In this thread, let us gather round and discuss how awesome this ambient track by Aphex Twin is, and why the hell he left it off the SAWII CD.
― Belldog, Friday, 8 February 2008 20:53 (sixteen years ago) link
i think maybe because there's not enough room on disc 1 or 2?
― winston, Saturday, 9 February 2008 00:53 (sixteen years ago) link
I've tried to make a single-CD mix of this a couple of times but it's fucking impossible. Which tracks would you leave out?
― robertwolf8080, Saturday, 9 February 2008 01:42 (sixteen years ago) link
just leave out the boring half of each one
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 9 February 2008 01:43 (sixteen years ago) link
That would be ideal. I just tried again and came up with 2 CDs, one that's ultra creepy and another that I would actually listen to.
But yes, Stone in Focus, it's like what Stars of the Lid should sound like to justify their long-ass records.
― robertwolf8080, Saturday, 9 February 2008 01:51 (sixteen years ago) link
Hey now.
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 9 February 2008 01:52 (sixteen years ago) link
"Don't Bother They're Here" off of Refinement IS "Stone in Focus" but I guess it's up to you which one does it better.
― robertwolf8080, Saturday, 9 February 2008 01:59 (sixteen years ago) link
was just contemplating doing a thread of "Stone in Focus"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkVT2NwiAgY
― The north-east's Number 2 children's party magician (Noodle Vague), Friday, 11 March 2011 16:28 (thirteen years ago) link
I managed to rip this to two CDs with SIF I'm sure.
It's high time they rereleased this album... unless I'm mistaken and they have.
― farieling thosder chout a bagh an i ballme crantuman (dog latin), Friday, 11 March 2011 16:34 (thirteen years ago) link
lol @ the best ambient track ever made being left off the cd versions
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 01:39 (four years ago) link
only my second fave on SAW II but yeah lol
― Two Gentlemen with the Rona (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 01:43 (four years ago) link
It's been 12+ years since Refinement of the Decline???can we start guilting SoTL about this? "you know what would make the constant possibility of imminent death bearable?"
― lukas, Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:12 (four years ago) link
Well I mean we were going to get a Winged Victory for the Sullen performance in Grace Cathedral next month but alas...
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:24 (four years ago) link
Rhubarb is #1 for you NV?
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:27 (four years ago) link
YouTube comments on this are actually kinda neat. Paraphrasing one: the metronome clicking represents heart beating; long cello like sound represents breathing. As the piece progresses the heart beats slower and the breathing gets longer. Akin to getting into a deeper and deeper meditative state.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:31 (four years ago) link
Anyway this is perfect mood music for current state of things. Deep melancholy yet a gentle, womb-like aura telling you that everything is going to be alright.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:34 (four years ago) link
YT comments for SAWII tracks are definitely a whole mood.
― morrisp, Wednesday, 25 March 2020 02:57 (four years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU66K5dkYKU
traffic moving one day
― saer, Wednesday, 25 March 2020 03:06 (four years ago) link
xxxp no, Cliffs has always been my favourite
― Two Gentlemen with the Rona (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 08:13 (four years ago) link
Best youtube video, though I wish the jump cut wasn't there
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q86g1aop6a8
― Wuhan!! Got You All in Check (Camaraderie at Arms Length), Wednesday, 25 March 2020 09:46 (four years ago) link