My copy of SAW 85-92 doesn't sound that bad at all. I hear no crackles or anything of that sort. I don't know, I'm not really about production and it wouldn't impair or limit my ability to enjoy good music. If you could point out where and when in the song you feel that it could do for a major overhaul production wise, then would you? I just don't see it, it just sounds amazing to me.



Granted being hosted on youtube will almost certainly (and it does) fuck up the quality of the audio itself, but it sounds amazing with headphones in 320kbs.

i only have Selected Ambient Works 1 and 2 and The Richard D. James Album

they're all pretty good in their own way

You should get "Druqks" too. It's pretty diverse in terms of how far it stretches genre wise. Everything from avant-garde piano (ala John Cage) to Crazy IDM goodness.


This version is a bit flat compared to the album version, not even half a step down, maybe 1/8 a step?


Here's that prepared piano piece that was most certainly inspired by Cage.


And of course we have awesome tracks like this that is expected of Richard. The ending requires a pair of good headphones and cranked volume.

^^sounds interesting

i like the last track the best

will check it out

Druqks is OK, prefer ...I Care Because You Do and Richard D. James album however if we're talking about LPs. Druqks goes on a bit too much for me.

No, he should get Windowlicker. It's his best song.

Ah, we have a thread on him? Ricky D. James is one of my favourites, if not my absolute favourite electronic artists of all time. I'd say Burial, Four Tet and Boys Noize are the only men that can hold a candle to him, and they're mostly very different musicians in their styles, so I don't really compare them.

Fun fact: I actually got into Aphex through an internet article about easter eggs in kusic, talking about his spectograph imprint on Equation. Maybe it was my inner love for pretentious song titles and general weirdness, but I decided to check him out properly, heard some of Druckqs, and was hooked forever.

i've heard it and i do like it

Two words:

The Flashbulb

Only problem with The Flashbulb is that silly jazz stuff.

Some of his tracks are really good, but I can't take aesthetic of his music videos, except Daddy

just got Drukqs and I care because you do

both pretty good

Alarm Will Sound produced an album of full orchestral arrangements of Aphex Twin's songs called Acoustica: Alarm Will Sound Performs Aphex Twin. For anyone who's never heard it, it's absolutely amazing.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1Wb1rqzIzm...aphex+twin.jpg

Oh, how fucking neat!

Wow, grabbing that immediately.

should of owned it already

This might be one of the most peaceful/beautiful songs I've ever.

having relistened to Druqks, i still think his minimalist ambient stuff's the best

His ambient works are great sleepy time music. I don't listen to him a TON, but there's always a soft place in my heart for 'Come to Daddy' and some of the stuff off Richard D. James album. Also some of his way older stuff, like Mike & Rich, are always great listens.

I know it's all subjective and whatnot, but I have to say the DrukQs (fun fact: pronounced Drug Use) really opens itself up after multiple listens. It lacks a bit of cohesiveness give its nature and is initially incredibly intimidating if you're not used to acid/similar, but honestly there's a lot of genius hidden away in it.

If you're ever after a way to get in it, you could always try the Analord Series. 4, 8 and 10 are personal favourites.

Holy crap, there's some range. Some of my favorite Aphex Tracks at the moment. I don't really know if The Tuss is Richard or not, but there are too many signs pointing to "YES, RICHARD IS THE TUSS" to not say there isn't a possibility, no?

The Richard D. James album is what made me get into electricronic music, such a wide range of sound, it just shows the endless possibilities.

My favorite tracks off the album:







ughhh listening through Youtube and laptop speakers is complete ****!!!

aphex twin is surely one artist you never forget! my first purchase.. :D

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1...dow_licker.jpg

There are some things that are best left misunderstood :eek: I think his best album is Selected Ambient Works 85–92

Listening to Drukqs almost every day at work, tremendous stuff.

Okay something interesting has been floating around recently. This could very well be a hoax, but it is certainly very strange and it seems like a lot of effort was put into this:

kroniktronikboy - Aphex Twin - Unreleased Ambient Works 1985-2012 | Mixcloud - Re-think radio

It sounds like him but not quite, and everything on Google seems to trace back to this Kroniktronikboy guy. Anybody else know anything about this?

All I can add to that is Chronic Tronic is an Amon Tobin track on the Out From Out Where album. It sounds legit enough from skipping through the track. On one hand I wouldn't be surprised if this is legit and just extra material that's been laying around for years. On the other it's possible he's just pulling an elaborate lark.

On further listen I'm wondering if this isn't a remix of sorts. Check the track around 49-50 minutes. That most definitely sounds like a twist on Domino from the SAW2 discs.

i think 'Drukqs' is the most unique and brilliant, the split personality between the drill'n'bass tracks and the prepared piano pieces is amazing. but i'm sure i listen to 'i care because you do' more often.

An alleged test pressing of Aphex Twin’s unreleased Caustic Window album is on Discogs for $13,500 – FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.

I remember seeing this pop in my wanted list on discogs. I nearly shat myself, but I'm not involved in the WATMM community because I suck at keeping a consistent online presence. I liked Caustic Window, but not nearly as much as his AFX handle. As far as output goes, the quality of each pseudonym for me is AFX > Aphex Twin > The Tuss > Caustic Window > Polygon Window > Power Pill.

Whoops! I didn't see that there was already an Aphex Twin thread. Here's a thread a typed up about him: http://www.musicbanter.com/electroni...ve-genius.html

UPDATE: There is now a kickstarter for buying the record, and the actual rights to a one time distribution deal. It's gone well over the goal, but if you want to get your hands on a FLAC copy of this shizz as soon as it's given a high quality rip, get on that shit.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...dary-record-by

rubber johnny = amazing

So, are we all collectively shitting ourselves yet?

I refuse to believe that no one is excited for the new Aphex Twin release next month. I'm stoked as a motherfucker.

No one is excited? I can't freakin wait...I've been wondering for a long while if he would ever put out any new music. Caustic Window held me over even though it was old, but when he announced the new album I almost needed a change of pants.

It's not out for another month?

Shit, I've had it for something like 3 weeks already.
Bet that got taken down in a hurry :laughing:

^Possibly fake transcode

I just found it on SoulSeek.

This is a good day.

I'm pretty sure it hasn't leaked yet, why does everyone think it will? There have been so many fakes flying around since the announcement, wait until it comes out.

You're lucky!! I am excited too guys. I love their ambient stuff from the 90's and that has got me into them in a big way.

Aphex Twin Unleashes New Track "minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]" | News | Pitchfork

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