Aphex Twin (Piano Songs Only)

[@girlinagale]

I was sitting in my Kia Picanto with my 90 year old mum, eating an ice cream, by The Rivet Ouse in Ely, Cambs. A guy walked by wearing an Aphex Twin t-shirt and I wound down the window and greeted him with a point at his shirt. 2022 highlight.

[@Sunshineboy4eva]

why is your kia relevant ?

[@girlinagale]

@@Sunshineboy4eva Because it's diminutive.

[@Sunshineboy4eva]

@@girlinagale snobbish and sarcastic, great combo ;)

[@girlinagale]

@@Sunshineboy4eva Picanto great i the rain, leakless, and cold, warm.

[@josephgrimes3886]

@@Sunshineboy4eva the question on everyones lips and you beat us to it. (note to self) must get up earlier. pithy enough for ye? christ on a cannondale, will ye ever feck off, Ted?

[@Themultimediaguy]

You're the hero the internet needs. Thank you, this is perfect.

[@boneytony5041]

Aimlessly beautiful

[@robryan9814]

agreed

[@2424-f1c]

After listening to Aphex Twin for almost 30 years, there is still great material to discover. He is king.

[@seanadamson280]

Yep😊

[@JeggFilms]

This should be an album.

[@jarrah1496]

90% of them are from the same album anyways

[@JeggFilms]

@@jarrah1496 True but just reordered to be less chaotic! I think Drukqs might have been better with 1 disc slow piano stuff, and the second disc the crazy (but equally great) stuff. But he does like to play with peoples heads.

[@thibaultghesquiere]

@@JeggFilms If I remember well, Richard James let an MP3 player with all his currents unpublished works in progress in a plane. Knowing it would maybe be recognized and leaked, he published them in one album, hence why it doen't make much sense

[@Sam-lo8yj]

I have no familiarity with any of these songs but that first one is the most beautiful, gentle, and simple tune that I’ve ever heard.

[@purgruv]

Interestingly it's an example of some of his work where he programmed a midi device to play the notes on a piano via a mechanical device, which is why it sounds both simple and robotic at the same time. Quite innocent in a way. And a lot more complex to produce than otherwise initially thought.

[@narf760]

@@purgruv I always thought Avril 14th was played by hand. But I just realized that if you listen closely (in a quiet environment) you can faintly hear the clicking sound of the device that's triggering the keys.

[@shedingles]

@@narf760 whaaaaat??? thats so cool

[@ut2k4wikichici]

@@purgruv what does it look like? Insanely cool!

[@NicB-Creations]

Back in the day I bought this album (druqs) on release day. One of the first things that stood out to me was the mechanical noises Avril 14th. I loved that he put those sounds in there because it makes it more intimate and pure like you are there sitting next to the piano. I didn't realise at the time it was played by a midi controlled machine. Nevertheless, genius piece.

[@Zesuto3]

Some of these pieces bring me back 12 years, when I was listening to them while riding the bus on the way to medschool, when I was healthy, could move freely and wasn't confined to a bed for the majority of my time. It's so nostalgic.

[@lolratz]

i hope you're doing alright, keep pushing on

[@bothatguyyoudontknow]

This mix makes me miss my little brother..

[@TNJX]

Aphex (Richard D. James) had a little brother, also named Richard, who died soon after childbirth. (see the cover of Girl/Boy EP for the gravestone)

[@bothatguyyoudontknow]

@@TNJX I'm aware of Aphex and his story

[@leetarrant5630]

I know I miss my brother, Steven, God bless,I'm not religious but I know we will meet loveones again

[@aidanatia]

My heart goes out to you and your family. Much love ❤️

[@FPSzky]

@@TNJXhe didnt

[@cedricjozwak3218]

I remember when i first heard aphex twin music, i thought this music was the only one that can touch both my brain and my heart. Still the case today

[@tell-mea-story611]

I met Aphex Twin in Barcelona with my good friend Marie. I hounded him like a silly groupie pretending to be a journalist. I didnt ask him any worthy questions and he seemed so shy and unpretentious. Still what an artist!

[@joycegeertsma7115]

This music is extraordinary. Minimalist, soundscape gemstones. Each and every one of them. Echo's of Erik Satie and Brian Eno. As a sidenote, Aisatsana (Anastasia?) reminded me of Viola Martinsson's Made Of- used for a Volvo commercial. My favorite track is Petiatil cx htdui.Thanks for this. ❤

[@atalantafugiens0426]

It took this comment for me to realize that Aisatsana is Anastasia in reverse

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

@@atalantafugiens0426 And me as well!!! So silly :)

[@winoww]

These little comments about Aisatsana being Anastasia in reverse, is actually true, he wrote this track for her, she was his partner at the time, maybe even wife? I couldn't tell for sure if they stayed together or not, as I wasn't there at the time. I know he had a kid, I didn't know if it was with her. These are stories about him my dad tells me, when Aphex went to France, that's where he met her cuz she was French. My dad is a DJ so he got to hang to that sort of places where Aphex Twin would mix and they would even take turns. He knows a lot about him, when he talks about him it almost sounds like he's a genuine fan of him. My dad says his work really inspired him, that he's a real genius. He played a specific track of windowlicker to me when I was born. And I have personally now really fallen in love with these piano tracks, they bring me a lot of sensations. Aisatsana has been the first I felt a strong attachment to, especially after hearing it's story, I can just feel the emotions put in it and it sounds so nostalgic to me, even if I wasn't there at the time.

[@sichobiknoveniy]

Aisatsana is honestly my favourite Aphex Twin piano song. When I first time listened Syro (full album at once) it feels like the end of the great travel

[@Tezhut]

The live performance of this song is on a automatically playing piano that swings from ropes on the ceiling. You can find the video on KZbin. Must be an impressive sight/sound. Wish I could have been there.

[@cramsauce]

this is exactly how i feel but with Nanou2 for drukqs

[@UalteredU]

Чудова збірка! Клівішні від Aphex Twin це окреме мистецтво. Слухав із задоволенням

[@ЯВЬ]

спросить забыли

[@ieatdick7865]

@@ЯВЬ ты не базарь особо тут, человек просто впечатлениями делится

[@ледподногамиартема]

@@ieatdick7865 спросить забыли

[@mnlghtnthrvr7787]

@@ЯВЬ everybody didn't ask you

[@MikBaa]

Sending big hugs and thanks from Dublin 🇮🇪 for this brilliant upload 😉👌 ... Richard really is a genius, mellow tracks, melodic bouncy tunes, chaotic ear bleeding belters, and everything in between, he is a master of the lot... From the days of me discovering his music, I think it was while watching MTV Chill Out Zone during my earliest clubbing years (I'll be 49 this year), the years when I happily spent close to all of my wages getting a decent (physical) music collection together, to today, where we can all mostly find whatever music we are searching for in an instant, I still listen to his music more than any other artists I like. Also, what fan can't like an artist who dumps some absolute amazing gems onto Soundcloud for all to enjoy... ❤ 🔊

[@fail_fast]

I've wanted this exact Playlist ever since I heard Avril 14th and nanou 2 almost 15 years ago. But I've never been able to go through all of his music to find all of these gems. Thanks a ton!

[@lusv4316]

The sounds he produces on a piano alone shows his unique musical talent

[@tell-mea-story611]

I cant help hearing 'stop making that big face' even when I hear this calm song. Thanks for this though.

[@ineszm825]

I play this to my newborn baby ✨🌹

[@derekmolina9198]

And not Windowlicker???

[@ineszm825]

@ now he is two years old, so we definitely do now

[@Pavlu6a]

Thank you! As a pianist, I discovered whole new material to play

[@Hypelloo]

i was hoping this would start with avril 14th, im glad it did!

[@shephrd]

I was just thinking that I wish there was a compilation of piano compositions from Apex Twin. Thank you algorithm and Kesey!❤

[@Demention94]

Petiatil is troubling..yet beautiful

[@Hasuo2001]

avril 14th,jynweythek and petiatil cx htdui are my favorite...

[@jarrodcluck]

Holding back the tears

[@Jenny-se2ks]

didnt know i needed this. thank you

[@iamupinacloud]

Thank you so much for this, Kesey!

[@bogdanch1k]

he's such a great composer. 200 years from now, for our children he'll be like mozart to us

[@S728-u9x]

nah he aint. at least not cuz of his piano music

[@ИбрагимПараличный]

he will бро😊❤

[@katzo1558]

​@@S728-u9x he is better than Mozart

[@Xardasflynn657]

it sounds like anime style japanese contemporary piano, and early minecraft soundtrack. Perhaps because Richard was heavily into anime, and C418 was heavily into Richard's music. It's nice to hear the missing links, it makes you visualise the history of music better, adding one element at a time

[@dreamsoda897]

Thanks for the timestamps :)

[@khasmir666]

I lost my best mate a few weeks ago and AT was one of his favorites, I will miss you forever mate 😔

[@29rbs]

Thank you for making this video! :)

[@josephgrimes3886]

still

[@LozMntgu]

TYVM for this

[@scruffypoos]

Thank you so much for this

[@manandguitar]

Thank you!

[@mmxxheroes]

NICE!! THANK U!!!!!!!

[@GoddessPallasAthena]

Beautiful pieces. Though relaxing, a few are a bit unsettling (which is, as should be, I think).

[@suredudefroschgnarlish3882]

If you like this music try listening to: Nils Frahm album screws Olafur arnalds Chad Lawson Sigur Ros Just some suggestions for you. Cheers 🍻

[@Yusvf]

Kanye West sampled avril 14th at 1:37 in his song Blame Game lol

[@fairdrin]

claims he didn't though lol

[@sclitchmusic]

@@fairdrin 💀💀

[@Yusvf]

@@fairdrin where did he claim that? just interested

[@iamsixsyllables9679]

@@Yusvf I don't have a source for this, and I'm sure someone has the proper, complete answer, but apparently a lot of legal troubles and controversy went around it. I believe Richard never got acknowledged of the sample either way due to Kanye's lawyers.

[@cotchitunes]

@@iamsixsyllables9679 IIRC, there is a KZbin video about the sample issue and I’m sure if you look at Kanyes album notes, Richard D. James is now included. Don’t quote me on that though, I watched the video a while back.

[@Sunshineboy4eva]

avril 14th has a litle meaning for me . i had a gf in 2015 and her bday was that day

[@josephgrimes3886]

what about the car? there must be one. what make and model?

[@blackfeatherstill348]

I love aphex

[@cedar7757]

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind vibe

[@Hellohallo]

Thank you thank ouy thank you

[@jesseg.3371]

Thanks man. Great stuff.

[@davec2397]

Beautiful photo, perfect choice ☀👍

[@kagokass]

Thanks! There got to be vinyl made solely from piano tracks.

[@neighbor472]

Kesson daslef is so good, I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere else

[@nelsiren]

Same!

[@peterpferdproductions1043]

This is very nice! Don't want to compare, but it is a little the carrying on of the piece "piano" by Mark Hollis.

[@speakertrees]

Thanks Gang

[@songOmatic]

d r u k s *ME RIDING THE TRAIN ALONE IN OLD TOKYO RAIN AND APHEX TWIN*

[@rosscamonster1597]

Brilliant! Thank you!!!

[@harri5804]

thanks for this❤

[@tonykjv]

how did you know this is what I was looking for?

[@fireishful]

yes really beautiful. from what part of the world was the photo taken?

[@tonyrandall3146]

Consider the 'simple' Chord sequences and ostinato Richard James uses and he seems rather genius.

[@leetarrant5630]

I wish I could

[@nickphillips1648]

So many tears

[@josephgrimes3886]

i believe nanou 2 was on 'dead mans shoes' soundtrack. i have the cd somewhere. and the dvd. great film and soundtrack. both deeply affecting. paddy considine does terrifying menace. the warmth between the brothers. the melancholy music. haunting. oops. careful now

[@fabsterofsorrow]

Thank you 😊

[@ziademad4707]

Thank youuu

[@teguhilhami5894]

Thank you

[@kingofrelax1113]

Really amazing

[@JeffreyGrant8116]

cant listen makes me cry

[@silaslangsyd]

1:49

[@Gummo22]

Cool playlist

[@MrIvarlira]

Just wow

[@LB.productions]

Very Nice

[@brerabbit4233]

Thank you for getting this out!

[@cyrill2817]

17:40

[@TheSeptuagint]

This makes for great productivity/studying music! RDJ

[@AlmazKenzhegaliev]

Ричард Девид Джеймс Гений!

[@schwammkopfspitspill]

Piano un10 it happened is underrated

[@brennoamari2067]

i love you omg

[@Mochi-si1bq]

Did you make this backround yourself?

[@luplaysgeetar]

he could’ve made minecraft music

[@09cf]

he inspired the minecraft ost :)

[@leonardogggr]

ageisopolis sounds a lot like a minecraft song

[@beerskiproductions3868]

Someone needs to make a mod so this'll be the ost

[@pepperbytez8128]

@@leonardogggr I always saw the Richard D. James album as the biggest influence for the Minecraft soundtrack. Some songs from that album still pop in my head when I'm thinking about volume alpha.

[@luplaysgeetar]

@@09cf that makes so much sense

[@noslowerdna]

Nice, thank you

[@xion3090]

Jan 26,2024 176k views 823 subs 5.9k likes 195 comments 12:24 PM Mannar 1st time here

[@Kakapoworship]

ピアノのみで1枚作って貰えないですかねぇ❓ Richard d James 👍😜👍貴方は天才です美しい

[@acurrucame]

6:55

[@deermeadowhomes]

Very nice!

[@29whiteout]

Does anyone have any other piano recommendations that soothe in this way. I could really use them.

[@Rj-vr9uc]

It's only one song, but "Hammock Therapy" by Shpongle fits in this groove beautifully. Hope you enjoy it. Also, at's not quite this style of music, but if you want to find some soothing music, the artist Nujabes is amazing. His style might be considered adjacent to this sort of stuff.

[@29whiteout]

@@Rj-vr9uc thank you : )

[@SuperSandwich713]

Brian Eno has multiple albums of minimalist ambient piano pieces like this. I’d recommend Ambient 2 for sure

[@gabrielreinke8216]

Nils Frahm makes a lot of music that you'd probably enjoy.

[@anava84]

FKJ piano playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bQeXprjNysprc

[@bornanagaming3329]

Idk why but that background image reminded me of 2014-2017 ncs videos

[@cathyduffy1]

Amazing! Thank you so much. Anyone know what the track about halfway through with the paperclips on the strings of the piano is called?

[@cathyduffy1]

Got it; jynweythek. 😊

[@c11p]

@@cathyduffy1 Of course - could it be named anything else? That track is SO jynweythek.

[@treesurgeon2441]

@@c11p it's Cornish it means 'Machine'

[@mariaocampo3923]

12:07

[@LittlePlant888]

I don't see the Father track in this Playlist. Not that it's good to listen to, but it's also one of his piano songs from the Drukqs album.

[@MrManAndCo]

What country is that photo from? Amazing playlist btw.

[@jonsy3410]

If you like this, check out Dorian Dumont's insanely beautiful Aphex Twin piano covers

[@simonezampa3797]

Capolavori

[@untitleduntitled4309]

good night

[@chrissnider1505]

Can someone tell me the name of the 1st song

[@user-ww9ch]

'Avril 14th'

[@chrissnider1505]

Thank yoy

[@nesofearth]

🐞

[@BovafluxNullptr]

Includes Penty Harmonium but not em2500 M253x???

[@Healingestures]

❤️

[@Shaun.is.typing]

🎹 🎹 🎹

[@AntonKinov]

🙏

[@lifeofjeffrey2447]

Aphex Twin is genuinely one of the greatest music artists ever. I’d say he’s on the same level as Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Michael Jackson, The Beatles. His music just makes you feel an emotion you didn’t know existed. He’s a genius. He makes nothing more than masterpieces

[@andresAtMudra]

Why compare artists with such different styles? They each have their own personalities injected into their craft. But imo none are geniuses, just great talent and hustle.

[@vax.8491]

kanye west is ironic considering how he straight up plagarized Avril 14th

[@mattk8672]

The cure…why cant i be you

[@Duncanlinc]

Where's William Montgomery

[@Emuface77]

This is engcouraging drunk piano playing.

[@MichelleB022]

the picture reminds me of breath of the wild

[@hjgould]

why is qkthr called penty harmonium

[@purgruv]

I have that track listed as penty harmonium on my digital version but as QKThr on the CD.

[@musicwithmorals]

What is un10 it happened from?

[@demora6891]

It's from an EP called "Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 EP". You can find it, it's on streaming

[@Cpt.PickHard]

They do sound like anime OST not gonna lie