Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f (Official Audio)

Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f (Official Audio)
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[@leonsteffens7015]

LONG LIVE THE APHEX TWIN

[@augustoalvarez6766]

LONG LIVE THE WINDOWLICKER. LONG LIVE THE ANALORD

[@TheWunderbaar]

@@augustoalvarez6766 Long live Bradley Strider!

[@megatron2.2]

Long live the Alberto Balsalm T.T

[@idiotisterecords]

Long live Brian & Karen Tregaskin!

[@poopremlap]

Long live AFX!

[@eastendthug]

We're back boys

[@cronk8219]

So back

[@jareknowak8712]

@@cronk8219 So boys.

[@ndp101]

So we're

[@kinomodernoperoespanol532]

So so

[@ttsnews8035]

Prompts: ambient with beats, vox and hoover synth in aphex twin style

[@thegurugame229]

Truly Amazing I work in a Factory, and i listen a lot of Aphex Twin while i work.. The sound is like a Power Source thats Keeps me Going and keeps me Positive.. It also makes me feel one with the Machines.. Thank You.

[@jorgek92]

I am a sales representative, I listen to Aphex Twin to write my mails. It gets me into the right flow state. We are all inside the machine :D

[@charlottewoodford3021]

oh wow, I love this so much

[@shodema]

become one with the machine

[@silaswild6233]

Don't become too 'at one with the machines', you don't want to get caught with your dick in a lathe..

[@psibrunojusto]

I do things like this as well lol glad I'm not alone

[@Boobamboo78]

I was introduced to Aphex twin when I was 18 years old by a guy I was seeing back then. I am now 45 with a teenage daughter who is 15 who is heavily inspired by Richard..and is now producing her own music 💕 Much respect to you dear sir! Love this 🫶🏼

[@sparkness083]

Finally. Can i have my RDJ album back please?

[@truthfilter]

is your daughters music on youtube ? if she is influenced by Aphex Twin i would love to hear it

[@valntn_one]

Cool! Please share with us your daughter's music link. ❤Sending Love from Ukraine 💛💙

[@amadeogaldino511]

@@sparkness083 lol

[@hadhad69]

No one cares

[@powerlinemisfortune]

You know it's a good day when Aphex Twin drops a new track.

[@simongreene3837]

best day

[@rtb42]

Yeah, kinda

[@HasturLaVishnu]

straight up cured my depression

[@MagnitudePerson]

And right in the middle of a chill day listening to Chris Clark oldschool good shit (Ted, Totem Crackerjack, etc) and then bam! Aphex twin new release on my bandcamp Truly there exist a IDM god.

[@szymonozimek]

YESSS

[@regmtait100]

So glad to live in a world with RDJ.

[@bobby6009]

i love both RJD & RJD2

[@romabalance]

@@bobby6009 RJD2 brooooooooo, my first love in music

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

GOAT casting for iron man but I'm glad you value his performances so much

[@adamwilson8715]

​@@bobby6009and R2D2

[@DuckForPope]

Shame he doesn't want to play ironman anymore

[@PrIIsma]

I just discovered Aphex twin since the beggining of this year, and i can't stop listening almost everyday at every ambient, experimental pieces, every track, saved my life. It fills me with inspiration and a lot of happiness, and even more knowing that Aphex is back. Thank you Richard, for bringing again your beautiful music to us❤❤❤

[@Topazeification]

SAW 1 and 2 are my Favorite AFX albums, then Drunqs 100;

[@jackroutledge352]

Yeah, I'm new to this as well. How many artists are genuinely making new fans more than 30 years into their career?

[@kieranpatrick1182]

You must check out his alterego.....THE TUSS🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nbenja3]

​@@jackroutledge352 there's many! Maybe not quite on the same scale

[@NeonLabsss]

same here, well sorta I started listening to them a ton and exploring their music near the start of this year but I've heard some of his songs scattered in random points of my life and I think its the same for a lot of people. it's really cool how people hear random parts of his music but have no idea its his or even the same person

[@coolperson962]

How does he do it?!? Its melody under layers of chaotic drum beats gets stuck in your head. But, its not instantly, something keeps drawing you back to the track and you don't know what it is and then suddenly you cant stop humming it. He's a pure musical talent.

[@GrubblandeGrapplern]

His sensitivities is in direct sync with his musical talent. Not every musician is, sometimes not even the good ones.

[@adamsmith307]

This track is dull at best

[@mistermxyzptlk7841]

@@adamsmith307 Your comment and perspective is what's dull, actually.

[@nijq]

listening to an aphex track the first time knowing it will get even better the next 100 times 🤯

[@JohnVance]

Such a beautiful and rare treat, I feel so blessed to be among those here who are of the finest tastes

[@benjamink7105]

Have fun peeling the onion!

[@Wiser51]

Aphex Twin is part of my life as a whole. I couldn’t live without your music. Thank you, I love you and your music

[@momthy5510]

yeah same, it is so much more than just music, this has soul and true aphex fans can feel that.

[@glyn5385]

pathetic

[@babblingalong7689]

same 7\

[@autex2609]

Totally relate. SAW1 and 2 feel like a part of who I am.. It's crazy. Love tons of his stuff but damn do those 2 albums mean A LOT.

[@Wiser51]

@@autex2609 for me personally; Drukqs and Syro. Although Syro isn’t even one of my favorites by him, that album just makes me feel some ways that I can’t exactly put into words that I’m attached to.

[@Chaseroony]

the goat

[@g6rf]

hello macheroony

[@user-di1cc4ig8u]

Helo

[@UniqueMappingSequence]

holy shid

[@welder77]

😮

[@skorlupkaskorlupkovich2415]

Wow, I've got goosebumps, this track is very personal

[@zlphatedcirkyt424]

He is saying AUM and OM, those are sacred mantras that connect us with the divine. 🙌🏻🖤

[@user-do3kn2ok8l]

@@exilecomplex7344 ^This. Very poetic and beautiful.

[@NeonLabsss]

@@exilecomplex7344 that's pretty much richard, he's like what, 50 now? and still makes music just as amazing and crazy as it was decades ago

[@sAdelanto]

AFX always comes back when we need him the most 💃

[@jackstraw9635]

The prince that was promised 😉

[@colleennoble1756]

Yep and BOC dont

[@urmumsbaps]

"when we need him the most" yeah but that's just literally all of the time. There is not a single point in my life when I haven't needed this shit.

[@dleetr]

Yeah, I was feeling a bit bleak when I went into work, 3 hours sleep, just not happening. Then I saw the email from warp. Checked the youtube and without really thinking about it, a couple of hours later I noticed my spirits had lifted. Thankyou Mr. Tuss.

[@Nobodyreallyatall]

Needed him badly in 2020, and 2021, and 2022

[@phattjohnson]

I really like how the little cube in the middle pulsates with only the DEEPEST of bass

[@carlix1112]

Another 90's pioneer of electronic music doing his magic. His stuff has always fascinated me.

[@Popper818]

the vocal sound adds so much to this track

[@norjanpuhuja]

my favorite part of the track :)

[@wakegary]

and the 0:03:27 synth. perfect little call and answer hot/cold ting

[@oz2362]

Absolute banger, feels like proper aphex, and somehow feels fresh. So happy with this, keep it coming richard!

[@leonsteffens7015]

I think with a name like richard he'll likely keep coming for some time

[@papitool]

Listen to my music if you like this

[@nathanb1886]

“You will come. And, you will come again.” -Richard, to his little Richard.

[@joeldukes303]

Can we just say it’s properly fresh?

[@valotin4807]

wow! this aphex twins band is really cool!

[@adrianenache6794]

Yeah man. The whole band, not just him. They all do a really great job! 🌚

[@certamen832]

Richard, D and James have a very synergic relationship, which is why they work so well together.

[@strangefru]

Best newcomer right now 🤓

[@adrianenache6794]

@@strangefru let's welcome him friendly 🤗 Have fun dude!

[@leecourtney1225]

Weird fact they not actually twins, but quadruplets. Richard A, B, C and D.James😂

[@saardean4481]

Mad respect to him and how long he has been delivering. May he forever be healthy and creative

[@blackfen1x]

I dreamed about Aphex Twin today, and now I see it, a new track. My reaction probably cannot be conveyed in words

[@sawtoothiandi]

try

[@sawtoothiandi]

..and fail..

[@sawtoothiandi]

..but!..fail better..

[@parasiteunit]

Try interpretive dance. Now that's a video right there.....

[@drummatik97]

Ridiculous how Aphex Twin really just knows what's up in the feelings

[@Necrofem]

this

[@danielprins7959]

100% sounds like he's captured the mood of the time perfectly though he likely just sat and made it for himself without even thinking about that

[@germangatito]

@@danielprins7959 There is no other way

[@fleaship6134]

Post pandemic..

[@cd5642]

@@fleaship6134pre NWO

[@Wiser51]

MAN THIS MAKES ME WANNA FUCKING SCREAM THIS IS SO GOOD

[@thegoodguy44]

I wish it was 10 minutes long

[@jackstraw9635]

It simultaneously feels like the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. C'MON YOU CUNT, LET'S HAVE SOME AFX ACID!

[@CommunityGuidelines]

Do it. Blast the track and scare the sh!t out of your neighbors while screaming like a maniac. It will demonstrate dominance and show them who's boss, and they will respect you more for it.

[@OMGMANTHEHARPOONS]

@@CommunityGuidelines Please be careful, my neighbours did this and now I have to tithe them bi-harvest grain allowances or they'll raid me. I am in constant fear for my life. They have a great taste in music though.

[@matthewgonano636]

It's ok

[@sijo938]

Sounds like this guy has potential, love finding up-and-coming artists!

[@greatestgrasshopper9210]

Who's gonna tell him

[@pf887]

@@greatestgrasshopper9210 its bait..

[@greatestgrasshopper9210]

@@pf887 who's gonna tell you lol

[@sijo938]

@@greatestgrasshopper9210 Baitception

[@Dolle_Man]

ha - ha

[@bakuradze1]

Time passes, but the apex brain does not change

[@talkinterps]

I AINT NEVVA GONNA STOP LOVING APHEX TWIN'S MUSIC

[@VideoramaStereo]

I see you, king.

[@4K6VR]

I bought a sweet little dog yesterday yesterday 😂

[@ricothepoolboy1758]

LEMUHN LIME STARBURH

[@dEAGLE2123]

WHO TF SAID THAT!?

[@talkinterps]

@@dEAGLE2123 no seriously.

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

this is a beautiful song. Thank you rdj. We are blessed to have such a crazy musician like you still with us in this world. Now if only BoC would come back

[@eriksobremesa]

I Just feel like this has been out there for years, I can't believe it's brand new.

[@shaunm1030]

That may be the sound of the Linn drum machine, which is quintessentially the 80s, plus some LT Bukem-ish D & B, which to me is 90s. Just my thoughts. Cheers🙂

[@wakegary]

@@shaunm1030 Nice one! I thought it was the 909 but this makes sense, and yea the breaks are great but they do sound handmade - a few are classic samples, but some seem like they were built from the ground up to feel like old funk clips (amen/think/assembly/whatever)

[@creativetomato1293]

Can't forget the good ol' SH-101!

[@turtlesoup06]

He doesn’t come or go, he just is. Thank you!

[@zorrovian]

This feels surreal. Such an incredible ear for music. King 👑

[@azuneer]

this is insanely good

[@papitool]

Listen to my music if you like this

[@pelipappaa318]

Fantastic mixture of old and new styles. Little bit from syro and little bit from the 90's here.

[@donalonzo63]

This lad is on an untouchable level when it comes to creativity.

[@jeralua]

Holy crap I'm really early to this one but I'm loving this new track. I found Aphex Twin in 2020, and it's so cool to come this far and experience a new release coming out

[@darkcassoulet1041]

Same

[@280beatz]

really bro

[@vogelmann8201]

Same lol

[@masterofchaos2]

Mee to man. Mee to

[@lukegaillard4146]

welcome. here since 94

[@cheez856]

THE LEGEND IS BACK!!! TIME FOR SOME MORE AFX

[@papitool]

Listen to my music if you like this

[@alexeast9212]

1:48 to 2:23, those shuffling drums are beyond perfection.

[@Roncstelep_]

Aphex Twin is one of those artists who truly never miss!

[@razing8025]

ventolin?

[@Roncstelep_]

@@razing8025 Not a miss. It's a BANGER.

[@TheBluceRee]

​@@razing8025Not a miss, but not a banger, he did what he meant to with it. Guys just got a drive to be weird everynow and then. It's what hes known for. Works well sometimes though.

[@justinbieber8028]

@@razing8025ventolin is amazing

[@a.d.the.4mvla43]

thats true as to what he releases but in many interviews he talks about making 10 tracks a day some days so out of those tracks 10% he likes ...Rick smith from Underworld said it best "98% of making electronic music is failure its the 2% that works out, usually accompanied by lots of happy accidents"😉🎛🎚

[@ayyFX]

What a beauty of a track. thank you Richard! ❤

[@Sevish]

Agreed!

[@nahuelvillarruel]

omg wake up babe, aphex twin new release just dropped

[@sensiblynumb]

I really didn't want this track to end. It felt like it all ended abruptly when I was reaching the pure indulgent listening peak. Another exception track from the legend. Thanks for sharing mate. Please don't ever stop sharing your work.

[@jdgonzo1982]

he just knows man...time moves on as does his ability to keep up with the sounds and vibes of the modern day...never puts a foot wrong...always setting new trends and when you listen to the new stuff it just hits you in the heart. no filler...always planned and thoughtful. Aphex Twin is the wise ol' man of electronica and always will be...bet he'll be up there with Bowie writing stuff right up until his death bed!!!

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Time to listen again, you're welcome.

[@pyrotechnick420]

I discovered Aphex Twin in the 90s, he was well ahead of his time then with his ambient-acid-house sound and I would argue that's still living in the 2030's somewhere

[@Beos_Valrah]

If that music is "living" in the 2030s, then Autechre's stuff is living well into the 2100s

[@pyrotechnick420]

@@Beos_Valrah excellent point

[@wakegary]

I like that. You could also say that he's right on time, but much smarter than a majority of other people. Artists or not. So we hear this shit, and we shape our future to meet the point where he was 10 years ago. And he truly does not care. He just likes to listen to good music, so why not just make it? By the time we figure out his 1/128th snare roll monstrosities, he's back to harpsichords and minipops out in the Cornish pastures.

[@DJCadz]

Always great to hear any new Aphex

[@UnveilVeritas]

Got all kinds of feels listening to this. So glad he's continued gifting the world with such personal, unique music! 🖤

[@alexb8878]

man this is classic aphex. hits you right in the feels.

[@DGdescendant22]

Always with the best sounds Always with the best visuals Always so ahead of the rest We love you Rich ❤

[@sharpsonmusic]

It's incredible to hear something brand new yet so nostalgic!

[@wakegary]

Yea, that 909 and the perfectly restrained jungle breaks. It almost goes off the rails to Drukqs territory then smiles and keeps things civil. Very mature and a fucking ode to rave.

[@RXVIVAL]

my exact feeling

[@CastleKnight7]

Love the melancholia you weave into your sound.

[@tanet]

"This is the way."

[@aemanyl6829]

Amazing track. It sounds like a slightly refreshed throwback to classic albums such as Selected Ambient Works. So much melancholy and beauty in these four minutes.

[@bryf6888]

These synths brought tears to my eyes. It’s so beautiful 🥹 3:41

[@Alkatross]

So soft but also phasey!

[@wakegary]

we got you bredren

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

The fact you’re adding all you’re albums on here, presumably to listen to for free is one of the reasons I like you as an artist. Thanks for all the music over the years. See you at Field Day.

[@jojogape]

I love how the video is so full of small details the bitrate can't keep up with it so it has compression artifacts but then it stops moving and it looks crystal clear. Even the framerate simulates lagging, as if your computer is trying really hard to process all those graphics.

[@jackstraw9635]

It's such an honor a privilege to exist at a time when Aphex has been the soundtrack to my life, producing music since before I was even born, a it's been something I've come to cherish deeply. Richard I don't know you and probably never will but, I love and appreciate you dearly. Thanks for doing everything you do.

[@Wiser51]

Classic sound to come back to while also feeling refreshing and new to listen to? Yes please!!! 😩

[@implodingsoftly]

Wake up dad, new Aphex Twin dropped. *stares at grave blankly*

[@wakegary]

Crazy to think that the 'twin', Richard D James, is buried somewhere near Cornwall. He was a twin, but the other passed, sadly. Complex man making heavy tracks, with some acid, gabber nonsense, and breakcore thrown in to remind us who runs tings.

[@implodingsoftly]

@@wakegary Aphex is the soul music of techno. Whenever I listen I feel renewed and my neurons start firing.

[@RustinChole]

@@implodingsoftlyI wish he wasn’t such a weirdo about releasing music. When Syro came out he said he had “at least a handful of LP’s ready to go, and countless EP’s.” I’m ten years we’ve gotten one LP, two iffy EP’s of new material, and the wonderful, but followed by nothing for 5 years Collapse EP. Really getting sick of this “maybe 15-20 mins of new music every half decade” thing he’s doing.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@habbadabba]

The sub-low that becomes more prominent at 2:35 is magical!

[@rnbwsmtl]

ambient and jungle influences on the same track, best of both worlds! what a gorgeous song

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Shivers down my spine. It’s totally new but lovingly familiar. Excellent

[@ameliamatteliano3835]

perfect way to describe his new music

[@stevehowlett2220]

Jesus man this is the best music for a long time from anyone

[@stalkinglikecandy]

The master is back! Lovely melancholy touch @0:50. Then @1:04 is a subtle throwback to early 90s techno. God, I must have spent 1000s of hours listening to RDJ.

[@jackwiremusic]

The king is back!!! Thanks Richard

[@Trggx]

I turned 27 today, the saddest birthday on years, I have been listening this song on repeat, and I feel a little relief

[@OrionB1498]

Happy birthday bro.

[@NeonLabsss]

happy late birthday

[@ufopiloot7553]

there will be light again, happy birthday. we love you

[@MM-vs2et]

It's the saddest birthday so far my guy. Keep your head up

[@furdterguson3434]

I’m about to turn 27. Put the phone down and try to go and actively find someone to spend the rest of your bdays with. Be picky, be safe. That’s really just my advice for myself but there ya go :)

[@oscarnav8]

this is brilliant, i love the variety of sounds and synths. I felt like I was on another dimension while listening to this masterpiece

[@devonmccollister1470]

love that u can very faintly hear that melancholy melody right when it starts like its almost imperceptible but its there.such a cool little touch....its melancholy and sinister at the same time.two moods richard is the master of

[@YannisK1100]

yes, spot on comment right there

[@maxwellharris1434]

An instant classic, something as perfect as Alberto Balsam or Flim or Xtal. And a total surprise

[@DTL0VER]

Absolutely 💯

[@austinwilson3602]

​@@sovthathis literally sounds like it could be off of SAW 1, what are you on about

[@sovtha]

@@austinwilson3602 not like Flim Alberto nor Xtal though

[@OreoEater]

​@@sovthathat isnt what the original coment said, they said it was as perfect as those tracks and not that it sounded like them

[@sovtha]

@@OreoEater you're right. Eating my words up as we speak

[@athenachristinemusic]

Beautiful. The visualizer is really cool too

[@dementedgamer0810]

Aphex finally dropped a track after 5 years.

[@xVmd4]

We correctin tha shii blud Iz 3 years 'go

[@dementedgamer0810]

@@xVmd4 T69 Collapse is released in 2018, 5 yrs ago

[@calabazacuantica]

I'm so happy to be alive to hear this masterpiece

[@papitool]

Listen to my music if you like this

[@robyroby162]

It's so insane how original all Aphex Twin tracks are, yet you can always identify the artist. Edit: Apparently lots of people sound like Aphex now, so I'll instead say that despite being original, they always sound very "Aphexy" :)

[@fightvale57]

I know,it's pretty incredible

[@GreenToast01]

I wouldn't go as far as to say you can 'always identify the artist', but his music's amazing

[@soulslip]

2:52 that synth line that comes in reminds me of the almost identical synth part/synth in the Boards of Canada song 5d/Track 6 from Random 35 Track Tape.... like it is the same progression just the third note goes up in key instead of down like in the BoC song

[@diamonds3958]

@soulslip whoa I was reading this as it played. I always thought that was a aphexy part on a BOC track maybe an easter egg or something a glitch.💎

[@allmightyx7600]

You don't listen to enough music

[@enablequery]

Absolutely divine. As always.

[@wardygrub]

Another Aphex masterpiece! Thanks Richard. We love you. ❤❤❤

[@mdnghtwlf]

Been a huge fan of Aphex Twin since '95, when i was a teen first discovering a lifelong love for nearly all genres of electronic music. So happy RDJ is back!

[@fridy_yt]

Old man Richard is back!

[@mchlnrvs]

Instantly love this!!! Other artists I usually need a warm up grace period after release

[@jimwolfgang9433]

Love it! Love the classic break and synths/bass

[@Humphking]

Pop locking to this with a creepy smile on my face as I listen, it's the only way I can show my appreciation

[@jpfizzle1]

I’ve binged as much of Rdj’s discography as I could during the pandemic, and he has so many secret alternate projects to search for while waiting for new music. It’s been 5 years 💀

[@thomasedg]

Can you recommend some of them / where to find them? I only just started listening to Aphex and I can’t get enough

[@jpfizzle1]

@@thomasedg the Tuss, Bradley Strider, and the Afx soundcloud files

[@ascs4944]

I think polygon window is another but I could be wrong.

[@mikeshinoda703]

Melancholy, nostalgic, emotive and dark. The usual greatness from the man

[@krysidian]

I love this so much! So glad to hear even more from RDJ, I could never get enough!

[@chiki2374]

Words can't describe how much I love Aphex's music, so glad to see him back.

[@xonxt7479]

and when the world needed him most, he returned

[@neilsshed2755]

Richard I can't express how happy this song and your work makes me. Thank you so much.

[@PeaceDub]

The whole world loves you! Long Live Aphex Twin! 💜

[@momthy5510]

This is so good again, I mean what else would you expect?

[@Fetzenwolf]

Did you hear the 4 cowbells? 👀 That was amazing! Love this track!

[@jim041276]

Yes I did I think of Robert armani circus bells hardfloor remix 😁

[@user-ss6pk3gj6m]

最高にクール！本当にかっこいい！！

[@jandurkac8082]

THIS TRACK IS A GIFT !

[@Mister_Teee]

The drums, the tempo, the history, the future ... welcome back oh Dark Lord!

[@huangpopupcam]

The Universe is full of surprises.

[@illiqual]

As ever the melodies and voice shizzle; out of this world 💪🏼👌

[@Petyo84]

this is so insanely good, man

[@goldmoon_music]

Smooth ! Love it !

[@osufan77]

A Summertime Aphex Jam

[@biggestfanofroger]

There‘s just this magical sound design on his tracks. Always a blessing when RDJ drops something

[@enyaratna]

This is so cool. Thank youuu

[@drstupid1]

Sounds amazing

[@diegoalvarez8590]

Incredible as always 👌

[@DMacLean15]

Always a good day whenever Richard drops a new single 🎧😎👍🏼

[@johncamabucavalavanis1192]

Good to have you back !

[@user-xj5el6vx5i]

Фрактальненько в своем стиле как на фристайле , как всегда. Легенду не переделать...) Спасибо за то что основал техно афекс))))