The Cinematic Orchestra

The Cinematic Orchestra on vinyl: jazz, samples and film music

In short: The Cinematic Orchestra is the project of Jason Swinscoe from London, on Ninja Tune since the late nineties. It combines jazz musicians, samples and strings into music that sounds like a soundtrack without a film. Their best-known tracks include “All That You Give” with soul singer Fontella Bass and “To Build A Home”. The Vinyl Room currently has 9 records by The Cinematic Orchestra.

What makes The Cinematic Orchestra special?

“Motion” (1999) built jazz from samples and live playing, and “Every Day” (2002) featured Fontella Bass – we have “All That You Give”. For “Man With A Movie Camera” Swinscoe wrote new music for Dziga Vertov’s 1929 silent film.

“Ma Fleur” (2007) is calmer and more song-like, and “To Believe” (2019) came after a long break. Plus the “Remixes 98 - 2000” – a good way into the project’s club side.

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Records by The Cinematic Orchestra

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FAQ

Who is behind The Cinematic Orchestra? The London musician and producer Jason Swinscoe with changing musicians.

Who sings on “All That You Give”? Fontella Bass, known for the soul hit “Rescue Me” (1965).

What is “Man With A Movie Camera”? New music for Dziga Vertov’s 1929 silent film.

Which records do you have? Albums and remixes on Ninja Tune – 9 records in all.