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The John Baker Tapes Volume 1: BBC Radiophonics

by: John Baker

Release Date July 25, 2008
The first ever BBC Radiophonic Workshop LP ("BBC Radiophonic Music") featured three composers -- Delia Derbyshire, David Cain and John Baker. Over the last 10 years Delia's become almost famous what with plays on her life and all but the other two composers seem to have short shrift.

No longer, this lovely album features a slew of John Baker's compositions, some entirely electronic and some using the radiophonic bass he favoured as a basis for "traditional" indtruments. There's a fine sense of melody underpinning every track, you'll find many tunes to enjoy ("Suivez la Piste", "Au Printemps" etc). There's even odd vocal pieces.

A very mixed bag, enjoyable and tuneful -- while the exalted Delia can be a little unapproachable ... Read More: