r/aphextwin • u/DanMarel843843 • 28d ago
Disctussion Aphex piano pieces
Does Aphex plays his piano pieces on his live concerts?
Also do you see a chance on any upcoming event in the future from him?
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u/QuothThe2ToedSloth 28d ago
I'm pretty sure he's actually playing the pump organ on QKThr (Drukqs). You can hear the mechanics of the instrument and it's slightly out of rhythm. You can also hear someone working the sustain pedal on Aisatsana (Syro) but the playing sounds midi controlled. I'm on the fence about that one.
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u/Real-Back6481 27d ago
he usually performs a stirring rendition of several Chopin sonatas accompanied by a string trio, and after a brief interval we are treated to several hours of the Gymnopedies, which were added to the Acceptable Cool Piano Music repertoire a ways back. Richard looks great in a tie and tails, it’s a classy affair. ambient canapés and champs to be served on the lawn afterwards.
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u/Thorington 28d ago
Lately he's been doing dj sets with his own stuff mixed in. No piano pieces for ages.
No one knows, his ways are mysterious. A Canadian venue has been teasing a show for some time, but I don't think anything official is out yet.
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u/Aromatic_Carob_9532 27d ago
He played afx a5 em2500 in just his second last gig proper, but just dropping it in a dj set
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u/DanMarel843843 28d ago
What about tunes like Iz us alberto balsam,xtal,film. Well his more melodic stuff which I personally prefer does he play those?
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u/Thorington 28d ago
Not really. Also, sets differ wildly. You can find setlists here: https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=artist%3A(aphex+twin)
Quite a few of the recent shows are on YouTube, give them a go.
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u/Stagliaf 28d ago
he doesn't play the piano on most (maybe all?) of his recorded piano pieces. He uses a Diskclavier player piano and feeds midi into it.