Polygon Window - Surfing on Sine Waves
There's been talk of Richard D. James on RT over the years, and it's clear we have quite a few fans in OT. His discography is pretty huge, and scattered under a variety of monikers. To most people he is best known as Aphex Twin. Richard James has been called "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music." I find it hard to disagree with that statement, but there is always someone to argue otherwise.
Surfing on Sine waves was originally released in 1993 on Warp records, one of the most well known labels when it comes to electronic music, no doubt about it. It was released in 2001 I believe with a couple of new tracks.The album is almost entirely instrumental, which is pretty common in my choice music these days. Just how it is. Anyway, the album features infectious beats, perfect for a night at a club. I don't go to clubs, but it translates very well to my living room. You can't see me dance that way.
Along with the grinding beats there is somewhat ambient, flowing feel to the tracks. Lots of neat soundz to chill too if you aren't up for dancing. This balance makes itsuitable album for taking a nap. I've tried it, and it's nice. Makes for the fun dreams.If you're interested in Aphex and don't know where to start, this may not be the best place, but it's certainly not the worst. Not in the mood for IDM, jungle, or something with more ambience? Give this one a shot.
I should also mention that this album was the second release in Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence series.
There's been talk of Richard D. James on RT over the years, and it's clear we have quite a few fans in OT. His discography is pretty huge, and scattered under a variety of monikers. To most people he is best known as Aphex Twin. Richard James has been called "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music." I find it hard to disagree with that statement, but there is always someone to argue otherwise.
Surfing on Sine waves was originally released in 1993 on Warp records, one of the most well known labels when it comes to electronic music, no doubt about it. It was released in 2001 I believe with a couple of new tracks.The album is almost entirely instrumental, which is pretty common in my choice music these days. Just how it is. Anyway, the album features infectious beats, perfect for a night at a club. I don't go to clubs, but it translates very well to my living room. You can't see me dance that way.
Along with the grinding beats there is somewhat ambient, flowing feel to the tracks. Lots of neat soundz to chill too if you aren't up for dancing. This balance makes itsuitable album for taking a nap. I've tried it, and it's nice. Makes for the fun dreams.If you're interested in Aphex and don't know where to start, this may not be the best place, but it's certainly not the worst. Not in the mood for IDM, jungle, or something with more ambience? Give this one a shot.I should also mention that this album was the second release in Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence series.
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