I am recording through a mastering grade convertor for the best. Selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. Aphex twin, also known as englands richard james, was once a pioneer of techno and ambient electronic music, and he made records, particularly 1993s gorgeous selected ambient works 8592, that changed the course of electronic music. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut album of electronic music producer aphex twin, released on february 12, 1992. Still probably the most uplifting and nostalgic thing in the afx catalogue.
Aphex twin albums from worst to best by patric fallon. Out of curiosity, how does this album compare to brian enos ambient works. Tha is named after aphex twin s thengirlfriend samantha the soundcloud track sams car is also named after her. If you need proof of the extreme nerdery of aphex twin fans, go to the wattm forum, where you will find an entire discussion about whether selected ambient works 8592 was recorded onto cassette. Aphex twin, born richard david james, august 18, 1971, in limerick, ireland to welsh parents lorna and derek james, is an electronic music artist. Aphex twin selected soundcloud works 2015 by brethren. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Best electronic music album of the late 20th century. I have waffled on for long enoughgo buy it or download if thats youre thing. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on spotify. With each album from the artist, best known as aphex twin, came a new, warped blueprint.
Songs like xtal, tha and pulsewidth are incredibly relaxing and soothing pieces ambient classics. The album still holds up remarkably well to this day, making it a timeless classic. Whenever one of the most celebrated and influential electronic fartist, richard d. James can compete with the music flip to influence built. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii lyrics and. A must for every aphex twin fan, a must for everyone calling oneself an electronic music. Ive been asked to dig through my archives for more info for an upcoming reissue of this classic album, so if i come across anything worth posting, ill be sure to do so.
Studio album 7 single 2 ep 6 compilation 2 remix 1 soundtrack 1 computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 releases discogs. Read more about his sonic consultancy, teaching, sound art, and work in. Ii, cut the drums entirely and turned its titular genre cavernous. The first fulllength aphex twin album, selected ambient works 8592, comprised material allegedly dating back to jamess teen years.
He has written for nature, boing boing, the wire, pitchfork, and newmusicbox, among other periodicals. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on amazon music. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992 stereogum. This collection of 90s ntv era is the result of the video, in which he praised the music video director crease cunningham saw. Aphex twin is a colossus within electronic music, and this album is one of the reasons he is revered the world over. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient. Ageispolis, from selected ambient works 8592, has a grand, cinematic sweep. It was released by apollo records on 9 november 1992 and later widely in february 1993. James discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Teaming in a way that my daddy 1997 and windowlickie 1999, eps, was followed. However, this album completely ditches the ambient. Download aphex twin mp3 songs and albums music downloads. It shows no influences or sounds like anything that came before it. 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 85 92 by aphex twin released in 1992 via apollo. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 85 92. A beginners guide to the many sounds of aphex twin music. Abramus digital, bmg rights management, bmi broadcast music inc. There werent many others quite like it that came before it. Aphex twin green calx selected ambient works 8592, apollo, 1992 theres a strong case for including the whole of selected ambient works 8592 on this list but we decided to restrain. Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 xtal, tha and more. Selected ambient works 85 92 brought new lush melodic instincts to dance music, while its sequel, selected ambient works vol.
Sounding like absolutely nothing before it, selected ambient works was a revolution. Selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin similar allmusic. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 8592. Selected ambient works 8592 1992 2008 remaster this audio comes from a verified lossless source.
Taken from aphex twin s collapse ep out now on warp. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin buy and download. Listen to selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin on deezer. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii cd2 1994 by.
Selected ambient works 8592 is, rather, an album stretching back to the days before software allowed for. Selected ambient works 85 92, an album by aphex twin on spotify. James earliest and most fully realized achievement. Find similar albums to selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin on allmusic allmusic new releases. Selected ambient works volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Selected ambient works 8592, an album by aphex twin on spotify. Selected ambient works 8592 was a ground breaking record when it was released. However, aphex twin has made some crazy inventive material. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992, cd discogs. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii youtube.
Reputedly created on homemade equipment deconstructed from standard synthesizers, the music within takes its cue from club beats and the techno rhythms of rave and acidhouse culture. It marked aphex twin as a pioneering influence in electronic music. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Watch the video for heliosphan from aphex twin s selected ambient works 8592 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992 full album. Ive begun compiling the above set, under the working title selected ambient works volume 3, as an imaginary sequel to selected ambient works 8592, whose earliest tracks are 30 years old as of 2015, and to selected ambient works volume ii. As the title suggests, the album is a compilation of songs richard had.
May 21, 2019 it was in 1992 that aphex twin started to really get the praise heaped upon him, with the release of selected ambient works 85 92, which was his very first full length record under the aphex twin name. So go over to youtube and find some of the tracks on this album. The electronic noises are superb youll love most every song on this album. I am doing service of putting high quality vinyl available to the world. Buy selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on aphex twin. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 85 92. Sep 22, 2011 also, back on the subject of saw 85 92, theres a lot more to this release than meets the eye. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 8592. But since then, he has bravely charted a course toward technoise and slowly veered into unlistenability. One of the indisputable classics of electronica, and a defining document for ambient music in particular, selected ambient works 8592 is richard d. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world.
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. I have no easy explanation for why selected ambient works is as good as it is. However, this album completely ditches the ambient techno sound from. Provided to youtube by believe sas xtal aphex twin selected ambient works 8592. Ii, albums that stood in stark contrast to the ruthless sonic turns collected on classics. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. If you dont know his work yet, you will soon know if you. Began in the late 1780s and 90s during a turn in its. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. 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. A proper gateway drug to the myriad microcosms of richard d. Ambient music has never sounded as good as it does on this collection.
Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 musicians friend. Pulsewidth refers to the distance between one peak and the next in a sound wave. He grew up in cornwall, united kingdom and started producing music around the age of 12 and made his first release aired on 1985. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. A collection of his early dreamscapes set to record, selected ambient works 85 92 is an out and out classic and played a major role in defining the emerging intelligent techno scene in the uk. Find similar albums to selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin on allmusic. Watch the video for xtal from aphex twin s selected ambient works 8592 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
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