Ideal Condition
One half of pioneering electronic duo Orbital: Paul Hartnoll’s debut album The Ideal Condition is a continuation of the cinematic soundscapes favoured by the brothers. The album is an expansive and melodic piece of work that combines epic orchestral arrangements and poignant electronica. The listener is treated to an updated fusion of evolving, electronic beats and acoustic instrumentation that conveys a real warmth and depth of soul.
Track Listing
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1. Haven't We Met Before |
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Instrumental & Choir Vocals Only$0
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2. For Silence |
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For silence, for you$0For silence, for you$0$0Pull (the river) you out, the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever $0$0Pull (the river) you out, the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever $0$0For silence, for you$0For silence, for you$0$0Pull (the river) you out the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever $0$0Pull (the river) you out the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever $0$0For silence, for you$0For silence, for you$0$0Pull (the river) you out the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever $0$0Pull (the river) you out the river $0Pour (forever) my heart, forever$0$0
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3. Simple Sounds |
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Instrumental - No Lyrics$0$0
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4. Please |
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Vocals by Robert Smith $0$0Really sold on a routine$0Really stuck$0Really fixed on the 3 to 3$0I was feeling bad$0and all that I was until nothing to lose$0ya all that I was until nothing$0$0I wonder if you can help me she said$0lick my lips and smile$0I wonder if you can help me$0and I close my eye$0I wonder if you can help me she said$0be a boy on his knees$0you dont want to hear me say it$0you dont want to hear me say it$0$0you know you got me$0you know you got me$0you know you got me dreaming, you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me feeling you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me needing you$0you know you got me$0you know you got me$0$0out of sight of the sharks$0good luck$0and focus the blood away $0I was falling down$0ya, all that I was$0I did nothing to choose$0ya, all that I was$0$0I wonder if you can help me she said$0bang my head on the floor$0I wonder if you can help me$0and I push it sore$0I wonder if you can help me $0be a girl I can tease$0don't ask me to say it$0don't ask me to say it$0$0you know you got me$0you know you got me$0you know you got me dreaming, you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me feeling you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me needing you$0you know you got me$0you know you got me $0$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me wanting you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me wanting you$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0you know you got me wanting you$0$0you know you got me $0you know you got me$0And you never got to say it$0
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5. The Unsteady Waltz |
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Instrumental - No Lyrics
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6. Nothing Else Matters |
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Vocals by Akayzia Parker $0$0Are you happy now $0That you're on your own? $0Like ghostly shadow $0Is your heart like stone? $0$0I'll make you feel whole 2x $0Cuz nothing else matters $0Nothin else matters $0But you $0But us $0Nothin else matters 2x $0But us 2x $0$0Well the edge gets closer $0You'll slip and fall $0You'll lose your shadow $0I'll hear you call $0Body to body $0Scratching claw $0Cut so deeply $0I'll hear you call
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7. Patchwork Guilt |
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Instrumental - No Lyrics
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8. Aggro |
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Vocals by Joseph Arthur$0$0I have been hurting her x4$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0I have been hurting her x4$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0This is the sadness of the sea, this is the sadness x2$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest $0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0This is the sadness of the sea, this is the sadness x5$0$0We can find a better way, and a place to rest$0To satisfy fallen moons and a need to confess$0$0This is the sadness of the sea, this is the sadness$0$0$0$0
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9. Dust Motes |
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Instrumental - No Lyrics$0
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Liner Notes
Written by Paul Hartnoll except:
Track 2 Paul Hartnoll and Lianne Hall;
Track 4 Paul Hartnoll and Robert Smith;
Track 6 Paul Hartnoll and Akayzia Parker;
Track 8 Paul Hartnoll and Joseph Arthur
Produced by Paul Hartnoll
Mixed by Iestyn Polson & Paul Hartnoll at The Church Studios Orchestra & Choir on Tracks 1, 2, 6 & 9
Mixed by Gary Thomas Orchestra & Choir arranged and conducted by Chris Elliot
Engineered by Lestyn Polson
Orchestra Fixer - Isobel Griffiths for the London Session OrchestraMetro Voice Choir Master - Jenny O'Grady
Orchestra and Choir recorded at Angel Studios
Engineered by Gary Thomas and assisted by Gordon Davidson
Score Preparation and Copying by David Butterworth
Mastered by Kevin Metcalf at Soundmasters
Piano: Chris Elliot
Guitars & Auto Harp - David Nolte
Vocals: Track 2 Lianne Hall, Track 4 Robert Smith & backing vocals by Lianne
Hall, Track 6 Akayzia Parker, Track 8 Joseph Arthur
Tracks 1 & 9 Solo Soprano: Rachel Weston
Tracks 1, 3, 6 & 9
Choir: Morag MacKay, Helen Brookes, G. O'Beirne, Christopher Foster, Stephen Alder, Emma Brain Gabbott, Simon Pierce, Jenny O'Grady, Rachel Weston, H. Cairncross, A. Gibson, Paul Badley, Tom Pearce, Gerard Bentall, Mary Carewe, A. Busher, Alison Jiear, Michael Dore, Samantha Shaw, Deborah Miles-Johnson, Janet Mooney, Sarah Eyden, Helen Templeton, Ann De Renais, Michael Pearn, Cherith Millburn-Eryer, John Kingsley-Smith, David Porter Thomas, Karen Woodhouse, Michael Clarke, Catherine Bott, Lawrence Wallington
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 & 9
Violin: Gavyn Wright, Boguslaw Kostecki
Viola: Peter Lale
Cello: Andy Nice
Tracks 1, 2, 6 & 9
Violin: Warren Zielinski, Julian Leaper, Steve Morris, Chris Clad, Mark Berrow, Emlyn SIngleton, Liz Edwards, Perry Montague-Mason, Rita Manning, Jonathan Rees, Peter Hanson, Dave Woodcock, Dermot Crehan, Patrick Kiernan, Jackie Shave, Chris Tombling, Simon Fischer, Thomas Bowes, David Emanuel, Everton Nelson.
Viola: Bruce White, Ivo Van Der Werff, Kate Musker, Chris Pitsillides, Morgan Goff, Catherine Bradshaw, Jon Thorne.
Cello: Frank Schaefer, Dave Daniels, Anthony Pleeth, Martin Loveday, Jonathan Williams.
Double Bass: Chris Laurence, Mary Scully, Patrick Lannigan, Markus Van Horn
Tracks 1, 5 & 9
Oboe: David Theodore
Oboe & Cor Anglais: Leila Ward
Clarinet: Nicholas Bucknall, Anthony Pike
Basson: Richard Skinner, Julie Andrews
Flute: Helen Keen, Philippa Davies
Tracks 1 & 9
French Horn: Richard Watkins,Richard Berry, Mike Thompson
Trumpet: Ian Balmain, Paul Archibald, Andy Crowley
Bass Trombone: Dave Stewart
Tenor Trombone: Simon Gunton, Andy Wood, Mike Hext
Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 9
Orchestral Percussion: Frank Ricotti
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 & 9
Harp: Joy Smith
Tracks 3, 5 & 9
Recorders, Contra Bass Flute, Turkish Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone: Andy Findon
Track 8
Tenor & Alto Saxohone: Michael Smith
Dust Motes is dedicated to Yvonne Julie Hartnoll (Paul's Mum)P & C 2007 ACP Recordings Ltd
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