Chrome Hoof are an experimental chamber rock orchestra 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.Southern Records: Chrome Hoof biography
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.
Members Leo Smee – bass, vocals, synth', percussion Alex Thomas – drums, percussion Emmett Elvin – keyboards, synth', sampler Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard – guitar, percussion James Sedwards – guitar Emma Sullivan – trumpet, vocals, keyboard, percussion Chloe Herington – 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
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External links
Chrome Hoof on Twitter
Chrome Hoof statistics and tagging at Last.FM
Chrome Hoof at BBC Music Chrome Hoof @ Elastic Artists Agency