- Chrome Hoof
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Chrome Hoof Background information Origin London, England Genres Experimental Years active 2000-present Labels Tritone Records
Rise Above Records
Southern RecordsAssociated acts Cardiacs, Cathedral, Kruton, 5 Mic Cluster, Booze, Krampusz, Conmungos, Throne of Galaktakus, Wild Boar, Welvinz, Kreskin, Snidey, Knifeworld, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Miasma & The Carousel of Headless Horses, Spektrum Website [1] Members Leo Smee
Lola Olafisoye
Milo Smee
Emmett Elvin
Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard
Kavus Torabi
Emma Sullivan
Chloe Herington
Sarah AndersonChrome Hoof are an experimental orchestra based in London, England. The group was formed in 2000 by Cathedral bassist Leo Smee and his brother Milo Smee. Initially performing as a duo, their music was mostly electronic. Since the start, however, the group have continuously recruited new members playing various instruments. As of 2007, the group had about ten members and instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, bassoon, violin, guitars, bass and drums.[1]
Being a large orchestra, Chrome Hoof's music spans several diverse music genres such as metal, electro, funk, jazz, disco and chamber music. Their music has been described as progressive, futuristic and psychedelic.[citation needed]
Contents
Members
- Leo Smee - bass/vocals/synth'/percussion
- Milo Smee - drums/synth'/percussion
- Emmett Elvin - keyboards/synth'/sampler
- Andy Gustard - guitar/percussion[2]
- Kavus Torabi - guitar
- Emma Sullivan - trumpet/vocals/keyboard/percussion
- Chloe Herington - bassoon/saxophone/percussion
- Sarah Anderson - violin/viola/percussion/backing-vocals[3]
- Lola Olafisoye - vocals
Discography
Albums
- 2004 - Chrome Hoof
- 2007 - Pre-Emptive False Rapture
- 2010 - Crush Depth
EPs
- 2006 - Beyond Zade
References
External links
Categories:- English musical groups
- Musical groups from London
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