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'''Kristian "Kris" Weston''' (a.k.a. '''Thrash''') (born 1972) is an autistic British ], ] and ]er best known for his work as a member of ]. Around the beginning of his career, he worked with ] on remixes of ], remixed for ], ] and others. He was still a teen when working on the first few albums by The Orb. '''Kristian''' "'''Kris'''" '''Weston''' (a.k.a. '''Thrash''') (born 1972) is a British ]ian, ] and ]er best known for his work as a member of ]. Around the beginning of his career, he worked with ] on remixes of ], remixed for ], ], ] and others. He was still a teen when working on the first few albums by the Orb.


Thrash was with The Orb for less than 5 years, from around 1990 to the end of 1995. He appeared on the Orb albums and the many remixes they did during this period, including the album '']'', a collaboration with ] that is credited to Fripp, ], Weston, and ]. He also worked with ] on their first album ''Blues''. Thrash was with the Orb for less than five years, from around 1990 to the end of 1995. He appeared on the Orb albums and the many remixes they did during this period, including the album '']'', a collaboration with ] that is credited to Fripp, ], Weston, and ]. He also worked with ] on their first album ''Blues''.


==Late 1980s-early 1990s== ==Late 1980s-early 1990s==
In 1990 and 1991, Weston performed remixes for many pop groups including ], ], and ] under the name ''Thrash''.<ref>{{cite web|work=]|accessdate=4 March 2007|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Thrash|title=Thrash}}</ref> In 1990 and 1991, Weston performed remixes for many pop groups including ], ], and ] under the name ''Thrash''.<ref>{{cite web|work=]|access-date=4 March 2007|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Thrash|title=Thrash}}</ref>


==The Orb== ==The Orb==
In 1991 while working as a studio engineer, Kris Weston was invited by ] to accompany him in live performances of ].<ref name="amg-bio">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5071/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=The Orb Biography|accessdate=9 October 2006|last=Bush|first=John|publisher= ]}}</ref> His technical abilities allowed The Orb to craft panoramic sounds portraying aspects of space travel, especially the launch of '']'' in their album '']''.<ref name="century">{{cite book|last=Prendergast|first=Mark|title=The Ambient Century: From Mahler to Moby-The Evolution of Sound in the Electronic Age|publisher=]|year=2003|isbn=1-58234-323-3|pages=|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/ambientcenturyfr00pren/page/407}}</ref> In 1991 while working as a studio engineer, Kris Weston was invited by ] to accompany him in live performances of ].<ref name="amg-bio">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5071/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=The Orb Biography|access-date=9 October 2006|last=Bush|first=John|publisher= ]}}</ref> His technical abilities allowed the Orb to craft panoramic sounds portraying aspects of space travel, especially the launch of '']'' in their album '']''.<ref name="century">{{cite book|last=Prendergast|first=Mark|title=]|publisher=]|year=2003|isbn=1-58234-323-3|pages=}}</ref>


Paterson and Weston wrote their next single, "]". Assisting with the recording was bassist ], keyboardist ], and guitarist ].<ref name="amg-bio"/> This led to Weston and Paterson appearing on '']'' where they played a game of ] in space suits with "Blue Room" playing in the background.<ref name="guardian-breakdown">{{cite news|work=]|last=Sullivan|first=Caroline|date=9 April 1993|title=Breakdown}}</ref><ref name="irish-boyd">{{cite news|work=]|last=Boyd|first=Brian|date=23 October 1998|page=12|title=Unidentified Flying Orb}}</ref> He brought his technical and creative expertise to the ]-influenced ambience on ''U.F.Orb''.<ref name="century"/> Paterson and Weston wrote their next single, "]". Assisting with the recording was bassist ], keyboardist ], and guitarist ].<ref name="amg-bio"/> This led to Weston and Paterson appearing on '']'' where they played a game of ] in space suits with "Blue Room" playing in the background.<ref name="guardian-breakdown">{{cite news|work=]|last=Sullivan|first=Caroline|date=9 April 1993|title=Breakdown}}</ref><ref name="irish-boyd">{{cite news|newspaper=]|last=Boyd|first=Brian|date=23 October 1998|page=12|title=Unidentified Flying Orb}}</ref> He brought his technical and creative expertise to the ]-influenced ambience on '']''.<ref name="century"/>


Weston and Paterson, along with ] and ] worked on the '']''. Soon after the release of ''FFWD'' in August 1994, Weston suddenly quit The Orb to pursue his own projects. Paterson stated that Weston's departure was due to Weston's desire to have more control over The Orb's projects.<ref name="keyboard">{{cite news|last=Doerschuck|first=Robert|work=]|date=June 1995|title=Inside the Ambient Techno Ultraworld}}</ref> Weston and Paterson, along with ] and ] worked on the '']''. Soon after the release of ''FFWD'' in August 1994, Weston suddenly quit the Orb to pursue his own projects. Paterson stated that Weston's departure was due to Weston's desire to have more control over the Orb's projects.<ref name="keyboard">{{cite news|last=Doerschuck|first=Robert|work=]|date=June 1995|title=Inside the Ambient Techno Ultraworld}}</ref>


However, in an interview with '']'', Weston reportedly attributed the split to Paterson, saying that Paterson "never did 50% of the work."<ref name="guardian-simpson">{{cite news|work=]|last=Simpson|first=Dave|date=19 January 2001|page=6|title=The Friday Interview}}</ref><ref name="sos">{{cite web|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/jul95/orb.html?print=yes&session=119fcebac12803b1bbe14502fde48fcd|title=JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE ORB|accessdate=21 April 2007|work=]|date=1 July 1995|first=Mark|last=Prendergast}}</ref> However, in an interview with '']'', Weston reportedly attributed the split to Paterson, saying that Paterson "never did 50% of the work."<ref name="guardian-simpson">{{cite news|work=]|last=Simpson|first=Dave|date=19 January 2001|page=6|title=The Friday Interview}}</ref><ref name="sos">{{cite web|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/jul95/orb.html?print=yes&session=119fcebac12803b1bbe14502fde48fcd|title=JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE ORB|access-date=21 April 2007|work=]|date=1 July 1995|first=Mark|last=Prendergast}}</ref>


==Post-Orb== ==Post-Orb==
In the early 2000s, Weston produced and remixed for Japanese music artist and singer Coppé.<ref name="milk-coppe">{{cite web|work=The Milk Factory|date=February 2001|accessdate=4 March 2007|title=COPPE Interview|url=http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/interviews/coppeiw.htm|url-status = dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231000853/http://themilkfactory.co.uk/interviews/coppeiw.htm|archivedate=31 December 2006|df=}}</ref> In ], Thrash formed Justablip Records, an ]/] license style music label. In the early 2000s, Weston produced and remixed for Japanese music artist and singer Coppé.<ref name="milk-coppe">{{cite web|work=The Milk Factory|date=February 2001|access-date=4 March 2007|title=COPPE Interview|url=http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/interviews/coppeiw.htm|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231000853/http://themilkfactory.co.uk/interviews/coppeiw.htm|archive-date=31 December 2006}}</ref> In ], Thrash formed Justablip Records, an ]/] license style music label.


==Discography== ==Discography==
===Orb Albums with Kris Weston=== ===Orb albums with Kris Weston===
* '']'' (1991), UK #29 * '']'' (1991), UK #29
* '']'' (1991) * '']'' (1991)
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* '']'' (1994) The Orb and ] * '']'' (1994) The Orb and ]
* '']'' (1995), UK #20 * '']'' (1995), UK #20
* '']'' (1996) * '']'' (1996)
* '']'' (2002) * '']'' (2002)


===Justablip Records Discography=== ===Justablip Records discography===
* BLIP001/BLIP 23CD : Various Artists ''WTF? Madonna Remix Project'' (2003) * BLIP001/BLIP 23CD : Various Artists ''WTF? Madonna Remix Project'' (2003)
* BLIP002 : ''Weapons of Mass Destruction'' (2004) * BLIP002 : ''Weapons of Mass Destruction'' (2004)
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==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{reflist|2}}


==External links== ==External links==
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Kris Weston
Birth nameKristian Weston
Also known asThrash
Born1972 (age 52–53)
OriginLondon, England
GenresElectronic
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, remixer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, guitar
Years active1990–present
LabelsJustablip Records
Musical artist

Kristian "Kris" Weston (a.k.a. Thrash) (born 1972) is a British electronic musician, record producer and remixer best known for his work as a member of the Orb. Around the beginning of his career, he worked with Andrew Weatherall on remixes of Meat Beat Manifesto, remixed for Primal Scream, Saint Etienne, U2 and others. He was still a teen when working on the first few albums by the Orb.

Thrash was with the Orb for less than five years, from around 1990 to the end of 1995. He appeared on the Orb albums and the many remixes they did during this period, including the album FFWD, a collaboration with Robert Fripp that is credited to Fripp, Thomas Fehlmann, Weston, and Alex Paterson. He also worked with Fortran 5 on their first album Blues.

Late 1980s-early 1990s

In 1990 and 1991, Weston performed remixes for many pop groups including Depeche Mode, Miranda Sex Garden, and Bananarama under the name Thrash.

The Orb

In 1991 while working as a studio engineer, Kris Weston was invited by Alex Paterson to accompany him in live performances of the Orb. His technical abilities allowed the Orb to craft panoramic sounds portraying aspects of space travel, especially the launch of Apollo 11 in their album The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld.

Paterson and Weston wrote their next single, "Blue Room". Assisting with the recording was bassist Jah Wobble, keyboardist Miquette Giraudy, and guitarist Steve Hillage. This led to Weston and Paterson appearing on Top of the Pops where they played a game of chess in space suits with "Blue Room" playing in the background. He brought his technical and creative expertise to the Eno-influenced ambience on U.F.Orb.

Weston and Paterson, along with Robert Fripp and Thomas Fehlmann worked on the FFWD. Soon after the release of FFWD in August 1994, Weston suddenly quit the Orb to pursue his own projects. Paterson stated that Weston's departure was due to Weston's desire to have more control over the Orb's projects.

However, in an interview with i-D, Weston reportedly attributed the split to Paterson, saying that Paterson "never did 50% of the work."

Post-Orb

In the early 2000s, Weston produced and remixed for Japanese music artist and singer Coppé. In 2003, Thrash formed Justablip Records, an Open Source/Creative Commons license style music label.

Discography

Orb albums with Kris Weston

Justablip Records discography

  • BLIP001/BLIP 23CD : Various Artists WTF? Madonna Remix Project (2003)
  • BLIP002 : Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004)
  • BLIP003 : Petrol Observer Good Luck, Cunt/Iscream (2004)
  • BLIP004 : The War Against Terror Go back to bed America (2004)

References

  1. "Thrash". Discogs. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "The Orb Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 9 October 2006.
  3. ^ Prendergast, Mark (2003). The Ambient Century: From Mahler to Moby – The Evolution of Sound in the Electronic Age. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 407–12. ISBN 1-58234-323-3.
  4. Sullivan, Caroline (9 April 1993). "Breakdown". The Guardian.
  5. Boyd, Brian (23 October 1998). "Unidentified Flying Orb". The Irish Times. p. 12.
  6. Doerschuck, Robert (June 1995). "Inside the Ambient Techno Ultraworld". Keyboard Magazine.
  7. Simpson, Dave (19 January 2001). "The Friday Interview". The Guardian. p. 6.
  8. Prendergast, Mark (1 July 1995). "JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE ORB". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 21 April 2007.
  9. "COPPE Interview". The Milk Factory. February 2001. Archived from the original on 31 December 2006. Retrieved 4 March 2007.

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