Chrome Hoof are an

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chamber rock orchestra based in

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. The group was formed in 2000 by

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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.Southern Records: Chrome Hoof biography
Being a large orchestra, Chrome Hoof's music spans several diverse music genres such as

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, electro,

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and

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. Their music has been described as progressive, futuristic and psychedelic.

Members

* Leo Smee – bass, vocals, synth', percussion * Alex Thomas – drums, percussion * Emmett Elvin – keyboards, synth', sampler * Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard – guitar, percussion * James Sedwards – guitar * Emma Sullivan – trumpet, vocals, keyboard, percussion * Chloe Herington – bassoon, saxophone, percussion * Sarah Anderson – violin, viola, percussion, backing vocals *

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– vocals * Chan Brown – backing vocals

Discography

Albums

* 2004 – ''Chrome Hoof'' * 2007 – '' Pre-Emptive False Rapture'' * 2010 – ''

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'' * 2013 – ''Chrome Black Gold''

EPs

* 2006 – '' Beyond Zade''

References

External links

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