Alberto Balsalm - Steel Version

[@truesks]

needs someone occasionally scooting a table

[@stu9000]

Spot on

[@herettahuston9457]

Haha, that's smart!

[@larrymcjones]

truesks goddamn right! Always wondered what natural sound would make that noise

[@herettahuston9457]

@@larrymcjones Aphex Twin has some pretty interesting sounds for sure.

[@filipe5226]

And someone flickering a lighter

[@daniel10alien]

I love when an electronic song is recreated with acoustic instruments

[@HueAwkwardstares]

I love the fact that samplers made people recreate acoustic instruments as electronic music.

[@rt-uh6mt]

It's usually much better than acoustic songs remade with electronic instruments.

[@maxspencerkarinen6463]

There's a great video of Louis cole playing some drum and bass on an acoustic drumkit

[@NGHmusic]

And then it ends up taking so many of them too. Edm can be very complicated.

[@planetluna9554]

Sounds like the coral reefs and busy ocean scene. I love it.

[@bigshagger1789]

Lmao probably because of the handpan.

[@Lilrengio76]

True

[@o0julek0o]

but like a coral reef i've seen before, but also not.

[@aydinogansoy1222]

The original sounds like a factory with some sinister happening inside of it This sounds like a Disney song.

[@Capewearer]

This is direct cultular influence of "Mermaid" movie by Disney. "Under the sea" song uses steel drums for lead melody. So it has been footprinted in your memory forever.

[@sneakking101]

I can just imagine walking around the desolate halls of high school an hour after a normal gray and dull school day and accidentally stumbling upon the band room and hearing this. Hearing the music produced here just makes me feel nostalgic for some reason. I know im a little late but damn, this is such an amazing performance. I watch this shit like everyday and for some reason, I wish I heard this when it was just uploaded recently

[@armswim10]

hearing reherasals happen as you wander around the hallways of where this was recorded is trippy, All the reh space and a bunch of practice rooms, jazz studio, recording studio and even a recital hall are all in what used to be a 4 story deep underground parking garage. It's strange, bec. the only noice down there is noise generated inside the facility. Rehearsal sound travels through certain parts of the space so well.

[@Ohm521]

Doesn't matter when you hear it...its magic.

[@sneakking101]

@@Ohm521 ye preach, nonetheless I still feel lucky for finding and listening to this song

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

I love this comment.. I relate

[@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv]

If I heard this live I think I’d burst in to tears.

[@zolawilliams1]

I did in my kitchen so...

[@JasonTaylor1]

its not even live and an I am. This has been too heavy of a week

[@Anti_everything_and_everyone]

@@JasonTaylor1 hope you're doing OK buddy! xx

[@Mariathinking]

​@@zolawilliams1i think it's an emotional song. Even without lyrics you can hear the adlibs.

[@TOTO_plays]

having seen him a few times live, I'm sad to say he generally just plays drill and nightmarish sounds with the very odd injection of a tune you vaguely recognize.

[@kdhfkjdgkjj]

What a cool music teacher, "Alright class have your ever heard Aphex Twin?"

[@petexii]

Seriously, KUDOS TO THIS MUSIC TEACHER!!!

[@andrewhime3576]

People say Aphex Twin isn't real music because he makes it with computers and synths. Then you watch people recreate his songs live... and it takes 13 people.

[@oh_rhythm]

that's the difference between composing\arranging and actually performing. I would guess it's easier for someone to get hold of a pc+some software than 13 trained musicians. such is existance, pros and cons in everything.

[@aphexart]

I know for a fact that aphex twin is seen in high regard by the classical music comunity! People who say that he does Not make real music don't know sh*t!

[@mindciller]

True that

[@Siegmeyer.]

I've never seen anyone say that about Aphex Twin. If anything everyone who's talked about him has the highest respect for his craft. And he damn sure deserves it, dude is a prodigy.

[@mindciller]

Back then he was a prodigy. Not anymore he's too old you're tripping. And btw I like his stuff I don't think you meant to comment at me, but if you did you're even more confused

[@miguelsanchez3858]

This might be the finest live performance of an Aphex Twin track that's out there. Eight years later, a sincere thanks and kudos to these performers.

[@csansolo]

So very true, I have seen some orcherstrations but nothing like those dudes and gals.

[@RP-mp4ow]

Have you heard the Alarm Will Sound Aphex cover album?! SO GOOD!

[@herettahuston9457]

@@RP-mp4ow I have not. What artist?

[@RP-mp4ow]

Heretta Huston kzbin.info/aero/PLV08uD9oMhjqTxc2zGfCOVKOpHhMNb2rR Enjoy!

[@bitchoflivingblah]

Evan Chapman - FLIM - I would say it is an unimpeachably brilliant cover - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2GodHupZZJrq8U

[@FilziSH]

Aphex Twin like it :) from his soundcloud page: "love it, i wish i should go there and record it properly, they probably all left school and got jobs and sprogs now"

[@nodelayfordays8083]

Link to that?

[@Blontified]

Agree with 'record it properly.'

[@Blontified]

@@jakeseifarth Do you think this performance was recorded well?

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

@Chala 1 when did aphex twin tell you that?

[@michaelsnow7252]

Record it properly? sounds fine

[@bluemonk161]

As a Trinidadian-American who loves Aphex Twin, I have to say that this is the best of both worlds. Mind blowing, great job!

[@windowzombie]

@Sassy The Sasquatch wives are overrated.

[@MonkeyAmmo]

Aphex Twin is from Ireland

[@jai123456789ify]

Ayy represent! Half my family comes from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Just found this song last night its fantastic.

[@unrrecovery]

@@MonkeyAmmo The steel pan comes from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@erik5374]

@@MonkeyAmmoCornwall

[@toct2902]

I distinctly remember the first day I felt old. I clicked on this link, and saw a bunch of kids doing Alberto Balsalm on steel drums (+one actual drumset) and realized that since I Care Because You Do was released, one of my ravey mates went on to teach music at a high school, and decided to have his students play a track off that very album -- students who weren't fully conscious when the track was released. On that day I felt old. On that day I felt vindicated, because great music is great.

[@nowandzen5]

This comment is wonderful

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Timeless.

[@jeremyphillips3087]

If you felt old then, just imagine how old you feel now?

[@ArgonNoble]

@@jeremyphillips3087 He knows. We all know.

[@mjmcnult]

It's so wonderful that Richard D. James is now taught in music school.

[@econoroller]

"Aphex Tin" :)

[@superjodokus]

Made me smile :D

[@ShoesMagoo]

@@superjodokus I'm also going to reply to this 7 year old comment. Good comment :-)

[@LoUsIf]

Hehe. Happy Birthday `/\

[@xapimon3125]

underrated comment

[@erik5374]

2013 was a great year for comments.

[@stephen1133]

Im extremely depressed and this actually made me feel something.

[@alexischbehrend4617]

Try some radiohead

[@planejoe5263]

Stephen - How you feeling now bud? As a fellow sufferer with the curse of depression, I just want you to know that I understand, and that you are in my thoughts and prayers : )

[@ichwashere]

i love your wording. couldnt quite put the finger on how this song makes me feel either.

[@mylifeisameme8656]

@@planejoe5263 I love you man no homo

[@planejoe5263]

@@mylifeisameme8656 I love you too, brother! God bless : )

[@raincitypsyche]

break at 3:13 and reintroducing the theme half a minute later is just criminally nonchalant... this is one of my favourite covers of all time, love coming back to this :)

[@kappappak626]

one of the many reasons i love this song

[@Spiffy141]

I like to imagine the steel drummer who came across this song and immediately said "Ummmm... Fuck yes, we're doing this song."

[@docbeetle]

there are no words that I can describe how beautiful this is

[@SmokeTemple]

maybe read more books?

[@cupidstunt22]

@@SmokeTemple harsh but fair

[@meganodonnell2296]

This version is amazing, love how the drummer gets so into it, you just can't sit still and listen to this! favourite song of all time.

[@MadamFoogie]

This cover has such a lovely warm sound. I almost like it more than the original.

[@aecusregen4614]

I'm amazed at how many Aphex twin covers exist, it seems like there's just a never ending stream of them

[@EggTeeVee]

They played this on my flight to Trinidad!

[@dalton-at-work]

that's hard to beleive but cool if true

[@luise213]

@@dalton-at-work lmao

[@sligoriver]

Was it this cover or the original michnaofficial ? thnx bro

[@markofsaltburn]

I hope that’s true 😀

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

My expectations were quite honestly blown away after watching/hearing this. Like, you feel more human after watching this. What a feeling.

[@JTMM1992]

This is one of the most brilliant things I've seen on youtube

[@robconquer]

The enthusiasm of the guy with the shakers gets me every time.

[@erik5374]

Those two guys clinging together behind one drum kit. They actually made this piece sound so laid back.

[@jwdjpajtgjm]

this drum part my favorite feel like a polynesia or caribbean

[@Fullbatteri]

It took 13 people to bring this to a live presentation...and it sounded brilliantly awesome!

[@nattylite1337]

Completely serious, this made me tear up. What a fantastic rendition of this song. Thank you for sharing this!

[@markofsaltburn]

The loveliest piece of music he ever wrote.

[@markofsaltburn]

... that we know of!

[@Crassus11]

2019. You downloaded this video 9 years ago. So friends, I watched it so many times. I have thousand questions. Was it your choice what to play? Do you like Aphex? What are you doing? Where are you? What are you listening?

[@khadyoung]

I love that a steel band is directed by a guy called Rusty. Fantastic cover.

[@temucargocult]

I’ve watched this so many times, it’s brought me a ton of happiness! Hope all you kids are doing great, teacher of the year for sure and wish I went to high school there!

[@heymissmarcia9164]

OMG, I still love this after all these years, way to go Ben!

[@vertsk8er419]

hey! which one is Ben? Any back story on this performance and those involved would be much appreciated!

[@carterjamba3273]

As a steel drum player and an Aphex Twin enjoyer, I loved this

[@alexio055]

Ассоциативная музыка у него.и узнаваема в любом исполнении.без доли сомнения,когда первый раз услышал его музыку сразу влюбился.из электронщины первое лидирующее в моем чарте.а эти ребята тоже молодцы,спасибо порадовали буду постить

[@jonathanmadison12]

This is so amazing. I love this song, and there is something beautiful about the uniqueness of the steel drums in the song.

[@RyuAzuku]

An absolute youtube classic, and an aphex twin classic

[@mennucc]

I love how the guy at the drums (white hat) is having such a wonderful time

[@RonnieAshlock]

This is simply incredible. Hat tip to every musician in this ensemble.

[@o.m.p.h.4483]

It's so profoundly emotional

[@justinbarr100]

This is my favorite thing that ever was. You’re all heroes.

[@dibberz-v1z]

nostalgic video, I remember finding this video the night I discovered aphex twin back in early 2012

[@kummer45]

When the same music gives you goosebumps twice interpreted by two different teams you realize how strong it is.

[@vncntrcbr]

Must have took some dedication to make such an unconventionnal setup, I feel genuiely grateful that this version was ever recorded and uploaded on KZbin ! Thanks !

[@matthew9120]

It's great to see the sound of Aphex twin is alive and well, good job guys.

[@liljeheinesen5168]

I love how everyones in sync, it just looks and sounds amazing.

[@garycannon1247]

I love that song by aphex twin and u guys totally nailed it! just so impressed by your skills well done ! 10 out of 11 !xx

[@challenger5748]

This genuinely brought me joy.

[@DrDeepstack]

awesome, i think accoustic versions of Richards songs really show his talent as a composer, not just the producer side of him.

[@a2d]

I stumbled across this and I have been listening to it over and over for two days. This is beautiful!

[@eladorian5181]

This makes perfect sense.

[@mmmdananananone]

Utterly brilliant. I'd have given that a standing ovation.

[@fimpson]

lol the guy with the coloured barrels looks like richard himself!

[@liljeheinesen5168]

can't stop listening to this!!

[@Aorta_VI]

This has so much energy in it, I can't stop moving when I hear it !!~*DANCE*~!!

[@flightmode87]

I just keep coming back and listen to it again... and again... and again...

[@Kleidfrosch]

Beautiful! What an amazing cover!

[@HomiliaTV]

one of my favourites for life. keep returning here to listen

[@kove00]

the most incredible thing is that no-one with dozens of instruments creates something like aphex twin's music.

[@dma2012]

this is why youtube is amazing. where else would i ever be able to see\hear this?? and it allows folks (like you) to gather and talk about as well. thats awesome. i can count on two fingers how many people i can have a discussion about aphex with, thank you richard d james, thank you youtube, thank you highschool steel drum band, and thank YOU!

[@zolawilliams1]

Yo why is this making me so emotional....

[@f_stop]

Still blows me away 10 years later.

[@ywwot]

This is so amazing

[@Zvanunhoft]

This put the biggest smile on my face. Man. Those kids are awesome.

[@johnfitzgerald9571]

Masterfully done, thanks for it!

[@DylanWagerMusic]

I'm so thankful for the person that filmed this

[@ImperiousIndustry]

Outstanding! Wish I could hear it in a grotto somewhere.

[@JeggFilms]

Without doubt the best aphex cover yet.

[@sprttch]

Thank you internet

[@herettahuston9457]

The internet does shine sometimes.

[@miwiki6]

​@@herettahuston9457 It really does. Makes me grateful to exist in this era of it.

[@foojee23]

i keep this bookmarked and watch it from time to time. epic

[@markbarrios95]

People: So... What kind of music do you listen to? Me: It´s complicated

[@mtnaybour5423]

This is the best thing i've seen on the internet for a fair while! Can't stop coming back.

[@draykedudzic8604]

This gives off a completely different vibe from the original and I love it

[@ivankreizi6315]

one of the best covers ive heard of this

[@olofschroder]

I wish you guys did more of these covers. It's fantastic.

[@ChollieD]

Who's here 14 or more years later, still enjoying what these college kids did to an Aphex Twin track in 2010? This music is built to last.

[@pureivy05]

Great stuff. Student bands crushing Tool and Aphex Twin now... wish I had a band teacher in high school that had us do this stuff. Probably would have stuck with it more.

[@GK-hs5wz]

Still coming back from time to time for so many years. If it was a piece of art, I would save money for years until I could be it and keep forever.

[@SlamifiedBuddafied]

This was really cool.

[@pushthetempo2]

this is too amazing. the guy who arranged this is brilliant

[@docbeetle]

Oh my god this is glorious

[@gaslighted561]

this comment put a shiver down my spine, made the hairs stand up....spot on!!

[@publiusaeliushadrianus3283]

+derek Thomas Same thing happened just as was reading your comment. What an incredible sound!

[@dancooper6873]

I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Drum in you crazy steely drummers!

[@mnchls]

LIFE AFFIRMING

[@SickAunt]

What a remarkable performance to be a part of

[@deadlypalms]

Brilliant. My ears now feel cleaned; feels a little like I was going deaf until I heard this. Musically, of course. ;)

[@thesorrow8749]

still come back to this in 2021, props to these people 💛

[@maxandersson467]

Wow, this is fucking awsome. Well done guys!!! :)

[@SuperCholdi]

Something about this always makes me tear up slightly. Even more so as it gets older.

[@RedPyramid06]

amazing

[@rueben3870]

Im 19 and this was great :)

[@noahyen]

I dont know about the rest of them ...but @ 2:00 the drummer is feeling it..^_^

[@serengarner3477]

Ha ha - I usually can't help but watch this video several times in one sitting and today I was transfixed by the drummer boy - must have missed 2:00 though... Just checked it - LOVING THAT... LOVING HIM, LOVING IT... Rock on sonny.

[@HOWBAZARY]

Music is awesome, thank you to those that make it.

[@pianoman5586]

“Places you’ve seen in your dreams” sent me hear

[@thatguyjamalx]

I'm 11 years late to this party but pass me a Caribbean cocktail anyways.

[@2dhudson]

i love aphex twin so much, i like how he inspires other musicians to emulate him whether with ensembles or arranged for solo musical instruments, after listening to him i do not understand how anyone could even like skrillex in the least, skrillex just imitates RDJ but he cannot create the ambient landscapes, emit the "inocence", or create anything original for that matter, there is a difference between manufactured "musicians" and special people like RDJ :)

[@definitelynotafox6262]

why does this make me feel so happy???

[@nomorestrike3623]

Okay i can die in peace

[@tommypyxell]

3love plug not yet you can't

[@weatherkop]

beautiful, serene. I love it. Great job y'all.

[@moksonmoksonovich4161]

why not, this is the perfect soundtrack for minecraft

[@RyuAzuku]

Probably the best Aphex Twin cover of all time, right along side Alarm Will Sound's tracks! Absolutely beautiful

[@failbrownie]

You are in jamaica but have depression .

[@bingushead3491]

What does depression have to do with this

[@ibx33]

My favorite Aphex Twin song, and often among the least covered. I was skeptical when I clicked on this, but it works so well!