Tune of the Week: Aphex Twin

Richard David James is an electronic musician from Cornwall, UK. He has recorded under such aliases as:

• AFX

• Blue Calx

• Bradley Strider

• Caustic Window

• The Dice Man

• GAK

• Q-Chastic

• Polygon Window

• Power-Pill

• Soit-P. P.

• The Tuss

• Phonic Boy on Dope

In spite of all these monikers, he is most widely known as Aphex Twin. Since the release of his first full length, “Selected Ambient Works 85-92” he has been considered a music prodigy/genius. In addition to his musical talents, he has garnered a near mythical legacy. He has collaborated with modern classical composer Philip Glass, lived in a bank and bought a tank on top of making influential and disturbing music videos. Here is a great early example of his skills with beats, synths and atmosphere. Float on and leave your own thoughts about this guy and his music in the comments.