drukqs Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 is it still a good song? in current year? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YangYing Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 objectively the best track ever Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YangYing's signature Hide all signatures >>MY MUSIC<< Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drukqs Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 state your case sir Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YangYing Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 arguments are to be had in the smartypants thread only Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YangYing's signature Hide all signatures >>MY MUSIC<< Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drukqs Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Is it the chords? What is the time signature? Why is it so hard to place any of the synths/instruments? It just sounds otherworldly but painfullly familiar as well. Just what are birds? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YangYing Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 yea man, timeless and can't get enough of it ever how do make that iunno Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YangYing's signature Hide all signatures >>MY MUSIC<< Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvakkpooo Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) On 7/29/2018 at 9:06 PM, drukqs said: is it still a good song? in current year? oh, no. music gets obsolete over the time. its like cpus Edited July 29, 2018 by salvaKPO Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
may be rude Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 top 10 of his 500+ songs Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 Aphex Twin has no song named "Rhubarb" other than "Donkey Rhubarb" from the EP of the same name. Now, if you're referring to #3, yes it's a great song Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted July 30, 2018 Report Share Posted July 30, 2018 ah yes the forum admin pedant strikes again Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2651865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uros Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 It's a great song and all but I've never really understood the massive hype it gets. Never gave me the magical goosebumps making me to realize it's the most beautiful piece of music ever written. Again, it's a great tune but I'm much more into Stone In Focus and Lichen (now, that's a beautiful song). Translation for pedant people: Reveal hidden contents In my opinion track #3/A3 (both from UK Vinyl and Cassette) / CD1-03 from Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II is great but I really like more E2 from the 1994 UK vinyl version / C7 from the cassette version / #19 from the AFX bleepstore. Also dig track #21 (bleepstore)/ #20 streaming /E4 Vinyl / D2 tape / CD2-8, and in case one wants to use a direct, incremental order for the tracks on CD's too, I'm talking about #20 from Warp's 2CD version or #19 if it's a Sire 2CD version (note: not to be mistaken for equivalents from the bleepstore and streaming services which I mentioned above!!!). Yes, much clearer than using some fanboy titles. Yes, I have too much time. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 10:40 AM, Grumpy Old Daddy said: It's a great song and all but I've never really understood the massive hype it gets. Never gave me the magical goosebumps making me to realize it's the most beautiful piece of music ever written. Again, it's a great tune but I'm much more into Stone In Focus and Lichen (now, that's a beautiful song). Translation for pedant people: Reveal hidden contents In my opinion track #3/A3 (both from UK Vinyl and Cassette) / CD1-03 from Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II is great but I really like more E2 from the 1994 UK vinyl version / C7 from the cassette version / #19 from the AFX bleepstore. Also dig track #21 (bleepstore)/ #20 streaming /E4 Vinyl / D2 tape / CD2-8, and in case one wants to use a direct, incremental order for the tracks on CD's too, I'm talking about #20 from Warp's 2CD version or #19 if it's a Sire 2CD version (note: not to be mistaken for equivalents from the bleepstore and streaming services which I mentioned above!!!). Yes, much clearer than using some fanboy titles. Yes, I have too much time. I doff my cap to you, sir! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Does that mean you’ve shat in your cap? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 i think it's something to do with biscuits Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Dragon's signature Hide all signatures faith <3 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexamerous Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/30/2018 at 4:43 PM, Joyrex said: Aphex Twin has no song named "Rhubarb" other than "Donkey Rhubarb" from the EP of the same name. Now, if you're referring to #3, yes it's a great song Ya forgot Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 Rev Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 there should be a version w/ beats where all the melodies are played on trump ralley airhorns Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonod33 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 It's good but it's no Lichen, it's just more memorable because most people probably heard it first, what with it being the first track. But yes, very very good never-the-less. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2652880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonod33 Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 7:56 PM, Leonod33 said: It's good but it's no Lichen, it's just more memorable because most people probably heard it first, what with it being the first track. But yes, very very good never-the-less. It's not the first track you knob, and it's just as good as Lichen. Drunk asshole. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2653787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmower Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 10:12 AM, Leonod33 said: On 8/2/2018 at 7:56 PM, Leonod33 said: It's good but it's no Lichen, it's just more memorable because most people probably heard it first, what with it being the first track. But yes, very very good never-the-less. It's not the first track you knob, and it's just as good as Lichen. Drunk asshole. lol This is like reading myself from ten years ago. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2653789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJENGLAND Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 10:12 AM, Leonod33 said: On 8/2/2018 at 7:56 PM, Leonod33 said: It's good but it's no Lichen, it's just more memorable because most people probably heard it first, what with it being the first track. But yes, very very good never-the-less. It's not the first track you knob, and it's just as good as Lichen. Drunk asshole. lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2653843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmower Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 10:18 PM, Hexamerous said: On 7/30/2018 at 4:43 PM, Joyrex said: Aphex Twin has no song named "Rhubarb" other than "Donkey Rhubarb" from the EP of the same name. Now, if you're referring to #3, yes it's a great song Ya forgot Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 Rev Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2653849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njk84 Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Rhubarb is still as magical today as it always was in my opinion. All of SAW II still blows me away. My favourite album ever and RDJ’s absolute high water mark I reckon. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2655380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUXLINKAGES Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 it's certainly one I can't live without. I tried to use it to calm my cat in the car en route to the vet one day. any time I play it now she runs and hides under the bed. I kid you not this was in like 2014/5 and she still does it as of last week. who knew something so peaceful could be so frightening? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2656857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Tourist Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 10:40 AM, Grumpy Old Daddy said: It's a great song and all but I've never really understood the massive hype it gets. Never gave me the magical goosebumps making me to realize it's the most beautiful piece of music ever written. Again, it's a great tune but I'm much more into Stone In Focus and Lichen (now, that's a beautiful song). Translation for pedant people: Reveal hidden contents In my opinion track #3/A3 (both from UK Vinyl and Cassette) / CD1-03 from Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II is great but I really like more E2 from the 1994 UK vinyl version / C7 from the cassette version / #19 from the AFX bleepstore. Also dig track #21 (bleepstore)/ #20 streaming /E4 Vinyl / D2 tape / CD2-8, and in case one wants to use a direct, incremental order for the tracks on CD's too, I'm talking about #20 from Warp's 2CD version or #19 if it's a Sire 2CD version (note: not to be mistaken for equivalents from the bleepstore and streaming services which I mentioned above!!!). Yes, much clearer than using some fanboy titles. Yes, I have too much time. Lichen all the way! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2656871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeB Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 9:10 PM, drukqs said: What is the time signature? This is a really interesting question. It took a good few minutes to figure out, but I believe [Rhubarb] is 112.8 BPM, with the first section (mostly lower frequency) being 4 21/32 bars long, and the second section (with the higher frequency instrument joining in) being 4 31/32 bars long. I think in this era, James often did quite simple things that seem more elaborate than they are. For example, in On, the 3/16th length pentatonic piano notes are about as simple as it gets. Once delayed at 1/8th length, though, they sound complex. Similarly, in [Rhubarb], the notes are all eighths or multiples thereof, all starting right on the beat. It's just the arbitrary length of the loop's last bar that makes it sound complex and elusive. Do we know which sequencer he used on the Atari ST back in the day? Could you shorten the length of particular bars? I think that's what he did, until it sounded right, by ear... which was a different amount for each part. I guess the takehome message here is to try out those esoteric features your tools have. On 7/29/2018 at 9:10 PM, drukqs said: Why is it so hard to place any of the synths/instruments? Partially, at least, because the music's playing at about half speed. I think there's an oboe (sample) in there, for instance. On 7/29/2018 at 9:10 PM, drukqs said: Just what are birds? We simply don't know. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ZoeB's signature Hide all signatures http://www.zoeblade.com On 5/13/2015 at 9:59 PM, rekosn said: zoe is a total afx scholar Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/95510-rhubarb/#findComment-2658034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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