Aphex Twin live at Barbican Hall, London, 10/10/12

For the first time, James will showcase the multi-camera footage and full audio of this performance along with the extended piece for microphone/disco ball/laser, Interactive Tuned Feedback Pendulum Array, also performed at the Barbican that evening in 2012.
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[@jerryjacobsunny5574]

It's good to see that aphex is visiting earth again nowadays

[@lifeinsquares6638]

jerry jjs yeah sometimes he comes down to us

[@destyrian]

@@lifeinsquares6638 You mean sometimes he comes up to us...

[@xplo8554]

Comment copied from literally every single other apex video

[@pat4340]

Def a copycat but really I’m cool with it if it brings someone else the joy that it brought me when I first saw it

[@supernovastudioandlabel]

copy/paste addict!

[@ulriklm]

Almost looks more like an art installation than a concert

[@dorkportal]

Almost!

[@dorkportal]

"arts"

[@javaally1203]

Better than the EDM sets of other artist's music... This is what i expect when I see RDJ is going on tour...

[@yamingoat]

it kind of is in some ways

[@Didymusartist]

Is that a bad thing?

[@simonmanzer]

somewhere thom yorke is creaming his pants watching this

[@sleepyheadbeats4352]

simon manzer the thom jokes on all of richies videos always give me a good laugh

[@JT-ss6si]

Yes he is...(you forgot the E at the end of Yorke...)

[@dudewholikesfood6769]

Great comment very true hes gotten into dj stuff a lot

[@emafrnk]

Hahahahahaha

[@Hassebas88]

..his very large-ultra low crotch-stretchy-yoga pants, that is

[@UdumbaraMusic]

Creating a panning effect by swinging the actual piano... That's actually feckin genius.

[@yungster_rick]

not to mention the doppler shift messing with the phases creating that watery sound

[@AphexSchwinn]

Is the audio supposed to be flipped from the audience perspective? Sounds like the audio is louder in the left channel when the piano is stage left, instead of audience left.

[@UdumbaraMusic]

@@AphexSchwinn Yea you really got me thinking there... I guess it must be recorded from James' position but the crowd would hear the opposite of what he did... Which has got me thinking again xD

[@AllSven]

You actually think the piano moving back and forth would create panning and reverb effects like that?? If it did it would be very minimal - the reason is of course that the PIANO HAS BEEN AMPLIFIED. So all the effects you hear are most certainly electronically induced. 😬

[@UdumbaraMusic]

@@AllSven Stand at the side of a road. Listen to a car pass you. You'll notice a panning effect. It's a remotely controlled Yamaha Clavinova, so yes, it is amplified... From the piano itself. So if you were in the audience you'd notice it, and they likely have mics set up to capture this audio considering the fact the hall has a huge impact on the sound, so you would likely not have a digital recording because it would be, well, a waste of a good acoustics. Not that far fetched or implausible.

[@davieduckett]

The people left disappointed that there was no encore, than they got to the parking lot and all the cars were upside down

[@redwarf8118]

then

[@nun6996]

@@redwarf8118 when?

[@redwarf8118]

@@nun6996 at the parking lot

[@returntozero2112]

All the cars had the "come to daddy" girl in them.

[@jacobclark8279]

Did this actually happen??!? 😨😨😨

[@andrewbolten2988]

The creaks of the swinging piano in a dead silent room playing a somber tune

[@Maoismus1917]

that one guy in there thinking he was gonna be listening to electronica

[@magnuswootton6181]

this is.

[@_Information_]

Don’t clap! You’ll encourage him

[@leemckerrow1986]

Hahahhahha

[@EzequielPestanianena]

Shut up angela

[@michaelvenne9386]

😂

[@S14M07]

?

[@BoomTssPhace]

This is the most difficult chorus plugin i've ever seen

[@LfunkeyA]

i understand you're trying to make a joke, but in what sense is it 'difficult'? complex? clearly it isn't. it is expensive and impractical.

[@phscu]

@@LfunkeyA you must be fun at parties

[@grungerobotnow]

@@LfunkeyA difficult to get the equipment and space Difficult to set up safely and to run it quietly

[@NorHeadHunter]

@@grungerobotnow Not to mention the creativity needed to come up with it in the first place and the belief in the idea to actually see it through.

[@bs9863]

Wasn't the swinging thing done before? By Brian Eno or AFX or someone or am I just making that up in my head?

[@ritatatam3068]

As a fan of electronic music, I consider Björk as my mother and Aphex Twin like my father. Kisses...

[@rektyrektingson4668]

[@stanli2841]

And aunt beth gibbons (portishead) with uncle dj krush

[@eleven9286]

@@stanli2841 portishead is dope

[@assanchop1574]

Uncle Squarepusher and Auntie Goldfrapp...

[@Ignirium]

I feel very much the same way; Björk feels like my heart in music form and Aphex Twin feels like how my heart and mind work in harmony in music form.

[@allcapsbeats]

Some people think this is "wank". Some people think this is trolling. Some people think its a contemporary spin on Reich's 'Pendulum Music'. Some people think it's more like an "art installation than a concert"...Good job Richard

[@eleven9286]

Some people love this comment.

[@OnlyTheJugg]

ulriklm, personally i wouldn’t hold that under the radar violation

[@allcapsbeats]

@McFlickers I wrote this a year ago, I assume I was referring to a KZbinrs comment. Feel free to to go digging for it.

[@jackgillies5638]

@@allcapsbeats This is wank.

[@Ignirium]

I don't know what to think.

[@henrysanford2568]

It don't mean a thing If it ain't got that INTERACTIVE TUNED FEEDBACK PENDULUM ARRAY

[@RetroSpctve]

it aint it doc if dont got that INTERACTIVE TUNED FEEDBACK PENDULUM ARRAY

[@thomasbuhman2405]

DOo wop, doo wop, doo wop, doo wop, doo wop Doo wop, doo wop, woo waaaaa

[@warrenh]

HAHA!!!!

[@theuniquechannel8483]

Imagine watching all his live shows with this quality! And its possible because they record them all!!!

[@lume5487]

weirdcore DOES have soundboard recordings of a lot of his shows, along with a few camera shots on his soundofworldcontrol KZbin channel, why won't he fucking release the whole thing to the public? pisses me the fuck off

[@lostuser1094]

@@lume5487 I suspect they're going to sell them at a later date.

[@disectormusic]

the dates have come

[@jfmafx]

@@lume5487 According to what happened on Richards soundcloud channel few years ago, I think it is possible also with audio-video stuff

[@jack_rabbit]

would happily pay for a blu-ray box set of some of aphex's shows

[@aJazzcat]

I hope nobody was expecting a classic banger 😂

[@ishaansendhil4382]

aisatsana is a classic banger lol

[@Guadeloop]

@@ishaansendhil4382 indeed

[@Blackafternoon]

I watched it on youtube and Im still mad

[@wizoldthebard]

Hahaha yeah imagine someone getting all ready expecting bangers, just tweaking in the crowd and then experiences the most profound thing with a piano swinging left and right, I think any FX fan must be open minded right? hes an ambience artist

[@deadoperatordead]

@@wizoldthebard depends on what you "tweaking" on... hahaha

[@XxHMGrantxX]

It’s crazy how the pendulums naturally order themselves, starting from many chaotic noises to one synchronized, steady hum. Gravity, man...

[@dittagecoeco2738]

Leonardo Da Vinci would be very proud of this

[@darkcnotion]

Yes

[@MaqaDJ]

wat? sry no) yet not saying the performance isn't interesting and worth listening...

[@aidanfl]

@@spagootest2185 he died of a stroke...

[@fuckcensorship69]

You know you've made it when people are happy they paid to see this

[@Aisatsana1971]

It really does get to that point where no matter what one puts out, ones already established popularity will convince people that the project is somehow transcendent when in reality it took less concentration and effort to create. Funny how psychology works.

[@robinsutcliffe-video_art]

lmao @this! I do like Aphex though I wouldn't be happy with this in a concert environment, Gallery environment yes. Who cares about my likes or dislikes though it's artful for sure

[@stevebuscemi4970]

I am so shocked by all the people who didn't absolutely love this lol I would have gladly handed over stacks to be there for this

[@fast1nakus]

This awesomeness? You joking bro?

[@darrinsiberia]

Andy Warhol comes to mind.

[@Elaiden]

This met my every expectation. Aisatsana is so so calming and i loved seeing the actual live performance for it. This is something that will be remembered for decades or even centuries.

[@emprox1]

>This met my every expectation. really though?

[@Elaiden]

@@emprox1 Yes

[@theseoldbeats]

I love AT but this was utter garbage.

[@unified_method]

sorry as much as i love the guy, stuff like that have been happening decades now, if u are interested in this kind of sound you have to read about electroacoustic and art music.

[@jurneymetatron6871]

will probably be forgotten pretty fast. uninspired noise. 0/10

[@_Information_]

I’m laying on a hard floor listening to this wishing I wasn’t laying on a hard floor listening to this.

[@casavermella9648]

🤣 🤣

[@antibiotics1040]

Rumour has it that James is still on the hard floor to this day.

[@paperwall4364]

Better than laying on the ceiling

[@flightmode87]

Hardfloor is also great 😂

[@tuvieja1697]

The first song is one of my fav ones ever, it never fails to make me cry

[@thefishybuissnes]

Tu Vieja what’s the name of that song??

[@tuvieja1697]

@@thefishybuissnes Aisatsana [102] and the album is called Syro

[@Ignirium]

When i first heard Aisatsana i stared blankly unable to move for about 2 minutes after the song was over, i fell silent. I didn't know what to do, i was overwhelmed. It was beautiful.

[@tiagousia]

Nice name My Vieja

[@grumpytuber]

@@Ignirium get a hold of yourself man.

[@1aaaaaaaaaaaaa3]

Amazing, thanks for the upload!

[@brian7591]

I can't describe how much I enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@ronankerrigan7821]

don't hear this being talked about much in the realms of memorable live performances, likely because it doesn't have a massive audience or interaction with the audience but surely this has to be one of the most unique live performances in the history of modern music, if not just in history? it's definitely at the very least interesting and i love it.

[@ThisIsDownstate]

not if you've been to an art gallery in the last 10-15 years. i've seen countless versions of the whole 'lazers triggering sound' thing since arduino's came out. Having said that, this was a decade ago, but now you see this sort of stuff in every modern art gallery.

[@robinsutcliffe-video_art]

@@ThisIsDownstate indeed

[@Wikikiman]

Just because it’s different doesn’t make it good. Least interesting is exactly what this is, hence a minor following.

[@tink06tinker]

I was there, the drone during the final 10 minutes or so was ultra hypnotic. Totally mesmerising show

[@danixsc]

@@ThisIsDownstate That's the point with AFX. He's always managed to BE the vanguard. And of course, the point is not the technique but the results of how is executed, creating one particular intended "song"

[@BlackAlbino2000]

The trick with Aphex Twin live sets is to not have any expectations… you’ll always be pleasantly surprised

[@Trazziiee]

This feels so eerie and pleasing at the same time... I love it!

[@bu7emba]

This guy is either teasing with us or performing art but he's genius for sure.

[@craigory8123]

both(?)

[@mexican_icecream]

Whoa! I remember Noisey channel releasing a trailer for this and then nothing was ever shown. I can’t believe I’m finally seeing this YEARS later. Thanks!

[@donalias812]

That Aisatsana track is damn wizardry, loved it since 2014 until now, and when sounds of birds and winds, Tooks me to an acid trip I had in 2018, Sunday morning walked to home still in a trip, picked a guitar and tried to reproduce this Aisatsana feeling, and damn It kept in my mind a feeling I think it will last. Love you James

[@bluesr.virgillo8483]

Wow. Thanks for posting this. Beautiful.

[@user-mp2mu5qv4c]

I love how he still rocks the ponytail

[@IanMHaraldsonDecker]

one of the best live aphex twin performances to date

[@raindrozest9558]

Two thumbs up indeed Sir Aphex.

[@lume5487]

i love this idea, interesting spin on Steve Reich's Pendulum Music piece! the disco ball reflected lights are dope, love how it sounds a generator after a while, soothing sound design. Also the swinging piano is so beautiful, the doppler effect is amazing

[@srgiggity]

I think it's a lovely combination of "analog" sound manipulation through space and movement, and straight hypnotism. Repeating seemingly forever, but stays satisfying throughout. This is like meditation.

[@DopeXK8]

It’s almost like an ASMR with the creaking of the piano swinging and the reverby effect from the panning. It’s beautiful

[@_ibillionaire]

It couldn't be better ! Thx for uploading this movie. I love it👍

[@comfortblanket]

This was so amazing to hear and see, incredible. Just got back from seeing Autechre there.. great venue too.

[@_fubar]

I was at this gig. TBH it was a bit underwhelming at the time. But it did age well... There was a first piece before this video started with a remote orchestra. A bunch of classical (I assume) musicians who played when the big screen in front of them told them to. I don't remember seeing Aphex at the show at any point. Although in this video he is there at the end. Weird. My memory was that it was strange he wasn't at this significant event. Maybe there's something in that... The hanging piano was actually really epic. The sound of it swinging sounded awesome in the acoustics of the Barbican. You can hear it in the recording a little but it was the best part of the show in person. It made the sound of the piano warp as it swung, pretty epic. The third song (the light against the swinging balls) looked great in the theatre. It was more about the light everywhere than the music. Trippy. But fuck did it go on for a long time. I found it funny how it went on forever but I'm sure it felt like "pretentious wank" for a lot of the crowd after about 10 minutes. Overall, the crowd were largely confused. A majority seemed like they went to the Barbican for every concert and just didn't get what was happening. All said, it could have had a higher music to art ratio. Even at the time I loved crazy music. Even if it took 100 listens before it ceases to be painful and you "get" the vibe. This gig wasn't really that. It was more art than music. I think I get what Richard D James was trying to do, but it felt - and still feels - like it was an experiment to play with the stereotypical audience of that place. And hell it probably did its job. But for me it was cool as a thing. But could have done with more music. At least as much art and show, but more music. Given everyone I spoke to at the time, I think even if there was a 30 second aphex drop beat at the end of the show, it would have been perfect. But there wasn't. If you hadn't heard Aphex before that gig, you'd have no idea what it was about. Maybe that was the point. If it was, I'm not sure what your point is. But either way, I'm glad I was there.

[@stoopiddub333]

one of the best comments on a video I've ever read. ever. you're a high iq, quality intellect type of guy, I can tell. I agree with you!

[@stoopiddub333]

bro, he should have given you a beat drop at least for TEN SECNONDS!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a PRICK beat drop for 10 seconds woulda made the stupidass drone worth it.

[@tink06tinker]

I was there too, the first half I did find a bit underwhelming, but was still impressed by the scale and invention of it. The second half (filmed here) absolutely bowled me over though. It was lengthy but it was so absorbing. Loved it!

[@jacksonfritts2988]

Good to tune into this today

[@gardenboydon]

Legend. I hope one day to see his greatness live

[@franciscolima5189]

Aphex is a very simple man, now im feel this!!

[@the_emmo]

Richard *

[@tractatusviii7465]

yelled

[@hoihoi9866]

Simple?

[@vag4media171]

To the point of human history where a piano swings from the roof playing itself

[@iloveromplers]

Can't believe 2012 was 3 years ago

[@batshitmasterplan]

Can’t believe 2012 was 12 years ago

[@SullenMorbius]

This is beautiful.

[@someonewhobitthedust9124]

This video is precisely why James is by far my favorite musician of all time.

[@kiranandhiscrosstour2529]

i like him a lot too but can you expand on why you think so because of this video?

[@masonchewning9640]

Sound is really a magical thing

[@hunterbeatbilly9836]

Get ready for the warp record anniversary... Cause when aphex twin shows up. Were gonna have a party for a lifetime

[@tuff_lover]

ATP 2001 is where it's at...bruh u miss it

[@xxblackneedlexx3013]

This man I so talented and beautiful😭💖

[@Flippy1565]

stunning... richard is so a big part of my life...

[@atommachine]

Sounds like the metal pub sign swinging in a storm at Bodmin.

[@kavika121]

Beautiful first song. Syro is a great record!!!💥

[@pazansun9678]

Beyond greatness.. Huge

[@danixsc]

What a piece of art. Genuine AFX style.

[@deborah3250]

thank you thank you!!!💙💙💙💙💙

[@rolog6555]

this is beautiful

[@picaweltschmerz6357]

That second piece may as well be Steve Reich's Pendulum Music, with the MDMA turned way up. Loved the pendulano, though.

[@marzbitenhaussen]

nice to see Mr. Twin in action

[@loveisourceremony]

so beautiful piano

[@osilc]

how’d this go from a soft piano to aliens screaming at eachother

[@GuitarExplicit]

Lol in an alternate reality I’d like to imagine he ended the piano bit by having it fly off of the pendulum and roll down a flight of stairs while simultaneously busting into some breakneck speed ambien alien glitch techcore. This was cool tho

[@enjoixander]

That’s an awesome idea!

[@youngKarl007]

Richard james never disappoints❤️

[@valeartic]

Thanx man! I slept toooo well😴 see you next night👋

[@PieAreSquared]

Still one of my all time favourite concert experiences

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

I was there too. It was easily my worst and I usually like his stuff a lot

[@astonschmetzer]

@@DAVIDE-bk8by you speakin da truuth daviiide

[@celinealard5078]

C'est génial pour s'endormir!

[@Ryan-sb2tw]

This is beautiful

[@noemiherrera6131]

I just discovered this masterpiece

[@littleplutomen]

i love this, very unique

[@Flippy1565]

DE: ich weine beim anhören von aisatsana

[@beatriceguillote]

love the pov from the disco ball

[@jackiesixtysixtyjackie]

greatest composer of my time

[@badmouserising9859]

Quick 10 minute joint outside listening to random shit turned into the best experience of my life 🙌

[@astronautadejakku9699]

Man, I sort of miss the days when I'd go out to the porch, light a joint and play Rich or some random music and just let myself go.

[@lleoo]

@@astronautadejakku9699 same

[@wowleowow]

@@astronautadejakku9699 nothing is stopping you from doing it now!

[@astronautadejakku9699]

@@wowleowow I'll never smoke weed again until I can grow my own.

[@madvolunteer8794]

@@astronautadejakku9699 thats commitment

[@tdgtwo850]

I've read all the comments. People give so many interpretations on the swinging piano. Richard is known for invoking so many interpretations, opinions and meanings to people listening to his music. For me, the swinging piano feels like something you would see in a music video or a concert. Some concerts have these types of mechanisms like the swinging piano playing "aisatsana". Some concerts have suspended and elevated platforms, like Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show. That's kind of like the same thing with the swinging piano as it's in a suspended platform.

[@faustinagatta4664]

Artista meraviglioso....assolutamente SUPERLATIVO....

[@ghosssttt3]

Watched this the other while I was stoned! Fun times! It’s still just as good without being stoned though

[@Retro_Naut]

That thumbnail

[@patricklynch1609]

A tad different than field day

[@kkndcf]

Patrick Lynch That set was so funny, watching hipsters dance to gabber at the end.

[@leemckerrow1986]

@MadArticDriver Well done for being there and well done for not being a hipster

[@leemckerrow1986]

Pot kettle black

[@leemckerrow1986]

Obviously an attention seeking troll who thought it was important to say you was there and you wasn't a hipster, I'm just stating the obvious and your trying too state I'm something that you already are.

[@leemckerrow1986]

Again pot kettle black

[@Phunch]

i think this is aphex twin trtrroolliinngg

[@joelizquierdo8624]

This is representation of what real electronic is. Pure genius indeed.

[@Creed_fan_69]

The most acoustic music possible?

[@Bushey_Miniature_Railway]

I did the lasers for this performance, so glad I was involved- shame the camera shutter speed made the lasers pulse, in reality they were constantly on, although it did add another whole layer of FX to the the footage which I think was used to great effect in the edit. 2 x 10w x Arctos Lasers rigged in the upper circle with I think 20 hot beams down onto the balls , nice bit of kit back in the day...I loved working at the Barbican such a amazing building.

[@stevenpochejr]

Beautiful

[@3lektro8izarre_OG]

Richard, still f*cking awesome like the first track.

[@rcricky]

If i was there i would be laying on the floor,contemplating everything!

[@january2627]

Until someone steps on your balls

[@HolasoyCinthya]

I'm crying, man

[@fromthedoor]

this is mindblowing

[@fleaship6134]

Mindblowingly shit. Guy swings a piano like pendulum big deal.

[@erebus9229]

@@fleaship6134 if it's shit! why are you here then? Also what's the point in making a comment about how shit it is. Seems like you enjoy it in a way considering you took the time out of your day to watch and comment on it.

[@knotlock]

This is brilliant, swinging the piano around the room like a bloody mad man is one way to take advantage of the Doppler effect!!! What happens when you do that to a condenser mic in a quiet room?

[@plopper_guy53]

Thank you, I am going to try this right now

[@lifesoldier]

@@plopper_guy53 tell us what happened with the piano

[@plopper_guy53]

@@lifesoldier it killed my father. it was the one year anniversary yesterday... Covids been much harder with out him, a lesson to us all, dont try to aphex at home

[@lookbovine]

Reich did the microphone swinging effect for “Pendulum Music” in the ‘70’s and then Sonic Youth did it as a tribute to him in ‘99.

[@vapeurdepisse]

How to justify the unjustifiable

[@Carefaceeeee]

His music scared me when i was young ...in a good way.

[@eddiey699]

I know exactly what you mean

[@connorsparks825]

Was on telatoon 😅

[@bosstrading928]

I remember hearing come to daddy when I was about 10 , I never wanted to hear it again lol yet hear I am.

[@M0rph1sm]

A driven, damped pendulum...piandulum....! Well done...!

[@Flippy1565]

this guy changed my life!... really!

[@Foulondu75]

same, can't wait to see him live tomorrow

[@Flippy1565]

@@Foulondu75 you asshole!... wish ya all the best... plz feedback here

[@Flippy1565]

@@Foulondu75 how he was?

[@Foulondu75]

@@Flippy1565 it lasted like an hour and a half and it was one one the greatest nights i had in 19 years haha, i was vibing and getting high af in the middle of teens and adults enjoying the sweat sounds of richard's music. Visuals were crazy, i'll probably not forget that show haha

[@babblingalong7689]

Same here, Flippy1565, same here.

[@KR4FTY66.6]

God i love this song

[@alvarodevicenteblanco7206]

This is so iconic

[@dylanoliva2617]

😍😍😍 thaaanks¡

[@user-yh1ne9gv7y]

Великолепно, нет слов

[@KodakKid]

I was there and it was fucking awesome!!!!

[@frequencymanipulator]

Ok, you don't have to rub our faces in it, jeez. :D ;-p

[@disectormusic]

ghettowinnebago consider it a privilege

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

ghettowinnebago. So was I. Aphex Twin is my favourite electronic artist and so it gives me no pleasure to say this. It was utter crap. I'm not sure if he was taking the piss to see what people would lap up but this was the dullest thing I have ever been to.

[@ninakardec8524]

WAOUW ! SUBLIME ! J'aurais aimé y être. Merci.

[@Skavengeful]

what a beautiful display, so happy I saw this

[@eladorian1317]

this arrival directors cut is epic

[@sheeperskipps]

I feel so lucky to actually get this video before a lot of people have. I'm sure you two will remember to recommend this to a lot of others after I watched this video all the way through.

[@claycowartisamazing]

He did it.

[@leehitchman5648]

Always loved you since FINGERBIB

[@Hukbriel]

El piano es increíble y la manera de crear orden del sonido de los columpios...Idioma extraterrestre