Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition) (Full Album)

[@warprecords]

We're working to remove mid-roll ads from the video. Until then you can stream the album uninterrupted here - aphextwin.ffm.to/saw-ii.OYD

[@Kron673]

....i love you warp

[@vincentconstant3768]

Naïce work guys, i already have some physical cd album from Aphex Twin at home.

[@murphybrown666]

In all fairness, I will happily watch a few ads for this. This is one of the few albums that have been stolen from me over the years that I still feel the pang of.

[@OkRiver06]

You're my savior, Warp.

[@ObscuredEntertainment]

Thank you

[@CodyDBuni]

For those who don't know the titles for the respective tracks: 1 - Cliffs 0:00 2 - Radiator 7:28 3 - Rhubarb 14:02 4 - Hankie 21:46 5 - Grass 26:26 6 - Mould 35:21 7 - Curtains 38:52 8 - Blur 47:43 9 - Weathered Stone 52:51 10 - Tree 59:46 11 - Domino 1:09:44 12 - White Blur 1 1:17:02 13 - Blue Calx 1:19:44 14 - Parallel Stripes 1:27:04 15 - Shiny Metal Rods 1:35:05 16 - Grey Stripe 1:40:39 17 - Z-Twig 1:45:25 18 - Windowsill 1:47:30 19 - Stone in Focus 1:54:47 20 - Hexagon 2:05:02 21 - Lichen 2:11:00 22 - Spots 2:15:15 23 - Tassles 2:22:24 24 - White Blur 2 2:29:54 25 - Matchsticks 2:41:21 26 - th1 [evenslower] (Bonus track #1) 2:47:03 27 - Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 Rev (Bonus track #2) 2:58:11

[@Wil_Dsense]

Blue Calx is the only real track name, the rest officially are nameless. The names given basically represent the most agreed upon of what the images are depicting that correspond with each track via the pie charts symbols that each track has. But you prolly knew this , right? 😎

[@dbeckman85]

Hexagon is my favorite.

[@doktawhawee9870]

Fancy seeing you here!

[@IamJustTheBiscuityOfTheSeaity]

​@@Wil_Dsensewell actually Rhubarb and Radiator have been confirmed since on the Peel Session it's called Radiator (Original Mix) and the Orchestrated version of #3 has Rhubarb in the name lol

[@Wil_Dsense]

@@IamJustTheBiscuityOfTheSeaity yeah, that’s because WARP or the marketing team probably made them add titles instead of just Untitled 1, 2 etc, they were already called those track names on digits platforms etc so it would make sense to reference the track title if he use some of the audio stems from it to make an alternate version (in this case ‘Rhubarb’). But yes, it’s clear that a Radiator is in the image of track #2, but track is not actually called that.

[@Liquiddance]

I always listen to this album when I'm on a plane. There is something about deconnecting from the previous space and temporary being in-between of worlds that it captures so well... Thank you, Richard

[@Bailmom]

I agree, my go to plane album

[@strangemarkings]

When you land there’s always Music for Airports by Brian Eno

[@voidman9]

I do too but the noise of the plane is so loud it can drown out some of the quieter tracks haha

[@salamandersam1299]

me too lmao. for like 10 years now

[@yoshiwakoAnimations]

same haha. Everytime!

[@samthomas6053]

Picked this album up randomly from a Borders book store in high school and was never the same person again.

[@BassfaceTv]

Also where I heard it the first time!

[@gaelfaun2459]

We call it "the Aphex Twin Effect".

[@billpow]

We’re so back! Thank you, Richard

[@julesactually]

Alternate track names are: #1 - Cliffs (00:00) #2 - Radiator (7:28) #3 - Rhubarb (14:02) #4 - Hankie (21:46) #5 - Grass (26:26) #6 - Mould (35:21) #7 - Curtains (38:52) #8 - Blur (47:43) #9 - Weathered Stone (52:51) #10 - Tree (59:46) #11 - Domino (1:09:44) #12 - White Blur 1 (1:17:02) #13 - Blue Calx (1:19:44) #14 - Parallel Stripes (1:27:04) #15 - Shiny Metal Rods (1:35:05) #16 - Grey Stripe (1:40:39) #17 - Z Twig (1:45:25) #18 - Windowsill (1:47:30) #19 - Stone In Focus (1:54:47) #20 - Hexagon (2:05:02) #21 - Lichen (2:11:00) #22 - Spots (2:15:15) #23 - Tassels (2:22:24) #24 - White Blur 2 (2:29:54) #25 - Matchsticks (2:41:21) #26 - th1 [envslower] (2:47:03) #27 - Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 Rev (2:58:11)

[@blikboo]

😊

[@s6re]

you have no idea how much this album saved my life.

[@ActualLivingHuman]

Ditto. It was a different era.

[@SinisterPuppy]

It was Volume 1 for me. I'm excited to give V2 as much love as I have the first over the years. Glad he made these for us.

[@rodolfocarvalho3947]

Same!

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

MUSIC CAN BE SO HEALING!😊

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

I feel forever bonded to the music I've listened to when I was recovering from any serious malady!

[@powerlinemisfortune]

Words can't describe how much I love this album. How lucky are we to be living in the same timeline as RDJ. Thank you, Richard!

[@loopduplicate]

OMG, I feel love in life again... Decades listening to this album... it is my calm in the storm... now this extended version? I'm like goosebumps. Richard, this right here, this is such a gift. How the heck did you create this masterpiece? We love you so much. Thanks for being alive and giving back to the world your beauty.

[@chopperdave3868]

Can't believe how much time has passed since my first listen as a teen. I still go back to this album frequently, especially when I need a good night's sleep.

[@gordonaliasme1104]

I was taking fuel rods to sector 6 , theñ I hear this ☆●¿ ♡ ■ ▪︎

[@loopduplicate]

@@chopperdave3868 The year was 1995 for me.. 29 years ago! It's still my favorite album in many ways.

[@biasss]

The next 3 hours will be awesome

[@olivierdube8110]

Just need yourself some herbs to go with it in a dimly lit room or completely dark. Do it.

[@cokeahontaz5590]

@@olivierdube8110 mmmmmmm datura tea goes hard!!!

[@thecuckooisinthenest]

Listened to this album on the way back from London as a student, from a psychology conference 92/93, watching the london skyline at night… it was perfect…still listen to it today… what a beauty

[@steuon]

record released in 94 so woulda been then awesome memories!

[@steuon]

record released in 94 so woulda been then awesome memories!

[@steuon]

record released in 94 so woulda been then awesome memories!

[@julianevans9548]

Not to be 'that person', but it came out in 1994. Memory's a funny thing.

[@TunaminV1]

she selected on my ambient works til i expanded

[@doktawhawee9870]

AND THE CROWD POLITELY CLAPS

[@B.l.i.s.s.f.u.l]

ur done

[@zack2804]

We're all expanding for a foreseeable infinite amount of time. Feel the acceleration of the universe.

[@chubbyGrimblr]

she focus on my stone til i rhubarb

[@doktawhawee9870]

@@zack2804 Then how come i dont feel bigger checkmate liberals

[@MetalHistoria]

A beautiful yet disturbing album. Some of the sections on this album are more haunting than anything I've ever encountered in music. Makes me revisit both pleasant and difficult memories. Bravo Aphex for creating such an otherworldly piece of art

[@bounceysteve]

comment avalanche!!!! cool seeing the entire album uploaded by the official account instead of relying on mirrors

[@PH-ln4bt]

ready to feel weird again

[@yogawithdustin]

i have been for a bit again, which landed me here again..

[@AhmedMalaki]

Exactly This album is weird And that’s probably why I love it

[@evanjones2974]

🎉

[@EthernalQuestions]

the weirdness resonates its all about frequencies you weirdo

[@JW-mg1sk]

My own weirdness brought me here and I couldn’t be happier. It’s my first time hearing Aphex Twin today

[@AhmedMalaki]

The original version of this album was released in 7th of march on 1994 by the way Because nobody understood his vision and style and what vibe he was going for It got bad ratings But years later people start to realize the brilliance of this man’s work Live forever aphex twin

[@YolandaPlayne]

I bought it way back then and someone stole it from me.

[@kapturelab]

Thanking you, WARP and Richard! Stressful day and this is preventing from going to the edge.

[@novaski5011]

You got this man! Hope the soothing and strange tones of this beauty helps you cope.

[@lakerturner]

hope things get better for you m8 :D

[@kapturelab]

@@novaski5011 Ah man, thank you so much. Needed to hear that. ☺

[@kapturelab]

@@lakerturner Thank you so much.

[@Redmanb11]

Oh man, what a time to be alive

[@ActualLivingHuman]

Thank you, old friend. Started listening to SAW 1 as a kid in the 90s. We're like old pals, you and I.

[@krispyos]

You KNOW it’s a special album if a channel that doesn’t upload full on albums in video format does just that! Tysm Richard!

[@Keykhosrau]

Probably also that the SAW II fan upload video was very popular

[@AB-sw4kb]

@@Keykhosrauyou wanna play a little game

[@HSA654]

I just noticed something... The white circles on the bottom left of each picture means the duration of the songs and goes clockwise... That's a nice and wise detail Tree (#10), Stone In Focus (#19), White Blur 2 (#24) and th1 [evnslower] (#26) almost needs half of the circle to be colored in white because they're like +10 minutes long

[@mr.awesome851]

Lichen still makes me cry happy tears to this day.

[@gabrielcontreras2924]

The third track I don't know why always makes me feel like im sit alone in the sky talking with god about life.

[@Ulmegi]

Using this record to study right now. Decided to do non stop studying from #1 to Stone In Focus. Such a rewarding experience.

[@drzazgi666]

Actually this is the only album I know in existence that can give me a panic attack or deep existential dread and depression. It's so dreadful, hopeless, dark.... I never really understood when people said that it calms them down, that it's beautiful, that it evokes almost heavenly emotions.. for sure there are some tracks on this album where you're taken aback by how beautiful and uplifting they sound, but most of the running time on this album is taken up by some really vivid landscapes of terror. I can hear a purgatory, a liminal space, an existential dread, an overwhelming loneliness, a loss of track of time, a hellish limbo, a dark place, an eternal pain.... this album is terrifying and sometimes I just don't know if I want it to exist. But here we are 30 years later and it's completely and deservedly considered a classic.

[@fab.9629]

interesting angle..although losing track of time goes with all of my coolest activities - you should try

[@monowavy]

if you resonate with the void a certain way, then a certain way you'll feel. i believe there's a thing behind our minds that brings us life and consciousness that isn't sad or happy, it's as deep as you can imagine it for it is the concept of depth itself. if you embrace your bottomless realizations as only natural, this album is like a soundtrack to a process of self discovery. it also helps me to sleep :)

[@bioxid]

some people like dark and eerie things. i am people. Edit: Oh, and rhubarb is nothing but peacefulness and relaxing calm. So calm that if it was a patient in a hospital, it would register as flatlining.

[@edamchese3008]

I love this review. It's a review to me

[@g.n.s.]

It’s a fixed point in time, the album I mean; nothing can either be taken or gained from it. It’s here, forever. Do what you will with it, but it’ll never change.

[@octagonseventynine1253]

I’m hoping my vinyl arrives today. Excited to revisit this classic album.

[@airfixx_8952]

Mine arrived this morning........ Hold tight! :oD

[@socalltd]

I will go to my local record store and see if they have the LP's and CD's.

[@zk351]

@@airfixx_8952 How's the quality?

[@antoniov6461]

14:02 If life were a video game, I'm sure this would be the pause music.

[@Keykhosrau]

One of the best albums ever made.

[@DrDeepstack]

This album has been an important part of my life since it's release in 1994.

[@markz9739]

I fell asleep to this many nights as a teenager, this music will always be with me

[@JhbTeam]

thanks richard, see you again in like 10 years

[@jellyduck100]

Full Album?? Thanks Aphex!

[@Magic.Window]

So happy you added all the photos for all the other tracks AWESOME!

[@mfm-bblr]

Nice to see you here Magic Window!

[@gabrho]

This music awakens thoughts within menthat have been dormant and suppressed for decades. It's like a liver cleanse. Especially Stone in Focus.

[@viviondioline]

The Aphex Twins with another classic!

[@Lortenerfrisk]

Ive heard these are the twins behind the daft punk masks. Incredible stuff

[@MaaniGoldleaf]

Seriously bruh??😒

[@unlessitsafarm]

I've heard of this really cool band the aphex twins.

[@XenonThief]

@@MaaniGoldleaf Yes.

[@computerpastiche]

@@unlessitsafarm oh i havent!! can you recommend me one of their songs?

[@alters671games]

Glad to be here. Thank you, Richard D. James

[@keg3212]

I've listened to this album more than every album in my life. I still hear new sounds in the background when I listen to it, I bought it nearly 25 years ago and I still love it and play it on a regular basis. My all time favourite album.

[@talkinterps]

I AINT NEVVA GONNA STOP LOVING APHEX TWIN

[@squelchtone]

What a way to start my Friday, thanks!

[@bm2wtff39]

I love aphex twin

[@futureprogress]

Bought this album when I was 13; it changed the trajectory of my life.

[@ElayeD-kx8kg]

I started to listen to aphex twin tihs year and it changed my electronic music taste completly, i listened to this album while i was reading and it was very relaxing, and creepy 2:30 hours long trip and now we have an expanded 30 years later, i love aphx twin and this album and SAW I. Long live RDJ ♥️

[@Speghettica]

Hell yes, a more recent fan as well! So excited we both discovered this!!!

[@Speghettica]

Thank you Richard and Warp and everybody involved. Thank you

[@krysidian]

These tracks got me through a lot of very rough times. Thank you Aphex Twin.

[@cameroncram6769]

Were laying down as a family and im playing this album for our newborn. Feeling grateful.

[@nummern]

I bought the double vinyl while on a trip to London in 1996. I've kept it all these years. Lots of memories rush back when listening to this album.

Oh, I envy you!

[@magrocho]

This album is a shooting touch for the soul, thanks Richard!

[@peeringthrough]

This was the first CD I ever bought. To think it has been 30 years is insane. I saw him live in 96. He lounged on an old couch while the Donkey Rhubarb bears danced around and a naked guy threw water on the crowd. Incredible night.

[@jasonhodgin1792]

Not a single dud in the whole catalog, but SAWII is probably the best one Aphex has ever done.

[@thegurugame229]

Best thing about life, is being able to listen to Richard's Music..!! Thank You.

[@mindblown42069]

This album was a very big part of my youth, along with come to daddy ep. So grateful for the years of happiness this man has brought us.

[@CC.the.reaper]

Hi Richard I love you music that the fact is we have 87 billion years left to live so we can relax now and take a little sleep been listening to your music for 19 years since I was 15 years old I wish you a very long life God bless you.🌈

[@CC.the.reaper]

Celes✝️ia is my name. Star Reaper. Basically 😉🇺🇲

[@kr4chdown600]

Stone in Focus and Lichen being on the same vinyl face is so nice… I can just spin it over and over

[@X-LeSamouraï-X]

one of the best albums I've ever heard in my life...good time to be alive, thanks Richard

[@jackaghdam]

one of the only albums that makes me cry

[@kendallchristoun]

Rhubarb is very good, it's almost heavenly.

[@_c_y_p_3]

Perfect timing they are grinding tree stumps out front, I will load this into the sub now and grind them.

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

Both Rhubarb and Lichen never cease to amaze.... It really sounds as if Aphex Twin experienced something from a different world when writing this.

[@kem1kal]

have been listening to this album for over two decades now. discovered it probably around 2000 maybe a bit before (would have been 13 in 2000) - def found the album difficult at first. now just floored by the beauty and simplicity of these pieces of music as well as the diverse range of emotions and moods captured here. a strange and wonderful journey. still as enchanting as it felt when i first encountered it which is a rare gift.

[@gabrieltresseno3785]

this album grows on you more and more forever

[@pierogi5359]

I know what I'm doing for the next 3 hours 4 minutes and fifty-four seconds.

[@neribo]

yoooo!, getting a full ad-less (at least in the future from what i can tell) stream of this album is sooo epic, seriously hyped to listen to all 3 hours.

[@dendriovos]

So happy to finally have this on vinyl,the remastering is excellent

[@СтепаШтангенциркуль]

5 трек, прям из альтернативной ветки, вселенной фоллаута.

[@ohianaw]

This album released 10 years before my birthday. Same day as well. This album is such an experience and blessing to listen to

[@babblingalong7689]

Wow that's amazing.

[@ectolordeLIII]

Pre-ordered this the day before it came out, listened to it on my turntable the day after and its now without a doubt, my OFFICIAL favourite album from your entire discography. Feels surreal to finally listen to Stone in Focus on vinyl too which is a bonus. Although yes, I already got the OG SAW2 on CD but this one feels complete to me for some reason. Even hearing the eerie ones like for e.g: #4 (Hankle), #7 (Curtains), #10 (Tree) and #22 (Spots) with a slight Vibrato effects makes the experience fitting along with Rhubarb and Lichen sounding more nostalgic than they were on the original version. Absolutely perfect in my opinion. Also want to put this here since I grew up listening to your stuff: Found you back in 2013 where I watched the Rubber Johnny and Come to Daddy music videos and started listening to your music when I found Analord back in 2017. Almost 24 years old and have now collected most of your albums from Smojphace, The Tuss to now (obviously) Aphex Twin. If it wasn't for your music, I wouldn't be alive or even commenting this today. Your music has made me sleep peacefully, focus on important things in life and kept me sane throughout the years. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you never stop making music. Thank you for everything, Rich. Much love. 7\

[@Hasuo2001]

I've ranked the songs on this album in order of my favorites. 27 Mould 26 Shiny Metal Rods 25 Spots 24 White Blur 1 23 Grey Stripe 22 Domino 21 White Blur 2 20 Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 Rev 19 Th1 (Evnslower) 18 Grass 17 Blur 16 Parallel Stripes 15 Whethered Stone 14 Z Twig 13 Windowsill 12 Hankie 11 Radiator 10 Hexagon 9 Matchsticks 8 Tassels 7 Curtains 6 Blue Calx 5 Cliffs 4 Tree 3 Rhubarb 2 Stone in Focus 1 Lichen

[@MeowC07120]

Always nice to see your comments on anything Aphex. Could never understand the mould hate. Always found that track to be top tier when that mixing change on the vocals came in tandem with the soft bass. Apart from that, totally agree on your picks. :D

[@Jbuum]

My top 10 10 White blur 2 9 Windowsill 8 Z twig 7 Domino 6 Tree 5 Mould 4 Cliffs 3 Stone in focus 2 Matchsticks 1 Rhubarb

[@Hasuo2001]

@@MeowC07120 I actually love every song on this album. I like Mould that I've played it over 100 times in the past. But I had to put something at the bottom.

[@locustpupil]

my top 10 (love all of em) 10 Tassels 9 Lichen 8 Radiator 7 Spots 6 Parallel Stripes 5 Cliffs 4 Shiny Metal Rods 3 Rhubarb 2 White Blur 2 1 Hexagon

[@georgephilipp9410]

6 - Mould 35:21 10 - Tree 59:46 18 - Windowsill 1:47:30 20 - Hexagon 2:05:02

[@bradley3549]

Just finished watching Benn Jordan's video which brought me way back. Imagine my surprise when I find a 5 hour old video that feels like a warm blanket on the soul.

[@astenza]

such a beautiful listen. holding onto life by listening to songs ive heard countless times

[@markmokhov]

Thank you for the wonderful reissue of the iconic album.

[@Kriswixx]

Thank you. Still the best album to look at a fish tank microcosm to, or post Coitus. Cheers.

[@eleven9286]

Post coitus? Wtf

[@fleaship6134]

Lmao

[@flflflflflfl]

@@eleven9286 omg peple have sex! thats, like, soooooo weird eww!

[@t8br00k36]

Ah this is great - thanks Richard. Reminds me of a house party I had at my late mother’s house when she was away. I was 14. There were around 20 of us. And we got massively stoned on brown laced weed. That was when I first heard this record (the year it came out). I also got off with sally allen just after she had snogged David mccalister. It was a magical night.

[@flflflflflfl]

A classic British middle class drama

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

What an incredible pleasure these 3 hours 🎶🪐🎶

[@Fhyrne]

How are you doing Richard? Financially and mentally? Wishing you all the best, keep making banger music.

[@poosay8211]

Releasing a deluxe album 30 years later is something only aphex is allowed to do

[@Vingul]

It’s a common thing to do.

[@mercoro]

Great to see the Caroline Polachek pfp btw

[@mercoro]

É bom saber que esse álbum (que foi bem criticado na época do lançamento e comparado ao SAW 85-92) também ganhou tratamento especial pelas mãos do RDJ, se tornou um dentre muitos clássicos da discografia dele. Minha música favorita do Aphex Twin vem justamente desse álbum, e a segunda sendo do Orphans, que ele nunca chegou a lançar oficialmente em nenhuma plataforma, mas mesmo assim amo.

[@ubiktd4064]

You've got so many machines...Richard!

[@gamer_boy2702]

go on, give us a snare rush

[@plastique45]

My favorite album of all time, I listen to it many times a week.

[@SucreAmygdalum]

My single favorite album of all time. Hard to describe in words what personal inspiration on my art and music it is

[@psyighxd5777]

i wish this had a simple visualizer, like the feed on the wall of the recent listening party at the tate, or a spectrum/scope utilized in an aesthetic manor, or some simple colors/textures ties to sounds

[@SPQRCMXII]

This album is such an inspiration. Absolute masterpiece ❤

[@JUANIKWAS]

Wow. This is awesome. It feels great seeing the album in full lenght

[@kyrieeleison2793]

RICHARD!!!

[@deivitsu]

I've just listened it for the first time the night of release, for sleeping, and it spooked me out like I child in the bed. Made me scared of opening my eyes at moments.

[@chopperdave3868]

Been falling asleep to this album (well, the original) for decades now. Can't believe how much time has passed since my first listen. This album holds up no matter what. Achingly beautiful, relaxing, chill and ambient, often unsettling... so many different vibes and memories from these tracks. Looking forward to relaxing to this updated classic tonight.

[@carlbee.]

38:52 i think one of the best songs here. This song has like a secret history or something in it.

[@ReasonablySizedChungus]

It's one of my favorite tracks on the album. Very creepy and atmospheric.

[@renatohnq]

​@@ReasonablySizedChungusInstead of creepy, i find this song very comfy

[@mcundy5680]

I think on the day that Richard announces a new album, my relief and happiness will be undescribable

[@person_people8134]

Thank you Warp for full album upload!

[@Momoyon]

Nice! Rhubarb/#3 is my favourite song of all time and other songs are just as beautiful as it And the new Rhubarb Orc/#27 might be my 2nd fav!

[@angeloocolee]

this is a gift. when im down and i need myself to be inspired and motivated again i come back to this masterpiece and listen to those dreamy and beautiful melodies. every track is a work of art and it’s a bliss in his own unicity. Thank you Richard for a beautiful gift like this. We love you so much❤️7\

[@vico805]

just got my copy! it’s beautiful!!

[@tokumyao7097]

公式が出してくれるのはありがたい！

[@Allves101]

Still cant address how much #19 and #3 have been part of my life. Thanks for making this available for all of us!

[@matthias9781]

What a presie this morning, thanks!

[@lesssound7438]

Thank you Rich,and WARP

[@keironhiggspoet]

This album captures so many emotions in pieces. often reflective, and sad but all round a fascinating listen. one you sit and listen to and think how life is always moving forward. the inclusion of the orchestrated rhubarb is a nice touch too.

[@MyGrassIsGreenest]

Thank you for uploading!!

[@justanitalianmf]

stone in focus will always be my favorite

[@CastleHassall]

Greatest composer of this and last millennium.. you even create your own orchestra thanks

[@daniellacerda7058]

Always a pleasure to hear new music from one of the kings of electronic music!