Selected ambient works 8592 was a ground breaking record when it was released. 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 stereogum. As the title suggests, the album is a compilation of songs richard had. Pulsewidth refers to the distance between one peak and the next in a sound wave. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 85 92. Aphex twin is a colossus within electronic music, and this album is one of the reasons he is revered the world over. 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.
Find similar albums to selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin on allmusic allmusic new releases. 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. He has written for nature, boing boing, the wire, pitchfork, and newmusicbox, among other periodicals. Best electronic music album of the late 20th century. 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. The electronic noises are superb youll love most every song on this album. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 8592. There werent many others quite like it that came before it. Ambient music has never sounded as good as it does on this collection.
One of the indisputable classics of electronica, and a defining document for ambient music in particular, selected ambient works 8592 is richard d. It was released by apollo records on 9 november 1992 and later widely in february 1993. Read more about his sonic consultancy, teaching, sound art, and work in. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii cd2 1994 by. 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.
Richard d james classic album from 1992, repressed countless times but still sounding as vital as it did way back when. A beginners guide to the many sounds of aphex twin music. Studio album 7 single 2 ep 6 compilation 2 remix 1 soundtrack 1 computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on spotify. 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. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. With each album from the artist, best known as aphex twin, came a new, warped blueprint. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more.
Selected ambient works 8592 1992 2008 remaster this audio comes from a verified lossless source. Sep 22, 2011 also, back on the subject of saw 85 92, theres a lot more to this release than meets the eye. Whenever one of the most celebrated and influential electronic fartist, richard d. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii youtube. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 musicians friend. James earliest and most fully realized achievement. James discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. 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. Download aphex twin mp3 songs and albums music downloads. I have waffled on for long enoughgo buy it or download if thats youre thing.
It shows no influences or sounds like anything that came before it. I am doing service of putting high quality vinyl available to the world. Aphex twin albums from worst to best by patric fallon. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 85 92. 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. Selected ambient works 8592 is, rather, an album stretching back to the days before software allowed for. A proper gateway drug to the myriad microcosms of richard d. However, this album completely ditches the ambient techno sound from. Ii, albums that stood in stark contrast to the ruthless sonic turns collected on classics. A must for every aphex twin fan, a must for everyone calling oneself an electronic music. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii lyrics and. Watch the video for xtal from aphex twin s selected ambient works 8592 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Abramus digital, bmg rights management, bmi broadcast music inc.
Ageispolis, from selected ambient works 8592, has a grand, cinematic sweep. 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. I am recording through a mastering grade convertor for the best. Ii, cut the drums entirely and turned its titular genre cavernous. Selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin released in 1992 via apollo.
This collection of 90s ntv era is the result of the video, in which he praised the music video director crease cunningham saw. If you dont know his work yet, you will soon know if you. It marked aphex twin as a pioneering influence in electronic music. Find similar albums to selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin on allmusic. I have no easy explanation for why selected ambient works is as good as it is. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 8592. 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. Listen to selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin on deezer. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Songs like xtal, tha and pulsewidth are incredibly relaxing and soothing pieces ambient classics. 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 ambient works 8592 1992 full album. Began in the late 1780s and 90s during a turn in its.
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. He grew up in cornwall, united kingdom and started producing music around the age of 12 and made his first release aired on 1985. Selected ambient works 8592 aphex twin similar allmusic. James can compete with the music flip to influence built. Sounding like absolutely nothing before it, selected ambient works was a revolution. Teaming in a way that my daddy 1997 and windowlickie 1999, eps, was followed. The first fulllength aphex twin album, selected ambient works 8592, comprised material allegedly dating back to jamess teen years. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient. But since then, he has bravely charted a course toward technoise and slowly veered into unlistenability. Selected ambient works 85 92, an album by aphex twin on spotify. Still probably the most uplifting and nostalgic thing in the afx catalogue. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992, cd discogs.
Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut album of electronic music producer aphex twin, released on february 12, 1992. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 releases discogs. Selected ambient works 85 92 brought new lush melodic instincts to dance music, while its sequel, selected ambient works vol.
Selected ambient works 8592, an album by aphex twin on spotify. Provided to youtube by believe sas xtal aphex twin selected ambient works 8592. The album still holds up remarkably well to this day, making it a timeless classic. However, aphex twin has made some crazy inventive material. Tha is named after aphex twin s thengirlfriend samantha the soundcloud track sams car is also named after her. 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 volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. So go over to youtube and find some of the tracks on this album. Buy selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on aphex twin. Out of curiosity, how does this album compare to brian enos ambient works. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 xtal, tha and more. Taken from aphex twin s collapse ep out now on warp.
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