Acoustica (Alarm Will Sound album)
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Acoustica is a 2005 album by American band Alarm Will Sound
. The album consists of acoustic arrangements of electronic tracks originally composed by Richard D. James
(also known as Aphex Twin), and originally appearing on his albums Selected Ambient Works Volume II
, Richard D. James Album
and Drukqs
.
Bonus tracks
Alarm Will Sound
Alarm Will Sound is a 20-member chamber orchestra that focuses on recordings and performances of contemporary music. Its performances have been described as "equal parts exuberance, nonchalance, and virtuosity" by the Financial Times and as "a triumph of ensemble playing" by the San Francisco...
. The album consists of acoustic arrangements of electronic tracks originally composed by Richard D. James
Aphex Twin
Richard David James , best known under the pseudonym Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born electronic musician and composer described as "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music"...
(also known as Aphex Twin), and originally appearing on his albums Selected Ambient Works Volume II
Selected Ambient Works Volume II
-Formatting notes:The cassette version of the album featured six songs on each side, barring side three, which contained seven . The vinyl version featured four songs on each side, excluding side four, which contained five ....
, Richard D. James Album
Richard D. James Album
Richard D. James Album is an electronic album by Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard David James. It was released on Warp Records in 1996. The work features use of software synthesizers and unusual beats. It is his fourth official full-length album. The album garnered high acclaim from music...
and Drukqs
Drukqs
Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin...
.
Track listing
| # | Song | Arrangements by | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Cock/ver 10" | Stefan Freund | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
5:14 |
| 2 | "Logan Rock Witch" | Jonathan Newman | Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album is an electronic album by Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard David James. It was released on Warp Records in 1996. The work features use of software synthesizers and unusual beats. It is his fourth official full-length album. The album garnered high acclaim from music... (1996) |
3:28 |
| 3 | "Meltphace 6" | Payton MacDonald | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
6:20 |
| 4 | "Blue Calx" | Caleb Burhans | Selected Ambient Works Volume II Selected Ambient Works Volume II -Formatting notes:The cassette version of the album featured six songs on each side, barring side three, which contained seven . The vinyl version featured four songs on each side, excluding side four, which contained five .... (1994) |
7:14 |
| 5 | "Fingerbib" | Jonathan Newman | Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album is an electronic album by Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard David James. It was released on Warp Records in 1996. The work features use of software synthesizers and unusual beats. It is his fourth official full-length album. The album garnered high acclaim from music... (1996) |
3:49 |
| 6 | "Gwely Mernans" | Ken Thomson | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
4:57 |
| 7 | "4" | Jessica Johnson & Payton MacDonald | Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album Richard D. James Album is an electronic album by Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard David James. It was released on Warp Records in 1996. The work features use of software synthesizers and unusual beats. It is his fourth official full-length album. The album garnered high acclaim from music... (1996) |
3:31 |
| 8 | "Prep Gwarlek 3b" | Courtney Orlando | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
1:08 |
| 9 | "Omgyjya-Switch7" | Evan Hause | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
5:08 |
| 10 | "Track 01" (aka "[cliffs]") | Caleb Burhans | Selected Ambient Works Volume II Selected Ambient Works Volume II -Formatting notes:The cassette version of the album featured six songs on each side, barring side three, which contained seven . The vinyl version featured four songs on each side, excluding side four, which contained five .... (1994) |
7:20 |
| 11 | "Jynweythek Ylow" | John Orfe | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
2:29 |
| 12 | "Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michaels Mount" | John Orfe & Payton MacDonald | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
3:41 |
| 13 | "Avril 14th" | John Pickford Richards | Drukqs Drukqs Drukqs is a 2001 double album by electronic musician Richard D. James, released under his most frequently used pseudonym, Aphex Twin... (2001) |
1:58 |
Bonus tracks
- "Prep Gwarlek 3B Remix" (arr. Dennis DeSantis) – 6:00
- "Cliffs Remix" (arr. Dennis DeSantis) – 5:46