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

[@meximick]

Unreal visuals. Hints of familiar tones recreated in new, vivid, transcendental ways. The dedication was heartbreaking I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be a fan forever

[@bgeek]

I thought it sounded familiar too. Lovely tune too.

[@Becausing]

The visuals are like bad Max Cooper. I expected better from Daddy…

[@Herbert2892]

why u write like a newspaper journalist trying to look more intelligent than he really is? this is not a bad tune, but definitely isn't "transcedental" for christ sake...

[@ernestojosecalvoestevez199]

@@BecausingNo one cares.

[@Becausing]

@@ernestojosecalvoestevez199 cry about it, ho!

[@stumbleman]

His music has always sounded like a living organism. Unreal

[@marc3d]

still sounds ;)

[@dasistdiewahrheit9585]

Above all, his music has always sounded the same in recent years. He's been spinning the same warmed-over crap to his fans ever since. The last good album was the Richard D. James album. The one or other interesting track was still on Drukqs. But that was it.

[@dittagecoeco2738]

​@@dasistdiewahrheit9585😂😂😂

[@jakestewart8784]

​@@dasistdiewahrheit9585and what do you that is better? Comment all over AT videos belittling what we love, obsessed much?

[@HaK1208]

@@dasistdiewahrheit9585 not getting much love in real life eh ?

[@RyuAzuku]

Oh man this track got nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording Grammy category for this year. Here's hoping it wins!

[@efmusic04]

too bad that shitty skrillex track won lol

[@Kid_Naps]

@@efmusic04 he still produces????!!! this man singlehandedly destroyed the whole OG dubstep scene, I hate him beyond comprehension

[@casualkave537]

@@Kid_Naps how come? I stopped listening to dubstep about 12 years ago, but I remember him just being a popular guy with a couple of shitty tracks with millions of views naturally

[@zachmcclintock2041]

@@Kid_Napsstay salty loser

[@FPSzky]

@@casualkave537 because when you say "dubstep", everyone automatically associates it to his music, not the actual dubstep we all know and love (i.e. Mala - Alicia)

[@pionelpessi707]

Thank you Richard. RIP to your mum and dad.

[@renegadeandroid3642]

To all of us orphans.

[@spweb2]

@RealRayman "Derek". Seriously? Unless you know the family personally (which I'm guessing not based on your comment), that is so frigging weird. You do not know these people. Boundaries and etiquette.

[@Ruktiet]

Have some respect for Derek’s nephew. He just lost his uncle.

[@Progenitus]

@@spweb2 What do you mean with etiquette? Sure, the other comment had very broken english, but It says Derek James at the end of the video. Am I missing something?

[@spweb2]

@@Progenitus It doesn't really matter if it says "Derek" at the end of the video, there's so much distance between him and Aphex Twin fans that it's just weird and inappropriate to refer to him on first name terms like a member of your own family. It's levels beyond numpties calling Aphex "Richard", which is also ridiculous.

[@Squarespex]

I also lost my mum in 2022 😢 Life is so fragile and is really surreal to lose a loved one who gave you life. Bless their souls. All the best to you Richard.

[@mattbrooks90]

Yeah, same here :( Love to all the mums

[@msmltvcktl]

No love for mine, tho. She's a horrid person.

[@eoncatalyst]

This is very sad. Keep strong, man. You must.

[@jsmoothie7001]

Same, but in 2018. RIP ALL GD MOMS

[@spruxxx]

Same here, 22. Love to all.

[@Memphis.Strangler]

I AINT EVER GONNA STOP LISTENING TO APHEX TWIN

[@Arriival93]

Lmao I’m only here cuz of the Memphis strangler 😂

[@oNeWiCkEd1]

The big red machine sent me

[@forestwalker3311]

I got a sweet little dog yesterday!

[@paulhutchinson5409]

William is why I’m here lol had to finally check them out

[@Memphis.Strangler]

@@forestwalker3311 yester-day yester-day

[@RobertMallory1981]

I'm 106 years old. i've been listening to Richard for 30 odd years. This mf goes harder every year. Showing Richard tunes to my great grand niece has been a privilege. Gratitude to the goat, Rick 🫂🫶

[@scirvy]

Praying for many more long years of listening for you ❤️💯

[@wetwellwet67]

You channel (account KZbin created 27 min alive). You nickname has number 1981 (i burned in 1982, i know about talk, i has see Gorbachev). I do not believe you. I've known Richard since 1997, when his videos were on MTV

[@haywoodu.cuddleme9179]

You are very up to date on your slang for a 106 year old, it's very impressive. Here's to 106 more, I hope they are bussin'

[@Censored599]

@@wetwellwet67 Бро, английский подтянуть нужно

[@cariboujones3285]

I’m 106 minutes old and I’ve been listening to Richard for 30 seconds. Showing Richard to my stuffed animals has been a privilege

[@NocturnalFatherMusic]

If you play this to me without telling me it's Aphex Twin, I will immediately tell you it's Aphex Twin. His sound is iconic. I like the beat skips. Burial also has them, and it gives me chills.

[@Esa-t8g]

Comparing the two is blasphemy

[@guscost]

Every last note is very carefully placed in pitch, volume, and tone, and there are tons of them

[@stevenconradellis]

Thank you Richard. Your music continues to delight and mesmerise, we fans are truly grateful for your output. RIP to your parents.

[@docchicken245]

RIP

[@AhmedMalaki]

Oh god His mom died ? When ? RIP

[@cariboujones3285]

So that’s what Richard’s brain looks like….makes sense. Thanks for so many great tracks, really appreciate everything you do. My condolences to the news of your parents passing, I’m sure they are proud of their son and the positive impact he’s had on so many lives. You’re a good lad and a magical artist.

[@Analoguebubblebath89]

This song is such a grower. It’s getting better and better. And instant Aphex classic

[@coffinsengir3062]

Man you can never beat the drum patterns this man produces

[@gagago302]

Venetian Snares probably has him beat on the drums but Aphex always got that odd rhythm that’s unbeatable.

[@Demention94]

​try again.

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

@@gagago302 I personally think Squarepusher has most of these guys beat at drum programming. Listen to the percussion in "The Switfy".

[@ek2who]

@@user-og6hl6lv7p I recommend you to check: Jack Herer - Trying Too Clever (Djrum Remix), Shvah - Tvar (Mendelayev Short Version Remix) and dgohn - Monsoon Mercenary for example.

[@syrus3k]

@@user-og6hl6lv7p check out the album 'druqks' and then come back here. Most of the time Aphex isn't even trying.

[@Flarry_Fairburn]

I have never heard or seen anything more darkly melancholic from Aphex Twin. This is a truly special release.

[@janedocile6056]

Love Aphex Twin as a tardigrade! 3:52

[@adamsmith307]

It’s boring mate

[@boofjew]

have you listened to his discography? try Saw II, that album is fucking terrifying

[@spacekitt.n]

@@boofjew yeah i was going to say theres much darker stuff he's done than this

[@spacekitt.n]

@@adamsmith307 hate to agree with you but youre right. kind of boring as a single

[@filmnmusic1]

This song has grown on me. It’s got a depth to it that I didn’t hear during the first time I listened to it.

[@judeobscure5064]

100% agreed!

[@peteallyn412]

I played it slowed down in the youtube settings, theres so much going on, almost sounds like a totally different song when you slow it down.

[@geroutathat]

10 months on and it now feels like this song has always been a part of me. I don't know how to explain it other than that.

[@justwiln]

And the end made me tear up. Sorry for your loss and always keep hitting that recoed button sir

[@SamuelBoudier]

Same, wasnt prepared 😿

[@chiki2374]

Aphex's music has got me through some rough times, i'm so glad to see him still producing bangers ❤

[@RichardHodgson-wb9lk]

I’ve always thought that no matter what / who I lose in this life, I will always have this music.

[@fennot]

hi punpun

[@ericdoe2318]

WILLIAM MONTGUMARY AINT NEVER GUNNA STOP!!

[@FlezzDurjis]

This song takes me to a place where the world isn't falling apart.

[@ActualKaktus]

Richard doesn’t owe us any more than what he chooses give. He’s a human being.

[@Aisatsana1971]

Exactly. Well said.

[@iurolenga2543]

Indeed, he has been generous over time. For me the title for the album « I Care Because You Do… » said it all: he obviously just wants to be left alone and make music, but is conscious that it is only possible because of his fans. I always thought of it as a kind of secret contract, as if the two parts had signed without even conceiving of it…

[@adamsmith307]

He doesn’t care about you

[@Aisatsana1971]

@@adamsmith307 you can’t know that to be honest though. Of course no human is going to care about each individual, but there are artists who take their audiences seriously. RDJ isn’t as prolific as he used to be, but lets be honest, he could very comfortably just stop making music altogether by now and live a wealthy life. He’s still going out touring etc.

[@batone7]

Richard is never a human being.

[@DrMetaNoia]

Sublime tribute to your parents. RIP. I'll never forget them singing Happy Birthday to you on Drukqs. Your mother's voice always resonated in my heart. Thank you for letting us have a peek at your world, at the man behind the music, the true wizard behind the curtain, with such magic in your mind.

[@lurchmusicofficial9929]

I Thankyou Aphex Twin. Beautiful

[@benn746]

"Richard." "Yep."

[@genustoby]

A beautiful track and tribute. Sorry for your loss Richard. I've lost a parent too and there's not much anyone can say. I hope the knowledge that your music touches so many peoples lives and produces so much happiness is some comfort. Take it slow.

[@yutro213]

What are you talking about??

[@colnago6501]

@@yutro213 you've clearly not watched the video

[@ChannelZero1031]

What parent did he lose?

[@richtusser]

@@ChannelZero1031 his mom last year and his dad 3 years ago. rough times for Richard, and you can hear it in his latest output. The man is seriously sad. Hope he finds peace.

[@AugieG-nb1hr]

Karlee belle isle

[@harrytaylor20]

It’s currently at number 29 in the uk singles charts update. Could be his 1st top 49 since 1999. Let’s achieve it for Richard. Stream, download, buy his track.

[@harrytaylor20]

*top 40*

[@stomcode]

What was his last top 40?

[@harrytaylor20]

Think it was Windowlicker

[@mariusd7803]

He pulled windowlicker as it was heading to the top of the charts. Not his bag!

[@swag12344]

@@mariusd7803 pretty sure he left windowlicker up but he did pull come to daddy from the charts since he made the song as a "stupid joke" and didn't intend for it to do well

[@justanotherguy2590]

This track has so many interesting elements to it its insane. Aphex twin just keeps you on your toes for every release

[@thisusernameisalreadybeingused]

I knew about your father after qu1 but just learned about your mom at the end of this video... I'm so sorry Richard. May they rest in peace knowing they made an amazing kid.

[@FrisbeeGirl]

Ahhh, mate! So, so, so sorry for your losses. Loss has been front and center with such urgency and immediacy in the last several years. You've been in at least one of my ears for almost 30 years and have never given a bad turn. This sent perfect jolts through me just like the 30 thousand [million? lol] times I've listened to Girl/Boy Song and heard that little quiver in the opening bars. Pure perfection on repeat. Nothing replaces the loss, but thank you so very much for being willing to share and continue inviting us along for the ride...and it's one hell of a ride. Much love, peace, and hope.

[@disectormusic]

girl/boy song is a large W

[@nadavguy10]

So true

[@goyurigo]

was this written by Irvine Welsh?

[@StoneAgeCalculator]

This man is a genius. Every new release builds on his already established sound but still manages to add something new and fresh.

[@spacetimerunner]

I ain't never gonna stop listenin' to Aphex Twin

[@Wanderlei10]

Never gonna staahh!

[@carloswheeldon2553]

Me neither! Its almost laughable that people choose to listen to current pop pap! Instead of tuning into this brilliance!👍

[@bees6947]

I had to look this up because of that red mf 🤣

[@michaeltriggs9972]

What the fuuuuuck did you just say

[@АнтонЛеднёв-и1я]

I feel like this track can easily last ten more minutes. Rest in peace dear Derek and Lorna.

[@georgikens7516]

you should check out the ambient mix of this track, its really beautiful.

[@pr0v0cative4pple]

One of the most mesmerizing songs and videos I've ever heard. The part at 3:20 never fails to utterly floor me. Tardigrade Richard D. James is my new god.

[@albanian1145]

This was suggested to me from the song “Gandi - Ishte e Shkrujtme” 😮😮

[@ptrckqnln]

Thank you, Lorna and Derek, for making Richard. And thank you, Richard, for making such lovely music.

[@mattchu49]

The part at 0:50 with the vocals almost sounds like "pa-pa" and it's heart-breaking. RIP to your parents. Thank you for sharing your music with us.

[@paradoxlust]

Almost? Read the tracklist for come to daddy. Everything was about them. They were Everything.

[@sandwich675]

Also has the tone of his voice.

[@Disregardedinc]

@@sandwich675I’m imagining he played it on a sampler so it probably IS his voice

[@lamelomane1656]

Awwssse i never thought about it this way :( ​@@Disregardedinc

[@Aphexm1ke]

How sweet that he dedicated the video to his parents. RIP

[@kalyanraman.v.k4360]

Heyoo Aphexmike, fancy seein you on YT! know you from IG!!

[@Aphexm1ke]

@@kalyanraman.v.k4360 Yooooooo! I'm such YT Frog 🐸 Can't get away from this app. 😅

[@thefamily512]

Think twice

[@paradoxlust]

Well go back and reread the work. Always was about them

[@isthischannelstillalive9062]

Wasn’t “Father” dedicated to his father as well?

[@fenrirfrenzybeard3162]

Bought this yesterday on itunes and i love it! My ten year old daughter is loving it too. 2 generations of fans here and ive been one since the mid ninety's. Thank you, Aphex Twin. 😎

[@frostloxxx3692]

nice man ✨ same

[@HorseInTheHospital]

Same here, 90’s fan , hard to believe his music has been a core part of my brain for like 30 years now… and my 3 year old loves his music ❤

[@houreugh]

I thank Aphex Twin for giving us God every single day.

[@0complete10]

Never expected to see an Aphex Twin tardigrade at 9am this morning. Watching this live was an absolute treat, I hope you're doing well Richard and know that we love and appreciate you for everything you do. My condolences for your family and may Lorna and Derek rest in peace.

[@georgebath8209]

Same

[@mxlchic6471]

So lucky, I catched it at 3 AM yesterday with insomnia, and I was in tears, felt so personal

[@xenos_n.]

I love the RDJ tardigrade. RIP to your parents, Richard. They made an amazing musician. Been listening since Korn played Come To Daddy in their favorite videos block on MTV in the late 90's.

[@drhouse2462]

Beautiful track, quite representative of the love you have for your parents, I would assume. Know this; energy can not be destroyed so, whichever dimension they are in now, keep making them proud. Sorry for your loss. Much love. ❤️

[@hypnotictango293]

How this track can be “representative of the love you have for your parents”

[@drhouse2462]

@franciscopolledo4672 Richard's parents passed away and this track is dedicated to them. Since it is a beautiful track, I assume the beauty of the track is a projection of the love Richard feels for his parents and what they mean to him. It's an assumption, but that's what I feel listening to it.

[@kiko7247]

​@@drhouse2462 I agree with you. And let me tell you this, while I was watching this video all I could think about was "Interstellar", the outstanding film by C. Nolan. In your comment you talked about another dimension.. Well.. What a lucky coincidence.

[@drhouse2462]

@kiko7247 The visuals Richard chose for this video are very evocative of Nolan's representation of the tesseract imo and, very synchronistically, I was thinking about it when I wrote my comment. Great movie indeed. Thanks for complementing my comment in such a great way.

[@kiko7247]

@@drhouse2462 glad we're all on the same page! When my mom passed away 2 months ago, I had this thought : what if the 4th dimension exists and it's like in Nolan's film? Apparently, Rich, you and I share a similar thought.

[@SeriesCX]

I'm sorry for the loss, audio-brother. Their energy combined lives on through you as one. We all love you. Thank you for this creation.

[@ap5p]

You all will live forever on the internet. Thank you for your invaluable contribution. We will keep it for generations to come.

[@besogenebashvili3389]

7\ ❤

[@MrOddHell]

This one of the best tracks Richard made and he knows it. The majority will realize it later on…

[@educostanzo]

Aphex Twin level of psychedelic visuals. Throws me back to when MTV used to play Come To Daddy and Windowlicker at 3AM and scare the hell out of me. Still going strong!

[@slarbiter]

Chris Cunningham would be proud 🥲

[@jim041276]

Those where the days yes 😢❤

[@c3pno]

After being out all night in the clubs come back to a mates place at 2am onwards and it's all messed up tv 😂

[@willo7734]

I lost my dad a few years back. These are the pains that stay with you. Through it all I’m thankful that I’ve got Richard’s music as a comfort whenever I need it.

[@ASKpq]

Beautiful. Very emotional too. His music should be frustrating but he manages to open me up rather than push me away

[@OmegaSwitch]

Goddamn, I don't know why but this has me gushing tears. Even though I wasn't around for the early years, I felt like I was indoctrinated into his cult with Drukqs when I was 13 in 2002... innocent were my ears and mind then! This felt like a sonic and emotional compression of something that can only be described through the depth of this sound, the immaculate transmission of subtleties that impact on levels suggested visually here- which, if you have experienced him live, at least in recent times, you will know a physical component to this that cannot be replicated otherwise, which I feel is a certain kind of love that he extends to those who love him and his music. I wasn't quite sure why I had such an emotional reaction otherwise, then last moment hit and it made sense. No more words needed, just the presence of this sound, reverberating through atoms, ear drums, generations and eras...

[@АлексейЧелябинск-к6в]

You rite, Dude

[@arasharfa]

well put. He finds just the right timbres and tones to open our souls.

[@Adjagi_SfMfBay_Co3]

😭 read/liked ur comment like two weeks ago or whatever/revisited song/made sure to revisit what I am neow rlzling is far and away Ma Nu Bestfavorite Comment of AwTa’am. This is first song I have heard by Aphex Twin/will not miss him live next he’s in Bay, CA. Ty, fam.

[@dmtBOKE]

just smoked my first j of the month and travelled through 60 rooms to this wonderful sonic arrangement. thanks a lot, Richard... you did it agan you special special human. 🍄👁

[@iconoclast137]

whoever made this video did an amazing job capturing exactly how my brain felt the first time i heard aphex twin like 100 years ago. it's amazing

[@Ruktiet]

I was able to listen to this in the near future, and built a time machine to teleport me back and report on how good the track is. Unfortunately, the time travel caused some amnesia which caused me to forget what it sounded like. So now I’m just going to reap the opportunity to get sucked off by my past self, effectively becoming an aphex twin.

[@irm9519]

the track was released over a month ago

[@Ruktiet]

@@irm9519 I guess your time machine worked netter than mine

[@Ruktiet]

@@irm9519 I guess your time machine worked better than mine

[@andrasmusicofficial]

@@irm9519not if his future is before last month…

[@tebbisimoX]

The guy has amnesia, have some respect

[@allanpberry5706]

Sorry for your loss, I moved back to my small hometown in Ontario (Canada) from Vancouver to look after my parents in their twilight years (they've been gone for a few years now). Thanks for dropping a new track for us to enjoy!

[@toneffx]

The last world was destroyed on Friday 13th. No one remembers. Because we all skipped past that event. Thank God for the Blackbox Life Recorder!

[@toneffx]

Sorry, my attempt at levity is fruitless. I was in love since the first BMW advert featuring your music. Windowlicker's build-up with the bonnet of the beemer approaching at breakneck speed sent a shiver through my whole cortex. 26 Mixes for Cash I picked up at the local library, and whilst windowlicker didn't sound the way I expected, I was most intrigued by yours and Phillip Glass's collaboration ofnDavid Bowie's "Heroes". It is such an immense piece. I'm going to listen to it now! Thank you, Mr. Richard for everything you've ever done. Much love, ...-Tony

[@thefrankiepalmeri]

Damn. The ending though. Right in the feelz.

[@hardboiled2000]

The dedication to his parents in the ending really choked me, wasnt expecting it and it took me for six, very fitting tribute

[@Zeebats]

Indeed you can feel the power and memories at the same time. He is an extraordinary creative mastermind

[@benjaminc.9945]

When I realized this song was dedicated to his parents I cried fr, this song has so much emotions in

[@barnumeffekt]

this is gonna be sick

[@warpspeedchic]

I'm bigging it up.

[@benzz4960]

Rwaaaaar!

[@BlighterProductions]

Impressive video. Especially the beatless section goes really well along with the visuals. I feel like there is a strong emotional energy within this track, also because it is dedicated to Richard’s parents. May they rest in peace, and thanks to them for putting such a talented person on this earth.

[@ishant8748]

This track scratches my brain just in the right place.

[@DavidFlow]

This is so special , i really feel your loss, my father also passed away 2 years ago . Thank you Richard for this nostalgic connection.

[@kjones311]

Staggeringly beautiful, in that the visuals throughout edge off one honing in on any focal point, sans the final resolution, wherein all that has been branching out rests on what could be described as a trinitarain image/origin, 4:16 - his art now a gift reflecting the gift his life is - an entity directly sprung from the overflowing nature of the love shared between his parents. Truly divine, this expression. Hats off. #humblecore

[@michaelcolling5748]

whether you know it now or not, you're going to realise at some point, that this is the most important video on the internet.

[@bassbytes]

Sad ending, didn’t know Richard’s mum had also passed away. Beautiful track.

[@ahandsomefridge]

I can feel the warmth and sadness in this one

[@upgrade1015]

William Montgomery sent me here. Ain’t never gonna stop.

[@craignelson3637]

I’m sure they would have loved this track as much as we all do ❤️ 7\

[@geckorider]

rest in peace lorna & derek james ❤❤❤ we love u richard

[@martymcfly-OG]

I used to want this tune to last longer, but after coming back to it I realise exactly why he ends it where he does.The grief expressed in the final few measures is palpable.

[@stationDXG]

I watched Aphex Twin perform live opening for Bjork in '95 in Portland Oregon. During the I care because you do tour. I was young and I lost my shit forever thx ATRJ Me and my friend we standing right next him at one moment standing in the crowd during Bjork performance. We was yung and shy we didn't say anything to him

[@mikepointfive]

The sorrow and mourning come through in the feels of this tune. So desolate yet beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss Richard. I too lost my dad in 2020. Rest in peace Derek and Lorna James.

[@davidcollins8855]

How was I supposed to know that aphex tattoo I got back in 1997 would still be so relevant today. Thanks Rich!

[@hunterbeatbilly9836]

Ironically i got sent back here cause of an ad. Cant help but feel impressed and blissed that richard is back making music again. Although didnt knew that this was a tribute to both of his parents. Which i cant help but feel mostly sorry that hes been going through this as well since my mom passed away as well last year. Hit me really hard, but i've been trying to make it through this. God bless richard. Your the best music producer/dj ever. He have defintly changed the entire generation of electronic music forever.

[@dgator75]

My favorite song right now. It's burrowed under my skin and has a home for life.

[@Vitasss1]

Красивые люди на фотографиях.Две судьбы без которых не было бы этой музыки.

[@urfavoritehumanbean879]

RIP Lorna, didn't know she passed too ❤️ great track Richard...

[@bmlubins]

I was not prepared for the dedication. Amazing music, great video.

[@MaxAllsbrooks]

Thank You Richard. Just lost my father and this song and ep are absolutely stunning. Means the world to me. RIP to your mom and dad. 🖤

[@j5castro]

That was beautiful Richard. Thank you.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Started off like a typical mainstream track, and then went Aphex Twin pretty quick. LOVE IT.

[@avidmisreader]

Beautiful RDJ. They led long accomplished lives and can appreciate that in your work.

[@goyurigo]

Thank you for everything. Your music has changed my life. RIP to your folks, brotha. Your music truly makes a difference in people's lives. Please continue.

[@sd3named]

Я с вашей музыкой уже больше 20 лет, Ричард. Кажется прошла вся жизнь. И я помню первые сильные впечатления. Утрата родителей - самое печальное, что я могу представить. Держитесь пожалуйста

[@tomasborosko6264]

My heart dropped at the end, lovely memories, indeed a beautiful and warm track/song to dedicate. Much love, all the best to the James family.

[@ferg99]

His stuff never gets old, does it? His new stuff always sounds so fresh

[@Ciopekwah]

it's called "blackbox recorder" cus richard made these trax while jamming live on a plane, which he promptly crashed into the side of a mountain. fortunately he ejected from the plane on time, then retrieved recordings from the blackbox and compiled them into this EP. truely epik afex moment

[@caligulaprobablemente]

man, richard doesnt know how much i love this song

[@compechdev]

The trailer already looks so cool, can't wait for the full video.

[@_XRMissie]

Absolutely unreal track. I am blown away at the intricacy of your visuals, and the track? Just indescribable. Maybe some day I'll reach your level of musical and audiovisual skill, but I probably won't. If that is not of any consolation, I am also sorry for your loss mate. I look forward to seeing how you push the boundaries of music ❤

[@uupstairsthomasmcnulty914]

amazing release afx and weirdcore, rest in peace lorna and derek - great creators of the great creator

[@Misferado]

Спасибо за вашу деятельность 🔥

[@downt3mpo]

I found out about this artist because of William Montgomery on Kill Tony. I love it. You need to do a collab with him. That would probably be the single greatest moment of his life. He talks about Aphex Twin on every one of his stand up sets.

[@NuriettaComentarista]

Estoy muy feliz de poder escucharte aún, eres un gran artista y mi preferido, paz para mis oídos con tus sonidos. 😊 Tridimensional y con mucha profundidad. Lo siento mucho Richard por la perdida de tus padres.🖤 Mucho ánimo, tu puedes con todo, eres un gran hombre y muy fuerte! R. I. P

[@JhJnathan]

Cuándo murieron sus padres?

[@billthepigeon]

@@JhJnathaneso es escrito en el último partido. lo siento per el español de caca jajaja

[@moisaaae]

⁠@@JhJnathanlo pone al final del videoclip 4:22

[@lizzkaayako2270]

用英文，要不我们看不懂你。。。

[@NullAndVoidEmpire]

😊

[@bbmadeln]

What a legend

[@freeriding666]

Damn... condolences for your loss. I too lost my dad during the Covid crisis, and he was the last parent I had. Not great. Sucks to be losing someone close, apparently forever. Been listening to your stuff since the late '90s, so it's great you're still doing your unique brew of techno, despite... everything!

[@chriswoolf1491]

I honestly don't know if Richard understands the deep science on how timbres and scales/chords/notes effect the human mind, but he definitely knows it on some sort of heightened level. It's easy to say that most music does this to some extent, but Richard has distilled it into a potent tincture that I gladly quaff. I do hope he eventually releases one of his caricatures of a "pop song" again one day. Window Licker and Come To Daddy were both masterpieces of him making fun of the trends of the time and I'd love to hear him do it for current ones.

[@grltvlive]

i quaffed too

[@djgiga2]

The only thing I have ever turned notification on for.

[@DasystemOfficial]

same 😂

[@paulytools]

ditto

[@paulytools]

ditto

[@paradoxlust]

I lost the love of my life Feb 11th this year. My sister passed may 17th. While the person I thought would be there forever and one I thought was stuck with me forever are both obviously significant losses and my parents aren't even a consolation prize, I can't imagine how much you must be impacted by this compounded loss and my heart goes out you and I appreciate sharing that, bc alone that can be hard and I hope you find peace. I've always felt the come to daddy ep was your finnegans Wake and there's a very personal "portrait of a young artist" nature to the entire idea behind it with mum dad the boy and etc the ball. It's a beautiful homage that sort of brings the significance of this track and the loss of both of them that is just overwhelmingly drawing me to express this sentiment and my appreciation for all of it you've shared with me through the world despite the fact I'm well aware that this is more than likely equal parts you would never read this in your read every one of them every time. Thank you Derek and Miss Lorna and thank you Dick.

[@paradoxlust]

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man whatever

[@kon4m]

Beautiful man..... that flowed like water and the syncopation was perfect; amazing drum work. I don't hear much from Aphex Twin anymore but his music is always just so fresh and different.

[@causticsunshine4020]

Quality ep,loved the vid,Sorry for your loss Richard.

[@Green.Blood.]

This dudes rhythmic vocabulary is DENSE

[@wakegary]

Rave on. Weirdcore and RDJ is such a proper fit. Sorry for your loss, Richard. We love you, and you've made our lives better.

[@RyanReenBattikh]

For someone who never knew the names of James' parents, that dedicated to Lorna and Derek just further contextualizes Lornaderek from Drukqs- it's a song named after his parents - that track is definitely a tear jerker- and the transition into QKthr- Aphex has always had a sentimentality around making music either featuring or dedicated to his family- it's so heart warming to know he's been paying musical respects to them for decades

[@justwiln]

Insanely original and unique, as always