Album · 1975
In Praise of Learning
- Released
- 9 May 1975
- Label
- Virgin
- Catalogue no.
- V 2027
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 37:55
- Country
- GB
“In Praise of Learning” is an album by Henry Cow, released in 1975 on Virgin. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 37:55. The line-up features Peter Blegvad (clarinet, vocals), Anthony Moore (electronic instruments, piano), Fred Frith (guitar, violin), Geoff Leigh (soprano saxophone) and Mongezi Feza (trumpet).
Who played on In Praise of Learning
- Peter Blegvad clarinet, vocals, guitar on 3 tracks
- Anthony Moore electronic instruments, piano on 2 tracks
- Fred Frith guitar, violin, xylophone, piano on 1 track
- Geoff Leigh soprano saxophone on 1 track
- Mongezi Feza trumpet on 1 track
- Tim Hodgkinson clarinet, organ, piano on 1 track
- Chris Cutler membranophone
- Dagmar Krause vocals
- John Greaves bass, piano
- Lindsay Cooper bassoon, oboe
Tracklist
- A1 War 2:31
- A2 Living in the Heart of the Beast 16:18
- B1 Beginning: The Long March 6:01
- B2 Beautiful as the Moon — Terrible as an Army With Banners 7:02
- B3 Morning Star 6:02
Production
- Simon Heyworth mix, recording
- Henry Cow producer
- Phil Becque mix, producer, recording
- Slapp Happy producer
More albums by Henry Cow
Frequently asked questions
Who played on In Praise of Learning?
The line-up of In Praise of Learning includes Peter Blegvad (clarinet, vocals), Anthony Moore (electronic instruments, piano), Fred Frith (guitar, violin), Geoff Leigh (soprano saxophone), Mongezi Feza (trumpet), Tim Hodgkinson (clarinet, organ), Chris Cutler (membranophone) and Dagmar Krause (vocals).
Which label released In Praise of Learning?
In Praise of Learning was released in 1975 on Virgin (V 2027).
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