Aphex Twin Discography Blogspot How To Make These

Records, 1993 Selected Ambient Works Volume II Warp, Sire, Warner Bros.

Records, 1994 Ventolin EP Remixes WAP60 WAP60R, Warp, 1995 pw: Liberator I Care Because You Do Warp, 1995 Donkey Rhubarb EP Warp Records, 1995 Melodies From Mars unreleased, 1995 Richard D.

James Album Warp, Sire, Elektra Records, 1996 GirlBoy EP Warp Records, 1996 5113 Aphex Singles Collection Sire, Elektra Records, 1996 Come to Daddy EP Warp, Sire, WEA Records, 1997) Windowlicker Warp, Sire, WEA Records, 1999 Drukqs Warp, Sire, WEA Records, 2 001 26 Mixes For Cash Warp, 2003 2005- Hangable Auto Bulb.

I like the album a lot but the overall effect seems a bit too easy to push to the background, like hipster elevator music.

Being hospitalized back in April didnt help but mostly Ive just struggled with Aphex Twin because every time I start to work on it I fall down a crazy Richard D.

James rabbit hole.

Each link leads to another fascinating connection and before I realize it, Ive watched a few hours worth of video.

His liberal attitude towards uploading his music and also everyones collective fascination with his work has generated so much information and mystique that, well, its hard to finally put it all down in one blog post.

I also need to publish this before I get anymore Aphex Twin EPs and LPs and start all over down that rabbit hole.

So, I recommend listening to the show while you look at the pictures in this blog.

The Aphex Twin symbol is a pretty recognizable brand element.

Here are some interesting links about its design (also referenced in the show).

And beyond the marks, theres distinct packaging, visuals, and typography that are associated with specific bands or record companies.

Have you ever flipped through CDs or Vinyl in the store and picked up something because the aesthetics were appealing or even recognized the bandlabel before you even read the name On the other hand, does the brandingvisual information ever interfere with the music, affecting your interpretation or enjoyment.

Can it ever fulfill all of our desires Not as much of a fail as Guns Roses.

More like that My Bloody Valentine albumtrying reference the part about the past thats in our consciousness while still being about the present.

Its a difficult project, so beware (Im pointing at you, Tool).

It sounds a little like every song contains the same key Aphex Twin touchpoints.

Slightly different combination each time but essentially a formula is followed.

There had been a bunch of interesting events leading up to Syro that communicated how rabid fans were for more Aphex Twin.

James also uploaded a huge volume of tracks under various soundcloud pseudonyms.

I wonder if Syro was conceived as a unified albumproject or is it essentially a greatest hits of tracks from the last two decades Heres an interesting article in the Guardian about his soundcloud uploads that, importantly, provides links to the tracks and pseudonyms but also contextualizes it within a broader question of how artists can effectively utilize the Web.

In keeping with Aphex Twins idiosyncratic approach, Richard D.

James and Warp also commissioned a twelve year old to create a video for one of the tracks (its great).

Check out this Peel Session: The live performances in support of Syro have pretty much all been reviewed as bonkers.

Aphex Twin Discography Blogspot How To Make These

James seems to really understand how to make these concerts an event where people are feeling like theyre participating in an important moment, beyond just watching a show.

Overall, an interesting topic when it comes to EDM and the spectacle of the DJ versus a live band.

The live music seems to me to be more provocative than the album.