Chrome Hoof
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| Chrome Hoof on a dawn/dusk Summer of 2007 river beach, dressed to promote 'Pre-Emptive False Rapture'. Flanking members hold candelabra and most are wearing silvery cowls, with Shingai Shoniwa counterpointed in matt black.
Chrome Hoof on a Summer of 2007 beach, dressed mostly in cowls, promoting Pre-Emptive False Rapture
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Hooof! |
| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Experimental, chamber rock |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Tritone Records, Rise Above, Southern, Cuneiform |
| Associated acts | Cathedral, Cardiacs, Spektrum, The Noisettes, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Kruton, 5 Mic Cluster, Booze, Krampusz, Conmungos, Wild Boar, Throne of Galaktakus, Welvinz, Kreskin, Snidey, Knifeworld, Miasma & the Carousel of Headless Horses |
| Website | ChromeHoof.com |
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Chrome Hoof are an experimental chamber rock orchestra[citation needed] 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]
Members
- Leo Smee – bass, vocals, synth', percussion
- Alex Thomas – drums, percussion
- Emmett Elvin – keyboards, synth', sampler
- Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard – guitar, percussion[2]
- James Sedwards – guitar
- Emma Sullivan – trumpet, vocals, keyboard, percussion
- Chloe Herington – bassoon, saxophone, percussion
- Sarah Anderson – violin, viola, percussion, backing vocals[3]
- 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
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