From Benjamin Middleton Sent Fri, Oct 30th 1992, 17:44
From Benjamin Middleton Sent Fri, Oct 30th 1992, 17:44
I thought it was about time I wrote to the entire group about my connections with the ApheX tWin - as I continually get sent individual requests for information. Ahhh! Richard (AFX) James has been producing music since he was 12 - I have seen him. He worked in his bedroom in a modern bungalow in Lanner, Cornwall. His setup was bizarre to say the least. Casio FZ-10M, DX-100 (missing keys'n'all), SH-101, Quadraverb, Atari 520ST with bust keyboard(!), odd keyboards, bits of old electrical equipment, 8+ turntables, one borrowed mixer(!), bits of audio gear (all cleverly balanced on some lucozade cans, hand-sprayed JBL's suspended from ceiling by industrial strength chain. The list continues... Digeridoo was recorded initially for the benefit of FIZZ-BOMB (at the Shire Horse, St Ives, Cornwall). He DJ'ed with my brother (Tom) both here and at the Bowgie Inn (Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall) - not to mention the numerous beaches around the county. The original Pacman (never released) was recorded off an arcade machine in Newquay The original is 100x better than the choci remix on yellow vinyl. AFX released several of his original recordings on Rephlex Records, London - indeed, Richard himself resampled bits for R+S from these Rephlex Records (or that what it sounds like on the R+S release). Richard now lives in Islington, London, and continues to do work for Rephlex Records (under the name Caustic Window). His first record was a joint project with himself and my brother for Mighty Force Records (Exeter, Devon) - the Analogue Bubblebath EP (En Trance to Exit was Tom's idea!). Tom continues to do work for Mighty Force (he had his Schizophrenia - My Splendid Idea released by them). Tom now works with Mark Pritchard (formerly SHAFT - Rhubarb + Custard) on Evolution Records (run by Tom and Mark). This new label has gained alot of respect in London (indeed their latest release Global Communication - Sublime Creation has received a 5 * rating in Mix Mag. Just goes to show that good music This just about sums up my connection with the twin. If you need further information, I will answer any mail. NB: Rephlex Records is continually on the lokk out for new talent in the techno field. If you've got any demo-tapes, I can supply an address. HX-PRO - drn - bass mechanic - pattern avenger