The music Philosophy I learned from Aphex Twin

 

Music can be more than just something nice to listen , The Philosophy I learned from Aphex Twin 

Have you ever felt like you're plugged into a machine?

 Like you're a bunch of circuits and wires, just going through the motions? 

Aphex Twin's music often feels like that—a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the gears of existence. It's not always pretty, but it's undeniably powerful.

Think of it like this: imagine a world where music isn’t just melody and rhythm, but a landscape of sonic glitches and fractured beats. That's the world Richard D. James, the man behind Aphex Twin, invites you to explore. It's a place where familiar sounds are twisted and turned into something new, something unexpected, sometimes unsettling. It's like he’s taking apart a clock, not to fix it, but to understand what makes it tick, and then rebuilding it in a brand new form.

Some say his music is a reflection of a deep-seated pessimism, that he sees humanity as just “water and electricity”, nothing more. Like we're just biological machines, destined to break down. Maybe he sees the world this way, maybe he doesn't. The beauty of his music, and of art in general, is that it can mean different things to different people.

A mirror: It’s like when you look in a mirror, you see not only your reflection but also a reflection of your mood, your thoughts and your experiences. Aphex Twin's music acts like that mirror.

It's not always an easy listen, but it’s always thought-provoking. It's like he's saying, “Hey, life isn't always smooth and beautiful; sometimes it's messy and complicated, full of jarring and unexpected turns.”

Perhaps, instead of sadness, it’s a challenge. A challenge to think outside the box, to question the way we see the world, the way we hear music. It's a reminder that life isn't a carefully composed symphony, but a wild, beautiful, often messy improvisation.

Aphex Twin's music makes you work for it. You can't passively listen; you have to engage. You have to be an active listener, finding your own meaning in the chaos. It’s like trying to understand a complex code, one full of intricate patterns and hidden messages. Each listener is like a decoder trying to unravel the meaning for themselves.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what you hear. Is it a bleak outlook on life? Or is it a way of showing us the beauty within the imperfections of existence? One thing's for sure: Aphex Twin's soundscapes are a powerful reminder that music can be more than just something nice to listen to; it can be a journey into the unexpected, the unknown, and the deeply human. It’s a glitch in the matrix that forces you to question everything you thought you knew about music.

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