WE'RE BACK!

We have been away for some time after suffering a massive blow when our record distributer (Intergroove) went bankrupt towards the end of 2006.

Much time, effort, and money had been put into several projects, and there were many fragmented pieces to be be put back together. Orson Records was unable to release any further projects, and to make things worse, all stock of the back catalogues were lost and just when we thought things couldn't get any worse, Martin, Orson's long term recording partner, collapsed, and had to be taken for an emergency operation to save his life. He decided to stop working for a while, and during his convalescence, Orson decided to go to Los Angeles for a three week holiday.

Upon his return, a year and a half later!, Orson had played numerous gigs, including the Burning Man Festival, and written a solo album, Inverted Snobbery. The Album draws on his day to day experiences and inspiration from the people that he met and the places that he went to whilst living in California. and Inverted Snobbery is a complete change in direction and style for Orson, incorperating live field recordings from around LA. Its available to download from all major sites October.

We are very happy to be able to say we are finally ready to deliver more electronic delights to you!!

stay tuned

OUT NOW

Orson

Orson Bramley is best known as the founder of the uk's electro funk pioneers Transparent Sound and Orson Records. Orson has forged himself a reputation as being a producer as well as a DJ & Live performer. Having played around the world at venues and clubs such as Fabric (London), Dance Valley, Sonar and to the world famous Burning Man Festival. as well as working for the Tate Modern Gallery, and ITV alongside Addictive TV and has also remixed The Cure with Transparent Sound.

In the early Nineties Orson was a member of legendary UK hip hop crew Severe Carnage, whose only release "The Struggle Continues" has become a cult classic amongst serious British Hip Hop fans.

These days Orson's live and DJ set take on many variations in style - just think all things electronic. He currently has his first solo album out on Orson Records entitled Inverted Snobbery available on digital and limited addition vinyl.

Orson has been busy in LA for the last couple of years , getting ready to re-launch Orson Records and also his brand new imprint - Label of Love. This new label is a collection of lots different styles, electronic music, and artists that have influenced Orson on his travels.

Both labels have strong releases lined up, with the first release from Transparent Sound since Martins health problems - an acid lead rework of the classic Jaws theme and an illustrated Biograghy album with artist Andrew Rae towards the end of the year. This Biography will come in the formats of a Book, CD and DVD and a very limited edition signed Vinyl, Book and DVD and will contain some of the best releases as well as new and exclusive material by the guys.

We will be also be re-releasing Point B's remix of the classic Transparent Sound track, Freaks Frequency. The track has been re-edited into a DJ friendly version by the TS boys and is due for release as one sided 10" limited edition coloured and etched vinyl.

Other releases will be coming from Splatinum, Ben Samples, Fine Cut Bodies, Kodek, ICR, Stylusbeats, Radioactive Man, Orson Bramley and Empty Orchestra.

Orson has been working with South London based band Two Dollar Hooker and has just completed the Breath So Near rework along side Point B and Fine Cut Bodies.

Its available on digital and vinyl release now.

Portraits of the Invisible Man is the first single to be taken from Orson's own album, Inverted Snobbery and is out now on download, and limited edition coloured vinyl.

WHY HAS IT ALL BEEN SO QUIET?

Transparent Sound suffered a massive blow when the record distributer for The Two Headed Monster (Intergroove) went bankrupt towards the end of 2006. Much time, effort, and money had been put into the project, and there were many fragmented pieces to be be put back together. Orson Records were unable to release any further projects, and to make things worse, all stock of the back catalogues were lost. Orson and Martin carried on gigging for a while, determined not to let themselves be brought down by the whole mess, but the day before Bloc 2008, as the duo were preparing their live set, Martin collapsed, and had to be taken for an emergency operation to save his life. He decided to stop working for a while, and during his convalescence, Orson decided to go to Los Angeles for a three week holiday. Upon his return, a year and a half later!, he had played numerous gigs, including the Burning Man Festival, and written a solo album, Inverted Snobbery. The Album draws on his day to day experiences and inspiration from the people that he met and the places that he went to whilst living in California. and Inverted Snobbery is a complete change in direction and style for Orson, incorperating live field recordings from around LA. Its available to download from all major sites from September.

WE'RE BACK!!

Martin has now made a full recovery, thanks to an electronic gadget which was inserted into his chest, and he and Orson have been working on a couple of tunes, and should be playing a few gigs again in the near future. A compilation of some of the best Transparent Sound releases will be forthcoming, and will feature an illustrated biography of some of the maddest moments from Transparent Sounds colourful past. The book will be illustrated by Andrew Rae, who has had a long connection with the guys. You can have a look some of his work at http://www.andrewrae.org.uk

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE.....

Following the acclaimed "Cider Club EP" and The "Transparent Sound Remixes" Ep that has been blowing up dance floors around the world, Transparent Sound rework the classic Jaws theme tune into an acid house frenzy that will send shivers down the spine of even the tuffest lovers of the 303....

Meanwhile Orson has been busy in LA for the last couple of years , getting ready to re-launch the incredible Orson Records and also his brand new imprint - Label of Love. This new label is a collection of lots different styles, electronic music, and artists that have influenced Orson on his travels.

Both labels have strong releases lined up, with a release from Transparent Sound themselves doing the rework of the classic Jaws theme as well as working on their Illustrated Biograghy album with Andrew Rae towards the end of the year, the Biography will come in the formats of a Book, CD and DVD and a very limited edition signed Vinyl, Book and DVD set which will contain some of the best releases as well as new and exclusive material by the guys.

REMIX NEWS

Orson Records is set to re-release the best of Transparent Sound back catalogue as well as re-releasing Point B's remix of the classic Freaks Frequency. The track has been re-edited into a DJ friendly version by the TS boys and is due for release as one sided 10" limited edition coloured and etched vinyl. plus other releases from Splatinum, Ben Samples, Fine Cut Bodies, Stylusbeats, Radioactive Man, Orson Bramley, Empty Orchestra and Two Dollar Hooker. Orson has been working with South London based band Two Dollar Hooker and has just completed the Breath So Near rework along side Orson Records artists Point B and Fine Cut Bodies. Its available on digital and vinyl release now.