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    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    First off: loving Collapse - some of his best work to date IMO.

     

    Second off: Anyone hearing "old" sounds in some of the tracks? I don't want to imply Richard is recycling old sounds (I am 1000% sure he has throughout his musical career though and is really good about tweaking them so they sound new and original), but sometimes I get a feeling of recognition during some of the tracks with certain sounds (I need to sit down and write down the times in each track to identify them for sure).

     

    Anyone else notice or feel this?

    Yes, definitely.

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    I dunno I just get tired of the same people complaining about their vinyl, never positive conversation about the music like most of us. Always the same thing over and over again about the materialistic nature of their precious vinyl

     

    it's just one big downer all the time isn't it? and it's well fucking boring

    I hear ya!

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    Hotness.

     

    Coupla thoughts after reading the last couple of pages here:

     

    - The T69 extended version. I just think it's pretty fucking amazing that after (likely) reading comments on Weirdcore's instagram post with the extra bits, and the comments here from folks who missed sections from the live version, that this got released. Essentially for free. I really can't think of another artist of this stature who has so kindly catered to their audience, in a total "show don't tell" way. There's wasn't some sort of "HEY GUYS, CHECK THIS OUT, YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT YAY ME!" sort of announcement, shit just got dropped in our laps. It's just so incredibly generous. Wish, before diving in to why people hate the transition, doesn't think it flows, why it's not in 24 bit, etc., people would take a moment and just say "thanks" for the opportunity to have something to critique at all. I mean, it's totally fine, reasonable, etc. to have an opinion, and forums like this are where people go to voice theirs, but a modicum of gratitude (or at least recognition) might be nice?

     

    I write this all with the acknowledgment that the above is my opinion too. Some may not agree, and that's fine. It just makes me a little sad that people (myself included) so often jump straight deciding why they do or do not like something, without taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of existence itself.

     

    - The actual EP (with acknowledgements, again, this is only my opinion): It is utterly inspiring and life affirming to hear someone who is approaching their 50's continue to evolve. Drukqs has (had) always been my favorite album, and it's partly because it seemed to take elements of every prior Aphex release and combine them, while adding new techniques and ways of approaching music to the mix (everything from the microediting to the prepared piano, for example). A song like Mt. St. Michel or Ziggomatic blend incredibly intricate, evolving beats with equally moving melodies, layered with textures that, on their own, wouldn't be out of place on SAWII.

     

    A while ago I posted a thread asking how people would feel if Aphex released an EP of Drukqs outtakes. Most people indicated they would be (somewhat predictably) chuffed. Recently, someone here posted that they are grateful they got this EP instead of that. I absolutely concur. This EP feels like the culmination of the expert mastery of analogue equipment combined with the intricate programming of Drukqs, with new techniques added (e.g., the footstep stuff people keep talking about and the "collapse" elements that appear, etc.). Like my favorite songs on Drukqs, these tracks feel like a journey - pick any track and play the first 30 seconds and then play the last 30 seconds and consider how amazing that these tracks go from point a to b, seamlessly, and then consider all the different twists and turns they take along the way. It's utterly astounding. A masterclass in taking what you know, continuing to grow with it, learn new things, and apply it all in a way is both expertly composed and organic.

     

    One day, inevitably, mankind will perish, and likely by our own hand. It's nice to know these wavelengths were released into the world before that day, and I'm grateful to have had them reach my ears, and enter my brain, ending up in my heart. Namaste, bitches!

    Very Good! ?

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    Wav is better than flac. Don't know why anyone would choose flac when you have the option for wav.

    Thats what I think too! And flac wont work on my ipad,ipod or Iphone.

     

    WAVs are so good.. HOLY SHIT WHAT A GREAT EP!!! THANK YOU RICHARD!!! :music::music::music:

    But do you tag a wav for a player?

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    It's too bad the US arm of bleep's shipping packed these records up like shit. No tissue, none of that weird cut paper padding, just a record strapped in a corrugated mailer. Dings on my record corners, my friend's was crushed by fedex...

    Yeah, hate that sort of thing. I got the Autechre vinyl from Touched Music and it was crushed to fuck.

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    I want to listen to durichroma! It's too bad that I only bought the ep twice! Anyone can help?

    go to the aphex twin warp net dude.
    thanks a bunch, but not quite what I'm asking
    Just buy the track you cum sock. It’s 1.35 for the mp3.

    Flol!!

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    Dispatched:)

     

    almost there!!!

     

    who's still in the game?

     

    ipod nano broke a couple a weeks ago

     

    ready to collapse with my walkman and chrome

     

    :aphexsign: :aphexsign: :aphexsign: :aphexsign: :aphexsign:

    I can't wait to hear how this thing sounds!! T69 on lush analog... plus four more of these colossal tunes <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

    Oh yeah!!! ?

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    I think I might have a problem. I can't stop listening to this, probably given this EP more spins than any other album/EP in the last . . . I don't know, honestly, probably since Drukqs came out? I mean, I definitely got deep into things w/ Syro but I can't remember so obsessively listening to something for a LONG time. Probably a combo of the fact that it's only 5 tracks and each one is incredibly dense (in the best possible way).

    Yeah, been a bit obsessed over Aphex in general lately.

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    Still not feeling the 1st track on monitors but fuck it, I have faith in the members of this board! Cassette & digital vinyl’s purchased.

    actually 1st 44 is kind of my fav right now. it's way more minimalistic melodically, but when the bits come in they are totally on point! also love the crisp drums, especially the gated snares.

     

    the whole ep is amazing i think. can't wait for the high quality to hear all the reverb and delay fuckery in it's full greatness!

    Yeah, it'll be like watching your favourite film on VHS copy, then re watching it on 4K.

    Aphex Twin - Collapse EP

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    Watched Predator for the first time in 30 years tonight.

     

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    Got that on blu ray. Classic film!

     

    "time to get old painless out of the bag!"

     

    "If it bleeds, we can kill it"

     

    "I'm gonna have me some fun!"

     

    "Schtick around! Knock, knock!!"

     

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