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[nfotxn]

I have three years of Boot/Maximum PC. Why did I buy those magazines? They're totally useless lumps of pulp now. I'd also like to know who has my Windowlicker EP, I miss it's aphex-erotic weirdness.

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[aadroma.livejournal.com]

Why did I buy those magazines? They're totally useless lumps of pulp now.

::looks at his collection of Enter and K-Power computing magazines and nods::

I mean, sure, I don't have an Atari 800XL to enter the BASIC programs in these things anymore, but it's still amusing to read the views of computer users back in 1984.

"I think by 2000 we'll all be using robots!" Suuuuure, lady.

Come to Daddeeeeee

[bremo.livejournal.com]

yeah, I just discovered for myself those Aphex Twin videos. Strange indeed. The gentleman seems to be obsessed with the concept of disfigured individuals. I have been wondering if the term "aphex twin" might itself be a medical or genetic term but have found nothing about it. I should have payed closer attention in University.. ech.

Re: Come to Daddeeeeee

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

From the Aphex Twin FAQ:

The "Aphex" in Aphex Twin is actually a registered trademark of Aphex
Systems, Ltd. a manufacturer of pro audio and broadcast sound processing
products (most well-known for their Aural Exciter). Some recent releases
include the line "Aphex is a registered trademark of Aphex Systems Ltd and
is used by permission" somewhere on the package. But, according to the
February 13, 1993 issue of NME:

"Richard came across the word by accident, using the 'A' in Aphex for the
acid element in his sound, and the 'ph' as the pH value of acid. He hadn't
even heard of an Aural Exciter until he'd had a few records out. He is, let's
face it, the last person who'd name himself after a piece of gear made by
somebody else: he was constructing his own synthesisers at 13."

At one time, the "Twin" was thought to be a reference to Tom Middleton (see
section A9ee) who shares the same date of birth as Richard. Tom also
collaborated with Richard on his first release. It should be made clear,
though, that although Tom has referred to _himself_ as the "Twin" in Aphex
Twin, Richard underplays all that. The Aphex Twin name was around before they
ever recorded together.

The real story behind the "Twin" in Aphex Twin is best told by Richard when
he speaks of his brother with whom he actually shares the same name.

The cover of _Girl/Boy EP_ and the inside artwork for the US release of
_Richard D. James Album_ feature a photograph of a gravestone inscribed with:

RICHARD JAMES
NOV 23, 1968

It is his brother's grave (who died three years before Richard was born).
When Richard D. was born, his mother named him Richard David James, the same
name basically. "So I always felt guilty about it," Richard admits, "'cause I
nicked his name. So the single is basically him, and the album is me.

"It used to freak me out, 'cause my mom had a photo of this gravestone in her
room, and when I looked at it when I was young, I didn't understand; 'Why is
there a gravestone with my name on it?' I didn't realise, until I was older,
who it was. The photo just freaks me out a bit. It's not every day that you
can look at a gravestone with your name on it." Though he has never actually
seen the grave in Canada firsthand. He doesn't even know where it is!

"Richard D. James is the difference between me and him. Like the 'D' makes
the whole difference, and I did it for him 'cause I always felt guilty, and
it's like I wanted to give him something back, something he would be
remembered by. So I wanted the photo. I'm not really fucked up about it, but
it's always like been on my mind kind of thing: pointing out the difference
between the two. As a tribute mainly."

"Mom and I were talking about it the other day," says Richard. "She didn't
see it as him dying. It's pretty fucking weird, actually, which is why I like
[the photograph]. She basically decided I was going to be Richard James
before I was born, not afterward. I can totally understand why she did it;
she didn't want to accept the death of the child."

"That's why I'm the Aphex Twin," he claims. "I feel as if I nicked his
identity. I reckon he looks after me, like a guardian angel."

And now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

Re: Come to Daddeeeeee

[bremo.livejournal.com]

Now I know. Excellent. thanks

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

hey you gotta line that buggie cage somehow!

or if your really going for new things to do, try and turn those papers into kittie litter for smoker.

[zer0ith.livejournal.com]

oops Note this was NOT brodies post. that was acutally mine

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

last time I let you use my computer! Weiner head.

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[zer0ith.livejournal.com]

wellllll excuuuuuuuuuuuse me!

i forgot to change the setting!

[ranger1.livejournal.com]

I'd also like to know who has my Windowlicker EP, I miss it's aphex-erotic weirdness.

Scaring the hell out of college fratboys and MTV goons since 1999.

I saw the video for the first time during my recent stay with mamoosh. So delightfully evil. I'm surprised it didn't give me nightmares.

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

AFX makes me smile.

[five0xpres.livejournal.com]

I've got something for Windows to lick when it gets into one of it's hissy fits.

*giggle*