Preface; introduction; preliminary observations; prelude.

To preface.

The introduction or dedication to a literary work.

Proem, otherwise known as Richard Bailey, is a 30 year old musician living in Austin, Texas. He has been releasing music since 1999 on labels like Merck, n5 MD, and Hydrant. He started experimenting with electronic devices at an early age, using thrift store turntables, some tape decks, a few cheap Casio SK-5s, and some circuit bent bargain bin keyboards.