You get two vinyl records in a nice cardboard sleeve. Sep 22, 2011 also, back on the subject of saw 8592, theres a lot more to this release than meets the eye. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 by brandon goei issuu. Richard d james classic album from 1992, repressed countless times but still sounding as vital as it did way back when. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 vinyl 20 vinyl reissue.
Selected ambient works volume ii is the second studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Check out selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on beatport. Aug 12, 2012 selected ambient works vo licensed to youtube by bmi broadcast music inc. Buy selected ambient works 85 92 reissue at juno records. 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. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 releases discogs. The music is calm, sometimes driving, and uplifting and always makes me happy and in a better. Aphex twin selected ambient works vol ii reissue on its.
If this aphex twin archive is fake, we dont want to know. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient. Following the glacial synths and deft percussion of selected ambient works 85 92, 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. This time around its aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii, which hasnt been on wax since its limited run back in the 90s. Almost every track has a story behind it or some alternate meaning. He soon became a master of the ambient techno sound, later inspiring many other artists. Track list disc 1 xtal tha pulsewidth ageispolis i green calx heliosphan disc 2 we are the music makers schottkey 7th path ptolemy hedphelym delphium actium protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 vinyl record. Billed as a followup to james debut, selected ambient works 8592, the album differs in sound by being largely beatless ambient music. Reputedly created on homemade equipment deconstructed from standard synthesizers, the music within takes its cue from club beats and the techno. Broadly 4 men with beards quality or lack thereof, id say. Download selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on beatport, the worlds largest music store for djs.
Many critics consider his double album selected ambient works 8592 as his most seminal recording. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 vinyl at juno records. Selected ambient works vol ii aphex twin we are the music. Have a great day and feel free to like and subscribe.
Once more, you can thank 1972 records for this one. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on amazon music. Music for airports or anything of that ilk if i had a big tent approach to genre. The royalty network publishing, aresa, and 4 music rights societies. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by aphex twin, the pseudonym of british electronic musician richard d. Aphex twin got into the techno sound at its very dawn.
Ii, albums that stood in stark contrast to the ruthless sonic turns collected on classics. Check out selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on amazon music. Selected ambient works 8592 features original artwork, and the 20 remastered audio made from its original dat tapes and cut by matt. But those youtube clips are still just exports of 12 songs or so each, so ill stand by my view of them being kinda bollocks. The electronic noises are superb youll love most every song on this album. This version of selected ambient works 8592 is a reissue. Aphextwin selected ambient works 8592 2008, super jewel. Since this is an official reissue, you will get the original iconic artwork on the cover, and not that. A proper gateway drug to the myriad microcosms of richard d. The whole thing is great though, whether for solo listening late at night or for esoteric dancefloors. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 1992 stereogum.
Practically, this is a fine pressing of 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. We are not able to respond back to you, so if the ad remains on site after 12 hours then we have chosen to leave the ad live. 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. 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 turning point album during the golden age of electronic music back in the nineties. Because selected ambient works 8592recently reissued by pias americawas the very first electronic music i ever bought, and certainly.
Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 in plymouth. Saw8592 is a world away from from james frenetic later work, but the rdj pedigree is. 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. I suspect they might be the same concern with a different name, given the similarity in the presentation. If i were a genre purist, id call aphex twin a liar. Ambient doesnt necessarily have to be beatless, guys. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin on spotify. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Selected ambient works volume ii licensed to youtube by merlin warp records on behalf of warp records. Discussion in music corner started by mistermono, jan 9, 2009. Stream selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin and 50 million songs with amazon music unlimited.
This is part of my continuing series of uploads from my man richard d. Selected ambient works 8592 wasnt the first aphex twin release by a long margin, but it was certainly the record that put him on the map with a wider group of listeners than those that were familiar with his eclectic analogue bubblebath and brusque digeridoo 12s. Picking up where selected ambient works 85 92 left off, it is appears that this album was composed over a. Both the birthplace and the benchmark of modern electronic music.
James, moving on now to selected ambient works volume ii. Selected ambient works vol ii aphex twin we are the. The tracks take you through many emotions such as happiness with xtal, fear with hedphelym and daydream with we are the music makers. If you love it, and you own a turntable, then you should buy this album. 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. Perhaps its to mark the probable 30th anniversary of the aphex twin project, if the title of his selected ambient works 8592 can be used as a milemarker. 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. Selected ambient works 8592, an album by aphex twin on spotify. I can tell you the pressing on the reissue vinyl bought new is not great, it. Aphex twins selected ambient works 8592 repressed on 2xlp. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and. James most adventurous effort but theres no denying. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 reissue vinyl at.
Selected ambient works 85 92 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. One of the indisputable classics of electronica, and a defining document for ambient music in particular, selected ambient works 8592 is richard d. Songs like xtal, tha and pulsewidth are incredibly relaxing and soothing pieces ambient classics. Since this is an official reissue, you will get the original iconic artwork on the cover, and not that hideous trashy3dhorse. The industrial sound and sporadic compositions that make up this album are super chill and fun, and the more ambient touch to this album was an incredible idea. 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. Selected ambient works 8592 is the perfect example. Aphex twin talks vintage synths with former korg engineer tatsuya takahashi selected ambient works 85 92 features original artwork, and the 20 remastered audio made from. Aphex twins selected ambient works 8592 repressed on. Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us improve gumtree. One of the indisputable classics of electronica, and a defining document for ambient music in particular, selected ambient works 85 92 is richard d.
Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin, released 09 november 1992 1. Nearly 20 years after its initial release, aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii has maintained its status as one of the landmark albums of electronic music. Aphex twin selected ambient works 85 92 vinyl happy valley. With his new 33 book, marc weidenbaum explains how aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii breathed life into ambient music while being one. An utterly essential piece of electronic history, constantly referenced and revered two decades after its release. Selected ambient works 8592 by aphex twin released in 1992 via apollo. If you dont know his work yet, you will soon know if you love it or hate it. I can tell you the pressing on the reissue vinyl bought new is not great, its pretty crackly on side 3 or 4 iirc, i certainly remember being underwhelmed, but couldnt be. People have been testifying on its behalf for nearly two decades, as if it were capable of curing ills or healing the soul. A collection of his early dreamscapes set to record, selected ambient works 8592 is an out and out classic and played a major role in defining the emerging intelligent techno scene in the uk.
Picking up where selected ambient works 85 92 left off, it is appears that this album was composed over a much shorter period of time. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink. Selected ambient works 85 92, an album by aphex twin on spotify. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Aphex twins debut album selected ambient works 8592 might sound fairly vanilla to us now and in truth its not richard d. 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. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii youtube. 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. A beginners guide to the many sounds of aphex twin music. Aphex twin reissues selected ambient works volume ii on. Oct 05, 2014 selected ambient works volume ii licensed to youtube by merlin warp records on behalf of warp records. Aphex twins selected ambient works volume ii pitchfork. James earliest and most fully realized achievement. Best electronic music album of the late 20th century.
Saw8592 is a world away from from james frenetic later work, but the rdj pedigree is fully intact. Aphex twin selected ambient works 8592 20, cd discogs. 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. Also released in diecut company sleeve selected ambient works 8592. Aphex twin selected ambient works volume ii boomkat. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Selected ambient works 8592 is the debut studio album by english electronic musician richard d. Not sure that you need us to introduce this one to you. Still probably the most uplifting and nostalgic thing in the afx catalogue. The other confusing aspect of selected ambient works 85 92 is whether it should be described as ambient. Selected ambient works 8592 reissue 100% secure shopping. Aphex twin is a colossus within electronic music, and this album is one of the reasons he is revered the world over.