I love him. I live in a very isolated place deep in the countryside of new Zealand. Surrounded by nothing's but miles of rolling green hills forest, rivers,trees, birds and sheep. No people or manmade things. His music is the soundtrack to my existence.
I’ve been an ambient fan for a very long time, I discovered him by accident and it’s been a very deep connection for me ever since. Amniotic bubble is a very accurate description of his loops. It’s so easy to get lost in them and for me an overwhelming flood of emotions. Happy, sad, lost, found. It’s so deep.
I love this guy. I found the Disintegration Loops by accident almost and have been listening to everything he has done. He's awesome. Seems a thoroughly nice lad too.
His music almost puts you back in the womb.. My favourite times to listen to his music are walking at dusk or midnight around a beach or through the suburban streets, city lights in the distance, just wandering and wondering.
It is incredible how William Basinski manages to capture the sound of the early 20th century of Europe, yet being more post-European New York in sound. Hard to describe, but his ambient works are truly art.
It’s humbling to see even a genius and a master in his realm speak so softly. It was also a little saddening for me to see his insecurity show when trying to validate his method of performing - It’s okay William, you’re a musical genius and you don’t have to explain how difficult your method and process is. 8 billion people on the planet and no one sounds like you.
Fantastic music and art. I had the privilege to see him play at Way Out West in 2016. I actually went in to a bobble and time stoped for a while. For real.
got into his music a few days ago not heard much yet but it's just beautiful - melancholia II is my favourite thing ever i think. glad there are interviews up here too was scared he was gonna be some kind of spooky ghost but he seems a nice guy (8
Interesting and articulate man, sort of like an effeminate Iggy Pop. Good composer, "The Disintegration Loops" is one of the best Experimental recordings.
@ 3:15 he had to force himself to get out of his creative mind try to be and explain his methods for the vicarious sojourners. William is definitely a gracious mind that just enjoys where his creative stems take him; moreover, when passion touches you, the creations become harder to explain. Stuff like this allows you to wander in your thoughts, and maybe, just maybe through the ephemeral wandering, you accidently find yourself in your self in a singular place where the self needs no explanation. Right where you started.
ambient music is something that's easy to listen to in the background. Nail on chalkboard screeching and scratching like a radio that won't tune in isn't that. Music isn't the same things as a series of awful noises that sound like you have water in your ear after getting your eardrum blown out
"I don't actually have the skill to play any instruments and I don't have the talent to come up with an actual song so I just make bullshit noises and call it 'experimental'".
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I love him. I live in a very isolated place deep in the countryside of new Zealand. Surrounded by nothing's but miles of rolling green hills forest, rivers,trees, birds and sheep. No people or manmade things. His music is the soundtrack to my existence.
Are you happy where u are?
@@leorrocher sounds like a nice relaxing place
That sounds like paradise, pure absolute bliss
His voice is just as calming as his music
His music is profound in its ability to strike something emotionally below the surface of consciousness the way all good art does.
Roman Pellegrino what a way of expression i been searching for this exact expression as weird as it sounds
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He evokes primordial/primitive emotions.
I’ve been an ambient fan for a very long time, I discovered him by accident and it’s been a very deep connection for me ever since. Amniotic bubble is a very accurate description of his loops. It’s so easy to get lost in them and for me an overwhelming flood of emotions. Happy, sad, lost, found. It’s so deep.
you NEED to see him live
I love this guy. I found the Disintegration Loops by accident almost and have been listening to everything he has done. He's awesome. Seems a thoroughly nice lad too.
The savior of ambient music .
The Shed yes, it literally died on 9/11 and from the ashes it was reborn from within it’s own decay
Ambient never needed saving
His music almost puts you back in the womb..
My favourite times to listen to his music are walking at dusk or midnight around a beach or through the suburban streets, city lights in the distance, just wandering and wondering.
Fascinating to hear him speak of his process and his work. I have been chillin' to a few of his pieces over the past year or so..
A genius and big inspiration for me.
Absolute Genius
Ive been falling asleep to his music for years
wtf i do the same every night
Him , brian eno and aphex twin are my sleep gods
Cascade is my Ambien.
If you are falling asleep then ya don't get it.
Jon Jon, don’t be so pretentious.
I made my first loops after watching this. The journey begins.
i want to hear
I would hope The Solway Spaceman would be proud
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But I know the person standing behind you is your mother and not a ghostly entity.
I would like to hear if anything came from your embarking into looping
It is incredible how William Basinski manages to capture the sound of the early 20th century of Europe, yet being more post-European New York in sound. Hard to describe, but his ambient works are truly art.
dude, what the fuck?
GREATEST OF ALL TIME
An absolute genius. For sure one of my favourite artists.
It’s humbling to see even a genius and a master in his realm speak so softly.
It was also a little saddening for me to see his insecurity show when trying to validate his method of performing -
It’s okay William, you’re a musical genius and you don’t have to explain how difficult your method and process is. 8 billion people on the planet and no one sounds like you.
I have just gotten a greater philosophical and spiritual lesson out of that interview than from all the seminars, courses, teachings etc.
That was great . He explains it so well ...When you go there you are taking us with you . Big fan also ...
I love his music. And I like him. He seems nice and sweet and funny.
He is absolutely amazing. My kind of person.
His music is so sublime. I find it to be fragile and wistful. It gives me the feeling of what is known in Welsh as hiraeth.
Thats cool, i have seen that term on vaporwave tapes before!
Fantastic music and art. I had the privilege to see him play at Way Out West in 2016. I actually went in to a bobble and time stoped for a while. For real.
Pure brilliant sound making genius. We are fortunate William Basinski makes us feel such great emotions.
Love his music and approach to sound
thank you William, I hope you know that we and I appreciate your effort and prose take on ambient.
I love his music, genius... I feel it deeply...
got into his music a few days ago not heard much yet but it's just beautiful - melancholia II is my favourite thing ever i think. glad there are interviews up here too was scared he was gonna be some kind of spooky ghost but he seems a nice guy (8
Love him, love his music, loved the interview!
Every great artist can articulate his manifesto.
Yes.
Had an awesome conversation with him a few years ago just about food haha
I met William in London this January, he was such a wonderful beautiful and sweet man. He was very kind.
Nice account picture
He's a very accessible artist. I've had a few email exchanges with him. I just wish that he would come to Glasgow.
Any Tim Hecker fans here?
@@alexleonard397me!
Your voice harmonizes with the music you make.
i know exactly what he means by a loop becoming a bubble of perfection
What a BASEinski voice he have
Right up there next to Eric Satkie and Brian Eno
and Wolfgang Voight*
and Leyland Kirby
Aphex Twin, Locust Toybox, Burial, Squarepusher
"Eric Satkie", whut? Basinski could never be in Satie's league. Worlds apart in artistry...
I'm catching this years later. This is still good years later.
Mhm so nice to listen to him talking
Thanks.
Oh man. The amniotic bubble. That resonates.
Loop-a -zoola! A great artist in his pomp.
Yo lo vi aquí en Mexico en la noche, en un lago y fue una experiencia única
breathe and dream
Going to see him next Sunday in London Kings Place.
John Ayres I was there, I loved the new piece and met him afterwards!
ghettowinnebago Yes I enjoyed it as well, Alva Noto next concert for me, at the Barbican in March.
love it x
This is my bg music when I work.
I would've loved to have heard a conversation between him and Mr. Rogers.
Great composer
When is he coming to australia?
Amo a este sujeto
Anyone know the track at 3:55?
¡¡¡Gracias Maestro!!! solo una pregunta ¿hacia donde va esta música?
what are these reel to reel's ?
what model are they ?
tell me the title of track at 4:05 please
The Deluge (Denouement)
3:52 What's the name of that loop?
+Piotrek Czyński think is The Deluge (Denouement) From his last album
put this man's music and a Rothko painting with some fresh.... er.... apple juice, and you gots yourself a good time!
Watching the hit sitcom Taxi in reverse brought me here.
G.E.N.I.U.S
I love this comment section
Existence is a loop
The guy reminds me of my high school litterature teacher
must've been a great teacher
serio muito foda
sweet
Interesting and articulate man, sort of like an effeminate Iggy Pop. Good composer, "The Disintegration Loops" is one of the best Experimental recordings.
@ 3:15 he had to force himself to get out of his creative mind try to be and explain his methods for the vicarious sojourners. William is definitely a gracious mind that just enjoys where his creative stems take him; moreover, when passion touches you, the creations become harder to explain. Stuff like this allows you to wander in your thoughts, and maybe, just maybe through the ephemeral wandering, you accidently find yourself in your self in a singular place where the self needs no explanation. Right where you started.
Good
I drink coffe and I loop things.
"It takes me into the alpha zone"
Heineken.
Far out. Far fucking oooout
ambient music is something that's easy to listen to in the background. Nail on chalkboard screeching and scratching like a radio that won't tune in isn't that. Music isn't the same things as a series of awful noises that sound like you have water in your ear after getting your eardrum blown out
Great music. But w/ this artist it's best not to look behind the curtain.
Why? Because he doesn't fit the idea you had of him in your head?
His music is a thing of absolute beauty.
His sweater in this interview ... Is not
“Experimental ambient electronic music” - So just dark vaporwave
Ambient is way older than vaporwave XD
Try again.
"I don't actually have the skill to play any instruments and I don't have the talent to come up with an actual song so I just make bullshit noises and call it 'experimental'".
What you just wrote is a bullshit noise if you pronounce it loudly :) What Basinski manages to do is sometimes magic ;)
so make noise, whats the problem
He can play the clarinet mate, nice try though.
you are not allowed to understand, so go home
@Josh Lavigne He also plays the saxophone which is probably more than you can do.