I find it difficult to listen to if im sat alone but id still consider it the best ambient album ever made. Aphex twin s 1994 masterpiece selected ambient works volume ii includes barely anything resembling a beat or any sign of typical song structure, yet the album continues to garner adulation generally reserved for holy music. Earlier this year, electronic master aphex twin repressed his classic selected ambient works volume ii on vinyl. The vinyl thats out there is mostly in unfortunate shape from a shoddy original pressing on brown to even shoddier reissue pulled from the cd and missing a track even. Then listen to selected ambient works 2 which is a far more interesting album than the first. It seems, after some extensive research, that your torrent of the digital 2009 analord reissue is the only one in existence. James album is the eponymous fourth studio album by british electronic musician richard d. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin album, ambient. Jan 20, 2012 just wanted to make that clear because the member asked for other aphex twin releases on vinyl but since you bring that up. Selected ambient works ii and a lot of the piano music on drukqs is timeless. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii real reissue by warp and drukqs peter gabriel us, up, and passion rem automatic for the people flaming lips at war with the mystics arcade fire arcade fire ep never released on vinyl sufjan stevens a sun came, enjoy your rabbit, the avalanche, christmas vol. Similarly the fact aphex twin stands in as an idea for the whole indefinable, gigantic mass of 90s electronica in a lot of peoples heads which is frustrating when theres sooo much of it and it can be read in so many different ways. Buy computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2 ep by aphex twin on aphex twin.
A good example where you can really hear the tails and tone of the verb. A homemade music video for aphex twin s lichen from the album selected ambient works vol. 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. Ventolin is one of the harshest singles ever recorded. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii pitchfork.
Purchase here note the mp3 download version has 24 tracks to the vinyls 23 presumably it includes stone in focus. Because as recent as 2008 i saw copies of it for sale in shops. Jun 17, 2016 so i was wondering if anyone could identify the reverb system used through out saw ii it seems like there may be a central unit, and im guessing its some kind of high end outboard hardware reverb unit. Dedicated to all things fm particularly awesome tactical battles, incredible player skill and some downright spectacular goals. Aphex twin reissues i care because you do and richard d. Billed as a followup to james debut selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. The music is calm, sometimes driving, and uplifting and always makes me happy. Aphex twin updated brian enos midseventies concept of discreet, or ambient. Woah, aphex twin on ziq remixwithout the tape being chewed up, i thought that track couldnt get any more awesome. The sire cd releases are missing track 4 as well, and the 2017 vinyl reissue by 1972 is a copy of this cd. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 1994, no. While i was researching my new casio fz1 i heard a lot of references to its filter. Studio album 7 single 2 ep 6 compilation 2 remix 1 soundtrack 1 computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2.
With his new 33 book, marc weidenbaum explains how aphex twin s selected ambient works volume ii breathed life into ambient music while being one of. Warp collects nts takeover highlights in 30th anniversary box set featuring aphex twin, flying lotus. Besides being different from his usual tracks laced with fast beats and harsh shounds, its also different from any ambient albums out there. Just yesterday i picked up the brand new vinyl reissue from apollo, and they. You know its hilarious to me how many uk people i see complaining about shipping prices on things coming from the us. Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 8592. Sounding like absolutely nothing before it, selected ambient works was a revolution. Brilliant album obviously but in regards to pressing quality it is not as bad as people make it out to be but its not exactly good either. None of the tracks on this album are titled, and the sleeve doesnt seem to say much about what youre listening to. The uk cd i have didnt include one so i cant provide a picture of it here. Varying sounds and styles more than ever before, he experimented as much with wistful piano solos as with breakcoreled electronics. Aphex twin computer controlled acoustic instruments pt2 ep. Aphex twin analord 10 2005 ep fenix funk 5 i should have added this to the list long ago, since it actually lands under the proper aphex twin name and all that.
Aphex twin, boards of canada, battles, flying lotus, kelela, yves tumor. What kind of reverb do you think is used in saw ii. James second aphex twin album selected ambient works volume ii is getting a limited edition repress on triple vinyl, courtesy of usbased imprint 1972 next. This is a poor representation of a great ambient album. Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii and more. Mark richardson talks about aphex twins mysterious masterpiece selected ambient works volume ii with marc weidenbaum, whose new 33.
Selected ambient works volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. It is the followup to 1992s selected ambient works 8592. Often passed off as repetive beats and electronic noises, not many people have heard the true talents of techno or ambient techno, the leader of these artists being aphex twin. Selected ambient works volume ii label warp catalogue number sawii release date february 20, 2017 24 tracks cd view more aphex twin artist aphex twin. In the united kingdom, the album was released on 4 november 1996 through warp. Selected ambient works 8592 please retry amazon music unlimited. Selected ambient works ii expanded reissue mediafire caustic window mediafire analord eps 1 11. Mainly his less harsh and more melody focused ones. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii boomkat. Buy selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on aphex twin. Selected ambient works volume ii warp records beatport. The mastering has plenty of space, the bass is not the greatest but sounded lush. This song stands as proof that electronic music is freaking beautiful, dangit. Selected ambient works volume ii, abbreviated as saw2, is the second album by aphex twin, released in 1994.
Aphex twin selected ambient works vol ii reissue on its. Aphex twin selected ambient works vol ii reissue on its way. Aphex twin s selected ambient works ii stands out on its own among all his albums. A beginners guide to the many sounds of aphex twin music. This is an appeal from another massive aphex twin fan. Originally released in 2001, drukqs saw a marked departure for richard d james. Latinautor, abramus digital, latinautor peermusic, bmi broadcast music inc. Selected ambient works 8592 20 uk reissue 2xlp black.
It entered the uk dance albums chart at number 30 after the release of aphex twin s 2014 album syro. Instead, all of these untitled tracks are long, unsettling electronic soundscapes, alternately quiet and confrontational. James most consistent work, i care because you do fuses his earlier hardcore techno days with the smooth rhythm and atmosphere of his ambient work, often on the same song. It includes 2 of aphexs class a microphone preamps with topquality analog to digital conversion and 2 di instrument inputs, alongside a host of other amazing features and io connectivity all built into a compact chassis. Syro cd album digipak 2014 highly rated ebay seller great prices. There was a dutch podcast show called beneden nap that had an aphex twin special a while ago, they announced that warp was about to reissue alot of the aphex stuff. Download aphex twin mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Expert knob twiddlers is a 1996 studio album by mike paradinas and richard d. The artwork with divided circles found within the gatefold and on the back cover is meant to represent the album tracks, but is faulty due to these two missing tracks. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii to get. Aphex twin label warp catalogue number warpcdd30 release date february 20, 2017 play share. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 1994 aphex twin s discography is a place for all kinds of unusual musical choices. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii discogs.
Warps artists create groundbreaking music, videos and cinema. Selected ambient works 8592, an album by aphex twin. Aphex twin lp vinyl records for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 2012, vinyl. Aphex twins 1994 masterpiece selected ambient works volume ii includes barely anything resembling a beat or any sign of typical song structure, yet the. Each sunday, pitchfork takes an indepth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible.
Aphex twin released an ep, collapse, on 14 september 2018. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii given. Selected ambient works vol ii remains a high watermark of nineties electronica like its predecessor, aphex twin s classic 1994 collection scoped out novel sounds and textures without ever. Aphex twin, selected ambient works, volume ii no beats, no tunes, no titles. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 2017, vinyl. Aphex twin s 1994 masterpiece selected ambient works volume ii includes barely anything resembling a beat or any sign of typical song structure, yet the album continues to garner adulation generally reserved for holy. I or are there counterfeit pressings in circulation. Some of the soundcloud stuff is in here too because its gr. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii cd discogs. Reissue of the tracks on the us cd version, hence tracks a4 and e2 popularly known as hankie and stone in focus originally released on warplp21 in 1994, are not included. Vinyl reissue requests page 2 steve hoffman music forums. The ep was announced on august 5 in a garbled press release written in broken english and visually distorted with the same aphex twin 3d graphic found in london, turin and hollywood.
The sound is clean but some detail is lost and the midrange is way to high which means you can only play it at a modest volume that said if you have a decent equaliser you can sort this out. Teaming in a way that my daddy 1997 and windowlickie 1999, eps, was followed. Most recently, user48736353001 has started to curate himself, making periodspecific playlists, including saw 1. Discover all aphex twins music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Ii, albums that stood in stark contrast to the ruthless sonic turns collected on classics. Download selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on beatport, the worlds largest music store for djs. In the united states, it was released on 28 january 1997 by sire records, with the girlboy ep included as bonus tracks. According to the complete aphex twin discography, the. Get the best deals on aphex twin selected ambient works when you shop the largest online selection at. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 1994 tassels if aphex twin is music for acid, then this track is a bad trip, possibly the most horrendously bad trip in the whole discography. Also all the aphex twin chris cunningham collaboration videos. Aphex twin selected ambient works ii music skip to main content. It includes 2 of aphex s class a microphone preamps with topquality analog to digital conversion and 2 di instrument inputs, alongside a host of other amazing features and io connectivity all built into a compact chassis. Many critics consider his double album selected ambient works 8592 as his most seminal recording.
He was initially more or less a techno artist, but the further along he progressed from 1985, the more he began to dabble in various genres of music, including some very avantgarde ones. Just wanted to make that clear because the member asked for other aphex twin releases on vinyl but since you bring that up. Ii is a more difficult and challenging album than aphex twin s previous collection. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 2 x lp vinyl album record reissue. Does anyone know what synths aphex twin used on selected ambient works volume ii. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii to get vinyl. In 2012, it was named the greatest album of the 1990s by fact.
Its like he stopped goofing around for a minute and showed us theres a real feeling man under the clown makeup. I thought this 20 reissue remastered by matt colton sounded excellent, besides the known problem on the first track xtal which seem to be on the original tape it has constant hissing throughout the entire track. Aphex twin got into the techno sound at its very dawn. This collection of 90s ntv era is the result of the video, in which he praised the music video director crease cunningham saw. Selected ambient works vol ii aphex twin we are the. Jan, 2012 aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii to get vinyl reissue. He soon became a master of the ambient techno sound, later inspiring many other artists. Apr 25, 2014 with his new 33 book, marc weidenbaum explains how aphex twin s selected ambient works volume ii breathed life into ambient music while being one of the first albums to draw an obsessive fan. Jul 28, 2014 there was a dutch podcast show called beneden nap that had an aphex twin special a while ago, they announced that warp was about to reissue alot of the aphex stuff. People have been testifying on its behalf for nearly two decades, as if it were capable of curing ills or healing the soul. Aphex twin samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Featuring unreleased tracks from the likes of aphex twin, flying lotus and oneohtrix point never, this sampler comes ahead of the seriess november 15th release.
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