For Beginner Piano

• Artist: Plone
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• Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Total Time: 39:25
• Genre: Electronica

Review

It's surely not one of the most adventurous collections of tracks ever released on Warp, but For Beginner Piano is an enjoyable album, especially for those interested in the history of the synthesizer and tape music ('60s pioneers Perrey & Kingsley are probably the best reference point). Though their attraction to vintage electronics places them in league with groups such as Add N (To X) and Stereolab, most of Plone's songs actually sound like they were recorded during the late '60s or early '70s -- the basslines are undoubtedly chunkier, and there's a bit more clutter to the productions, but the melodies are simplistic and in the forefront while the tempos rarely make it over 60 bpm. At times, Plone sounds reminiscent of Mouse on Mars or like a Spartan version of Air, but the general drift of the proceedings is much closer to Esquivel than Autechre. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
On My Bus		Plone	(4:27)
Top & Low Rent		Plone	(3:50)
Plock	Mark Cancellara	Plone	(3:57)
Marbles		Plone	(3:50)
Busy Working		Plone	(3:37)
The Greek Alphabet		Plone	(3:47)
Press a Key		Plone	(4:04)
Bibi Plone		Plone	(2:53)
Be Rude to Your School		Plone	(3:28)
Summer Plays Out		Plone	(5:32)

Credits

Frank Arkwright (Mastering), Plone (Producer), Plone (Main Performer)

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