I’ve loved Aphex Twin for, well as long as most electronica (in its many flavors) fans have known about Aphex Twin. Although his soundscapes are purely electronic, there has been a few efforts to create acoustic arrangements of his various pieces. I loved “Alberto Balsalm” when it was first released in 1995. Hearing it played by a live acoustic ensemble, complete with steel drums, is a treasure.
I always find this tune comforting. We could all use some comfort right now. Enjoy some tunes, take care of yourselves, and each other.
Drinks are on the house (don’t tell Booman!).
Drinks, you say? How about something patriotic, the All American Daiquiri.
If you like that, I have lots more from Tipsy Bartender to post.
By all means. That would be cool. Btw, there are some Big Lebowski fans among us (Booman being one, me being another). A good White Russian recipe is always welcome in these parts. 🙂
White Russian? I have a video for that.
Got any other requests?
Alarm Will Sound did a cover of “Avril 14th” (arr. by J. P. Richards) a little over a decade ago. I loved the original, from the somewhat maligned Drukqs album. This is a very faithful arrangement. Enjoy:
I’ve shared an Xtal video before, I am quite sure. Here is a piano cover:
And here’s a guitar cover:
Aphex Twin on steel drums. I like- that was fun and soothing. I liked the ease of the musicians working.
A bit more enervating, this, but fun as well:
Even earlier fun art from Michel Gondry:
Something a bit more in the classic rock vein, but relevant nonetheless:
One of Richard Kirk’s solo tracks after Cabaret Voltaire broke up:
More Richard Kirk.
I loved this track, and the album it came from back when it was first released.
I’d been seeing this series on the right side of the screen on this blog for years, but this is the first time I’ve actually read one. I had no idea what I was missing! I’ll make a point of reading and recc’ing these in the future.
By the way, I first ran into this video three years ago. In the comments, I posted that it was missing the scissors from the original studio recording. Others pointed out it was missing the thump from what they thought was a piano being dragged and dropped, but actually was an ammo box being closed, as well. Even without those, this was a great performance.
As my contribution to the music, I’m posting another live cover of a 1980s electronic song done with (mostly) acoustic instruments, Orkestra Obsolete playing Blue Monday.
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