
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Do no want.
Posted 10 years ago by nmcvaugh    [ Reply ]
Love it :){#Good-vibes} many happy memories of seeing these guys in concert back in the early 90s. And no - it's not a song, its an aural landscape :D
Posted 10 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
It does seem as though many commenters have a very narrow definition of music. 
This is a glorious soundscape. 
Posted 10 years ago by PockettVenus    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:
No, you wait a minute. I do love this song



 
Yer both wrong................It's not a song!
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
 dplant wrote:

I think that you must have just misheard it. it's not thumpa-thumpa. it's boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp. If you mixed it up with thumpa-thumpa, I could easily see why you didn't like it.




Yer both wrong. It's sucka-sucka.
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
 bentonian wrote:
Now wait a minute!

You gotta love this song. 

  No, you wait a minute. I do love this song


Posted 10 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Now wait a minute!

You gotta love this song. 
Posted 10 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
 Dale_S wrote:

So, mindless thumpa-thumpa rhythms laid down as rudimentary sequencer tracks constitute musicianship??
BTW, I've only played an instrument for 40 years... 

 
I think that you must have just misheard it. it's not thumpa-thumpa. it's boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp chicka-boomp. If you mixed it up with thumpa-thumpa, I could easily see why you didn't like it.



Posted 10 years ago by dplant    [ Reply ]
Dr. Alex Patterson was a manical genius of 90's techno!
Posted 10 years ago by Coventry    [ Reply ]
Fun! Reminds me of old Tangerine Dream/trance stuff from the 80s and 90s.


Posted 11 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 grant wrote:
Brilliant use of rhythm and noises and music and phrases

 
I don't really like it that much, but can respect it. 
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
oh worryless lysergic-riddled high school infamous euphoric epiphanies ....
Posted 11 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
I can play a radioooooooo{#Naughty}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Now wait a minute... It's a wonderful life?
Posted 11 years ago by ashmj000    [ Reply ]
Brilliant use of rhythm and noises and music and phrases
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]