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Beth Orton

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About Me

'Comfort of Strangers' -- Beth's latest and fourth album -- was recorded in two weeks and features Beth Orton on guitar, piano and harmonica - along with Jim O'Rourke on bass, piano and marimba - and the esteemed American percussionist Tim Barnes on drums.

The 14-track album was recorded at New York's Sear Sound studio in the spring of 2005, with the much-acclaimed musician and composer Jim O'Rourke as producer. O'Rourke -- most recently guitarist and bass player with Sonic Youth -- has previously worked on recordings by such diverse groups and artists as Wilco, Stereolab and the noted American guitarist John Fahey.

Beth Orton composed all the songs, although the title track was written in partnership with O'Rourke and singer-songwriter M. Ward.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/15/2005
Band Website: bethorton.astralwerks.com/
Band Members: Beth Orton
Influences: "Shopping Trolley"

"Conceived" video

Beth Orton on David Letterman performing "Conceived"

Sounds Like:

"Shopping Trolley" Out Now

Previous Astralwerks Releases:

Other Side of Daybreak

Daybreaker

Other Recordings by Beth

Trailer Park

Central Reservation

Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Beth Orton dates in US and Canada!

Greetings friends and lovers,You asked for more dates and we are happy to announce new shows in both the U.S. and Canada...These will be acoustic dates with Mr. Rob Moose on accompaniment. Jul 2 2008...
Posted by Beth Orton on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:27:00 PST

Beth Orton - Latest info on US dates...

heres the latest on the beth orton US tour... a special solo acoustic performance................................................. ....>.....................................................monday march...
Posted by Beth Orton on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:11:00 PST

Beth Orton Announces U.S. Tour Dates

we are excited to announce a series of special solo acoustic dates coming this month! we'll post the links to buy / numbers to call / etc. in the tour section, as well as show times, but as tickets wi...
Posted by Beth Orton on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:01:00 PST

CRISIS IN BURMA

Greetings true believers,Beth has asked that I pass on this message that she received regarding a great tragedy taking place right now:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hi, have y...
Posted by Beth Orton on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:38:00 PST

all will be well

dear all just to say hello and let you know i'm playing a couple of gigs with bert jansch this weekend at the manchester festival on friday and somerset house on saturday we are playing songs from his...
Posted by Beth Orton on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:37:00 PST

A MESSAGE FROM BETH

my dear spacersi've not done this sort of thing before so go gentle with me. i should hate to disappoint...god forbid!...not that old chestnut. here goes....it's a foggy gray day in london town but m...
Posted by Beth Orton on Wed, 16 May 2007 02:02:00 PST

BETH ORTON TO PERFORM LIVE W BERT JANSCH

We're excited to announce two very special upcoming appearances from Beth with legendary Bert Jansch.  For those of you that haven't heard Beth's performances on Bert's latest album, "The Black S...
Posted by Beth Orton on Mon, 14 May 2007 10:42:00 PST

WHAT SONGS SHOULD BE ON BETH'S PLAYER?

Greetings True Believers!First off, thank you all for your patience over the past few months as the site here wasn't giving you all the love you deserve. The good news is that things are now being ma...
Posted by Beth Orton on Wed, 02 May 2007 03:53:00 PST

COMFORT OF STRANGERS - Release today (2/7)!!

Get your copy of the new Beth Orton album "Comfort of Strangers" in stores today! TRACKLIST: 01. Worms 02. Countenance 03. Heartland Truckstop 04. Rectify 05. Comfort Of Strangers(listen) ...
Posted by Beth Orton on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 08:22:00 PST