Aphex Twin shares two archival tracks via ‘secret’ Soundcloud account
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Aphex Twin Shares Two Archival Tracks Via ‘Secret’ SoundCloud Account
Renowned electronic music experimentalist, Aphex Twin is tantalising his fans once again. He recently shared two previously unheard archival tracks on SoundCloud, a platform he’s notoriously been playing around with over the years.
The tracks were found on a “Secret” Soundcloud account under the pseudonym ’user18081971′, a number sequence that represents his birth date – 18th of August, 1971. This isn’t the first time the maverick Irish-English musician, Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin, has shared music in unconventional ways.
In the past, Aphex Twin has been known for his cryptic and innovative approaches to sharing his music. More than half a decade ago, he uploaded hundreds of demos, outtakes, and unreleased tracks on his Soundcloud, much to the delight of his fans.
These two archival tracks titled “qu1” and “Th1 [evnslower]“, further adds to the ever-mysterious catalogue of Aphex Twin’s experimental sound.
Delve into the Tracks
Let’s explore the unexpected surprises that these two tracks have in store for us:
qu1
“qu1” is a compelling track that runs just slightly over a minute. Although short, it truly showcases Aphex Twin’s genius with a beautifully enmeshed rustle, followed by soft percussions and atmospheric echoes.
Th1 [evnslower]
On the other hand, “TH1[evnslower]” serves up a more haunting, ambient experience. The 8-minute piece is stretched out with echo-like synths stretching into infinity, creating a floating, atmospheric sound that engulfs the listener.
Wrapping Up
Aphex Twin’s move to drop two unreleased tracks on a secret SoundCloud account is not unexpected, in fact, it’s just another day in the life of the reclusive artist. This merely reinforces Aphex Twin’s reputation as the industry’s mysterious and innovative outlier in the world of electronic music.
Given his track record, fans should remain tuned for more surprises as they come from other secret online alleyways which Aphex Twin is carving out in his unique, enigmatic style.