Guest Backson Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Let's make this interesting, post music that sounds influenced by Windowlicker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc6C1UzXXjY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cq2zGa7qJQ had more to post, but they just turned out to be more Jackson and Ade tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmanyo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 <3 Ade Pretty sure all of Splazsh by Actress is somewhat influenced by this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 this track is pretty similar, awesome though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEaNs2wRmlY Im in KA and the shit about samples from APX is bullshit. This song took us 3 months to make. Windowlicker was ofcoures a HUGE inspiration (the best track ever). We just wanted to learn how to make the same groove. Over and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have never really liked Windowlicker. I loved the garish overkill of the video but that's Cunningham innit. I'm partial to the breakdown after the girl likes to fuck her dog/make dog treats/let her dog give her a lovebite/etc. but it's just not that great of a track. I went on to love Equation, Nannou and the Japanese bonus so I can hang with the "great EP" crowd but that is all. Surely I can't be the only one in this bumlicky thread... Have you ever heard it performed live though? Because much as I like the track (and vid) though phones I could swear this has as single purpose: to be blasted at proper dB at spring/summer electronic music festivals. Might've been the acid but mind = blown, body = space, crowd = mental pure controversial point of view = if you need drugs to be able to like a track, then there's something...wrong. anyway, I've heard this track played on a few different systems (including nice and loud), and I'm in agreement with xxx here. I personally think he's done way better. Although that intro beat is fucking killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiru Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The track is a bit of an oddity in the IDM world since its all about the joke, the sleaziness, the funkiness. It's actually fun and clever in an R rated sort of way. Reveling in decadence and booty shakin' while poking fun at the same time. It pretty much stands alone. It's Aphex's equivalent of a John Waters movie or something. There are tracks I go to before this one, definitely. But if I had to be completely objective, I'm not sure if he has done better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest butWHY Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 controversial point of view = if you need drugs to be able to like a track, then there's something...wrong. Actually I would agree with that, but it's not what I wrote. It's just a pet theory that it's 'intended' (or rather suited) for festivals and whatnot, I know a whole range of electronic music sounds better with the proper equipment and setting, but if I put it another way; of all the AFX tracks I think this one is least intended for bedroom headphone banging.. it's just so.. theatrically playful, or something. Sorry I'm not making more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I would've liked to hear an entire album like this. Not really Aphex Twin doing pop, but more his usual sounds (crazy fast jitter beat, steady but effective normal beat, big MS-20 (i believe) bassline, melody that would be melancholy on piano or guitar but comes out sounding zany because of the weird spaceman instrumentation) arranged in a different way than usual & ran through a pop filters (like the huge compression on the drums & the fact it has "vocals"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I would've liked to hear an entire album like this. Not really Aphex Twin doing pop, but more his usual sounds (crazy fast jitter beat, steady but effective normal beat, big MS-20 (i believe) bassline, melody that would be melancholy on piano or guitar but comes out sounding zany because of the weird spaceman instrumentation) arranged in a different way than usual & ran through a pop filters (like the huge compression on the drums & the fact it has "vocals"). That's what I was hoping (and Warner Music was too) that Windowlicker was a single preceeding a proper album - I see Windowlicker as one of those tracks that fits in with the quality he put into ICBYD's tracks - a whole album of Windowlicker-quality stuff would have been great. Still would. Can't wait for about 10-15 years down the road and Richard gets nostalgic and starts revisiting material from the early 90's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 controversial point of view = if you need drugs to be able to like a track, then there's something...wrong. Actually I would agree with that, but it's not what I wrote. It's just a pet theory that it's 'intended' (or rather suited) for festivals and whatnot, I know a whole range of electronic music sounds better with the proper equipment and setting, but if I put it another way; of all the AFX tracks I think this one is least intended for bedroom headphone banging.. it's just so.. theatrically playful, or something. Sorry I'm not making more sense. Nah it's my bad, maybe. I read your post and just saw "It could've been the acid" and yeah, minirant. I would've liked to hear an entire album like this. Not really Aphex Twin doing pop, but more his usual sounds (crazy fast jitter beat, steady but effective normal beat, big MS-20 (i believe) bassline, melody that would be melancholy on piano or guitar but comes out sounding zany because of the weird spaceman instrumentation) arranged in a different way than usual & ran through a pop filters (like the huge compression on the drums & the fact it has "vocals"). That's what I was hoping (and Warner Music was too) that Windowlicker was a single preceeding a proper album - I see Windowlicker as one of those tracks that fits in with the quality he put into ICBYD's tracks - a whole album of Windowlicker-quality stuff would have been great. Still would. Can't wait for about 10-15 years down the road and Richard gets nostalgic and starts revisiting material from the early 90's... I thought we already had the Kroniktronikboy stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 this is his best track imho. so inventive and groovy. the synthesis is very unique. the plucky synth sound and the bending vocals. the bouncy unison bassline and the breathy voices mixed with the growling is beautiful. i love the scratch edit in the video too. What an amazing release. classic aphex mind blower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmanyo Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I feel that it's a pretty influential track. I can't stand Come to Daddy, though. It becomes a bit better when looked at as a parody of The Prodigy. I don't even like the music video. All of Cunningham's other stuff is top notch, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 controversial point of view = if you need drugs to be able to like a track, then there's something...wrong. Actually I would agree with that, but it's not what I wrote. It's just a pet theory that it's 'intended' (or rather suited) for festivals and whatnot, I know a whole range of electronic music sounds better with the proper equipment and setting, but if I put it another way; of all the AFX tracks I think this one is least intended for bedroom headphone banging.. it's just so.. theatrically playful, or something. Sorry I'm not making more sense. Nah it's my bad, maybe. I read your post and just saw "It could've been the acid" and yeah, minirant. I would've liked to hear an entire album like this. Not really Aphex Twin doing pop, but more his usual sounds (crazy fast jitter beat, steady but effective normal beat, big MS-20 (i believe) bassline, melody that would be melancholy on piano or guitar but comes out sounding zany because of the weird spaceman instrumentation) arranged in a different way than usual & ran through a pop filters (like the huge compression on the drums & the fact it has "vocals"). That's what I was hoping (and Warner Music was too) that Windowlicker was a single preceeding a proper album - I see Windowlicker as one of those tracks that fits in with the quality he put into ICBYD's tracks - a whole album of Windowlicker-quality stuff would have been great. Still would. Can't wait for about 10-15 years down the road and Richard gets nostalgic and starts revisiting material from the early 90's... I thought we already had the Kroniktronikboy stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLK70Ipe-tI don't 'Chre the youngling, he's not ready Why? I think Autechre is good! Just teasing you because you're so young and I am old and probably dying of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Let's make this interesting, post music that sounds influenced by Windowlicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ooze Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Let's make this interesting, post music that sounds influenced by Windowlicker. Oh my this reminds me soooo of windowlicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Backson Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I would've liked to hear an entire album like this. Not really Aphex Twin doing pop, but more his usual sounds (crazy fast jitter beat, steady but effective normal beat, big MS-20 (i believe) bassline, melody that would be melancholy on piano or guitar but comes out sounding zany because of the weird spaceman instrumentation) arranged in a different way than usual & ran through a pop filters (like the huge compression on the drums & the fact it has "vocals"). That's what I was hoping (and Warner Music was too) that Windowlicker was a single preceeding a proper album - I see Windowlicker as one of those tracks that fits in with the quality he put into ICBYD's tracks - a whole album of Windowlicker-quality stuff would have been great. Still would. Can't wait for about 10-15 years down the road and Richard gets nostalgic and starts revisiting material from the early 90's... That would easily turn me from an Aphex casual into a fanboy. That is one of my favourite tracks ever, and I don't care for much else he's done. I'm pretty sure all my favourite music is influenced by that track in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iep Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 *bows down* my fav is the first version, on WARP103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cern Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Really a cool track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adieu Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just noticed this from a youtube comment. The music in the video starts at 4:20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny O Flannagin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The video is fucking brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruiagnelo Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 damn! 13 years old already!! it sounds so fresh, like it was released yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveffisher Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Is it wrong of me to like the Acid Edit better than the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeshi Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm partial to the breakdown after the girl likes to fuck her dog/make dog treats/let her dog give her a lovebite/etc. Reminds me of the time I was instant messaging a penpal I'd sent a mixtape (containing Windowlicker) to and was trying to explain what a "windowlicker" was. The language barrier probably helped in this situation, I think she vaguely got the idea but wasn't sure why I thought it was humorous. She was very concerned about the dog. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psn Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Is it wrong of me to like the Acid Edit better than the original? Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phudoshin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Facts: - This track was my "track of the decade" for our 2010 New Years Top5athon party - I wore a sparkly black jumpsuit I borrowed off my sister and a blond wig (im a ginger beardy too ) to a fancy dress party and half the folks thought was going as jesus the others recognized the 'phex. - wore the same wig to RDJ @ dublin gig and 3 people thought i was the man himself. RDJ took some snaps of me from under his stage desk..... - the track gives fuck you finger to every stereotypical hip/hop rap/ glossy video, sexed up video that was ever made and are still being made. it even takes the piss out of gaga/minaj a decade before we even fucking heard of them!!!!! - pure fucking genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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