Alberto Balsalm - Steel Version

[@truesks]

needs someone occasionally scooting a table

[@stu9000]

Spot on

[@herettahuston9457]

Haha, that's smart!

[@larrymcjones]

truesks goddamn right! Always wondered what natural sound would make that noise

[@herettahuston9457]

@@larrymcjones Aphex Twin has some pretty interesting sounds for sure.

[@filipe5226]

And someone flickering a lighter

[@daniel10alien]

I love when an electronic song is recreated with acoustic instruments

[@HueAwkwardstares]

I love the fact that samplers made people recreate acoustic instruments as electronic music.

[@rt-uh6mt]

It's usually much better than acoustic songs remade with electronic instruments.

[@maxspencerkarinen6463]

There's a great video of Louis cole playing some drum and bass on an acoustic drumkit

[@NGHmusic]

And then it ends up taking so many of them too. Edm can be very complicated.

[@planetluna9554]

Sounds like the coral reefs and busy ocean scene. I love it.

[@bigshagger1789]

Lmao probably because of the handpan.

[@Mr_nostalgiabro62]

True

[@o0julek0o]

but like a coral reef i've seen before, but also not.

[@aydinogansoy1222]

The original sounds like a factory with some sinister happening inside of it This sounds like a Disney song.

[@Capewearer]

This is direct cultular influence of "Mermaid" movie by Disney. "Under the sea" song uses steel drums for lead melody. So it has been footprinted in your memory forever.

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

If I heard this live I think I’d burst in to tears.

[@zolawilliams1]

I did in my kitchen so...

[@JasonTaylor1]

its not even live and an I am. This has been too heavy of a week

[@Anti_everything_and_everyone]

@@JasonTaylor1 hope you're doing OK buddy! xx

[@Mariathinking]

​@@zolawilliams1i think it's an emotional song. Even without lyrics you can hear the adlibs.

[@TOTO_plays]

having seen him a few times live, I'm sad to say he generally just plays drill and nightmarish sounds with the very odd injection of a tune you vaguely recognize.

[@kdhfkjdgkjj]

What a cool music teacher, "Alright class have your ever heard Aphex Twin?"

[@petexii]

Seriously, KUDOS TO THIS MUSIC TEACHER!!!

[@andrewhime3576]

People say Aphex Twin isn't real music because he makes it with computers and synths. Then you watch people recreate his songs live... and it takes 13 people.

[@oh_rhythm]

that's the difference between composing\arranging and actually performing. I would guess it's easier for someone to get hold of a pc+some software than 13 trained musicians. such is existance, pros and cons in everything.

[@aphexart]

I know for a fact that aphex twin is seen in high regard by the classical music comunity! People who say that he does Not make real music don't know sh*t!

[@mindciller]

True that

[@Siegmeyer.]

I've never seen anyone say that about Aphex Twin. If anything everyone who's talked about him has the highest respect for his craft. And he damn sure deserves it, dude is a prodigy.

[@mindciller]

Back then he was a prodigy. Not anymore he's too old you're tripping. And btw I like his stuff I don't think you meant to comment at me, but if you did you're even more confused

[@sneakking101]

I can just imagine walking around the desolate halls of high school an hour after a normal gray and dull school day and accidentally stumbling upon the band room and hearing this. Hearing the music produced here just makes me feel nostalgic for some reason. I know im a little late but damn, this is such an amazing performance. I watch this shit like everyday and for some reason, I wish I heard this when it was just uploaded recently

[@armswim10]

hearing reherasals happen as you wander around the hallways of where this was recorded is trippy, All the reh space and a bunch of practice rooms, jazz studio, recording studio and even a recital hall are all in what used to be a 4 story deep underground parking garage. It's strange, bec. the only noice down there is noise generated inside the facility. Rehearsal sound travels through certain parts of the space so well.

[@Ohm521]

Doesn't matter when you hear it...its magic.

[@sneakking101]

@@Ohm521 ye preach, nonetheless I still feel lucky for finding and listening to this song

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

I love this comment.. I relate

[@econoroller]

"Aphex Tin" :)

[@superjodokus]

Made me smile :D

[@ShoesMagoo]

@@superjodokus I'm also going to reply to this 7 year old comment. Good comment :-)

[@LoUsIf]

Hehe. Happy Birthday `/\

[@xapimon3125]

underrated comment

[@erik5374]

2013 was a great year for comments.

[@FilziSH]

Aphex Twin like it :) from his soundcloud page: "love it, i wish i should go there and record it properly, they probably all left school and got jobs and sprogs now"

[@nodelayfordays8083]

Link to that?

[@Blontified]

Agree with 'record it properly.'

[@Blontified]

@@jakeseifarth Do you think this performance was recorded well?

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

@Chala 1 when did aphex twin tell you that?

[@michaelsnow7252]

Record it properly? sounds fine

[@miguelsanchez3858]

This might be the finest live performance of an Aphex Twin track that's out there. Eight years later, a sincere thanks and kudos to these performers.

[@csansolo]

So very true, I have seen some orcherstrations but nothing like those dudes and gals.

[@RP-mp4ow]

Have you heard the Alarm Will Sound Aphex cover album?! SO GOOD!

[@herettahuston9457]

@@RP-mp4ow I have not. What artist?

[@RP-mp4ow]

Heretta Huston kzbin.info/aero/PLV08uD9oMhjqTxc2zGfCOVKOpHhMNb2rR Enjoy!

[@bitchoflivingblah]

Evan Chapman - FLIM - I would say it is an unimpeachably brilliant cover - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2GodHupZZJrq8U

[@toct2902]

I distinctly remember the first day I felt old. I clicked on this link, and saw a bunch of kids doing Alberto Balsalm on steel drums (+one actual drumset) and realized that since I Care Because You Do was released, one of my ravey mates went on to teach music at a high school, and decided to have his students play a track off that very album -- students who weren't fully conscious when the track was released. On that day I felt old. On that day I felt vindicated, because great music is great.

[@nowandzen5]

This comment is wonderful

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Timeless.

[@jeremyphillips3087]

If you felt old then, just imagine how old you feel now?

[@ArgonNoble]

@@jeremyphillips3087 He knows. We all know.

[@bluemonk161]

As a Trinidadian-American who loves Aphex Twin, I have to say that this is the best of both worlds. Mind blowing, great job!

[@windowzombie]

@Sassy The Sasquatch wives are overrated.

[@MonkeyAmmo]

Aphex Twin is from Ireland

[@jai123456789ify]

Ayy represent! Half my family comes from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Just found this song last night its fantastic.

[@unrrecovery]

@@MonkeyAmmo The steel pan comes from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@erik5374]

@@MonkeyAmmoCornwall

[@mjmcnult]

It's so wonderful that Richard D. James is now taught in music school.

[@stephen1133]

Im extremely depressed and this actually made me feel something.

[@alexischbehrend4617]

Try some radiohead

[@planejoe5263]

Stephen - How you feeling now bud? As a fellow sufferer with the curse of depression, I just want you to know that I understand, and that you are in my thoughts and prayers : )

[@ichwashere]

i love your wording. couldnt quite put the finger on how this song makes me feel either.

[@mylifeisameme8656]

@@planejoe5263 I love you man no homo

[@planejoe5263]

@@mylifeisameme8656 I love you too, brother! God bless : )

[@raincitypsyche]

break at 3:13 and reintroducing the theme half a minute later is just criminally nonchalant... this is one of my favourite covers of all time, love coming back to this :)

[@kappappak626]

one of the many reasons i love this song

[@erik5374]

Those two guys clinging together behind one drum kit. They actually made this piece sound so laid back.

[@jwdjpajtgjm]

this drum part my favorite feel like a polynesia or caribbean

[@Spiffy141]

I like to imagine the steel drummer who came across this song and immediately said "Ummmm... Fuck yes, we're doing this song."

[@EggTeeVee]

They played this on my flight to Trinidad!

[@dalton-at-work]

that's hard to beleive but cool if true

[@luise213]

@@dalton-at-work lmao

[@sligoriver]

Was it this cover or the original michnaofficial ? thnx bro

[@markofsaltburn]

I hope that’s true 😀

[@MadamFoogie]

This cover has such a lovely warm sound. I almost like it more than the original.

[@aecusregen4614]

I'm amazed at how many Aphex twin covers exist, it seems like there's just a never ending stream of them

[@docbeetle]

there are no words that I can describe how beautiful this is

[@SmokeTemple]

maybe read more books?

[@cupidstunt22]

@@SmokeTemple harsh but fair

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

My expectations were quite honestly blown away after watching/hearing this. Like, you feel more human after watching this. What a feeling.

[@meganodonnell2296]

This version is amazing, love how the drummer gets so into it, you just can't sit still and listen to this! favourite song of all time.

[@JTMM1992]

This is one of the most brilliant things I've seen on youtube

[@markofsaltburn]

The loveliest piece of music he ever wrote.

[@markofsaltburn]

... that we know of!

[@Crassus11]

2019. You downloaded this video 9 years ago. So friends, I watched it so many times. I have thousand questions. Was it your choice what to play? Do you like Aphex? What are you doing? Where are you? What are you listening?

[@khadyoung]

I love that a steel band is directed by a guy called Rusty. Fantastic cover.

[@Fullbatteri]

It took 13 people to bring this to a live presentation...and it sounded brilliantly awesome!

[@robconquer]

The enthusiasm of the guy with the shakers gets me every time.

[@carterjamba3273]

As a steel drum player and an Aphex Twin enjoyer, I loved this

[@mennucc]

I love how the guy at the drums (white hat) is having such a wonderful time

[@RyuAzuku]

An absolute youtube classic, and an aphex twin classic

[@nattylite1337]

Completely serious, this made me tear up. What a fantastic rendition of this song. Thank you for sharing this!

[@RonnieAshlock]

This is simply incredible. Hat tip to every musician in this ensemble.

[@o.m.p.h.4483]

It's so profoundly emotional

[@heymissmarcia9164]

OMG, I still love this after all these years, way to go Ben!

[@vertsk8er419]

hey! which one is Ben? Any back story on this performance and those involved would be much appreciated!

[@dibberz-v1z]

nostalgic video, I remember finding this video the night I discovered aphex twin back in early 2012

[@eladorian5181]

This makes perfect sense.

[@vncntrcbr]

Must have took some dedication to make such an unconventionnal setup, I feel genuiely grateful that this version was ever recorded and uploaded on KZbin ! Thanks !

[@justinbarr100]

This is my favorite thing that ever was. You’re all heroes.

[@liljeheinesen5168]

can't stop listening to this!!

[@temucargocult]

I’ve watched this so many times, it’s brought me a ton of happiness! Hope all you kids are doing great, teacher of the year for sure and wish I went to high school there!

[@liljeheinesen5168]

I love how everyones in sync, it just looks and sounds amazing.

[@alexio055]

Ассоциативная музыка у него.и узнаваема в любом исполнении.без доли сомнения,когда первый раз услышал его музыку сразу влюбился.из электронщины первое лидирующее в моем чарте.а эти ребята тоже молодцы,спасибо порадовали буду постить

[@challenger5748]

This genuinely brought me joy.

[@matthew9120]

It's great to see the sound of Aphex twin is alive and well, good job guys.

[@HomiliaTV]

one of my favourites for life. keep returning here to listen

[@jonathanmadison12]

This is so amazing. I love this song, and there is something beautiful about the uniqueness of the steel drums in the song.

[@flightmode87]

I just keep coming back and listen to it again... and again... and again...

[@zolawilliams1]

Yo why is this making me so emotional....

[@SickAunt]

What a remarkable performance to be a part of

[@ywwot]

This is so amazing

[@foojee23]

i keep this bookmarked and watch it from time to time. epic

[@fimpson]

lol the guy with the coloured barrels looks like richard himself!

[@f_stop]

Still blows me away 10 years later.

[@ImperiousIndustry]

Outstanding! Wish I could hear it in a grotto somewhere.

[@JeggFilms]

Without doubt the best aphex cover yet.

[@Aorta_VI]

This has so much energy in it, I can't stop moving when I hear it !!~*DANCE*~!!

[@ivankreizi6315]

one of the best covers ive heard of this

[@DrDeepstack]

awesome, i think accoustic versions of Richards songs really show his talent as a composer, not just the producer side of him.

[@NeroAngelo616]

13 people and not one of them thinking to cover the most important and iconic instrument of the whole thing.

[@kove00]

the most incredible thing is that no-one with dozens of instruments creates something like aphex twin's music.

[@dma2012]

this is why youtube is amazing. where else would i ever be able to see\hear this?? and it allows folks (like you) to gather and talk about as well. thats awesome. i can count on two fingers how many people i can have a discussion about aphex with, thank you richard d james, thank you youtube, thank you highschool steel drum band, and thank YOU!

[@garycannon1247]

I love that song by aphex twin and u guys totally nailed it! just so impressed by your skills well done ! 10 out of 11 !xx

[@mmmdananananone]

Utterly brilliant. I'd have given that a standing ovation.

[@pureivy05]

Great stuff. Student bands crushing Tool and Aphex Twin now... wish I had a band teacher in high school that had us do this stuff. Probably would have stuck with it more.

[@SuperCholdi]

Something about this always makes me tear up slightly. Even more so as it gets older.

[@Kleidfrosch]

Beautiful! What an amazing cover!

[@DylanWagerMusic]

I'm so thankful for the person that filmed this

[@olofschroder]

I wish you guys did more of these covers. It's fantastic.

[@a2d]

I stumbled across this and I have been listening to it over and over for two days. This is beautiful!

[@johnfitzgerald9571]

Masterfully done, thanks for it!

[@GK-hs5wz]

Still coming back from time to time for so many years. If it was a piece of art, I would save money for years until I could be it and keep forever.

[@draykedudzic8604]

This gives off a completely different vibe from the original and I love it

[@Zvanunhoft]

This put the biggest smile on my face. Man. Those kids are awesome.

[@kummer45]

When the same music gives you goosebumps twice interpreted by two different teams you realize how strong it is.

[@liamrkds]

You've got so many machines Richard....

[@sprttch]

Thank you internet

[@herettahuston9457]

The internet does shine sometimes.

[@miwiki6]

​@@herettahuston9457 It really does. Makes me grateful to exist in this era of it.

[@iamtherobotofpop]

the dude with the shakers really does an amazing job...... such a huge part of the song, and he nails it..... great percussion, all around! i'm syre Richard in very proud!

[@SlamifiedBuddafied]

This was really cool.

[@definitelynotafox6262]

why does this make me feel so happy???

[@docbeetle]

Oh my god this is glorious

[@gaslighted561]

this comment put a shiver down my spine, made the hairs stand up....spot on!!

[@publiusaeliushadrianus3283]

+derek Thomas Same thing happened just as was reading your comment. What an incredible sound!

[@rueben3870]

Im 19 and this was great :)

[@mnchls]

LIFE AFFIRMING

[@pushthetempo2]

this is too amazing. the guy who arranged this is brilliant

[@deadlypalms]

Brilliant. My ears now feel cleaned; feels a little like I was going deaf until I heard this. Musically, of course. ;)

[@ibx33]

My favorite Aphex Twin song, and often among the least covered. I was skeptical when I clicked on this, but it works so well!

[@failbrownie]

You are in jamaica but have depression .

[@bingushead3491]

What does depression have to do with this

[@dancooper6873]

I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Drum in you crazy steely drummers!

[@maxandersson467]

Wow, this is fucking awsome. Well done guys!!! :)

[@ambientatomicorbitals7810]

Ahh the you tube algorithm is working well. Many years later being presented with this masterpiece.

[@noahyen]

I dont know about the rest of them ...but @ 2:00 the drummer is feeling it..^_^

[@serengarner3477]

Ha ha - I usually can't help but watch this video several times in one sitting and today I was transfixed by the drummer boy - must have missed 2:00 though... Just checked it - LOVING THAT... LOVING HIM, LOVING IT... Rock on sonny.

[@HOWBAZARY]

Music is awesome, thank you to those that make it.

[@RedPyramid06]

amazing

[@juliescheencosta6595]

WOW! Super sound guys! When electronic music became a cover orchestra...sound become pure art to listen to!

[@markbarrios95]

People: So... What kind of music do you listen to? Me: It´s complicated

[@RyuAzuku]

Probably the best Aphex Twin cover of all time, right along side Alarm Will Sound's tracks! Absolutely beautiful

[@nomorestrike3623]

Okay i can die in peace

[@tommypyxell]

3love plug not yet you can't

[@ChollieD]

Who's here 14 or more years later, still enjoying what these college kids did to an Aphex Twin track in 2010? This music is built to last.

[@pianoman5586]

“Places you’ve seen in your dreams” sent me hear

[@thatguyjamalx]

I'm 11 years late to this party but pass me a Caribbean cocktail anyways.