Aphex Twin " Rhubarb " ( guitar cover ) by Dr. gHøsT

In 1998, Aphex Twin's track "rhubarb" (from Selected Ambient Works Volume II) appeared as part of the BBC's digital widescreen test transmission, which was on loop for many months as the service was introduced across the UK.

[@antonmarkgren8961]

This really proves that the music of Richard D. James is not all about the amazing sounds. When you cut the melodys down to clean simple acustics its stille 100% epic. I have been listening to this cover some times for three years now and i will ceep on doing that. I take my hat of to you sir for doing this beautiful cover and i love what you did with the video.

[@docteurGhost]

+Anton Markgren Thank you for this comment.

[@yobrethren]

It's still not seriously complicated, it's 99% rythm in the music that makes Aphex Twin Aphex Twin. You can make whatever sounds as long as they kinda hit the note and frequency (or at least one of the things) and you can ryhtmically hit these sounds, that's all needed for AFX! Just saw this video of some guys chilling in a living room basically covering Vordhosbn using two guitars, some keys, computer, percussion and cheap toy melodica. Bass is your usual guitar, main melody is lead guitar and melodica, and percussion and computer and keys make everything Vordhosbn, it's as bare bones as it could get, and i loved it

[@Brazen1234]

shut up bro@@yobrethren

[@codyking4848]

Well, here we are, ten years later, Dr. gHøsT. Still listening. 🙂

[@Brazen1234]

11

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

12

[@pseudocaveman]

I love how this has a post-rock feel to it.

[@neilmacleanok]

Suddenly its Mogwai!

[@MojoRisingTV]

YES!!!!!! I love both

[@bekafatod]

and the constant noise in the background like nine inch nails a bit

[@jorisw_]

Also Tool - Lost Keys like

[@matheusespindola8812]

10 years later, I thought the same thing

[@magau3698]

This is so good. Made me cry. Feels more empty and distant… damn. Aphex twin just knows, man. He just knows.

[@minifignick938]

Can't stop listening to this I now know what a Eno version of a Aphex Twin track would sound like !

[@cliffordbillington4937]

Was thinking the same thing. Very enoesque

[@jamflowman8283]

best way to put it

[@easterislandhead9579]

Don’t forget the Fripp

[@omgitsXile]

Wow, youtube's recommendations have been taking me on an Aphex Twin covers binge - this is definitely one of the best and that's even ignoring the amazing video you've put together as well! Here's a 7 years late bit of praise, you're awesome :)

[@cjnf11]

Dude, but did it show you the most amazing AFX cover - "Alberto Balsalm Chair Cover"?

[@omgitsXile]

@@cjnf11 hahaha yes it came through for me the other day!

[@VM0451]

Now this is a cover. Actual creativity with the instruments used and the video that goes with it. Not just literally playing the song.

[@kp7117]

Vezonmodder Your 1000% correct

[@Maxxon89]

That Scout

[@grug2085]

damn this is the most relaxing thing i’ve watched in my life. a 10 yr old yt video covering an aphex twin song

[@bragee]

So BBC put Rubharb on loop for months. That's pretty british... Love it. Oh.. great cover man, it's a big like. Cheers from Italy.

[@JeremyBlant]

The blue light thing is an E Bow. Will sustain a note for as long as you want. Also used on u2's with or without you during the verses

[@drgenescottlives]

So was this the device that got the sounds on the fripp/eno "evening star" album?

[@shinymetalrods_]

the edge used a guitar with a built in sustainer, actually

[@je7647]

Im not sure if it was an ebow but im not saying it wasnt but there are many techniques that can get that sound

[@navojd1]

Because in the end, it was never about yourself but rather your surroundings and your choices. You're here only for a short period of time, make the most of it

[@GhotiCan]

@HexagramMan I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but that's not actually what quantum physics is about.

[@lemarz8006]

@HexagramMan If we never know what we don't know than there is an infinity of things we don't know...

[@vanillacoffee]

Imagine you’re driving in a car listening to static on the radio, but then you listen to a triangle. Your body has so much water in it.

[@ShadeCandle]

This is my favourite KZbin comment.

[@vonjager]

Six years, and I still listen to this in my darkest times. It's amazing how you can put so much heart into just a few chords and an e-bow. That is talent, my friend. You've helped far more people than you could ever know. Thank you.

[@codyking4848]

5 years later, and I still listen to this. Always loved your work, Dr. gHøsT. Your version has a creeping overtone not present in the original, a dark sort of sadness. It gets me every time. I love it.

[@sebastianhoyos2817]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've heard.

[@dcaabd]

very creative. thx for posting.

[@rageagainstthedyingoftheli7956]

always coming back to this one

[@Kostaki05]

Bro turned an already mesmerising song that originally consisted of a few synths into an equally as beautiful cover that at first you’d think wouldn’t work as well as it does here. Good stuff 😩

[@polyphonyepiphany1909]

Stunning Cover of an epic song! Been listening to this for YEARS! May it forever be on the KZbin.

[@Tryler_]

Really well done man, something very deep I feel but can’t explain it with words

[@freudianslip4588]

holy moly dude. this is absolutely amazing.

[@user-vv8wt4ff6p]

The most beautiful guitar decks i've ever seen

[@sash0047]

*heard

[@siliconstate]

This track is a regular for me, it stirs something deep within, thank you so much.

[@a_silly_birb]

I didn’t know how this was gonna turn out... this is just amazing

[@maxellaroe]

This is so beautiful. It brought me to tears in the exact same way the original version does, and you played it so magnificently and brought so much life to it. I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I hope you do because I'm truly moved by this cover. You've earned yourself a subscribble, and I'm glad I've found your channel, even if you haven't posted on it in some time.

[@docteurGhost]

Thank you for this sweet comment, I'm happy to know it moved you.

[@cliffmccoy8562]

Awesome cover. I've always loved this song. I love it even more now. Thank you so much.

[@wojtaspi24]

Every time I listen to this cover I have to make some coffee :)

[@cadism902]

I love the slow intro

[@docteurGhost]

Take Time to drink a coffee ThankX

[@robayre482]

I love that the music Richard makes can inspire people to create beautiful pieces of music like this

[@troyjinn4469]

Amazing, slightly becoming more fond of this than I am to the original. I love the layering, when It gets nearer to the end and more dense I can pick apart what is making each sound and it's just beautiful. Great Work.

[@docteurGhost]

+Troyjinn THX YA

[@troyjinn4469]

+docteurGhost also what coffee is that

[@docteurGhost]

+Troyjinn Italian Coffee

[@digitalblasphemy1100]

a masterpiece given special treatment. i love it

[@ZkuaderI]

best cover of Aphex Twin

[@shakimbush8827]

Dude good shit man great job. Really great listen.

[@AlienFetus]

Don't ever stop. You have great talent and this video woke something in me that made my creative writing of the day a lot easier and more enjoyable. Thanks for this art piece.

[@garrisonmedia]

I was very skeptical when I saw a link to this. But you have done an amazing job re-imagining this classic track. Simply beautiful.

[@nestawebster4738]

I sometimes miss listening to you play this song. It's like a constant friend. Thank you, have a blessed day.

[@Fenix-on4ny]

Love this so much. Stays in Mind for Years...

[@HACKERSInc]

That’s just so beautiful

[@JReedC243]

Beautifully made. I never knew such perfect replication of this song could be done all on guitar

[@docteurGhost]

Thank You for your message.

[@dugp1862]

Listened to this on repeat...congrats!. This is perfection without maiming the original.

[@Maxxon89]

This is painfully beautiful.

[@WrittenForGuitar]

We are so lucky to have each other. I like to imagine that if one day the human race does go extinct and some advanced civilization stumbles upon our ruins, they will find this video and understand who we were at our best. . . .

[@danielespinolajr1]

George Wanat this is a copyoasta

[@AngstBro]

I guess it depends on how they perceive sound though.

[@newcleous]

I have heard many "Rhubarb" edits....this one is in the top two. I can't decide. Super beautiful job! Makes me want to run out and buy a guitar and learn! Thank you for all your hard work, practice, your video, and for posting it here so we all can enjoy your talent!

[@hasenpfefferoni]

Nearly eight years later and still one of the Greatest covers of All Time

[@tannerin]

It blew me away.

[@joesteers4348]

Think I might go and get a coffee.....

[@sniperslim]

Ryan Plethra left for coffee and never came back

[@DashiQueen]

did u get that coffee

[@JHess]

just found this in april 2020. amazing and much needed.

[@kyledrums]

I too was skeptical of this when first clicking. Holy cow was I proven wrong. You nailed it, in every way possible. Fantastic job. Nice gear too!

[@edthewave]

I'd like to hear (or make) a cover in "just intonation". This piece is just screaming "use pure harmonic intervals". Great job! One of the most beautiful and sublime Richard D. James compositions.

[@thestradiosmiles]

Is this a nice way of saying please tune your instruments? If so then yeah agreed.

[@keithklassen5320]

@@thestradiosmiles It is not that. Look up TET (Twelve-tone Equal Temperament), Just Intonation, and be amazed and humbled about an aspect of music you took for granted.

[@thestradiosmiles]

@@keithklassen5320I know what equal temperament is. I made that comment (over a year ago) because his high e-string is a few cents flat. I have absolutely no clue why you would assume ignorance on behalf of others because that's typically what condescending assholes do. Are you a condescending asshole?

[@ba3audiovisualartist66]

Great selection of guitars! It's like you picked them all out as if you were in the oil section at your local art store on a quest for your own unique pallet. Having said that, it's no surprise your musicianship reflects this understanding of the six string in both acoustic and electric forms and that you were able to do such a masterful interpretation of a song that has allowed me to keep the car on the road many times when I struggled not to. I can't even begin to calculate exactly how many hours behind the steering wheel I've spent looping this one Aphex Twin track, roaming far and wide until the bull passed. It is the perfect sublime cross pollination of JS Bach and Brian Eno and still entirely its own thing. Thank you so much for this and especially to Richard James.

[@Tylscifur]

I really like this video. Sometimes I watch it while I drink my morning coffee. It's a really mellow way to start the day.

[@MojoRisingTV]

This is fucking Art. Puts other shit people get rich off to shame. Fucking Art.

[@PoisonInc]

I adore everything about this video.

[@elizabethw.454]

Phenomenal.

[@MrMichaelSVK]

I have no words how amazing this is...i feel like in heaven.

[@752257nb]

Always find myself coming back to this cover. Well done & thank you for sharing.

[@lemondom1548]

This was really fun to watch Thank you for such originalness, Awsome camera angles/quality. Wicked ideas man. love it

[@mUbase]

OH THIS IS GORGEOUS. beautiful rendition. x thankyou so much. thankyou. xxx

[@sothic23]

Dude...! This is absolutely awesome cover of one of my all time favorite AT songs...!! Beautiful arrangements and expression, thank you so much for this, dr Ghost!! :D

[@psiloseptagon]

you beautifully brought this song to life

[@aeriquewastaken]

2020, both Rhubarb and this cover are as epic as ever.

[@WrittenForGuitar]

THAT EBOW SOUNDS AWESOME!!!

[@celesteforslund7500]

such a beautiful and amazing cover..

[@dokuya1300]

Omg one of my favorites... so nice and feeling very good

[@Demention94]

Well done! Beautiful grey guitar..

[@Ashfazz]

You sir, you have no idea how much respect I have for you. Absolutely amazing work put into this. I just have no words to describe it. This is out of this world, but I am happy that there is still people that are able to do this in this world. Thank you.

[@richardbourne6660]

The most beautiful thing I've heard in 2020 😍

[@docteurGhost]

Thank you !

[@MrGreen489]

​@@docteurGhostU should start making new videos again :)

[@Dr.Hoffman]

Amazing cover of a transcendental ambient classic

[@niccage5337]

Great work mate! Absolutely love this cover

[@docteurGhost]

Thank you

[@spiritualias]

EXTRAORDINARY work man, well done on all accounts.

[@christopherruth6425]

i just can't thank u enough for this

[@seanfarr2457]

Love the e-bow

[@moahdejene4768]

This is insane!

[@marshviper3]

I wish I could like this 100,000 times. This video definitely deserves it. Excellent job!

[@binsitt]

Awesome, really well done, thank you very much!!!

[@vonjager]

Absolutely gorgeous. Well done, man.

[@guntherbladderburst]

Love what you did with the song. Congrats!

[@vpdmusic]

Incredible work, dude! ♥

[@minifignick938]

So glad I have just found this Beautiful version of a beautiful track Many Thanks

[@chainsawvsgod384]

Incredibly nice.

[@michaelchr4239]

That was amazing.

[@XexDesigns]

thank you for showing the chords up close!

[@gizka6816]

oh wow, really nice arrangement, nice sounds

[@MarshmellowFluff]

Well, that was lovely.

[@docteurGhost]

Thank you

[@ziggypop79]

I’d really like to hear you do more from these albums. Cheers

[@mattkaz9604]

Amazing. Well done.

[@WrittenForGuitar]

THIS VIDEO IS PRUE GENIUS!!! I AM SO SURE THAT IF AQPHEX TWIN SAW IT!!! HE WOULD JUST SMILE AND MAKE HIMSELF AN ESPRESSO!!

[@nicholasbailey6622]

What is so brilliant about the video? Love the song, video seems lame and gets in the way imo

[@TheFallen66688]

wow. Thats was beautiful. I wish I could play it like that hahaha great work man!

[@ozaki66]

I love your cover, but I really like the intro as well. There is something about the plain sounds and the creative camera angles. Nice work

[@vonjager]

I listen to this probably every night. Please don't ever delete this video, Dr. ghost.

[@maxmcwhirter]

Nicely done indeed

[@nishgunnah]

This is pure genius!

[@ShuyaTheDark]

Gosh, that smells GOOD

[@rubyrose5942]

Seriously man well done !

[@bricheag]

A masterpiece cover done right after a masterpiece track. This is epic and wil remain epic on and on. Keep up the good work.

[@Hchris101]

Very cool 😎

[@justinnorthall1085]

Very moving, thank for sharing

[@franzicosmos5966]

Well done!

[@masterofchaos2]

Man, this is so cool . Keep doing it