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Chicago, United States (1997 – 2010)
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone (CFTPA) was the beats-and-keys solo project of singer, songwriter and Chicago resident, Owen Ashworth. Drawing heavy influence from traditional Americana as well as 80’s synth pop and commercial hip hop, the music of CFTPA is a curious mix of austere character studies and playful electronic programming.
Owen Ashworth started to make music on a small casio keyboard back in 1997. His first two albums, “Answering Machine Music” and “Pocket Symphonies for Lonely Subway Cars,” were made using nothing but small, battery-operated keyboards and Ashworth’s own voice (along with occasional accompaniment by guest musicians). These early albums are now available on one CD, appropriately titled “The First Two Albums by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.”
Ashworth has released numerous EPs and full-length albums, with a trademark austere lyrical style that conveys emotions through its simplicity and directness.
CFTPA expanded its sound in 2006 with Ashworth’s release ‘Etiquette,’ now using more instruments and effects (as well as more professional production and vocals from Jenny Herbinson). This album has given Ashworth room for experimentation and thinking space.
In 2009, CFTPA’s newest album, titled ‘Vs. Children,’ was released.
Owen Ashworth started to make music on a small casio keyboard back in 1997. His first two albums, “Answering Machine Music” and “Pocket Symphonies for Lonely Subway Cars,” were made using nothing but small, battery-operated keyboards and Ashworth’s own voice (along with occasional accompaniment by guest musicians). These early albums are now available on one CD, appropriately titled “The First Two Albums by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.”
Ashworth has released numerous EPs and full-length albums, with a trademark austere lyrical style that conveys emotions through its simplicity and directness.
CFTPA expanded its sound in 2006 with Ashworth’s release ‘Etiquette,’ now using more instruments and effects (as well as more professional production and vocals from Jenny Herbinson). This album has given Ashworth room for experimentation and thinking space.
In 2009, CFTPA’s newest album, titled ‘Vs. Children,’ was released.
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PoisonedV wrote:
listening to this makes me feel like shit but i'll never stop listening to it anyway
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sls wrote:
I wonder if Casiotone is becoming a sort of indie seasonal music, with Cold White Christmas getting 6x the plays of any other songs on the "Last Week" charts, and presumably New Year's Kiss will be in the same position once the charts update next week.
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raccourcis_toft wrote:
On the contrary, "Casiotone for the Painfully Alone" is a fantastic name for a band. Just brilliant. It so perfectly sums up the band's sound that you don't even have to listen to them to know what they're like. You can't say the same thing about, oh, I don't know, Neutral Milk Hotel.
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psynumb wrote:
Reminds me of Danial Johnston but with more synth,specially first 2 albums.
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Kartuschenkind wrote:
interview with owen ashworth about advance base: http://www.cartouche.at.vu/
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BlairBatson wrote:
some songs sound like an electronic-silver jews
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Bosc wrote:
i'm in love
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FranticFish123 wrote:
there are worse band names about.
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Creepcleaner wrote:
Did it take him 13 to realize this band name sucks?
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MDC_Sam wrote:
Owen Ashworth, y u make depression hurt so good?
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yourrich wrote:
i like it but it kinda sounds like keyboard cat : P
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CpVb006 wrote:
Just so every/anyone knows: (1) the advance base last.fm page is up http://www.last.fm/music/Advance+Base , and (2) the debut 7'' is available for preordering and digital download now http://piaptk.limitedpressing.com/products/11494
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Angelight2012 wrote:
Reminds me to The National some way
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evanadiw wrote:
anjing ngewa sia sok avant garde paeh we
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Mr_Belldom wrote:
и я)
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Mr_Belldom wrote:
:)
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mythofsisyphus wrote:
CFTPA forever.
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jackiechrist wrote:
mmmmm.
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YEAHFUCK wrote:
добрая
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szyberdach wrote:
I'm a casiotone and I don't find this painful at all
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