Artist description Tether Versio was invented by E.A. Ford and marketed by the Company of New York in 1895. Tether Versio's most distinguishing characteristic is its front shield, which covers the mechanism and consists of an ornate, copper striped, latticework design. Using a thrust action type and controlled by a three row, curved keyboard, Tether Versio also has the distinction of being one of the earliest models manufactured in lightweight aluminum. Also in the offering, was a cast iron version, painted black.

Music Style experimental, minimal

Musical Influences gastr del sol, high llamas, john fahey, slint

Similar Artists oval, brian eno, thomas brinkmann

Artist History Despite many advanced features and the promise it offered, Tether Versio was a marketplace failure and quickly disappeared from the 1890's typewriter scene. Few were manufactured and even fewer have survived.

Group Members shawn lindaberry

Instruments computer, guitar, and ambient recordings

Albums A Requiem for High Speed Boats

Press Reviews "a cold fucking womb of electro-brilliance" - Orange Bangkok Review, April 1979

Location manhattan, NY - USA

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