Aphex twin, born in 1971, released his first album, selected ambient works 8592. This cassette release contains track c7 stone in focus which is also available on the vinyl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aphex twin selected ambient works 3 beta by disquiet published on 20150224t16. Aresa, bmg rights management, and 2 music rights societies.
Selected ambient works vol ii aphex twin we are the. If i were a genre purist, id call aphex twin a liar. As the title suggests, the album is a compilation of songs richard had. Id love to own the record, but all i can seem to find online are used copies at high prices. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii boomkat. Apr 25, 2014 with his new 33 book, marc weidenbaum explains how aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii breathed life into ambient music while being one of the first albums to draw an obsessive fan. Aphex twin reissues selected ambient works volume ii on 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 album continues to garner adulation generally reserved for holy music. Jan 09, 2009 i did buy the classics cd which was reissued at the same time a few months ago. Download the latest song of selected ambient works v. Selected ambient works, vol 2 import aphex twin format. The original tracks for this playlist of postsaw2 ambient recordings all went away when aphex twin deleted them from his soundcloud account, but as new ambient works pop up from him on soundcloud ill add them here. Lets start with the top left pie, the greenyellow one. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 vinyl 2lp 2008.
Kicks self yet again for passing up on a new copy of ambient works 2 on vinyl for. Not sure that you need us to introduce this one to you. Two decades of aphex twins selected ambient works volume. This version of selected ambient works 8592 is a reissue. Selected ambient works by the blue tapes house band featuring matt collins and friends live at mega crazy crazy frenzy, released 21 october 2017 1. Aphex twin talks vintage synths with former korg engineer tatsuya takahashi.
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. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii lyrics and. The album that broke aphex twin to the masses relatively speaking, selected ambient works 8592 starts with two genuinely sublime pieces of music, xtal and tha, which your collection literally cannot be without. Fans have been testifying on its behalf for nearly two decades, as if it were capable of curing ills or healing the soul. Selected ambient works vol ii by simon reynolds by now you may have heard of richard james, the british techno whizkid who sleeps two hours a night and who is so prolific he needs a host of pseudonyms the most famous being aphex twin and polygon window to. Reviewing the album after it was reissued by pias america in 2002, rolling stones pat blashill called it a. Broadly 4 men with beards quality or lack thereof, id say. It is the followup to 1992s selected ambient works 8592.
Instead, all of these untitled tracks are long, unsettling electronic soundscapes, alternately quiet and confrontational. 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. Selected ambient works ii cd sleeve uk version selected ambient works ii cd sleeve us version part three the six pie symbols representing the six sides also appear as a group on the sleeve. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on spotify. Selected ambient works volume ii artist aphex twin label warp catalogue number warpcdd21 release date march 7, 1994 play share. Selected ambient works volume ii cassette aphex twin.
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. Aphex twins selected ambient works 8592 repressed on 2xlp. Issued with fold out insert showing graphic symbols and images for each track, but there are no track titles printed anywhere neither on the sleeve nor inside. 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 discogs. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 2012, vinyl. Selected ambient works 8592, an album by aphex twin on spotify. Selected ambient works volume ii is one of the highlights of richard d. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii pitchfork. Selected ambient works volume ii tiene ya 23 anos tiu future. Aphex twin got into the techno sound at its very dawn. Dont waste your money, warp will hopefully repress this soon.
Selected ambient works volume ii cd, album, repress album cover. 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. Aphex twin reissues selected ambient works volume ii on. Check out selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii cd discogs. Selected ambient works vol ii sign in to follow this. This time around its aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii, which hasnt been on wax since its limited run back in the 90s.
Sounding like absolutely nothing before it, selected ambient works was a revolution. Featured in films, commercials and video games, the music continues to offer an entry point for listeners new to the ambient genre while remaining a classic touted by connoisseurs. 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. Selected ambient works volume ii was released in 1994 by aphex twin as a followup to the earlier selected ambient works 8592. However, this album completely ditches the ambient techno sound from. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Aphex twin selected ambient works vol ii reissue on its way. At least some pressings have an offcentred centrehole on disc 3, ef, that sways the tonearm during playback. Just went to try to relisten to this 1972 reissue and after 4 minutes i took it off again and nearly threw it in the bin, that is how bad it sounds.
All of the cd releases are missing track 19, which is available on the vinyl, cassette and 2017 digital releases, and on the compilation excursions in ambience the third dimension. Aug 02, 2012 published on aug 2, 2012 this is part of my continuing series of uploads from my man richard d. James second aphex twin album selected ambient works volume ii is getting a limited triple vinyl repress, courtesy of usbased. I did buy the classics cd which was reissued at the same time a few months ago. Since this is an official reissue, you will get the original iconic artwork on the.
Note the mp3 download version has 24 tracks to the vinyls 23 presumably it includes stone in focus. James followed up the album up in 1994 with the more traditionally ambient selected ambient works volume ii. Buy mp3 music online aphex twin selected ambient works, vol. Remarkably, for an album that is often perceived as difficult, selected ambient works volume ii is quite accessible. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 2017, vinyl. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii given limited triple. Black sticker on jewel case front reads aphex twin rtd 126. This was panned by both critics and fans when it came out, mainly because the title makes you think its the same type of music as the first album. Once more, you can thank 1972 records for this one. Selected ambient works volume ii double cassette release apologies for the size of the images. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii turns 25. Its a bit louder than the old rs records disc so its definately been remastered too. Selected ambient works volume ii, an album by aphex twin on spotify. The technologies and politics driving album leaks and.
The crown jewel of selected ambient works ii has got to be pulsewidth. Lovingly repressed on heavyweight vinyl, this is a rare chance to own one of aphexs finest moments in the golden format. Track e2 is not found on the cd versions of this album, but is also included on the black vinyl edition and on the cassette edition of selected ambient works ii. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of. The discussion is based on weidenbaums book in the 33 series, selected ambient works volume ii. Theres not much to say about a reissue of such an essential album. Anyone have thoughts of ifwhen sawii might see a vinyl reissue. Selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on spotify. Selected ambient works vol ii by simon reynolds by now you may have heard of richard james, the british techno whizkid who sleeps two hours a night and who is so prolific he needs a host of pseudonyms the most famous being aphex twin and polygon window to unleash his monstrous creativity. James, moving on now to selected ambient works volume ii. Richard david james aphex twin, afx, caustic window. Billed as a followup to james debut selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. Ii is a more difficult and challenging album than aphex twins previous collection.
With his new 33 book, marc weidenbaum explains how aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii breathed life into ambient music while being one of. Published on aug 2, 2012 this is part of my continuing series of uploads from my man richard d. Selected ambient works volume ii triple vinyl reissue. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 lanzamientos discogs. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii duration. Faithful to brian enos definition of ambient music, selected ambient works volume ii was intentionally functional.
Buy selected ambient works volume ii by aphex twin on aphex twin. An utterly essential piece of electronic history, constantly referenced and revered two decades after its release. 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 8592 repressed on. 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. James discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. What did aphex twin conjure in selected ambient works 8592 which has. 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. Live at mega crazy crazy frenzy when people ask me, what is blue tapes.
Listen free to aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 xtal, tha and more. I suspect they might be the same concern with a different name, given the similarity in the presentation. 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. I hate cds but i am going to get the cd because this pressing is worthless. This one represents tracks 1 to 4, as shown on the picture. Many critics consider his double album selected ambient works 8592 as his most seminal recording. Selected ambient works vol ii by simon reynolds aphex twin. Richard david james aphex twin, afx, caustic window, polygon. He soon became a master of the ambient techno sound, later inspiring many other artists.
Selected ambient works volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. He has a very intimidating discography both in the variety of styles and the sheer size. Selected ambient works 8592 features original artwork, and the 20 remastered audio made from its original dat tapes and cut by matt colton. Like abstract paintings composed of shades of a single color, jamess resonant explorations of specific timbres linger close to a central idea on each cut, incorporating just enough variation to remain. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut album of electronic music producer aphex twin, released on february 12, 1992. Selected ambient works volume ii cassette aphex twin we. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii 1994, brown. On its 25th anniversary, we reflect on an album that altered the course of electronic music. People have been testifying on its behalf for nearly two decades, as if it were capable of curing ills or healing the soul. Release selected ambient works, volume ii by aphex twin. The sire cd releases are missing track 4 as well, and the 2017 vinyl reissue by 1972 is a copy of this cd version.
The whole thing is great though, whether for solo listening late at night or for esoteric dancefloors. Selected ambient works volume ii, abbreviated as saw2, is the second album by aphex twin, released in 1994. Aphex twin selected ambient works 3 beta by disquiet. After the fluffiness of selected ambient works vol 1, this album makes a polar opposite in its sheer drama. I seem to be able to find most of rdjs vinyls in storesonline except this one. Unfortunately, the elusive stone in focus track e2 on the original vinyl release is missing from this reissue. Aphex twin selected ambient works vol ii reissue on its. Selected ambient works vol ii aphex twin we are the music. The other confusing aspect of selected ambient works 8592 is whether it should be described as ambient. James prolific career and a must for any fan of ambient electronic music. Rhubarb site map help add to favorites to get full access to the site e. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii youtube.
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