Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 8592. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Richard d james classic album from 1992, repressed countless times but still sounding as vital as it did way back when. An utterly essential piece of electronic history, constantly referenced and revered two decades after its release. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992 schottkey 7th path richards xfiles theme. From its title, his debut album, 1992s selected ambient works 8592. It is the opening track and lead single from aphex twins sixth studio album. It is the opening track and lead single from aphex twin s sixth studio album, syro 2014. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. Selected ambient works volume ii, an album by aphex twin on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Selected ambient works volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. I dont like the lp much i even deleted it from my mp3 collection some time ago. Following the glacial synths and deft percussion of selected ambient works 85 92, aphex twin crafted selected ambient works volume ii, a mammoth doublecd set of beatless vistas, textured compositions that are at turns beautiful, nightmarish, emotive and thrilling. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. Release group selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin. Buy selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on aphex twin. The cache of aphex twins epic soundcloud output under username user18081971 between 2015 and january 2016 when all of his tracks were removed. Selected ambient works allow me to introduce you to richard d. If you are interested, heres a spreadsheet with more detailed information on the. From its title, his debut album, 1992s selected ambient works 85 92, looked like a bestof collectionhardly what youd expect from a newcomer.
Syro 2014 selected ambient works 85 92 1992 computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2 ep 2015 cheetah ep 2016 selected ambient works, vol. Few artists have had a more lasting impact on the shape of electronic music than richard d. Aphex twins debut album selected ambient works 8592 might sound fairly. In november 1992, james made his fulllength debut with selected ambient works 85 92, consisting mostly of home material recorded during the past few years. Songs like xtal, tha and pulsewidth are incredibly relaxing and soothing pieces ambient classics. He soon became a master of the ambient techno sound, later inspiring many other artists. Why are these tracks even more popular than for example tracks from drukq. Check out selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on beatport. This album is the biggest pillar of electronic music, thats for sure.
Oct 16, 20 i used to misunderstand the tidbit about saw 85 92 by assuming it was recorded on compact cassette which is analog, but once i read it was datmakes more sense. Selected ambient works 85 92, an album by aphex twin on spotify. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Selected ambient works 8592 van aphex twin op apple music. In november 1992, james made his fulllength debut with selected ambient works 8592, consisting mostly of. Listen to selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin on deezer. Or you could get drukqs if you want some weird stuff. Many critics consider his double album selected ambient works 85 92. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 8592.
Selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin released in 1992 via apollo. Richard robinson on selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin. Selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on spotify. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Selected ambient works 85 92 1992 is the more lively and beatfocused of the two.
Ii, two albums of ambient ethereality he claimed were inspired by lucid dreaming, the man decided he wanted to make mischief. The cache of aphex twin s epic soundcloud output under username user18081971 between 2015 and january 2016 when all of his tracks were removed. Tha and xtal are one of the most played aphex twin tracks on. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 musicians friend. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Dat is still digital information, so as long as the tape is intact and readable its as consistent with each playback, hence the ability for it to be remastered and repressed easily. This whole collection is kinda all over the place, but there is a constant. Lots of beats, with synths and other sounds that layer and blend well. What music can you recommend similar to aphex twin selected. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 full album genres all genres balearicdowntempo bass breakbeat disconudisco dj tools drum and bass dubstep deep dubstep dirty dubsteptrapgrime edm electro euro dancepop dance footworkjuke.
Selected ambient works 8592 1992 is the more lively and beatfocused of the two. While aphex twin was finding experimental fuel in the genres of acid, house, and techno, the early 90s also saw the release of two of his most critically acclaimed albums, selected ambient works 8592 and selected ambient works vol. As the title suggests, the album is a compilation of songs richard had. Aphex twin s ambient recordings mature magnificently with age, sounding ever richer and more emotive as the rest of electronic music continues to play catch up all around. Billed as a followup to james debut selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. Sometime after james released 1992s selected ambient works 8592 and 1994s selected ambient works vol. Perhaps its to mark the probable 30th anniversary of the aphex twin project, if the title of his selected ambient works 8592 can be used as a milemarker. Aphex twin albums from worst to best by patric fallon. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 vinyl at juno records. Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 xtal, tha and more. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Nov 23, 2010 tha and xtal are one of the most played aphex twin tracks on.
Who is aphex twin, what are the windowlicker musicians top. Inspired by acid house in the late 80s, james began. Aphex twin is one of the greatest legend in the history of electronic music. All files that have been made downloadable by richard are here in. His method of building these tracks is pretty straightforward and simple. All files that have been made downloadable by richard are here in full quality, asuploaded from his databanks.
The electronic noises are superb youll love most every song on this album. Born in ireland in 1971, the cornwall, ukbased producer best known as aphex twin has gone by scads of aliases polygon window, gak, powerpill and fostered wild speculationthat he lives in a bank vault, or drives a tank. My brother is usually indifferent to most music but i remember this song managed to creep him out once. If this aphex twin archive is fake, we dont want to know. Mixcloud anunnakey aphex twin selected ambient works 85. Beat records japanese electronic label often rereleasing western artists albums for the japanese market. Jan 27, 2015 perhaps its to mark the probable 30th anniversary of the aphex twin project, if the title of his selected ambient works 85 92 can be used as a milemarker. Billed as a followup to james debut selected ambient works 8592, the album differs. Other tracks from selected ambient works 85 92 are also well represented. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut album of electronic music producer aphex twin, released on february 12, 1992. I care because you do is his overall best, its a mixuture of his ambient and crazy techno styles. James alias aphex twin, afx, and a slew of other inscrutable pseudonyms, a charming bon vivant from cornwall who is known today for his delightfully blithe eccentricity and iconoclasm. A must for every aphex twin fan, a must for everyone calling oneself an.
If the title selected ambient works 8592 is to be believed, it contains recordings made at the age of 14. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 85 92. I used to misunderstand the tidbit about saw 8592 by assuming it was recorded on compact cassette which is analog, but once i read it was datmakes more sense. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on spotify. Listen to selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on deezer. Also available in itunes more by aphex twin see all. The album consists of beatorientated ambient tracks recorded onto cassette reputedly dating as far back as 1985, when james was thirteen. Best electronic music album of the late 20th century. From the gentle breakbeats of xtal to the aquatic techno lure of tha, the airy rave of pulsewidth to the heartwrenching composition of ageispolis, every track is a. Sounding like absolutely nothing before it, selected ambient works was a revolution. It is the opening track and lead single from aphex twins sixth studio album, syro 2014.
Still probably the most uplifting and nostalgic thing in the afx catalogue. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 releases discogs. He reached international fame after the release of his debut album, selected. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii lyrics and. Get selected ambient works 8592 if you want his strongest ambient stuff but if you want crazy aphex twin go for richard d. However, this album completely ditches the ambient techno sound from. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 1992 schottkey 7th path richards xfiles theme. James discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Selected ambient works 85 92 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Its textures are strikingly original, with many of its sounds coming from modified analogue synths, boxes and gadgets that james built himself at home. The other confusing aspect of selected ambient works 8592 is whether it should be described as ambient if i were a genre purist, id call aphex twin a liar. Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 xtal, tha and more. Following the glacial synths and deft percussion of selected ambient works 8592, aphex twin crafted selected ambient works volume ii, a mammoth doublecd set of beatless vistas, textured compositions that are at turns beautiful, nightmarish, emotive and thrilling.
A proper gateway drug to the myriad microcosms of richard d. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 by brandon goei issuu. Aphex twins ambient recordings mature magnificently with age, sounding ever richer and more emotive as the rest of electronic music continues to play catch up all around. Sure, the music on selected ambient works 8592 may sound a bit dated as does, to be fair, most electronic music more than a few years old, but theres no. If the scene often feels shrouded in mystery, we have him to thank. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin released in 1992 via apollo.
Selected ambient works 85 92 aphex twin electronic 1992. Ii, albums that stood in stark contrast to the ruthless sonic turns collected on classics. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 85 92. It shows no influences or sounds like anything that came before it. Best known under his alias aphex twin, richard david james was born in ireland in 1971, making him 47 years old. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992 stereogum. Sure, the music on selected ambient works 8592 may sound a bit dated as does, to be fair, most electronic music more than a few years old, but theres no denying it was the defining statement. Other tracks from selected ambient works 8592 are also well represented. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on apple music. In the 90s, he created an innovative sound with selected ambient works, a revolutionary album that is today a classic. None of its 20odd tracks the precise number differed according to format and country.
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