Hybrid
"Classics"

Since bursting onto the scene in 1999 with the now classic album 'Wide Angle,' Hybrid has gained recognition as one of the most cutting edge and technically skilled acts in electronic dance music. After four extremely well received albums and over twenty singles, plus countless remixes and a raft of movie & game soundtrack work, it is time to reflect on some of the bands numerous highpoints.
This exclusive new collection celebrates and relives these moments and includes cuts from their breakthrough album 'Finished Symphony,' the rare cover of Depeche Modes "Enjoy The Silence" (as chosen by an extensive ask-Hybrid-to-cover-this fan poll in 2011) and much, much more.
The band itself is divided by specific roles. Founding member Mike Truman handles studio production and instrumentation, whilst sound designer Chris Healings helps define the Hybrid aural experience with their unique, often mimicked, sound palette. Chris also acts as the Hybrid Soundsystems' global DJ.
Newest member Charlotte James is an accompanying songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She supplies most of the female vocals for the group. Charlotte's impact was marked when she joined for the bands' fourth album 'Disappear Here.' It was a poignant collection of real songs, a new direction in songwriting for the dance band, a step towards the full, rounded sound they have today.
Hybrid's music not only features expansive song arrangements and electronics, but also the liberal use of live orchestration, especially stings. They have recorded with Orchestras all over the world from the 80+ member Russian Symphony Orchestra to the Prague Philharmonic. Their skill at uniquely merging these sounds has opened up an entire new world for Hybrid in the area of music production for television and feature films.
As frequent collaborators with major film composer Harry Gregson-Williams, Hybrid has music production credits in many major blockbuster films including Total Recall, The Taking of Pelham 123, Wolverine X Men Origins, The Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian, Deja Vu, Domino and Man on Fire. Hybrid have also composed the entire score for films including Catacombs and computer game scores for Ghost Recon.
Although known primarily for their studio wizardry, Hybrid has also blurred the lines between production and the live show. Their concerts have been numerous and worldwide, showcasing the then unique full 'live band' format fused with electronics and strings.
This compilation brings all of our favorite Hybrid elements together; the cinematic, the euphoric, and of course the classic. 'Classics' is out on double CD album this Summer.

FINISHED SYMPHONY
Written by Mike Truman.
Orchestral parts arranged and scored by S.Puttnam.
Recorded @ MOS Film Studios, Moscow.
Mixed @ Soho Studios, London.
Taken from the album Wide Angle [DISN054].
IF I SURVIVE
Written by Julee Cruise, Sacha Puttnam and Mike Truman.
Vocals by J.Cruise.
Orchestral parts arranged and scored by S.Puttnam.
Recorded @ MOS Film Studios, Moscow and Unique Studios, New York.
Mixed and edited @ Electrotek Studios, Swansea.
Taken from the album Wide Angle [DISN054].
TRUE TO FORM [ACOUSTIC MIX]
Written by Adam Taylor, Mike Truman, Chris Healings and Peter Hook.
Produced by Hybrid. Vocals and Guitar by Adam Taylor. Bass by Peter Hook.
Strings Scored and Arranged by Andrew Skeet.
Strings Performed by The Hermatige Orchestra.
Recorded at Melodia Studios, St Petersburg.
Mixed at Electrotek Studios, Swansea.
Taken from the album Morning Sci-Fi [DISN100].
HIGHER THAN A SKYSCRAPER
Written by Chris Healings, Mike Truman and Andrew Skeet.
Produced by Hybrid.
Bass by Peter Hook.
Guitar Textures by Jamie Crow.
Strings Scored and Arranged by Andrew Skeet.
Strings performed by The Hermatige Orchestra.
Recorded at Meldoia Studios, St Petersburg.
Mixed at Electrotek Studios, Swansea.
Taken from the album Morning Sci-Fi [DISN100].
DOGSTAR
Written by Mike Truman, Chris Healings and Perry Farrell.
Published by Copyright Control.
Vocals and lyrics by Perry Farrell.
Guitars by Peter Distefano. Bass by Peter Hook.
Strings performed by the Northwest Sinfonia.
Orchestrated by Harry Gregson Williams and Stephen Barton.
Taken from the album I Choose Noise [DISN172].
KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY
Written by Mike Truman & Harry Gregson-Williams.
Published by Copyright Control.
Piano by Stephen Barton.
Electric Cello by Martin Tillman.
Strings performed by the Northwest Sinfonia.
Orchestrated by Harry Gregson Williams and Stephen Barton.
Taken from the album I Choose Noise [DISN172].
JUST FOR TODAY
Written by Mike Truman, Chris Healings, Harry Gregson-Williams and Kirsty Hawkshaw.
Published by Copyright Control / Out Of Phase.
Vocals by Kirsty Hawkshaw.
Guitars by Bob Mellor.
Strings performed by the Northwest Sinfonia.
Taken from the album I Choose Noise [DISN172].
FORMULA OF FEAR
Written by Mike Truman & Charlotte James.
Produced and mixed by Michael Truman.
Vocals and lyrics by Charlotte James.
Guitars, piano, cello by Charlotte James.
Bass by Michael Truman.
Taken from the album Disappear Here [DISN192].
DISAPPEAR HERE
Written by Charlotte James, Mike Truman & Chris Healings.
Produced and mixed by Michael Truman.
Vocals and lyrics by Charlotte James.
Piano, guitars and cello by Charlotte James.
Sound design by Chris Healings.
Live drums by Alex Madge.
Taken from the album Disappear Here [DISN192].
BREAK MY SOUL
Written by Charlotte James, Mike Truman & Chris Healings.
Produced and mixed by Michael Truman.
Vocals and lyrics by Charlotte James.
Orchestral Arrangement by Charlotte James and Michael Truman.
Piano, guitars, cello by Charlotte James.
Sound design by Chris Healings.
Taken from the album Disappear Here [DISN192].
ENJOY THE SILENCE
Written By Martin L. Gore.
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. / Grabbing Hands Music Ltd.
(P) & (C) 2012 Distinctive Records