Dark Orange
Genre: Neo-Folk
Origin: Germany
Status: Disbanded
Dark Orange was an early heavenly voices group that is actually a bit difficult to classify. Some of their songs are reminiscent of Clan of Xymox tunes from the same era, while others are slow, elegant tunes with Katrin's sultry singing accompanied only by Malte on the piano. Still others are atmospheric and ethereal near-instrumentals.
After 15 years apart, Katrin and Dirk announced in 2008 that they are again collaborating, hinting at the possibility of some reunion shows. We'll see where that leads.
Dark Orange was best known for their cover of Paul Simon's "Sounds Of Silence." Other Darktronica favorites are "Beloved Brother" and "The Man With The Never-Ending Smile."
Members
Christoph Leffmann - bass
Dirk Ritter - guitar
Katrin Wegener - vocals
Malte Neumann - keyboards
Band Links
Dark Orange Discography
Oleander
(1991, Hyperium)
1. Four Winds
2. A Room In My Head
3. The Witch
4. Kingdoom Of The Sun
5. Harbour Of Spring
6. Seagulls Of Heaven
7. Sunburst Rings
8. Fair Man
9. Strawberry (Sheer Heaven)
10. Not Another World
11. Seagulls Of Heaven (7" Version)
The Garden Of Poseidon
(1993, Hyperium)
1. The Lady Of The Lake
2. The Sailor's Secret
3. Beloved Brother (Under The Silver Stars)
4. The Sea Is My Soul
5. The Man With The Never Ending Smile
6. The Garden Of Poseidon
7. Aurora Australis
8. The Birth Of Venus
9. Beloved Brother
10. Sounds Of Silence
11. Move Mountains
Clouds, Paperships And Fallen Angels
(2010, Kalinkaland)
1. Dreamygreen
2. Memories...The Fairy Man
3. Out Of China
4. Paperships Sail
5. Seaweed And Luffa
6. The House Of The Heart
7. Clouds 4 Winds
8. Dead! The Witch
9. Monkey Business
10. Storms In The Sailors Eyes
11. Rosebud June
12. Fallen Orange Angel
Last updated July 13, 2011.