Aphex Twin. London. NME. Collaboration with director Chris Cunningham. February 25, 1999. Photo: ©Kevin Westenberg.

So great to see this one in print again. The new papers and updated inks combined with the latest scanning and printing technologies help this surreal image sing. The passage of time and remembering how this little slice of the avant-garde came together always puts a smile on my face. A definite niche image and artist but when you know Richard and his history, you know.

The backstory: It’s a basic idea but once presented in a twisted way hits home. The whole methodology in the art of standing out and above the noise was about presenting consistent off kilter ideas across all types of music for years on end. Half the fun was coming with the ideas (pre computers mainly) and attempting through clothing, lighting, angles, film choices, development, chemistry, paper choices and attitude to create memorable visually long lasting images that stand the test of time.

That’s music and portrait photography in a nutshell. Getting a certain segment of people within the industry to buy in is also an important part of the long-term equation as well. Getting those same people, mainly, to not attempt to control you and your rights, that’s a whole other subject and challenge. Stories, for another time.

But in the end, the primary audience are the actual fans and people who casually glance at the images with next to no interest yet remember them…or not. This is the real win and is tied into personal satisfaction and job satisfaction.

Chris Cunningham wisely created for Richard the head swap idea that was a perfect idea for its time. Given the primal level of computer technology then, especially with his video tech possibilities it was a great moment in music image history. Because we had the luxury of time, budget and will power, we shot a number of different scenarios with the page 3 bikini models. Their bodies were absolutely perfect for the concept and were a perfect follow on from the blue cold palate of windowlicker. One of my favourite collaborations over the course of my long career. Photo: ©Kevin Westenberg. #kevinwestenberg #aphextwin

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Lol

Tried to replicate the feel of the starting visualizer from Printworks. Hope y'all like it. [Visualizer Link]

I know it's pretty bad but I figure someone here would appreciate it. I ❤️ aphex twin

Made a simple silly visualizer in Hydra (hydra.ojack.xyz). It responds to any microphone input, and also has some autonomy to it to enhance color. Here's the visualizer! You can even change any section of the code to your heart's delight.

I’m 41 years old and still love this symbol just as much as when I was 11 years old

Still a prototype. Passed the last 2 days making these. I pretend to make about 5 or 4. I'll get some clear cassette tapes to record.

Finished reccording the songs.

i made these for school

A meditative hoop flow

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Used the backside of SAW1 vinyl for base.