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.Length74: 40chronology(1992)Selected Ambient Works )(1992)album chronologySelected Ambient Works )(1994)Selected Ambient Works 85–92 is the debut by English Richard D. James under the. It was released by (a subsidiary of Belgian label ) as a very limited import on 9 November 1992 and later widely in February 1993. The album features tracks recorded onto reputedly dating as far back as 1985, when James was fourteen years old. An analogue remaster was released in 2006, and a digital remaster in 2008.Selected Ambient Works 85–92 received widespread acclaim and is considered a landmark of,. It was followed in 1994 by the more traditionally ambient.

In 2012, it was named the greatest album of the 1990s. It entered the at number 30 after the release of Aphex Twin's 2014 album. Contents.Background James began experimenting with musical instruments, such as his family's piano, at an early age. He claimed to have won 50 pounds in a competition to make a program that produced sound on a (a machine with no sound hardware) at age 11. He subsequently created music using a and a sampler, and also began reassembling and modifying his own synthesizers.

According to musician Benjamin Middleton, James began producing music at age 12. James said he composed ambient music the following year. In an interview with magazine in 2014, James stated that the ambient track 'i' emerged from those early recordings. As a teenager James gained a cult following being a at the Shire Horse Inn in, with at the Bowgie Inn in and along the beaches around Cornwall, learning new musical techniques. He studied at from 1988 to 1990 for a in engineering.

About his studies, he said 'music and electronics went hand in hand'.James' first release as Aphex Twin, was the 1991 12-inch on before later issues used the pseudonym AFX. In 1991, James and Grant Wilson-Claridge founded to promote 'innovation in the dynamics of — a much-loved and misunderstood genre of forgotten by some and indeed new to others, especially in Britain'. He wrote ' to clear up his audience after a rave. From 1991 to 1993 James released two Analogue Bubblebath EPs as AFX and an EP, as Bradley Strider. Although he moved to London to take an course at, he admitted to that his electronics studies were being evacuated as he pursued a career in the genre. While performing at clubs and with a small underground following, James went on to release SAW 85–92, which was mostly recorded before he started DJing and consisted of instrumental songs that were mostly beat-oriented. Composition.

Album version, as it appeared on Selected Ambient Works 85–92Problems playing this file? See.Selected Ambient Works was reputedly recorded between 1985 and 1992 (beginning when James was fourteen) using constructed from standard synthesisers, as well as. The recording's sound quality has been described as poor due to it being recorded onto a cassette damaged by a cat.noted that the album draws from the of techno and acid house, but adds melodic elements 'of great subtlety, beauty, and atmospheric texture.' Described the album as 'fusing lush soundscapes with oceanic beats and bass lines.' Stated that the album 'demonstrated a mysterious, calmer side' of James's music in contrast to his abrasive earlier releases, calling attention to the presence of 'unearthly, gorgeous melodies' on most of the album's tracks.

Noted its 'synthesis of elements from, ‘true’, house and techno.' Stated that 'despite the simplicity of his equipment and approach, the songs here are both interesting and varied, ranging from the dancefloor-friendly beats of 'Pulsewidth' to the industrial clanks and whirs of 'Green Calx.' ' noted the use of 'diffusive synth chords' throughout the album, and called attention to James's 'pop sensibility' on tracks such as 'Pulsewidth' and 'Ptolemy.' Many reviewers suggested that James was influenced by the ambient works of, though James claims not to have heard Eno before he began recording.Various tracks utilise: 'We Are the Music Makers' features 's recitation of 'We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams' from Arthur O'Shaughnessy's poem, from the 1971 film. 'Green Calx' contains samples from the 1987 film and from the 1978 track 'Fodderstompf' by, as well as distortion of the opening titles of 's 1982 film.

Reception and legacy Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRating9.4/109/10Selected Ambient Works 85–92 was released on 12 February 1992 by Apollo, a subdivision of Belgian record label R&S Records. James departed from R&S Records after the release of SAW 85–92 to focus on Rephlex Records.Selected Ambient Works has been critically acclaimed., writing in the 1994, gave the album a 9 rating and called James 'noise-for-noise's sake'. In 2012, Reynolds wrote that the album 'infuses everyday life with a perpetual first flush of spring.' John Bush of described the album as 'one of the indisputable classics of, and a defining document for ambient music in particular.' Reviewing the album after it was reissued by PIAS America in 2002, 's Pat Blashill called it a 'gorgeous, ethereal album' in which James 'proved that techno could be more than druggy dance music.'

Pecoraro of noted 'the creeping basslines, the constantly mutating drum patterns, the synth tones which moved with all the grace and fluidity of a professional dancer,' describing the album as 'among the most interesting music ever created with a keyboard and a computer' despite its 'primitive origins'.Widely regarded by critics as one of the pioneering works in early IDM and modern electronic music, retrospective reviews mention its influence on electronic artists. In 2003, the album was placed number 92 in 's '100 Best Albums' poll. Nine years later, it was named the greatest album of the 1990s by magazine. The album was also featured in the book. AllMusic called it 'a masterpiece of, the genre's second work of brilliance after 's '.

In 2017, Pitchfork named it the best IDM album of all time. Track listing All tracks are written. Green Calx'6:057.' We Are the Music Makers'7:439.' Schottkey 7th Path'5:0810.' Actium'7:32Personnel Credits adapted from Selected Ambient Works 85–92 liner notes. – writing, production, electronics, samplerCharts Chart (2014)Peakposition30References.

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Ambient as in ambient techno grooves, but techno as in Aphex's style- apparently when he first heard acid and house tracks he was amazed, since he had been doing music in these styles for years on home made equipment. A beautiful and uplifting collection, it feels like autumnal afternoons or spring mornings, when the chill in the air brings the rest of the world into sharper relief. RDJ was later to embrace the jackhammer/breakbeat, with often tedious results. This wonderful album, along with it's follow-up SAW II and 'I care because you do' mark the zenith of experimental ambient techno in blighty. I bought this back in 1993 when it first came out along with a bit of future sound of london and for many years it was my only real music of this sought and i listened to it most months. I still listen to it most months now or tracks from it as i have them all organised in playlists of this type of music.

Still not board of it after all those years and many hundreds more albums bought. Heliospan and Tha are my favorites for the record but there is nothing here that i dont enjoy listening to.Unlike some of his other stuff which is to much noise and not enough melody.

I have waffled on for long enough.Go buy it or download if thats youre thing. I like Heliosphan out of all the tracks here. Xtal is my second favorite. Delphium and Actium are also cool tracks.

However, I do not like Green Calx. If I also must say so, much of these tunes are very, very basic. By this I mean that the beats come from Roland Drum Machines just like every hip hop tune. The TR-606 and TR-808 are so obvious and overused that it is just like opening the door to go outside in the morning when you go to work. The drenched reverb and echo give a dreamy effect, but the only beauty in this thing is in the melodic, lullaby-like sequences. The audio recording also seems to be not a priority here as all the pops, clicks, and ticks in the sample loops can be heard.

To sum it up, it is a bit too simple to be considered a masterful piece of work. Why do so many people comment about it as being the greatest ever, and yet not a single one of my current friends has ever heard of this guy? It's still a heck of a lot more precious than some of the crap electronica that I collect.

Amazing beautiful music made by the EXTREMELY young (at that time) RDJ. One can't even begin to comprehend how these very mature melodies were made by somebody at such an early age.I think this is THE electronic album to start your journey if you're new, or complete your essential collection if you've been into this music for a while.I absolutely can NOT go on and not write a review for each of the tracks. But it should be noted that this album works very well as a whole also, listen to everything!Xtal - Perfect.

This is what got me into Aphex and electronica in general, heard it on the radio one day, it got a hold on me and never let go, wonderful! Use of vocal samples is quite impressive too, perfect first track for this album.Tha - This one is now my favourite off of SAW 85-92. Simply one of the mose beautiful musical compositions I have EVER heard. Definitely on my desert island mix cd. Light alien percussion and a melody to DIE for propel this track along slowly through the 9 minutes, he could have made this longer and I wouldn't mind.

It's a grower though, I only really started appreciating it after a few months.Pulsewidth - One of the more dancey tracks on the album, this one keeps your attention like MAD through the entire time, the sublime bass and beat are wonderful, pure Aphex goodness!:) Awesome synth sounds too.Ageispolis - This one will put pictures in your mind, the beat and hi-hat line are wonderful, and the layers of synth melodies are perfectly placed. I always view a long road or slow roller coaster at night, with lights moving past you at the perfect speed. Classic.i - A nice little interlude, hinting a little more at the kind of things he would head into with SAW 2. I wish this went for longer though, the melody is one of those euphoric tunes you wish never ended.Green Calx - Many people consider this the outcast of the album, but I LOVE this track, one of my faves off of SAW 2, it's meticulously programmed and layered.

If you listen to the smoother sounding synth line, you will hear the melody that qualified this as 'ambient'. The sound effects are great too.Heliosphan - Very DNB sounding breakbeat in this one, awesome melody, that reminds me of something going in reverse, this is another intricate one, very quick sounding, but a classic, this one definitely stands the test of time, sounding like it could have been produced years and years later!We Are The Music Makers - GREAT SAMPLE, trancey Aphex track with light synths and a bouncing beat, this is a GREAT chill out track, reminds me of the first Analogue Bubblebath, another classic track in it's own right!Schottkey 7th Path - Here we go, some dark ambient! I LOVE this one to death too, one of my faves. The synth line in this one just creeps the hell out of me, and the completely mechanical alien drum sounds just add to that effect, I always imagine a dark catwalk or alley with this one at night, it's just a really dark sounding track and I LOVE it.

They keyboard line again is pure brilliance.Ptolemy - Another dancey track allowing you to shake off the creepiness of the previous track, this one has a great synth line and sounds like one of the later produced tracks of the album, almost tribal sounding too! As usual, the beat and percussion are amazingly well done.Hedphelym - More dark ambience already! This one has a very industrial sounding synth line and beat, the heart throb beat is very gloomy sounding, and definitely adds to the dark effect. On a side note Aphex is one of the only producers I have found that can use the beat to make a track sound way darker too, wonderfully used in this one. Don't listen to it too much or it will really get to you! Ace!Delphium - This is a nice one too, awesome sounding percussion, a great beat and a very nice relaxing synth line, one of the most chill songs I've heard, and definitely up there in this album, very lush!:)Actium - Slow moving track that will put you in a nice trance, very good for the end of the album. There are really no songs on here that I dislike, but if I did have to pick, I'd say that Actium and Ptolemy are the weakest on the album, with everything else being nothing less than solid gold.

This is more like silver, and I think other artists would still do well to make tracks that sound like this, they all have that Aphex touch that you can't quite put your finger on.All in all, a STAR album, and the most prized possession in my CD collection, I think every person on the planet should own this. Even if you don't listen to electronic music that much, if you have one electronic album, make it this one!!!:).