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Bristol trip hop legends Portishead have spoken about their move away from sampling and into live instrumentation.

Portishead were one of the most influential acts of their generation. The Bristol group emerged from a coterie of acts loosely dubbed 'trip hop' - an amalgamation of hip hop, electronica, soul and more.

The band returned with their new album 'Third' in 2008, ending almost a decade of silence with a series of stunning tracks. Acclaimed by critics the album demonstrated how Portishead have been able to evolve without losing their core sound.

Portishead initially used an array of samples to achieve...