Marc Weidenbaum
Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II: 2 (33 1/3)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781623568900
- author:
- Marc Weidenbaum
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12 x 0.9 x 16.7 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II is a landmark album that rejuvenated ambient music for the emerging digital age. Released in 1994 by Warp Records, it marked Richard D. James's first full-length release under the Aphex Twin moniker and catapulted him to prominence in electronic music. The album's intentionally functional nature made it an ideal choice for chill-out rooms and rave events, providing a sonic backdrop for intense gatherings. Its influence extended beyond the music world, with choreographers and film directors incorporating it into their work. Today, the album remains a testament to the power of ambient music to shape our sonic landscape. This book explores the enduring significance of Selected Ambient Works Volume II, arguing that despite its reputation for being beatless, the album is actually characterized by percussive curiosity. As such, it offers a compelling sonic metaphor for our technologically mediated era.
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