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'''Leftfield''' is an | '''Leftfield''' is an {{w|Electronica|electronic music}} group from the [[United Kingdom]], composed primarily of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley. Formed in [[London|London, England]] ,in 1989, they were brought to the attention of Transformers fans ten years later, when their track "[[Phat Planet]]", from the album ''{{w|Rhythm and Stealth}}'', was used as the [[theme song]] for the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' cartoon. | ||
Leftfield has a catalog of music that includes | Leftfield has a catalog of music that includes three studio albums and several singles, many of which reached the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 316. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.</ref> Additionally, they have been included on several compilation albums, as well as contributing tracks to motion picture soundtracks, including those for ''Hackers'', ''Trainspotting'', ''Vanilla Sky'', and ''Lara Croft: Tomb Raider''.<ref>{{w|Leftfield#Soundtracks and compilations|Leftfield Discography - Wikipedia}}</ref> | ||
Although Leftfield ostensibly broke up in 2002 to pursue solo projects, it was revived in January 2010, though minus Paul Daley who declined to take part.<ref>[http://www.spinner.com/2010/02/02/leftfield-reform-for-loch-ness/ Leftfield Reform for Loch Ness]</ref> | Although Leftfield ostensibly broke up in 2002 to pursue solo projects, it was revived in January 2010, though minus Paul Daley who declined to take part.<ref>[http://www.spinner.com/2010/02/02/leftfield-reform-for-loch-ness/ Leftfield Reform for Loch Ness]</ref> Alternative Light Source - the first Leftfield album not to feature Daley - was released in 2015. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.leftfield-online.co.uk/ Not Forgotten - the UK Leftfield Site] | *[http://www.leftfield-online.co.uk/ Not Forgotten - the UK Leftfield Site] | ||
* | *{{w|Leftfield|Leftfield on Wikipedia}} | ||
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1744614/ Leftfield at the Internet Movie Database] | *[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1744614/ Leftfield at the Internet Movie Database] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:16, 8 April 2020
Leftfield is an electronic music group from the United Kingdom, composed primarily of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley. Formed in London, England ,in 1989, they were brought to the attention of Transformers fans ten years later, when their track "Phat Planet", from the album Rhythm and Stealth, was used as the theme song for the Beast Machines cartoon.
Leftfield has a catalog of music that includes three studio albums and several singles, many of which reached the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] Additionally, they have been included on several compilation albums, as well as contributing tracks to motion picture soundtracks, including those for Hackers, Trainspotting, Vanilla Sky, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.[2]
Although Leftfield ostensibly broke up in 2002 to pursue solo projects, it was revived in January 2010, though minus Paul Daley who declined to take part.[3] Alternative Light Source - the first Leftfield album not to feature Daley - was released in 2015.
External links
[edit]- Not Forgotten - the UK Leftfield Site
- Leftfield on Wikipedia
- Leftfield at the Internet Movie Database
References
[edit]- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 316. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ Leftfield Discography - Wikipedia
- ↑ Leftfield Reform for Loch Ness
