Boards of Canada "website flash intro" (Helios remix)

[@francoisbergeron121]

I was born in northern Ontario, Canada. The landscape is made up of boreal forests and swamps. Some parts are almost tundra like. Boc's music was perfect in my teens for me to dream on my bike on back country roads. The vibe was unreal. Lonely. Alien.

[@albufersaludos4250]

Sounds Amazing :) thanks for sharing your story.

[@CEOKI45]

I am french and I lived 3 years in canada, and during this three years I can’t tell how much time I passed driving on this roads with boc music. I was like "I dont want to arrive where I am going, and I just want this drive never finish" Crazy memories..

[@MurcuryEntertainment]

I recently took a trip up highway 17 along lake superior around Sault st. Marie, my mother is from there originally, and her family had a cottage on superior. I grew up looking at that as our 'big trip' every year from where I live in southern Ontario. When I went this year, it was painfully obvious to me how much I didn't fully appreciate the scenery when I was a kid. We drove from Batchewana to Agaway rock blasting BoC in the car, I had to stop for a moment at the side of the road to take it all in together. My family sold that cottage when I was 12, right before I grew to resent the long trips away from my friends. Seeing it again some 15 years later, set to BoC's Olsen had me in tears. This music was made for that landscape.

[@AndoLaj]

Same here, also grew up in northern Ontario. Had the exact same experience in my teens with their music. Unforgettable

[@KK-----]

boc always reminds me of drives through nothern ontario.. being on the transcanada and seeing the great lakes

[@zonedoyestander]

I cannot believe that music like this exists sometimes.

[@HalConick]

And we get to float on a speck of dirt in space and listen. It’s amazing. I love this place.

[@zonedoyestander]

@@HalConick I believe you sometimes.

[@1292liam]

hard to fathom, for sure

[@lukeperdrisat4976]

I don't understand how BOC can just lift you out of reality then gently place you back, such a unique feeling

[@anotherland2462]

When you find music like BoC, there is just no going back to anything. I haven't moved on from this genre of music since i found them over 20 years ago. Nothing has clicked like this style. Sure there are similar acts like ChrisT., Arovane, Helios, Ochre, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Casino vs Japan, Freescha, Christian Kleine, Four Tet, Jack Marchment, Loess, Opiate, Patten, Plaid, Solar Bears...etc. but nothing comes close to them. All the musicians i listed have a very small vein that dabbles in what BoC does.

[@sotoexisa1129]

agreed

[@2dreamy]

amen

[@bc9137]

I agree with you. Nothing sounds quite like BoC.

[@soulstudiosmusic]

fieldtriqp is closest that I've found, but with more of a feeling of solitude that BoC's stuff. I possibly listen to more fieldtriqp nowadays than BoC.

[@2dreamy]

@@soulstudiosmusic thx for the suggestion man. I like it already

[@tregsmusic]

The beginning makes my heart sink every time.

[@dougblack9638]

Yep, fluttering down, beautiful.

[@debonairrose]

it's stuck in my head

[@tregsmusic]

seemo every moment

[@barryfulton1550]

I get it, love the start

[@sarahwolf2607]

Tregs you must have a big heart ;)

[@waedjradi]

All of their music reminds me of times when I would drive all over Montana. Day or night. Through blizzards, through mountains. Alone, cruising to Boards of Canada tuning through the speakers. Simple memories, man.

[@manwithnoname2355]

I never knew about this one. Is incredible how Boards of Canada has some of the best tracks I’ve ever heard.

[@vico805]

try there mira calix (sandsing remix)

[@Maganiusz]

Very atmospheric electronics. I love these vibes! I can bathe in such vibrations for hours. It's great to hear! Magic sound. Perfect rhythm.

[@WeAtG17]

The only Boc-sounding remix of Boc there has ever been.

[@michaelhans4078]

Take a listen to: Boards of Canada - A Moment of Clarity - Perfect Dark mix

[@WeAtG17]

@@michaelhans4078 you weren't wrong. Many thanks... may the sunsets be golden

[@jadegecko]

There's also this, which I've seen labeled as 'Tears from the Compound Eye (Lachrymatory Edit)" or credited to Wisp kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHEkqRvrdWep9U

[@iphaneron9244]

Idk, Odd Nosdam made it onto Trans Canada Highway so I think he takes the cake.

[@jamesminger4241]

I feel like it sounds like BoC x DJ Shadow

[@giri3224]

BOC was my music to trip to when I was young. Beautiful, soul enlighting conversations with myself. Thank you BOC. You are so unique.

[@alonporat6416]

Just pure bliss. I'll never stop listening to this. I'm 56

[@naive__kiddo]

Boards Of Canada’s music just make my life more meaningful every time i’m listening to it

[@hummingpylon]

I don't understand how BoC can create such beautiful tracks. Otherworldly.

[@soulslip]

but this is not boc… only like two samples here are used… also appears in one form or another in Nothing Is Real

[@Irishheart1988]

2023.. a grateful listen ☺️

[@thrillhouse8787]

This was on repeat, for me, during those first weeks of the pandemic. Safe (thankfully) but unsure of what was to come. The streets eerie and empty but beautiful in their uncanny stillness. A texture of sadness I'd never experienced before-a world-hurt, a collective wound, a sadness far beyond myself.

[@mstonebr54]

To me it was much the same. I had to work hard to get a vibe back. But I did and I’m better and stronger for the experience.

[@PanicSurvivor]

Well said. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@SoulFlask]

lol

[@vertsk8er419]

​@@SoulFlask these snowflakes bro I swear LMAO

[@kennybecker6421]

still cant believe how powerful this song is...

[@HappyFeller9918]

Boards of Canada is my lifeforce.

[@backcenter2]

Autbelli your comment is my lifeforce

[@rocketamadeus3730]

You're fueled by mediocrity.

[@diegonichele2853]

every now and then i stop listening to this music so as not to stray too far. it hasn,t happened to me for a long time...

[@tomas_horn]

fuckin' A

[@Samuel-ve3wx]

@@tomas_horn whats that even mean lol. Fuckin a

[@stiggyh]

open your mind - open sesame ,close your ego ,open the light, close the darkness, open the love, open solidarity

[@shockedmusic1]

valhalla homebound Alpha Quest!

[@9877joseph]

Your name struck me deep. love it! skol

[@luisamartelo]

true dat

[@thrillhouse8787]

Man, shut up

[@pyramidheadthingy]

Nothing can come close to this. Everything about this tune is sublime

[@seetheious9879]

Feels like strangely soothing melancholic nostalgia.

[@larskirk6268]

= BOC

[@1292liam]

One of my favourite songs of all time.

[@KennyCopperfield]

Hits you in the feels. I wish both of them made more.

[@1292liam]

very very overdue (hope they've not disappeared, forever !

[@charliecharlie1445]

Every song from Boards of Canada is the sound track for the heroes of our time.

[@Lagrange_Point_6]

Epic track. And so expertly edited and put together. Those drums could not possibly be more laid back. Masterful. Love it.

[@jubjubfriend64]

I wish this was on spotify, such a gem

[@GettingHyphy]

Just found a 30 min slowed version of this on Spotify...it's certainly not exactly what i wanted, but it'll do for like, plane rides or falling asleep

[@craigmckinley4760]

I could imagine listening to this in the summer somewhere round the great lakes/North Ontario while watching the sun set and blowing smoke rings.

[@HalConick]

I’ll do this on Lake Michigan in your honor.

[@futurevvaves4184]

this song has been on repeat for about two years now. :)

[@19Spitfire67]

Same here mate :-)

[@futurevvaves4184]

Still on repeat. ;)

[@SSTheMadFo]

been almost a year. still on repeat?

[@1292liam]

ditto

[@mwimwits5104]

@@SSTheMadFo the website is dead now so, no. may the original BoC website rest in peace.

[@maxwellmorris9189]

when the drums come in it gets amazing

[@KeepaSkateboard]

The picture is so me looking close at little Christmas lights🌟😂

[@GerbenWijnja]

whaaaat i never heard this before... this is going on repeat for the next hour or so.

[@SongJLikes]

This takes me back to my Dell desktop.

[@ACApears]

I agree, interesting how it reminds me so much of the past, making me want to go there so badly.

[@Bankable2790]

Bravo!!! Thank you for sharing!! Love the little video game sounding flourishes near the end in the background!

[@jamesweed5600]

I have never seen another match this sound of BOC (even in remix) but build on it in the same terroir. Cheers Helios and BOC for the wins.

[@cabal_rose_tv]

This is beautiful. Pure bliss and perfection.

[@YukonHexsun]

I put this in the same mental group of amazing BOC songs as Music is Math, Dayvan Cowboy and Reach for the Dead. That might seem a bit much, but wow do I like this. The beat reminds me a bit of Trash80's soundtrack for Darwinia, which I think happens just because of how similar this and BOC is to those songs. So, that triggers some memories for me because of how much impact that soundtrack had. I just adore how someone took a short web loop and turned it into such a killer track.

[@EggNoggDreams]

this music speaks the language of a star family

[@falafabetsoup]

What’s that?

[@trishbrockman2703]

I wish I could download this. I would listen on repeat forever

[@Jose0421]

KZbin mp3 converter if you want to download the song.

[@edward9862]

Boards of Canada is one of the best bands ever. Serious.

[@HalConick]

The very best.

[@domswizzle4612]

Always triggers a past I thought st the time I wasn't in a good place but looking back now I was in a much better place than now

[@futurevvaves4184]

Dom Swizzle same here man, same here. It's beautiful and painful.

[@drackaris_]

I feel the same way man, I was depressed 3 years ago but I now look fondly on those times. I'm sure 3 years from now I'll look back at this part of my life and remember the good stuff too. If only I could learn to appreciate it while it's here.

[@Taquilou]

Looking through a rearview, always give the sensation it was better before, but pretty sure, in some years you will feel the same when you'll look at this precise moment

[@colinch123]

Your entire life is lived in the present moment.....The Power of Now is a great read.

[@TheBEAST205]

those guys just kick too much ass. It's not even fair.

[@Terra_Byte_Tech]

I disagree, those who make the game should get to kick as much ass as they want. ;)

[@timmyupgau4169]

save sum ass 4 me ;-;

[@sarahwolf2607]

I’ve shared this song soooo much I don’t think anyone gets it!! It reminds me I’m human and keeps me grounded helping me get through hard times!

[@do_happywork]

Oh trust me I do get you

[@1292liam]

astounding tune

[@chrisharry3475]

this remix is ridiculous. thank you. we are all indebted to you.

[@AntnyXO]

This is so gorgeous ✨

[@vico805]

indeed

[@jeremiahgoertz4182]

RD from the BoC yahoo group checking in! Great remix, great job! Hard to believe this is already 8+ years old

[@jimsmith3971]

You want this playing from an ice cream van.

[@eduardwalhout1740]

lol. thats perfect

[@1292liam]

lol yes (man, I hate the tune on the ice cream van where I am !

[@MrGreekstatue]

Absolutely stunning! That kaleidoscope looks tasty.

[@migueljara9399]

I hope to read this from another place in the future

[@aladar_]

Always revisit this but tonight with a light rain in the background synced well. Give it a shot :)

[@OmniAsh1]

First track of 2020 lets goooooooo!

[@JFWZA]

I’m with you! Standing outside on my back porch in Seattle, WA drinking a few beers by myself, taking some time to reflect on the previous year of my life while my fiancé sleeps inside, I thought.. what better way to feel in touch with myself, my life, and the nature surrounding me than to listen to BOC tracks I’ve never heard before. Feeling rejuvenated & inspired for the new year after this track..

[@DRO0M]

@@JFWZA Man I wish I still had some BOC tracks left to discover lol :( At the same time, they never get old and still love them as much as the first time i discovered them.

[@FalconTalk]

Brilliant song for spring time

[@thecaseymichael]

Absolutely sublime.

[@TheWinterShadow]

Beautiful, just simply beautiful.

[@7t272]

Cracking rework here,they should release it on a b-side or something ✌🏻

[@chillbobaggins4632]

This is so blissful.

[@etherealcatholic5711]

This song grew on me after 7 or 8 listens.

[@Mizantrop__]

Best sound on earth

[@notorioustim10]

The only thing that comes close to the feeling that BoC gives, is the youtube comment sections on BoC tracks ❤

[@1292liam]

i had to look up 'god tier' in the urban dictionary. Prior to looking it up, I've been thinking about what it might have meant, it captured my imagination. They are a bit like a musical religion to me (and thousands of others) _ Spot on!

[@WelfareChrist]

for me BoC will always be some of the purest shrooming music ever, particularly Music Has the Right to Children.

[@vico805]

yes definitely out in a beautiful place in the country also

[@phillefanu]

This. Is. Sick

[@mattmcdaniel6219]

Born in the middle of 78' I remember the 80's vividly even for a child. Ppl seamed like a different animal, they seamed older at 25 then now. Possibly because the not so distant past for them and what had occurred. We have degraded since.

[@juanjosebolivar4691]

I love u Boards Of Canada, from my hear!t

[@juanjosebolivar4691]

A Boards Of Canada le tengo un inmenso cariño, admiración, bonitos recuerdos...

[@Simontessens]

Music of the FUTURE

[@THome92]

Yikes. I guess, I found something and so I find myself here every day. This song makes me feel inner peace, but it also fills me with a weird sadness.

[@user-qq6xk3ic6q]

i am revisiting ~5 years later after knowing this song struck a resonating chord within me. on a mushroom trip with my ex girlfriend where i declared i may be falling in love with her and everything about her being. sharing her apartment, feeling the future held everything and anything we could ever want. we were dedicated to each other albeit through the suffering of having to work fulltime. usual adult responsibilities etc etc we are no longer together and hearing it now after that loving peak of acceptance with her, it is truly melancholic and heart wrenching. someone already posted how their heart sinks every time that first loop plays. it certainly hits home and doesn't even really begin to describe what i personally feel apart from profound sadness enjoy what you can while it lasts < / 3 now with the world on the brink of collapse due to inflation, war and all around corruption. you really don't know the good times until they are gone forever to summarize : this track used to feel relaxing, semi nice and a bit upbeat. once life and things go wrong it can be interpreted and heard in quite the opposite way. i guess it only adds to the charm of BoC

[@pmiller7148]

When the sun peeks out on a winter evening just before nightfall

[@juanjosebolivar4691]

Nostalgia

[@foxdiny]

awesome track

[@1292liam]

Unsurpassed nirvana. Reduces me to rubble, every time.

[@matoussilovsky2217]

Boc will never fade!

[@chroma1080]

This song brings up memories from my early childhood in the 90's I was born in 2003 What the fuck am I listening to and whose memories are these?

[@korbendallas71]

😁 so glad I stumbled on this one. never heard it before. love that feeling of finding something boc. u all know what I mean anyway

[@COnCOrd762]

There is a song on YT from Bach that has ads right in the middle, but not this song. Thank you world.

[@francoisbergeron121]

The only boc remix that matters.

[@moneymassx]

we're are all gonna make it.

[@hummingpylon]

Infinitely

[@jadegecko]

This is so, so good.

[@scrigface]

always incredible

[@billbrasky8525]

Almost sounds like a b-side to The Campfire Headphase.

[@FrederikMeyer]

Thanks for uploading!

[@prospectnyc]

Good god this is amazing

[@zi-mabu-eter]

I've switched so many Dimensions and now i'm tired :)

[@markmills586]

Lovely.

[@ChairmanMeow99]

BoC is like.... the world.

[@g8ortron]

Strongly agree

[@vico805]

magnificent

[@MrLmdlgers]

Lou Donaldson, Ode To Billie Joe. 1967

[@craichead333]

Although it has a huge BOC element there's something distinctly un-BOC about it too. Might be the drums (during the middle where there are no drums it's business as normal BOC).....dunno, cant figure it really. Still REALLY like it. Hard to believe a small sample is responsible for all this.

[@YukonHexsun]

It's pretty hard to find music that has the exact style of BOC, it's incredibly distinct. I think this track does a good job of capturing it honestly, I agree with WeAtG17 in saying this is about the only BOC-sounding remix out there. Compare it to Dayvan Cowboy or Reach for the Dead, best ones I thought of to compare to. I think part of the difference might have been that in those tracks there's a lot more complexity, feels more technical. BOC songs seem to be a lot more wild and varied than this track. The music that I think of as most similar to BOC, for some reason, is always the soundtrack to Darwinia. This track sounds somewhere between BOC and that. Listen to "Excuses" from that soundtrack, best one I've got for this comparison. Or I'm just drawing connections between things I like, I don't know.

[@Disregardedinc]

I think it’s good and unique in its own right

[@oioisa]

I love this. Down to the reference.

[@vico805]

boc makes fantastic tunes!

[@BlueyLucario]

Love The Beats On This Song ~ Boards Of Canada ^^

[@funkdakarma]

This is amazing.

[@danielsaredi]

great tune!

[@annas4191]

this is amazing

[@Krigorn]

Four Tet sounds like this on some tracks

[@vico805]

what track comes to mind?

[@Krigorn]

@@vico805 His last album Three is in this same musical direction (Loved, Three Drums, etc.)

[@aleatoric909]

Boards has been nothing less than awesome forever.

[@TheFirstOnlyRealUltra]

🔥🔥🔥

[@EpsilonDelta1]

No joke, it looks like Olson Listen carefully to the main melody

[@theoscilloscoper]

peacefully

[@annas4191]

love this!!!

[@voiceprint101]

only 7 years since Tomorrows Harvest....how long will we have to wait until some new material?

[@vico805]

maybe this year is the year

[@zosocon]

excellent

[@Irishheart1988]

First listen for 2020 😁