Aphex Twin
Aphex Twin (born Richard David James, 18 August 1971, in Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish-born Cornish musician. He lives and works in the UK. He is a famous electronic musician.
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| Birth name | Richard David James |
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| Born | 18 August 1971 Limerick, Ireland |
| Origin | Cornwall, England |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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| Website | aphextwin.warp.net |
Aphex Twin is not his real name. His real name is Richard David James. His name is a combination of Aphex Systems Limited, a brand of audio signal processing equipment and the word Twin to remember his older brother. His brother was stillborn, but given the name Richard James.
Early life
Aphex Twin was born in Limerick, Ireland. He grew up in Cornwall, U.K. He started to make music when he was a teenager. In 1991, he formed a record label called Rephlex Records.
After he became well known, he moved to London. This was so he could be in a place that was closer to other people. However, he returned to Cornwall a few years later, after meeting his wife. He still makes a lot of music today, and uses many different names. He lives in an old bank. He has bought interesting things, like a tank and a submarine.[1]
Selected works
Albums
- Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992)
- Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994)
- ...I Care Because You Do (1995)
- Richard D. James Album (1996)
- Drukqs (2001)
- Syro (2014)
EPs and Singles
- Digeridoo (1992)
- Xylem Tube EP (1992)
- On/On Remixes (1993)
- Ventolin/Ventolin Remixes EP (1995)
- Donkey Rhubarb (1995)
- Girl/Boy EP (1996)
- Come to Daddy EP (1997)
- Windowlicker (1999)
- Analord 10 in the Analord Series (2004)
- Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments (2015)
Promotions and Compilations
- Words & Music (1994) (Interview and tracks from Selected Ambient Works Volume II)
- Classics (1994) (Many early singles, rare and live tracks)
- 51/13 Singles Collection (1996) (Australia-only release)
- Cock 10/54 Cymru Beats (drukqs promo)
- 26 Mixes for Cash (2003), a lot of music remade for other artists (and four original songs)
- 2 Mixes on a 12" for Cash (2003), a 26 Mixes promo
- Falling Free, Curve Remix (2005), a 26 Mixes LP
Discography using other names
AFX
- Analogue Bubblebath (1991)
- Analogue Bubblebath 2 (1992)
- Analogue Bubblebath 3 (1993)
- Analogue Bubblebath 4 (1994)
- Analogue Bubblebath 5 (1995 unreleased)
- Analogue Bubblebath 3.1 (1997)
- Hangable Auto Bulb (1995, re-released 2005)
- Hangable Auto Bulb 2 (1995, re-released 2005)
- 2 Remixes By AFX (2001)
- Smojphace EP (2003)
- "Mangle 11 (Circuit Bent V.I.P. Mix)" (this is on the Rephlexions album that was worked on by many people (2003))
- Analord (EP series, mostly as AFX) (2005)
- AFX/LFO (split 12" between AFX/LFO) (2005)
Bradley Strider
- Bradley's Beat (1991)/(1995 re-issue)
- Bradley's Robot (1993)
Caustic Window
- Joyrex J4 (1992)
- Joyrex J5 (1992)
- Joyrex J9 (1993)
- CAT 023 (unreleased, only 4 copies pressed)
- Caustic Window Compilation (1998)
Gak
- GAK (1994)
Martin Tressider
In the Universal Indicator series:
- Universal Indicator: Red (1989)
- Universal Indicator: Green (1995)
Polygon Window
- (Surfing on Sine Waves) (1993, re-released 2001)
- (Quoth) (1993)
Power Pill
- Pac-Man (1992)
Q-Chastic
- Q-Chastic EP (1992 unreleased)
Universal Indicator
- Universal Indicator: Blue (1992)
- Universal Indicator: Yellow (1993)
Aphex Twin Media
James grew up in Cornwall (pictured: Cornwall's Chapel Porth, seen on the cover and referenced in the liner notes of James's 1993 album Surfing on Sine Waves).
Aphex Twin performing a show in 2008
Street art promoting the Syro album in New York City.
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References
- ↑ Lester, Paul (5 October 2001). "The Friday interview: Aphex Twin". The Guardian (London: GMG). . . http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2001/oct/05/artsfeatures3. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
Other websites
- Rephlex Records. This is Aphex Twin's record label.