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The Cinematic Orchestra

Musical Group

The Cinematic Orchestra is an English music group led by Jason Swinscoe, known for blending jazz instrumentation with electronic production and cinematic, soundtrack-like arrangements. The group has released albums on Ninja Tune including Motion (1999), Every Day (2002) and Ma Fleur (2007).

Reviews and contemporary sources note collaborations with Fontella Bass, Roots Manuva, Lou Rhodes and Patrick Watson; live contributors mentioned in reviews include John Ellis, Phil France, Tom Chant, Luke Flowers and the turntablist PC (DJ Food). The group's sound mixes jazz, hip-hop, drum'n'bass, downtempo and cinematic influences.

DeBaser's reviews portray The Cinematic Orchestra as an English ensemble blending jazz and electronic elements into cinematic, soundtrack-like works. Key albums discussed are Motion, Every Day and Ma Fleur. Critics praise orchestration, guest vocalists and the group's live interplay while occasionally noting moments of restraint or predictability. The overall reception across reviews is favorable.

For:Listeners who enjoy jazz-electronic fusion, downtempo, trip hop and soundtrack-influenced cinematic music; fans of collaborative vocal features and live improvisation.

 A sense of incompleteness hovers over this latest album by the Cinematic Orchestra.

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 What is the most obvious consequence? Simple: this mix of styles leads to the transformation we discussed earlier.

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 I'm struck by the ease with which they know how to combine diametrically opposed genres like jazz and electronics, ranging from typically lounge dreamy sounds to improvisations worthy of the best St. Louis scene.

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 An album, a boulder where the atmosphere is so strong and suggestive that it hurts.

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