Dark Orange is an

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band from Hamburg, Germany and is probably best known for their gothic rendition of

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's "Sounds of Silence".

History

Dark Orange's last release with Hyperium Records, "The Sea Is My Soul", taken from their album ''The Garden of Poseidon'', was released under the alias 24 Hours and drastically remixed by Mark Tibenham of

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. The band went relatively unknown to American audiences, until 1998 when

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released "The Sea Is My Soul" (as 24 Hours) on the compilation ''Heavenly Voices''. Dark Orange announced a reunion in 2008. In 2009, a single followed and the band announced that a new album would be released in May, 2010 on the Kalinkaland label, produced by Folker Alberts and Mastered by

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of the

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. Guest musicians on the album included Steven Burrows (Bass) and Emer Brizzolara (Dulcimer, drums). Originalproduct.de: DARK ORANGE - Clouds, Paperships And Fallen Angels
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Discography

Albums and EPs

Singles

Promotional Music Videos

Compilations

References

Discogs
The most complete and authoritative music discography.

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