Aphex Twin - Stone in Focus (field recorded)

[@houda8603]

Three chords that strike millions of chords in me

[@MrCylon77]

Your comment struck a chord with me. You really summed up the emotions this track produces.

[@lucichfarms]

white ppl jajjajajaja ola RDJ esta es tu gente bien tarada jajajajajaj

[@bakedpotatogaming777]

yeah holy shit that's the most accurate description of the feeling I get from this song

[@Matt-gh4kj]

I wish I could meet all the people who are moved by this music.

[@bri9272]

Matthew M. where are you from? French guy here

[@Potimus_Ripme]

Just like me...

[@jakubwyporek5845]

Polish guy here

[@broke1986]

I think we all do.

[@rickdlt]

California

[@chilledsun1987]

I live next to a grade school, during the Fall I like to open my window and listen to the kids play. In combination with the cold wind hitting my face, house chimes dinging, and leafs blowing it’s the most peace I feel. It makes me feel like a kid an again when I hear them play. Reminds me of when I used to play on the playground with so much energy and imagination. This video reminded me of that. Miss the old days.

[@Nezopu]

Sounds like the soundtrack of the end credits of your life

[@Potimus_Ripme]

So true, man. So true...

[@Monkeyclubreal]

Shivers man...

[@امیرزرگرنیا]

you have felt and described this song perfectly. you must have been high.

[@theorem7047]

Or the beginning

[@JensVanDeAarde]

@@theorem7047 both at the same time

[@tugbars4690]

Don't ever delete this video please

[@jimbob20051]

Someone needs to archive this somewhere so it will never be lost. We can't lose this piece of mastery

[@shockedmusic1]

DOWNLOAD IT AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE.

[@hwqh]

I’ve got both an mp3 and mp4 of it saved, so if worst case scenario comes. i’ll reupload

[@ricardovinicius3874]

Can someone explain to me ?i know the music(the song is good),but why you are so...excited ?

[@ricardovinicius3874]

@@copyjrcc2mexico257 ohh...this was pretty deep

[@hive5123]

This music , along with the background sounds of the birds and laughing kids , aswell as the picture , makes me feel very very old Like an old man who is watching over kids in a public playing ground while smoking his cigarette on his balcony/window And I know I will never be as young as these kids who are having fun anymore Im not even that old but yet this is what it makes me feel Everyone take care and god bless Aphex Twin and all of you

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

If you like aphex twin you’re probably not that old lmao.

[@Back2Life]

@@user-yk1cw8im4h That's missing the point of what he's said completely. He may not BE old but it evokes those feelings and that imagery for him.

[@nitro5247]

It makes me feel the same way, but more from the perspective of an afterlife or something

[@doctorauxiliary]

@@Back2Life I think you might be missing @14 Q's point by taking it so literally. it was just a wee little joke. ya know? for fun.

[@Helaw0lf]

With more wisdom attained.

[@xHypnoToad]

Do that thing you've always wanted to do with your life. Before it's too late.

[@seansliger1]

Or, rather than going fast, go slow for a change. It's one thing to aspire to one's dreams because there is a biological clock, but to understand that doesnt mean you should do them. Just because we all die doesn't mean I should abandon my family go backpacking in the Himalayas and become a monk cause I want to. One's desires can be isolated and incomplete so to say. So instead, don't live in needless dread over death, don't bend to the biological whip that is death, instead humor it. Take the time to worry not about death it will come, worry about the empty stomachs of your brothers and sisters. For what matters in life truly? The slice of life or the whole pie?

[@Wh1tefox41]

Thank you. Both of you.

[@didleyscott788]

@Mia Wu I wish nothing but peace and tranquillity for you

[@rogersyversen3633]

I did what I wanted with my life the whole time and now its to late to live

[@davidcampbell9753]

@@rogersyversen3633 it's never too late

[@sh0gun___]

My best friend was my cat. He lived to be 15 years old and had to be put down today. I've sat listening to this for a while, and I feel a bit better now. Thank you.

[@kylequinn5091]

I read your comment, looked over on the chair next me at my own orange cat sleeping blissfully, and I cried. I empathize, and sympathize with you entirely. My cat truly is my best friend, and my world will be so different when he's gone. I hope your heart recovers strong, and soon, friend.

[@nilsify]

We've had our cats for years now and I know I'll have to say goodbye to them someday but they've become such a part of my daily life that I can't imagine life without them around. It will be tough, that's for sure. I feel for you, I'm sorry you had to go through that but I think the sadness you feel after is what keeps them alive and shows how much they meant to you.

[@KiddoSteph]

Damn man, even tho you posted this 1 year ago, it hits me. I've been through the same stuff almost 4 years ago. Sometimes animals can be your best friends and you only realize how much they truly ment for you once they are gone. Take good care of yourself.

[@SkanderBibani]

My dear cat is probably going to be put down within 2 days from now. The feeling sucks.

[@Lora_Beolab]

why is your best friend a cat?

[@ivanpolakiewicz2901]

one of those winter days that remind you of summer

[@streethalo]

a summer day that reminds me of winter in my case

[@club882]

do you want to make me miserable.

[@Etherwa]

@@streethalo yep

[@chocolatburp2436]

when it's summer I want it to be winter because I like the cloudy cold rainy days and when it's winter I want it to be summer because of the sun and partly cloudy skies

[@artemefimov8215]

@@chocolatburp2436 aw ell naw. For me, summer is like a treat, because there are only 3 months of summer where I live, and it's full of rain and sun and heat, while the rest of the months are cold, bitter, gray, dirty, lonely and boring days

[@goosmane]

If this was recorded 20+ years ago, all of the children are well into their lives now. That's what gets me.

[@tengoodquestions]

Such a valid point, it’s beautiful capturing moments like these in life that is so fleeting

[@goosmane]

@Aristiman 874 Yes

[@SpaceWulf]

@@goosmane how do you know?

[@goosmane]

@@SpaceWulf Peep the description. And a quick search verifies it was released in 1994 on Selected Ambient Works Volume II.

[@SpaceWulf]

@@goosmane yeah you're right but the original from apex twin didnt have the backround sounds of the kids

[@tallon3925]

I can see all of their smiles. I feel the warmth of the sun outside, and the wind blowing across my face. There are birds floating above my head, and an airplane soaring in the distance. And I'm sitting at home, watching everything by the window. I haven't left this house in several days, in fact, I almost never leave anymore. And yet, there's this hole in my heart that yearns for whatever's out there.

[@mustangmara]

go out there

[@adrianagrozdanova6078]

Love ♥️

[@janic2681]

wow.

[@Tombrosapien]

I know the feeling ☠️

[@rossstewart9284]

This is too close to home

[@David_K_]

It's 1987. The phone in my house rings and my best friend Jason who lives across the street is calling me. It's Saturday morning. I answer and he asks "Can you play?"..."yeah!"...we spend all day riding our bikes, climbing trees, building forts, going into the woods, playing with toy guns and losing ourselves in our imaginations. All the kids in the neighborhood are out playing their own games, too. This video makes me feel the pain of knowing I can never go back there while being able to appreciate how beautiful that time was.

[@robert__]

heavy comment man. that's exactly it.

[@bovinicide]

I feel that melancholic nostalgia.

[@eunaoseibrother467]

i feel almost the same way, i remember when i was just a middle school student, this shit makes have flashbacks of my friends hanging out after school, god, i miss these days, i still have a LONG and BRIGHT future, but the past had something on me, something that is never going to come back.

[@jjengland6994]

That feeling is not lost. Before we had everything we have, we had everything we needed.

[@DaanDobber]

I wish I recorded the sound of the house I grew up in.

[@crayzmarc]

Now there's a point.

[@dittydong]

it is recorded in your soul my friend, it is you

[@Themortician123]

I can imagine passing away has a similar vibe to this. Hearing all the laughing and joy of childhood memories rushing past. You can't decipher what they're saying but it's okay it brings you warmth. The chirping of birds as you slowly drift away deeper into the vibrations.

[@awesomefish999]

Reminds me of a moment that never existed

[@ModularMoose]

It exists in your soul, perhaps never outwardly experienced, but always deep within

[@eliminatorjr]

Dan Barrett shut up with your fake deep ass

[@Tombrosapien]

eliminator jr. shut up with your toxic personality

[@Tombrosapien]

eliminator jr. lol

[@andrewmendela9065]

@@eliminatorjr lol why are you so angry?

[@sowososmooth]

I don't comment very often, but I wanted to leave this here. I love this. I like everybody that also loves this. Hope everyone is having a good day.

[@Viper-yv8tw]

Thank you, I hope you have a great day as well if you're reading!

[@sowososmooth]

@@Viper-yv8tw thank you very much :)

[@oofadoofa313]

Even though I am inside, I am outside. Even though I am alone here, I am with all of you. Even though this is now, I am outside of time. What a song.

[@Sasabuuuu]

Music like this really makes me feel something, I can’t explain it at all it’s so nice. Aphex twin and boards of Canada give me life

[@kierondunn7408]

@Stephen Emmons Macquarie Ridge, Olson, Open the Light, Everything you do is a Balloon

[@SUdatsthecalloftheWU]

@Stephen Emmons Turquoise Hexagon Sun, also listen too Revolver by Ochre. Although there is no better song than Stone in Focus for that feeling you're looking for.

[@fabiocinicolo6063]

@Stephen Emmons Echus is the most similar to this one imo

[@chrise1485]

I can only hope the afterlife has the same energy as this video. Been a casual Aphex Twin fan for years, but I only first heard this song about a year ago. The clouds parted and it was one of those moments where you just know a song is going to be important to you for the rest of your life. I suffer greatly from depression and have been heavily contemplating acting upon it for a long time. This song has saved my life a thousand times in the last year. I put it on, zone out and bawl my eyes out, then I feel relief and can carry on. Hope Rich knows how much his music moves people and i'm sure it has saved many more lives beyond my own.

[@seansliger1]

This feels a lot like the Disintegration Loops. Just the fact that we're stuck in a moment, an area where time has no effect, an idea that is limited by our own minds. It is just stunning, both the Loops and this song actually make me have to hold my breath otherwise I feel as though I've missed something. Ce la vie.

[@etch.asketch2420]

That's EXACTLY what I thought when I listened to this.

[@emmanuelroche-pitard2417]

C'est

[@travisbickle2401]

I feel like the disintegration loops are almost entirely about the effects of time passing

[@liminalist28]

Really... Totally agree. William Basinski amd Aphex Twin ❤

[@jack-uv6mt]

Say La Vee

[@JahBeatSoundSystem]

I used to play this on my night shift. I was a team leader, with only me as a team on a neuro rehabilitation unit. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It was a department that was used for the end of their rehabilitation, and had independent bungalows. After 10pm, a medication round I would be by myself in the office until 6am. Occasionally doing security rounds of the site making sure all is safe. Was great times, listening to Boards Of Canada, Aphex Twin, Greame Park and watching Crunchyroll. That ended in 2019, but was great while it lasted.

[@crayzmarc]

Watching the sun rise?

[@JahBeatSoundSystem]

@@crayzmarc It was only me on shift. Very lonley, but I loved it. Occasionally walk around to see if the patients were well and asleep. I'd be in the office by myself listening to choons like this. Lot's tbh

[@jappsonkenu7291]

This feeling brings some kind of emotion and I don’t know if it’s calm, fear, sadness, hopelessness, or peace. I guess that’s the way how art works man, this is indescribably beautiful.

[@pkaulf]

As someone else put it, it makes you feel like you're alone but everything is OK.

[@agsrf6479]

I would describe that certain feeling as a combination of all those emotions and at the same time the absence of them

[@Lora_Beolab]

if you can't feel a clear 1 emotion, youre not really feeling any emotion

[@Jukeboksi]

@@Lora_Beolab Contradictions coexist

[@ladyoxygene24]

For me it’s soul transition. Birth into a new life, or passing away out from a completed one.

[@ryke-ep]

Something about this music makes me miss something that is not gone yet.

[@20dollarshorts]

I love how the songs make the pain and struggles of life understandable and forgivable, it gives me a moment of calm in the chaos of life.

[@gwyncerbin]

This song sounds like the end of something... It's as if you've grown up, and it's time for you to leave your hometown, and now, on the last day, you're standing on your native balcony, looking at the streets that are so dear to you, and realizing that it's time for you to move on, leaving all that you love behind... and now you looking through the window of train on your parents and friends, who see you off with their tearful gaze, while you rush into an unknown future..

[@ceef8688]

this is very well done. in suburban Texas, this gentle anthem was unintentionally accompanied by leaf blowers, loud trucks whizzing past, and other neighborhood children practicing some school band instrument. But ambient works incorporated them all into a perfect calm.

[@TechnicolorMammoth]

That sounds familiar. I always listened to BoC and Aphex while mowing lawns. It just works. Greets from Texas.

[@ceef8688]

@@TechnicolorMammoth ministry was my lawnmowing music. Probably not heatlhy to listen to head phones loud enough to enjoy music over a lawnmower you are operating, but it is the Texas way.

[@aussierule]

South Texan here, I just send it. Full blast on my zero turn pasture after pasture.

[@Videos5197]

Hope you Texans are also listening to Stars of the Lid

[@Genesis817]

@@Videos5197 absolutely love me some Stars of the Lid

[@remek_ember]

Brother, you understand Aphex Twin.

[@eziauditore]

Marton Lukacs fuck off

[@kgjake]

@@eziauditore Needlessly antagonistic and uninformative

[@rafaelperez5138]

@@eziauditore Brother, try listening Aphex Twin

[@eziauditore]

Rafael Perez i do there’s just no way to understand his music you just listen to it

[@rafaelperez5138]

@@eziauditore ok enjoy that then

[@innertrail]

This version sounds better that the original, so much nostalgia.

[@dankefurnichts]

well it is the original with added background noise .... so

[@sebastianperalta5594]

sitting at work, and have been feeling anxious regarding the state of the world and my uncertain future. This is bringing me some peace and helping me feel present.

[@slxxpcastle]

Last year I was in the village of Chabanivka (Khmelnytsky region). And it was one of the best weekends I've ever had. So, in Chabanivka there is a beautiful landscape, you can also see the rivers "Dnister" and "Nova Ushitsa". And I had a bluetooth speaker "JBL" And one day I turned on that song there. And it was very cool.

[@rodak_]

Hope you're doing well with your speaker, wherever you are right now.

[@35HN207]

This feels like day dreaming, its soo nice and peaceful

[@Horizon_KM]

I love that picture. Associated to that music and that background noise, it represents perfectly the feeling of an everyday afternoon. Nothing crazy going on, just the time passing, and in a way, it feels very cozy. It's reassuring in a sense, it gives you some distance from your situation, like a bubble where you can rest, and it makes me feel that in the end everything will be alright. I don't know if this comment makes any sense, but it does to me. Thank you for the upload !

[@evebab5041]

Reminds me of being at my Nan's house in the summer when I was young and all the people still seemed so tight knit you could go out and everyone seemed so joyful, has all the hope gone with my age? or have the times just changed... I miss this feeling of time standing still never moving forward, back then it all seemed so tranquil and static but at the same time everyday felt like a new adventure full of learning, now that I'm older I no longer feel that. Time moves quickly and everyday is already yesterday, I hope that I can expirence it all again sometime, Thank for this, it's really made my day.

[@xHypnoToad]

very relatable feeling for me. "everyday is already yesterday" is powerful. I hope you are well.

[@pleckocat1833]

seek new experiences

[@evebab5041]

@@pleckocat1833 I've found many new experiences since posting this, I came back to this today due to some anxiety in life... returning for comfort, I'm now engaged and moving forward in life, I am more hopeful and grateful than ever, I do hope you're experiencing the world through bright and colourful lenses, if not now I hope for it soon. much love.

[@evebab5041]

@@xHypnoToad The days do often feel as though they roll into one, but the beauty of that is just being comfortable with the feeling of consistency, all is well for me as of right now, even if not I am hopefully that tomorrow will be brighter than the last, I hope you're well too, much love.

[@gabeberry4423]

This feels like the warmest shade of gray ive ever felt before. Thank you for this

[@JukesMcGee]

You know a song is a timeless masterpiece when it has infinite replayability . I will never tire of listening to this.

[@spod32827]

This song describes the end of something beloved, perhaps a life, with such tenderness and heartbreak. I just can’t bear it.

[@user-xz2fn9xr4f]

I wonder where Don Joe is now. This music makes me think about what others are doing in their life, what they’re looking at, thinking, what they have planned for the day. P.S To anyone who reads this: Please have a good day and if you feel sad or angry, please don’t worry It’ll pass. Remember to try and put yourself first, don’t be embarrassed to talk about your feelings Self care is the best care ❤️

[@Wh1tefox41]

Thank you so much for this comment. Sending deep love from another place and another time.

[@AntechamberVAL]

Damn the song crawls in at a perfect time, caught me off guard. Made me completely rethink everything in my god damn life in the span of 3 seconds

[@vertigoEdits]

EXACTLY

[@djk0lpaz]

Precisely

[@yukiru7990]

It's cold, I can see the sunrise but never feel its warmth. I always felt like I couldn't cry, but I could choose laughing to avoid looking miserable. I couldn't experience life or show emotions truly or deeply because they were buried deep, and the more I dug, the more hurting and tiring it is to dig out the truths, emotions, fears, And this song makes me feel as if I had already echoed all of my cries, fears into an endless void and.... there was nothingness, the truth about life, its nothing without experiencing or making something from nothingness, being the byproduct, trying to live before reality catches and after it catches, you fast to realize that life expires and it does expire fast and somethings you can't go back from or to. I denied being the byproduct of living, experiencing, trying I just became nothing to others fading into a timeless abyss, I can see my reality, that is one of the things that one's can’t go back from, then there was me after knowing. just watching life from a dusty bench at the park, no one noticing me like I'm not even there like I don't even exist anymore, despite finally experiencing all of life at once, being at last a byproduct of life as if I'm the stone at the park bathing in the sun bothered by living and tired of the long life although at peace, happy to accept nothing to experience all. My Bipolar eyes finally found rest and peace. Mar 20th, 2022

[@ExtremelyTastyBread]

I don't think I understood all of that, but thanks for writing it out. Poetry

[@elliotnicklinmusic]

This piece is simultaneously so warm and so cold, so calm and content, or melancholy and aching. We write ourselves onto it. But it’s almost like audible cosmic background radiation. Apathetic to us in a way, existing long before and long after us, Woven into the fabric of all that exists.

[@chrisdswanson]

I don't know you, but I'd like to thank you for this recording and video. I've been dealing with a seriously shit time in life recently, and this field recording gives my mind and soul some solace. The track itself is very soothing, but I've listened to specifically your re-recording of it a lot in the past month. Thank you.

[@OnkelAngelika]

You're welcome! I'd guess, your reasons to listen are the same reasons that made me do it. ;) Stay calm and keep breathing! And best wishes from Leipzig/Germany

[@endonesin]

love this video and everyone watching it❤️

[@sppl623]

this is exactly how i like to see the world on good days, man this is the stuff right here. the music of life and all that’s right

[@zach2790]

My face melts into my body, and my body melts into the grass. And now I am water at last.

[@kentaursheppard7572]

i should tell my sister i love her

[@MrEmreWawa]

this song coupled with the scene and background sounds has a sticking power to the present. pulls me right into the here and now.

[@elanmccabe6390]

This sounds like stepping out of the dry winter, and the seasonal hardships that it tows, into a bright and vibrant spring

[@zedrockiby]

Makes me think of the day I will have children. That makes me really happy.

[@Scuddinoo]

I can't wait either man

[@xenonvinc]

Updates?

[@TheArchitortured]

This is just beautiful. This particular version got me through a lot of tough times in the past two years.

[@SakiDG]

Staring out the window, Looking at the stars. Pondering if your mind is broken. When you're feeling low, it's impossible to feel anything other than hatred. Hatred for the world, hatred for yourself, your body, your mind. Not a single thing feels positive anymore. Waking up for the fifth time in the day. It's 5pm, you've slept the daylight away. You're used to this. It's okay, you tell yourself. You like to look at the stars. Sometimes you can stare for long enough that they move slowly through the sky, they flow through the sea of darkness. Navigating their way through things, just like you are. The world is a bigger place than you first thought. Your mind isn't focusing on that, though. It can't when you feel like this. Any slightest thing can set you into a downward spiral. That's okay. I don't blame you, or your mind. However you are feeling right now, it isn't your fault. It never has been. You blame yourself for all your shortcomings. But you fail to realize how important you are. No matter how many failures, no matter how many times you have fallen; you have always got back up. You haven't given up yet. You're still here. And god dammit, I'm proud of you. I'm proud because yet another person who can't see any positivity in their life - just like me - is still here. You haven't given up. You haven't given up. You won't give up. I don't need to know you to know you are a strong person. You have existed for so long. You have gone through so much pain. But you're still here. I am proud of you. We all are. Every time you feel like this. Find some ambient music. Aphex Twin, Brian Eno, William Basinski. Stare out of the window, at the nights sky. You can cry. It's okay. You don't always have to have your mask on; you don't have to continue hiding your negative side, your negative thoughts and feelings. Just cry to the night. Tomorrow will be a new day. Tomorrow will be a chance to talk to someone about how you feel. There is no pressure to do it instantly. But you need to talk to someone before these thoughts take over. Just please hold on. It might feel like it won't get better. Fuck, I've told myself this countless times. Negative thought loops fill your head with nothing but self hatred and anxiety. You just need to take a deep breath. In and out. I know you can do it. Every breath is another reminder that you exist, you are still here. No matter how big the world is, you are alive. The world might feel cold, harsh and awful for you right now. But the world is also a better place because you are here. I'm not going to tell you 'everything will be fine' without telling you that you can't beat whatever this is on your own. I haven't talked to anyone about my feelings for years. I regret every day that I didn't speak to someone. I regret knowing that my life could be so much better if I'd have just told someone. Another deep breath. In And Out. Forget what your mind is thinking and let it relax to these ambient songs. Lie back in your chair or your bed. Right now, all that matters is getting you to feel better. You don't need to focus on your thoughts or anxieties. Focus on relaxing not just your mind but also your entire body. You don't need to move. You just need to relax and listen to the music. If it's late at night and you're feeling terrible, lie back, take deep breaths and close your eyes. Put on headphones, focus on relaxing every muscle in your body. You can sleep if you'd like. You will wake up, and you will still be here. You will wake up again. I believe in you. You might not know me, but all that matters is that you will survive. I know you will. ❤️

[@imaninorie]

Thank you❤️

[@GabrielG603]

This deserves way more likes. Thank you.

[@nitro5247]

I’ve come to the realization that no matter what’s been thrown at me I’ve always gotten past it. It’s difficult but always possible. And it feels good to. I’m going to keep on going and make my life into something truly wonderful, and I sincerely hope that you who wrote that comment and you who read this one will come along and do the same. I believe in you.

[@SakiDG]

@@nitro5247 things can get rough, but we all still carry on. Our existence is worth a lot more than our minds think at times. And when we're that low, it's impossible to tell ourselves it'll all be okay. But it will in the end, things get better, even if it's just for a week or two. That time can be extended, we can spend time with those we cherish and love; we can spend time doing things we enjoy. Push yourself to do things, to talk to people, and your brain will follow too. It might feel like a fruitless effort, but even if it takes time after time to enjoy it, it's worth it. The important thing is, life isn't linear. We aren't travelling down a single, prewritten path. It's ours to do what we want with. Right now, we might be at a low on that path, but in the future there will be something that changes that. If it takes some time? That's okay. Knowing things will get better often doesn't help me, but it's the truth. We aren't doomed to live our lives in sadness for the rest of our lives. Our minds might make us think that, but it's not true. We just need to take some time to relax, think, and continue on. I've been suffering for so long, but I'm still here - you're still here, and we all are. Celebrate that fact, and be proud of how well you're doing. Much love :)

[@Nil0tinius]

thank you man needed these words right now

[@grimezupt]

such a minimal, analogue way of "remixing" this track. so beautiful, as if it was always meant to be like this

[@mulchtoconsider]

I realized today that one of the distant voices in this video could well be mine and I'd never know it.

[@michaelh.1262]

you live in germany mate?

[@snoutysnouterson]

Wow! That's even more powerful than the original, I'm almost in tears and I don't really know why. I kind of imagine being a ghost looking back on life would feel something like this. Incredible.

[@camilamart114]

It hurts, it heals.

[@Hassebas88]

Don stepped outside

[@memebot5684]

Eyyy spiderland

[@smokkendo]

memebot what’s he referencing?

[@memebot5684]

@@smokkendo Slint- Spiderland

[@memebot5684]

Also Duster pfp

[@jesusmartinezcruz3543]

Duster ♥️

[@Viper-yv8tw]

This particular song gives me a feeling of sadness. But in a positive way. When you've made it till the end of a long path and now you're sitting and reassessing all the ups and downs you've been through during the trip.

[@jordanflores2349]

This is my favorite song and video of all time

[@Overcrox]

This reminds me of the first time I ever delved into this album, cleaning the interior windows of a large home on a golf course. An overcast day, easy on the eyes, nothing to do but steadily work, think, and lose myself in SAWII. It's something about the edge of the open window frame in the video, that contrast between the gently shaded, cozy interior in the bottom corner, and the beautiful, wistful day outside, with a perfect view of it all. It's enough to bring me to tears, wishing I could feel that feeling more often. It only visits me rarely, maybe a few times a year at the most. It's hard to hear music the way you did the first time, to take in the view without the drag of familiarity. I miss the newness of it. But I'm grateful I've gotten to have those moments, however scarce. Here's to fresh air.

[@grahamdunning]

I'm intrigued by how the idea to do this came about. I'm into field recordings of normal daily scenes myself. Wondering what made you want to put these things together.

[@OnkelAngelika]

Honestly, there was no idea. Just an open window, that album...and a feeling or urge to conserve that transcendent moment (initially just for myself, which is the most important part). I'm thankful it worked. And I'm really happy that many of you are seemingly able to...grasp this particular canned mood.

[@laughingman4236]

Don Joe Thank you for this.

[@sluggo562]

@@OnkelAngelika "canned mood" love it, haha.

[@ndalt3622]

If we all focus on doing what's best for each other, improvement will be so unstoppable that our most impossible ideals constantly become our most irrational fears. And life will definitely feel _something like this_

[@gavmurray1276]

Takes me back to the innocence of childhood. No smart phones, no social media, just pure human interaction and joyfullness with young friends whilst living in the moment. I feel so sorry for the younger generation who may never experience this feeling unless we as a society take a step back from social media and see it for what it is. The new smoking, purposely designed to manipulate and draw you into a meaningless need for online attention and validation. It's all bullshit. Get outside with friends, enjoy real life and start living in the moment again. 👌

[@crayzmarc]

Bet you had a majority of your childhood in the 90s??? It was a golden era and we didn't know it. From the end of the Cold War to 9/11, the world was such a peaceful and hopeful place then. There is totally and over digitization of the youth and generations beneath us. Really interesting interview about an aspect of this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enW4gH2moJx5jbM

[@gavmurray1276]

@@crayzmarc 1980s into 1990s, half living without technology then seeing the transition of people turning into mindless smartphone zombies.

[@mongolicious7858]

I love listening to little kids play in the playground after a long goon sesh

[@thelackofhappiness2156]

Bro gooned until he was old 💀

[@raine-time]

General Sam vibes

[@krasn0glaz]

i always keep returning to this at any wonderful, happy or sad moment. masterpiece, gem, whatever you like to call it. but it is really amazing

[@crayzmarc]

Yes I agree

[@classactionsteve]

29 years old

[@_Junkers]

2016

[@matmightstir1427]

I loved this. Interesting how people are getting it recommended to them again

[@MaxwellBradshaw]

This hurts me just as much as it helps. Thank you.

[@waltwhitman7545]

what a beautiful neighbourhood too

[@DesoloZantas]

In the park, an elderly man reflects on the forgotten memories of his youth. With a sigh, he murmurs to himself, "it was good. 😌 The sun is setting... It's time to go home to my family." With a deep breath, he lets go and fades away, leaving behind only a solitary bench bathed in sunlight. 🫥

[@blacksheep7012]

Back here due to Covid-19, what a fantastic tune to be listening to right now.

[@crayzmarc]

One day I want to visit this place.

[@MikeeTeevee]

There is something in this track and video that I can't get elsewhere in the world that I come back to time and time again.

[@user-mk2su9fd2v]

The sound of death, always there, watching patiently. Young or old, it’s always nearby. Even in your happiest moments, it was always there, patiently waiting. It still is.

[@Fullbatteri]

Dude, don’t get all solemn and profound like this without warning ⚠️ hahaha, I agree with you, but I’m at work I was definitely not thinking in that direction today, now I have no escape but to meditate on that for the rest of the day.

[@mynamesreed]

Øk bruh chill out i’m here to chill not to think about my existential death

[@megaballerxlydia2277]

oh yeah yeah

[@herebutnotthere3453]

Death is life, nothing more enjoyable ;D

[@spod32827]

You been watching the news again?!? Inter-human experiences allow us to forget about the *ahem* inevitable. We must just have faith that when it comes we will be in some way ready. Wishing you a happy life 🙏🏼

[@peterpitcard]

It is comforting, listening to this song, that makes me feel warm and safe. Similar to when i was inside my mothers whomb, that is, in it's core, what this song is all about. Let me stay a little bit longer here, until i have to go back to the outside world, which gives me nothing anymore.

[@JeuJeus]

Geniale Komposition, Danke für diesen Upload. Am meisten hat es mich verblüfft in dem Bild direkt Leipzig erkannt zu haben. Mein Leipzig lob ich mir

[@fokal.strktr]

NO WAY, REALLY?! LEIPZIG

[@nownezz]

ja ich frag mich grad auch ob das in lindenau is lel

[@MacquarieRidge]

Everythings gonna be ok ♥️

[@doctorauxiliary]

lovely stuff. great idea. well done.

[@SpaceWulf]

Es ist Montag morgen 07:58 Uhr und ich höre mir diesen Sound an. Ich genieße einfach den Augenblick, und ich fühle eine Mischung aus Freude und Melancholie/Traurigkeit. Was für ein Zufall das du auch aus Leipzig kommst. Danke fürs Hochladen Wünsche einen schönen Tag :)

[@narcspector]

So wait the original didn't have the field recording? You... *improved* an Aphex Twin song? Without me even REALIZING? Holy hell dude. Nice work. If you told me this was an old rare Boards of Canada song I'd believe you. I need it digitally saved on my phone...

[@alexh6164]

Currently injecting this into my veins

[@665denierofthebeast]

This makes me feel like when I was a little kid again at the park in Peru

[@jackvolden3792]

This song makes me feel like everything is going to be ok

[@Djzhoods]

Super cool. Love Aphex Twin.

[@mabel7570]

I think this song is the last you listen before died… when I listen this , I feel like I'm sinking into a chasm… But i love this sooo muuuch

[@WillieG1016]

Kandice Nadalutti I always promised myself if I knew my death was imminent, this would be the song I’d want to hear last.

[@mabel7570]

@@WillieG1016 this song is really special

[@rickc2102]

That's a really good idea to keep in mind, if I'm able to control such a thing when the time comes. Thanks, both!

[@tatsuki3817]

Remind me my childhood, the summer walk

[@hillscasino]

everything works so well

[@234cheech]

never gets old. things that move you will prob always will.

[@astro-tbo9322]

12 minutes of pure bliss... thank you so much

[@jonnyidle]

Great work! Even before the music starts it sounds fantastic

[@tobyhuxley]

I needed this today ❤ every so often I’m like “it’s time” but todays been really crap and this is helping

[@ElStink4K]

The music coming in late really adds to the feel, like it's a dawning realisation of one's descent.

[@americker]

This is giving me all the quarantine feels

[@Sailor_Feesh]

April 15. 1912. 4:35 am. The RMS Carpathia of the Cunard line has arrived at the sight where the RMS Titanic was sinking. There was nothing left other than the 20 lifeboats of the massive liner and debris. Near the lifeboats sat nearly 400 dead bodys. The lifeboats head towards Carpathia as she stops. From the lifeboats, only 710 survivors are recovered. As they board, they are all crying, their faces white as snow. Women are wearing their husbands coats, children tucked away in blankets. Few hours after the Carpathia took the survivors, the crew order all ahead full back to New York. As they leave the sight of the wreck, many wonder, what truly happened that night...

[@waltwhitman7545]

didn't know this could get any better. up there with the best things i've ever heard

[@akirafromwiisports5096]

I know your here General Sam

[@bijiheval]

Reminds me of the little things in life that I remember as a kid and a teen.

[@leedsmanc]

This started playing in the background just now and I just accepted that suddenly I could hear the elementary school down the road i didn't realize it was a video, I then had the sad realization that the reason I accepted it as normal was because my mum lives near a school. I was happily accepting a normal that was 15 years ago and 3,000 miles away... then the music hit.

[@neoscythe]

sounds like revisiting a fun childhood memory

[@legrainproduction2760]

i really enjoy more that aphextwin period than the new glitchy one

[@Vxtxrx]

I disagree but respect your opinion. Both are interesting and influential for different types of music.

[@legrainproduction2760]

@@Vxtxrx i know, no problèm ;)

[@JukesMcGee]

Completely agree. I find his new music like Collapse as too sporadic and hard to follow. Though most of his fanbase will praise every piece of music he puts out no matter how it sounds. Not all of his songs are outstanding, but the ones that are... need no introduction.

[@Genesis817]

I know plenty ppl may have told you but this imo is the proper way to listen to ambient. This is one of those staple tracks though. Timeless. Stone in Focus is easily one of the most profound pieces of music to ever be created. I didn't say complex but profound. I'm never disappointed in the emotions i receive when i listen to this track. Thank you for this.

[@Myrkskog]

This is brilliant. Where is this recorded? I had a Velux window that I looked out on my town during my teenage years and a park the other side of my bedroom. As the other chap said, so much nostalgia.

[@OnkelAngelika]

Leipzig, Germany. Recorded from a Teufel 2.1 using a Zoom H1 (as depicted).

[@rickc2102]

Er ist der Teufel sicherlich!

[@SpaceWulf]

Es ist Montag morgen und ich höre mir diesen Sound an. Ich genieße einfach den Augenblick, und ich fühle eine Mischung aus Freude und Melancholie. Was für ein Zufall das du auch aus Leipzig kommst. Wünsche einen schönen Tag :)