Chrome Hoof are an experimental chamber rock orchestra based in

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. The group was formed in 2000 by

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bassist

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and his brother

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. 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 *

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– keyboards, synth', sampler * Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard – guitar, percussion *

James Sedwards James Sedwards is an English guitarist, musician, and composer, working predominantly in alternative rock. Initially known for leading the band Nought (or "Nøught"), he has more recently been known as a collaborative musician on projects includin ...

– guitar *

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– trumpet, vocals, keyboard, percussion *

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– bassoon, saxophone, percussion * Sarah Anderson – violin, viola, percussion, backing vocals * Shingai Shoniwa – vocals * Chan Brown – backing vocals

Discography

Albums

* 2004 – ''Chrome Hoof'' * 2007 – '' Pre-Emptive False Rapture'' * 2010 – '' Crush Depth'' * 2013 – ''Chrome Black Gold''

EPs

* 2006 – ''

Beyond Zade ''Beyond Zade'' is an EP from the British experimental rock band Chrome Hoof. It was released in 2006 on Rise Above Records. Track listing # "Krunching Down (On the Skull of a Newt)" – 6:23 # "Year Ram" – 7:53 # "Mad Air Punch" ...

References

External links

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