Midnight Mass,..Christmas eve 1981 during a violent Lightning Storm in Eugene, Oregon,..St Mary’s Church 13th & Pearl. I was 6 years old, holding my mothers hand & my sisters hand. Sheet Lightning Flashed into the Church hall through the massive lead framed stained glass windows above. The pastoral scenes of Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, Saint Peter, their faces came alive, I watched their eyes meeting mine, the cloth of their clothes shimmering smooth, worn, beautiful. Each flash seemed to linger longer than the last. I was in communication with these Saints through the Lightning discharging from an Electrical Storm in the Heavens above…. This is an old memory, my Disintegration Loop.
Putting my one year old to sleep. Knowing he will never remember this and in time neither will I. And the moment of bittersweet joy and calmnes when he finally unwillingly falls asleep and everything becomes quiet. At that moment feeling relief that both me and him get our important rest but also instantly in that moment missing my sons happy laughter and infectious curiousity to life. But we do this every night. Everytime he is just a little bit older and so am I. Knowing he one day wont be mine anymore and that he one day will grow up and become his own. My body has already begun its breakdown. Its still many years left but it has begun. This is my mission. This is my disintegration loop.
That was so powerful, well written and beautiful. Thank you. I too have a small child and I too have used this music to put him to sleep, and it was such a beautiful feeling to see that the music that I love helped him calm down and sleep. That last line made me cry on the spot and I want you to know you made my day so much better.
I just got home from a horrible party, it's midnight and I started to play this song. Popped up a beer, smoking a cig, the night feels eternal. The hot summer wind blowing in my face at the balcony, this night never ends. Such good vibes, I hope I'm gonna be stuck in this moment forever.
Hi, i am a Brazilian independent artist. I composed, mixed and made the cover of this album over a year, thinking about the sleep experience and the layers of consciousness. It is a 28 minute album with two songs. I wanna be heard by people who connect with ambient music. Basinski introduce me to it. (I am discovering ways to spread my art and my work.) This is very special. It means a lot to me. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Tp2P5S-txVI/видео.html
well luckily you wont be stuck in it forever. but it might will stick with you forever. like it did with me)) morning after a party, drugs wearing off, sun rising, breath and thoughts syncing to the rhythm... mmm such memories )))
Found out about William Basinski during quarantine at the time I was stuck in my life. No goals or ambitions just going through tough times. These records helped me start writing down short and long term plans. Its almost been a year since and i'm halfway through my goals enjoying life and looking forward to each day. I don't know what the future holds but i'm loving the present.
im just a young man from europe, being sick for many years i never imagined i could feel this kind of emotion while listening to music this music sounds like the sound of hope to me its much needed and much appreciated during those times
Despite having listened to this for probably hundreds of hours over the years, I only _just_ recently noticed that high whistling melody above the orchestral loop. Now I get to enjoy it in a whole new way for years to come. I'm seeing him live in London in a few weeks time and I can't wait!
[Self note] Discovered and listened to this music, days before moving. I previously lived alone in a single apartment, this was during covid-19 in 2020 (Many flatmates left and thus I was the only one), i never really felt alone, on the contrary I enjoyed the silent and peaceful nights. However the days would soon be numbered because the apartment would be renovated and everyone would be asked to leave. I knew that the new accommodation would definitely lack the serenity that I had enjoyed for almost a year. Looking back, I believe this music was a cope of mine, or perhaps a way for me to grieve the loss of that serenity in my old lodging. This music brings me a feeling of an end of an era, and reminiscing those that are lost.
Hi, i am a Brazilian independent artist. I composed, mixed and made the cover of this album over a year, thinking about the sleep experience and the layers of consciousness. It is a 28 minute album with two songs. I wanna be heard by people who connect with ambient music. Basinski introduce me to it. (I am discovering ways to spread my art and my work.) This is very special. It means a lot to me. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Tp2P5S-txVI/видео.html
I own this but I still come here to listen, because the videos you put behind the music really capture the idea behind it. The glow of the town casts deeper and deeper as the sun sinks further down. But the loop stays the same throughout. I dunno, I just really like the effect it has on my head.
I never want to leave your embrace, your sound moves throughout my mind, body and spirit showing me everything at once and yet showing me nothing forever. Bless your eternal dialog that radiates from every forever without end, I am yours truly forever before and beyond.
This is my favorite video on youtube. I grew up on the water and there's something calming about it. The music is obviously gorgeous, but the framing of the shot. I especially love the light that comes on around 29:30 for 30 seconds before fading away. Seems charged with meaning.
To me, this is a piece to lift you up whilst in the throes of the aftermath of a long fought struggle, the achingly awaited triumph over something or someone that had held you down under emotional water for so long, & this sound is the first few breaths of freedom.....
I heard this on an ambient station earlier today, and now I'm fascinated with this whole collection. I love this one the most though. Video is perfect too, thank you to the OP.
The Apostle (ἀπόστολος) II A tired tinkling in a keyhole She rolled over as carefully as she could An apostle comes in triumphant from some coastal war zone His work is uncertain The father, my God! Other children, one a cripple… Teacher of the Law, of water The thirst obviously felt She flooded into his arms then Her milk drawn thin Sobbing against her narrow side, he drifted away… Blinking like a sea beacon We now leave this description of our lost Southern friends [Rodney Ian Hatch 20 September 2014]
Basinski. Makes me proud to be a Polish American Musician. There are so many truly inspiring & incredibly talented Polish Song Writers & Musicians in the World!
The lo fi idea is really cool, but I have no interest in hearing the same lick performed over and over ad infinitum. I think they tormented prisoners in Iraq this way.
Midnight Mass,..Christmas eve 1981 during a violent Lightning Storm in Eugene, Oregon,..St Mary’s Church 13th & Pearl. I was 6 years old, holding my mothers hand & my sisters hand. Sheet Lightning Flashed into the Church hall through the massive lead framed stained glass windows above. The pastoral scenes of Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, Saint Peter, their faces came alive, I watched their eyes meeting mine, the cloth of their clothes shimmering smooth, worn, beautiful. Each flash seemed to linger longer than the last. I was in communication with these Saints through the Lightning discharging from an Electrical Storm in the Heavens above….
This is an old memory, my Disintegration Loop.
Putting my one year old to sleep. Knowing he will never remember this and in time neither will I. And the moment of bittersweet joy and calmnes when he finally unwillingly falls asleep and everything becomes quiet. At that moment feeling relief that both me and him get our important rest but also instantly in that moment missing my sons happy laughter and infectious curiousity to life.
But we do this every night. Everytime he is just a little bit older and so am I. Knowing he one day wont be mine anymore and that he one day will grow up and become his own. My body has already begun its breakdown. Its still many years left but it has begun.
This is my mission. This is my disintegration loop.
That was so powerful, well written and beautiful. Thank you. I too have a small child and I too have used this music to put him to sleep, and it was such a beautiful feeling to see that the music that I love helped him calm down and sleep. That last line made me cry on the spot and I want you to know you made my day so much better.
I just got home from a horrible party, it's midnight and I started to play this song. Popped up a beer, smoking a cig, the night feels eternal. The hot summer wind blowing in my face at the balcony, this night never ends. Such good vibes, I hope I'm gonna be stuck in this moment forever.
Nothing like smoking a cig with a beer alone listening to your own music after getting away from a gathering.
Hi, i am a Brazilian independent artist.
I composed, mixed and made the cover of
this album over a year, thinking about
the sleep experience and the layers of consciousness.
It is a 28 minute album with two songs.
I wanna be heard by people who connect
with ambient music. Basinski introduce me to it.
(I am discovering ways to spread my art and my work.)
This is very special. It means a lot to me.
Enjoy.
ruclips.net/video/Tp2P5S-txVI/видео.html
@@GANDEIA alright, i’ll give you a try
Update: it’s great
This is a piece of instrumental music, not a 'song'.
well luckily you wont be stuck in it forever. but it might will stick with you forever. like it did with me)) morning after a party, drugs wearing off, sun rising, breath and thoughts syncing to the rhythm... mmm such memories )))
Found out about William Basinski during quarantine at the time I was stuck in my life. No goals or ambitions just going through tough times. These records helped me start writing down short and long term plans. Its almost been a year since and i'm halfway through my goals enjoying life and looking forward to each day. I don't know what the future holds but i'm loving the present.
Hows it going now bro
Elevator music to heaven
im just a young man from europe, being sick for many years
i never imagined i could feel this kind of emotion while listening to music
this music sounds like the sound of hope to me
its much needed and much appreciated during those times
if you go to the about section on his channel, he calls himself "the biggest cro cop fan" so i think he just appreciates the boxer
Slobodan Milošević these videos helped with my depression
how?
It's Disintegration Loops, not a Hope Loops
hope you get better krezo... uk
Everytime when I open this it makes me cry... why...
Despite having listened to this for probably hundreds of hours over the years, I only _just_ recently noticed that high whistling melody above the orchestral loop. Now I get to enjoy it in a whole new way for years to come. I'm seeing him live in London in a few weeks time and I can't wait!
How was the performance?
[Self note]
Discovered and listened to this music, days before moving. I previously lived alone in a single apartment, this was during covid-19 in 2020 (Many flatmates left and thus I was the only one), i never really felt alone, on the contrary I enjoyed the silent and peaceful nights. However the days would soon be numbered because the apartment would be renovated and everyone would be asked to leave. I knew that the new accommodation would definitely lack the serenity that I had enjoyed for almost a year.
Looking back, I believe this music was a cope of mine, or perhaps a way for me to grieve the loss of that serenity in my old lodging. This music brings me a feeling of an end of an era, and reminiscing those that are lost.
Its so hard for me not to cry listening to this..
The soft chime you hear at the end of the loop at 27:22, I listened to this during the sunset today and it's magical
I am thankful for this music but... gosh. Your comments moved me. Such a wonderful connection between souls through a piece music
Hi, i am a Brazilian independent artist.
I composed, mixed and made the cover of
this album over a year, thinking about
the sleep experience and the layers of consciousness.
It is a 28 minute album with two songs.
I wanna be heard by people who connect
with ambient music. Basinski introduce me to it.
(I am discovering ways to spread my art and my work.)
This is very special. It means a lot to me.
Enjoy.
ruclips.net/video/Tp2P5S-txVI/видео.html
I own this but I still come here to listen, because the videos you put behind the music really capture the idea behind it. The glow of the town casts deeper and deeper as the sun sinks further down. But the loop stays the same throughout.
I dunno, I just really like the effect it has on my head.
I never want to leave your embrace, your sound moves throughout my mind, body and spirit showing me everything at once and yet showing me nothing forever. Bless your eternal dialog that radiates from every forever without end, I am yours truly forever before and beyond.
This is my favorite video on youtube. I grew up on the water and there's something calming about it. The music is obviously gorgeous, but the framing of the shot.
I especially love the light that comes on around 29:30 for 30 seconds before fading away. Seems charged with meaning.
Eric Cioe Thank you so much for appreciating my work
The Light is definitely full of meaning. It gave a new meaning to the whole song for me. Thank you for making me notice it.
“In the vastness of space and the immensity of time, it is my joy to share a planet and an epoch with Annie."
if there is a heaven, this is the sound of its wind
To me, this is a piece to lift you up whilst in the throes of the aftermath of a long fought struggle, the achingly awaited triumph over something or someone that had held you down under emotional water for so long, & this sound is the first few breaths of freedom.....
I heard this on an ambient station earlier today, and now I'm fascinated with this whole collection. I love this one the most though. Video is perfect too, thank you to the OP.
Devastatingly lovely.
Great Basinski... music of our time
The Great Basinski indeed! He is absolutely a Musician Deity, in all respects of both those words…
Take away the time, structure and percussion and all you're left with is eternal melody...real music. That's what this is.
Wish this was longer.
Thats what she said
been a fan of this series and this one in particular. and the image is amazing. keeps me coming back for more. thank you for the upload
yeah these images really add a good visual🙏🏻❤
I'll just leave this on full screen and go to sleep, thanks Gabriel.
you're welcome.
this quickly becomes the sound of my mind
This makes me feel like maybe we are all just electrons, but thats okay, because somehere in the universe there is great harmony
The Apostle (ἀπόστολος) II
A tired tinkling in a keyhole
She rolled over as carefully as she could
An apostle comes in triumphant from some coastal war zone
His work is uncertain
The father, my God! Other children, one a cripple…
Teacher of the Law, of water
The thirst obviously felt
She flooded into his arms then
Her milk drawn thin
Sobbing against her narrow side, he drifted away…
Blinking like a sea beacon
We now leave this description of our lost Southern friends
[Rodney Ian Hatch 20 September 2014]
Fantastic! I did cry first time since I was child I did it to music, exilent video!
So so beautiful. That you for uploading this gem.x
Also, thank you RadioLab! :)
This is enormous
i thought it was a still image but-- wait, it's moving, it's magic!!!
just wonderful
Basinski. Makes me proud to be a Polish American Musician. There are so many truly inspiring & incredibly talented Polish Song Writers & Musicians in the World!
não apague isso nunca, por favor.
devastating, serene melancholy.
One person didn't like this! What's not to like? It's like being lifted to heaven by angels
sixteenstringjack So the angels take the victims to heaven, while they are facing ground zero, telling them: you will be in a better place now.
No, the downvoter is just sorry that it isn't longer!
Sounds beautiful for a minute, then its repetition becomes very irritating.
i like this.
PERFECT.
So peaceful...
4:29 birb
:)
ME HACES BIEN!!!!! MUYY BIEN
better than silence
This music is wonderful, but I feel like I have heard the melody before. Where is is from? It sounds so familiar....
James Benning would be proud
Thanks! He is a big inspiration for me
Well.. MAybe don't go around in circles - you will only fall apart anyway.
when life ends and end credits roll........
where is this video taken?
Manzanillo - México
I'm alive
Where this location of sea ?
Iam still waiting to see a dolphin jumping out from this water
this one always reminds me of church vibes… and just music… not damnation or abuse 😉
I am sorry, but as far as I know, The Disintegration Loops of William Basinski are in 4 parts...what are those fifth and sixth one?
This is part of the album dlp 3. The vinyl had two tracks, "dlp 4" and "dlp 5". "dlp 6" is a track off the fourth album.
The disintegration loops 1.1
2.1
2.2
3
4
5
6
1.2
1.3
(For some reason 1.2 and 1.3 go last idk)
Video is well considered. West Vancouver?
Don Gibson manzanillo, mexico
these sounds are more than noise
are those houses or are they part of a town?
+Ster res Part of a town, which is Manzanillo,México
+Gabriel Salcedo William grabó este video o fue añadido por alguien más?
Jorge Rocha Los visuales lo he hecho yo, inspirado en su música
La inspiración surgió de su video del 9/11? Aun así felicidades tus visuales son muy bonitos y me hacen estar más orgulloso de nuestro país
+Jorge Rocha En parte si, pero cada tema es diferente así como el escenario en el que deberá estar situado
Sorry to sound ignorant but where is this footage from?
Spain
interesting
2 dislikes ?!? How the f...
No.
is that las hadas?
The lo fi idea is really cool, but I have no interest in hearing the same lick performed over and over ad infinitum. I think they tormented prisoners in Iraq this way.
I’m with you. Interesting concept but doesn’t really work as a piece of music.
Not really going anywhere. Almost annoying... Not as good as other releases by him.
Fuck u miss daisy.
bad opinion