@@LJ-fr1ei he’s saying it’s somewhat ironic that an artist so known for pushing electronic music forward with stranger sounds has one of their most well known songs as a piano ballad
Avril 14th 2021, and to think that we were all gathered round here a year ago discussing the quarantine while it was still early. That's weird to think about. Anyways, love you all. Stay safe!
1:29 - 1:38 was used to make the entire piano line of "Iran so Far Away" by Lonely Island 1:39 - 50 was used to make the entire piano line of "Blame Game" by Kanye So in summary, apparently 20 seconds of Aphex Twin is enough to make 10+ additional minutes of world famous music. That is a damn concentrated amount of beauty and talent right there.
Shortly after my father passed away in 2019 from Cancer I went through his phone looking for pictures and videos and whatnot, and I came across this song on his radio app as the last thing he listened to and broke down. I had shown him Aphex Twin sometime prior and he really liked this song because it was relaxing. Knowing that this song was probably the last song while he listened to makes the song mean so much more to me personally. Whenever I want to remember him I listen to the music him and I enjoyed together and this is the one I always go to.
sorry if this is super disrespectful but what would happen if it turned out that the actual last song he listened to was like, smash mouth all star on the car radio or something
***** Did you reply to the wrong comment, mate? I enjoy Pink Floyd, Boards of Canada, and Kanye West, no need to pick favorites; they've all got their positives and negatives. And I know the definition of pop, so you're barking up the wrong tree here. XD
You know, sometimes I wonder why Richard decided to name this hauntingly beautiful song after today of all days. Maybe something lifechangingly wonderful happened to him on this date, or maybe something crushingly sad. Maybe he just chose it on a whim. Whatever the case, I think I can speak for most Aphex Twin fans when I say I'm grateful for his decision; whether he intended to or not, he's turned this otherwise unremarkable, ordinary day into something special for all of us. Happy Avril 14th, everybody.
It's the first time since I've met Aphex that I remember to come here on April 14th to celebrate the date. Every other time I forgot and by the time I realized it was too late and much days had passed already. It's been ten years trying. Finally... happy Avril 14th!
Happy Avril 14th! We need to be there for each other. I almost lost a friend to suicide and now we're no longer friends. I would rather us not be friends than for my friend to be dead, though. Stay strong out there. Wishing you peace and love.
Two days ago I narrowly avoided a fatal encounter when I overslept and was late for my commute that ended up getting shot up by a gunman in New York. I'm thankful for the miracle and feel lucky to be alive and well. Happy Avril 14th 2022
Can’t believe I almost missed this one, it’s my 4th year back here leaving a comment on such a beautiful piece of music history. I hope you’re okay You’re not alone Happy Avril 14th
Once again Avril 14th arrives upon us. It's been 2 years since 2020, a lot has changed but a lot remains the same. I don't have as much to say as last year but I really do hope every person reading this is doing well. Stay safe everyone. You are all amazing and deserve love.
It's absolutely astounding that the very same person who made some of the craziest, most abrasive dnb of all time also made some of the most soothing, beautiful songs I've ever heard. And I love both styles.
For me this song is about being woken up from everyday numbness. Everyday is the same and years of your life are a grey blur of nothing, when suddenly something or someone stands out and your world becomes full of colour and life.
This is exactly what I thought too!. In my life, the thing that opened everything up for me was realizing I'm trans. I took the name April after this song.
i’m finally in piano lessons, and this is the ABSOLUTE FIRST song i told my piano teacher i wanted to learn. i’m almost halfway there now ❤️. a truly beautiful, unique, and special tune. nothing else can ever compare to this feeling he created.
The Rythm is a bit tricky but you are young and you'll get it. It is a bit 'mechanical' but still has a beautiful rhythm. If you like this then check out 'Cubicolor, Once Around'.. I can't play the whole thing yet is insanely difficult rythm but amazing modern piano
It's April 14th 2019 here in the UK, it's nearly 9 am and the sun is shining. It's a lazy sunday morning and i'm cuddling the dog. Listening to this amazing masterpiece. Thank you Mr Richard D James
On april 14, according to wiki: In 1561, a celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle. In 1865, Abraham Lincoln is shot. In 1912, Titanic hits the iceberg. In 1958 the Soviet satellite Sputnik 2 reenters into the atmosphere with the remains of Laika, the first living creature in space. Its is also the birthday of Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens and Russian sci-fi writer Boris Strugatsky.
Welp, It is that time again folks, The day in which we all meet today for all over the world to appreciate this masterpiece. Do you want to talk about something or something you want to say?
today's the day again. i have so many problems, mainly being extremely academically burnt out with no way to stop. i dont feel like going into details here but i like coming back to this song not only because its a great song, but because others huddle around here for similar reasons as me - to be comfy
All I can think of is the word saudade. Saudade - "a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. Moreover, it often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing may never return."
There’s a word in Welsh with a very similar meaning. Hiraeth - A deep longing for something which no longer exists or never existed. Though there a re different definitions, I think this is the most poetic. Some say that the word has a meaning which cannot be translated. It has to be felt.
Avril 14th 2024: Things are going pretty rough for me for the past couple weeks. I’ve been kicked out of school due to my mental health being so bad. Me and my parents get into arguments often, but i know they’re just trying to protect me. I love my family. I just wanted to let my thoughts heard and my words get out there for many to see and hear. I hope you all have a good time. I’ll probably respond to comments. Wish the best for you all, have a wonderful avril 14th. Stay safe out there…
I think it's a bit late, but happy avril 14th for you. I hope you're doing good as well! Although any hardship you may face, keep your head up and remember that God loves you. Greetings from Brazil :)
Blessings on you. Mental health issues are SO difficult. I am sorry to hear that you have had your studies interrupted. One day, one hour, one minute at a time.
Happy Avril 14th, guys! It's a day for a yearly introspection - I hope that you are in a good place, proud of yourself for surviving another turbulent trip around the sun.
Just as I started losing focus and looking at other videos the song abruptly ended and I was reminded that the present is so so so much more important than the future :(
I like how the most popular song by electronic artist is piano ballad
Huh
@@LJ-fr1ei he’s saying it’s somewhat ironic that an artist so known for pushing electronic music forward with stranger sounds has one of their most well known songs as a piano ballad
@@lykosss_333 i think he meant “huh” in more of a “that’s interesting” or “wow” kind of sense
or because they worded it weirdly
@@intj4978 56
This song sounds like a fading memory of the happiest day of your life.
It really is
This is the best description of this song I can imagine
I dont want it to fade away,i want to remember forever,even if it hurts
@@nixon9346 good luck with that.
@@HappyMinds1 what do you mean
Avril 14th again, the world's a little crazy right now, but I hope everyone is having a good one
Thank you
❤️
Happiness and contentment unto thee. Er somethin'.
The world is way crazier right now. I hope everyone is having a good one too. Happy April 14.
nice pfp
This is where I come to cry.
you here.. D:
relatable asf 😥😪😭😢😞😖
why does this song conjure up so many sad emotions......
i literally logged in to like this comment because honestly. same
this is way too relateable
My son died a few months ago. He loved this song. It makes me cry.
my condolences. i hope all is well and you are doing alright
My condolences man, I know it doesn't mean much from a stranger online, but I hope you're doing alright
damn man stay strong💪
stay strong, i hope the best for you
Hope you are doing well
Avril 14th again, Aphex Twin listeners of the world!! A hug for each of you :)
Thank you! What is your profile picture?It’s beautiful.
@@Max-vw1lm Head of a man - Picasso 1907
Thank you. :)
It's that time again!
@@richarddunne9802 yes indeed. I just listened to the song on repeat :)
Welcome Back everyone, Glad to see you here again
Happy avril 14th!!
:,)
❤
Avril 14th 2021, and to think that we were all gathered round here a year ago discussing the quarantine while it was still early. That's weird to think about. Anyways, love you all. Stay safe!
Thank you.
What quarantine this ain't the last of us
1:29 - 1:38 was used to make the entire piano line of "Iran so Far Away" by Lonely Island
1:39 - 50 was used to make the entire piano line of "Blame Game" by Kanye
So in summary, apparently 20 seconds of Aphex Twin is enough to make 10+ additional minutes of world famous music. That is a damn concentrated amount of beauty and talent right there.
jwck7 Very well put. Aphex Twin is amazing and I'm sure people will still be using samples of his music for years to come.
jews gonna jew
mecna used the entire song for "31/07", go listen to it
My mom passed away five years ago on 4-14. She was a pianist and would have enjoyed this piece. I miss you, mom!
Bradley Norman The fuck dude
RIP
F
Rest in peace.
I’m so sorry❤️ Rest In Peace
Shortly after my father passed away in 2019 from Cancer I went through his phone looking for pictures and videos and whatnot, and I came across this song on his radio app as the last thing he listened to and broke down. I had shown him Aphex Twin sometime prior and he really liked this song because it was relaxing. Knowing that this song was probably the last song while he listened to makes the song mean so much more to me personally. Whenever I want to remember him I listen to the music him and I enjoyed together and this is the one I always go to.
sorry if this is super disrespectful but what would happen if it turned out that the actual last song he listened to was like, smash mouth all star on the car radio or something
@@Mama-Luigi that would be amazing actually, I'd play that song in his memory with pride tbh. All star slaps
Damn, that made me tear up a bit
Sorry for your loss
ever thought about learning to play it on the piano?
today is april 14
the day my bread expires
TheCrazyN00b1 what the fuck
It's avril not april, silly
its also my birthday
i love you crazy noob
@litmus pie We're not sour dough.
Aphex Twin's ability to evoke emotion is scary. Like seriously, who knew one could change so much feeling with mere sound?
***** Did you reply to the wrong comment, mate? I enjoy Pink Floyd, Boards of Canada, and Kanye West, no need to pick favorites; they've all got their positives and negatives. And I know the definition of pop, so you're barking up the wrong tree here. XD
Check his backwards version (reversed music not audio) on his soundcloud, programmed by a robot, straight to tape; insane.
@@xFunnyFreemanx link pls ?
It's magic. I care about no science here.
You know, sometimes I wonder why Richard decided to name this hauntingly beautiful song after today of all days. Maybe something lifechangingly wonderful happened to him on this date, or maybe something crushingly sad. Maybe he just chose it on a whim. Whatever the case, I think I can speak for most Aphex Twin fans when I say I'm grateful for his decision; whether he intended to or not, he's turned this otherwise unremarkable, ordinary day into something special for all of us. Happy Avril 14th, everybody.
i see you around a lot. you're always super insightful!
@@VeneratorVar Thank you!
He started the project on that date and never renamed it
It is also the day before my birthday!
@@maxwatson9450 same here, couldn’t really ask for a better present could you?
It's the first time since I've met Aphex that I remember to come here on April 14th to celebrate the date. Every other time I forgot and by the time I realized it was too late and much days had passed already. It's been ten years trying. Finally... happy Avril 14th!
Happy 14th Avril! Hope you are doing great
same this is also my first time when i remembered to come here!
❤❤❤❤❤
Come back.
may every soul on this earth find peace
Happy Avril 14th! We need to be there for each other. I almost lost a friend to suicide and now we're no longer friends. I would rather us not be friends than for my friend to be dead, though. Stay strong out there. Wishing you peace and love.
Two days ago I narrowly avoided a fatal encounter when I overslept and was late for my commute that ended up getting shot up by a gunman in New York. I'm thankful for the miracle and feel lucky to be alive and well. Happy Avril 14th 2022
Glad you are safe. ❤️
Slightly lower pitch than the original, and love it for that, brings you to tears
I like it too, the grainy quality makes it more nostalgic imo. More so since this video was uploaded back in 2007.
Can’t believe I almost missed this one, it’s my 4th year back here leaving a comment on such a beautiful piece of music history.
I hope you’re okay
You’re not alone
Happy Avril 14th
it’s that time of the year HAPPY AVRIL 14th EVERYBODY!!
Happy Avril 14th Everyone
Happy Avril 14th to those who celebrate!
Once again Avril 14th arrives upon us. It's been 2 years since 2020, a lot has changed but a lot remains the same. I don't have as much to say as last year but I really do hope every person reading this is doing well. Stay safe everyone. You are all amazing and deserve love.
Thanks for the comforting words. I'm glad we have such a nice community.
Peepee poopoo man
thanks for the well wishes!
It's absolutely astounding that the very same person who made some of the craziest, most abrasive dnb of all time also made some of the most soothing, beautiful songs I've ever heard. And I love both styles.
Happy Avril 14th to all those who didn’t make it to today.
HAPPY AVRIL 14TH EVERYONE
It's that time of the year again..
Happy Avril 14th on 2023!
happy Avril 14th mom, I know that somewhere you are looking at me
Happy Avril 14th everybody
Happy Avril 14th. Hope you're all ok.
Thank you. I didn't expect it to be, but things are over all good
For me this song is about being woken up from everyday numbness.
Everyday is the same and years of your life are a grey blur of nothing, when suddenly something or someone stands out and your world becomes full of colour and life.
Real shit
Deep and wonderful
this happened recently and this song perfectly describes how it feels. im crying again
This is exactly what I thought too!. In my life, the thing that opened everything up for me was realizing I'm trans. I took the name April after this song.
i’m finally in piano lessons, and this is the ABSOLUTE FIRST song i told my piano teacher i wanted to learn. i’m almost halfway there now ❤️. a truly beautiful, unique, and special tune. nothing else can ever compare to this feeling he created.
keep at it!
How's it going a year later? I want to learn it too. Happy April 14th!
@@vee__7 you too! I have it all up until the end. I mess up every time.
The Rythm is a bit tricky but you are young and you'll get it. It is a bit 'mechanical' but still has a beautiful rhythm. If you like this then check out 'Cubicolor, Once Around'.. I can't play the whole thing yet is insanely difficult rythm but amazing modern piano
@@danizareen3926pretty sure the higher notes are impossible near the end.
Here we are again, I can’t tell if this day was any better than last year, but I’m still here and so are you. Let’s keep it that way.
Same 💪
Happy Avril 14th!
Happy Avril 14th to everyone around the world. Hang in there, you’ll be okay.
Welcome back everybody
Happy Avril 14th
we made it again.
The day has come again.
A great day to all my fellow Aphex fans!
It's April 14th 2019 here in the UK, it's nearly 9 am and the sun is shining. It's a lazy sunday morning and i'm cuddling the dog. Listening to this amazing masterpiece. Thank you Mr Richard D James
aw
@@goeko2000 right 🥺🥺
let’s play the blame game, I love you more
Yeezy taught me
Happy Avril 14th everyone!
the day has arrived again
Happy Avril 14th peoples, have a good one.
It is that day again '21!
happy avril 14th
It's that time of year again
On april 14, according to wiki:
In 1561, a celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle.
In 1865, Abraham Lincoln is shot.
In 1912, Titanic hits the iceberg.
In 1958 the Soviet satellite Sputnik 2 reenters into the atmosphere with the remains of Laika, the first living creature in space.
Its is also the birthday of Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens and Russian sci-fi writer Boris Strugatsky.
Welp, It is that time again folks, The day in which we all meet today for all over the world to appreciate this masterpiece.
Do you want to talk about something or something you want to say?
im proud of you. you're doing amazingly.
Here again.
Now my life longevity is based on this song.
Another Avril 14th.
peace + love to all returning to this aural treasure. ten years ago today i last saw my father.
I don't Know. I Just miss so much more now.
Things will get better
Eventually
7\
Happy Avril 14th everyone. I hope 2021 is treating you all well.
I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR FOUR FUCKING YEARS
Damn
that must be the most wonderful feeling. Welcome home.
Lol
Enjoy :)
@Yiğit I know it from Kanye, sad to have heard about the sample credit and payment dispute, but such a masterpiece of a song
Happy Avril 14th 2023
today's the day again. i have so many problems, mainly being extremely academically burnt out with no way to stop. i dont feel like going into details here but i like coming back to this song not only because its a great song, but because others huddle around here for similar reasons as me - to be comfy
Officially Avril 14th today, hope this day is a good one for all of you guys
Happy Avril 14th 2021. Were all hanging by a thread but at least there’s this
happy avril 14 2022
Happy Avril 14th. A fortuitous day, the girl I love is flying back from a trip, and I can’t wait to see her
Happy Avril 14th, see you all next time.
Happy Avril 14th everyone.
May you be at peace today.
happy avril 14th guys
I just appreciate that specific vibe that we share year by year just by our own inner voice
All I can think of is the word saudade.
Saudade - "a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. Moreover, it often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing may never return."
There’s a word in Welsh with a very similar meaning.
Hiraeth - A deep longing for something which no longer exists or never existed.
Though there a re different definitions, I think this is the most poetic. Some say that the word has a meaning which cannot be translated. It has to be felt.
I love my mother language, Portuguese
Also the name of another beautiful song, by Love and Rockets
As a portuguese guy, i feel saudade when i listen to this song
Once again, we are gathered here. Happy 14th everyone
happy avril 14th everyone
Happy Avril 14th everyone, hope you're all fine!
Men and women of culture, we meet again!
Happy avril 14th
Happy Aphex Christmas 2022
From Argentina, with love, on April 14th 2023. Thank you Richard
Dios y ahora se acerca el día nuevamente. TEMAZO!!!!!!!!
Happy Avril 14th!!!
Hello stranger, happy avril 14th! Hope you are enjoying yourself
Happy April 14th 2022, hope yall having a good one
My favourite holiday, happy avril 14th
I miss my dog.
P4ntless Ninja Hope you're okay mate
:( I miss my black lab. He was more loyal than any friend I've ever had, Human or animal.
P4ntless Ninja hahahaha, awww. This comment is adorable.
P4ntless Ninja Lovely stuff
P4ntless Ninja me too...
It's almost that time of the year again
see u next year guys
Happy Avril 14th everyone
happy avril 14th. stay safe.
i love my friends
Here on April 14th 2022, The anniversary of Avril XIV’s accession to the throne.
happy avril 14th legends
Happy April 14th!
here we all are again
We passed through another year! And that's great!
And here we are again. Happy April 14 everyone ❤
He send me this song on avril 14th, a year ago... Whising you the best E...
Happy Avril 14
Avril 14th again. It never stops.
Avril 14th 2024:
Things are going pretty rough for me for the past couple weeks. I’ve been kicked out of school due to my mental health being so bad. Me and my parents get into arguments often, but i know they’re just trying to protect me. I love my family. I just wanted to let my thoughts heard and my words get out there for many to see and hear. I hope you all have a good time. I’ll probably respond to comments. Wish the best for you all, have a wonderful avril 14th. Stay safe out there…
Hope you're doing good my man!
@@deekae6801 I appreciate your kindness. I won’t forget it, thank you
I think it's a bit late, but happy avril 14th for you. I hope you're doing good as well! Although any hardship you may face, keep your head up and remember that God loves you. Greetings from Brazil :)
Blessings on you. Mental health issues are SO difficult. I am sorry to hear that you have had your studies interrupted. One day, one hour, one minute at a time.
@@orthbird time is the biggest key to mental healing
Happy Avril 14th!!! From Argentina
Happy aphex twin day
Happy Avril 14th, guys! It's a day for a yearly introspection - I hope that you are in a good place, proud of yourself for surviving another turbulent trip around the sun.
It's April 14th my sad dudes!
HAPPY AVRIL 14TH!!!!!!!
Happy Avril 14th!!! :3
Happy avril 14th every body :)
Just as I started losing focus and looking at other videos the song abruptly ended and I was reminded that the present is so so so much more important than the future :(