I remember not really "getting" why Aphex Twin was so influential and praised when I first listened to one or two of his songs out of curiosity in high school. I didn't really see the appeal, much like with a lot of things people liked that weren't immediately compatible with my own personal preferences. But I think i see now. This track might've convinced me to give him another shot. Even though it isn't outwardly entrancing or catchy like the Flume song is, I appreciate how well it captures a sense of atmosphere and serenity. The faintly pulsating synths, the ultramodern female vocal samples, the drums, and the mixing and mastering all sound like something that could have been produced in this generation. I mean, I thought it was from the 2000's ded srs.
The earliest known physical iterations of that track date back to a demo tape from 1989. So that would mean he wasn't even 18 when he initially produced it. The earliest recorded tracks on that album are from when he was 14 all the way back in 1985. He could've been as young as 15 when he started working on Xtal.
I've watched Made in Abyss before, however, it was in the midst of me taste testing a litany of anime and so I didn't delve too deep into it. I will have to check it out again one of these days.
he was only 14? Fuarkkk. I will NEVER be a young prodigy known for innovating an entire music genre. The agepill becomes more brutal each day.
It's unfair and brutal but I'm glad that they exist: both for the reality check and music.
Rhubarb is one of his greatest ambient songs and is arguably the best song off of seleced ambient works volume ii. I feel similarly. What's worse is that even upbeat songs can provide an initial elating experience but eventually the distinction of the elation as an escape from your life circumstances will begin to blur. To the point where the song become unlistenable, as if the song itself becomes a mirror of how shitty your life is.
I see. Though I believe the setting to be among the most fantastical and engrossing in anime, I can understand why it might not immediately captivate you. It makes sense that some people would brush it under the rug or think less of it because of its innocent and childish exterior. I still wouldn't quite recommend it to everybody though, as it's a bit of an acquired taste for that reason. Perhaps you wouldn't find it as easy to adjust to the chibi-style character art if you're more into mature anime.
Glad you asked
Thinking about something so simple in such a depressing way isn't normal tbh
i love this one
That's a great pick, TBHNGL. I really liked Fooly Cooly's OST and didn't even realize it was so revered. At the time I watched it, the art style and animation took precedence over it for me personally.
