On is the third EP by English electronic musician Aphex Twin, released on 15 November 1993 by Warp. On Remixes, featuring remixes by James, Reload and μ-Ziq, was released on the same day.
| On | ||||
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| Released | 15 November 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Length | 23:54 | |||
| Label | Warp | |||
| Producer | Aphex Twin | |||
| Richard D. James chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
The single peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Richard D. James
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On" | 7:03 |
| 2. | "73-Yips" | 4:14 |
| 3. | "D-Scape" | 6:54 |
| 4. | "Xepha" | 5:42 |
| Total length: | 23:54 | |
The Sire Records (US) version of On contains only "On", "73-Yips", and "Xepha" with early fade-outs, followed by the Reload Mix of "On", and it is housed in an Ecopak case instead of the standard slimline jewel case in which the Warp (UK) release was packaged.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On" (D-Scape Mix) | 10:40 |
| 2. | "On" (Reload Mix) | 7:06 |
| 3. | "On" (μ-Ziq Mix) | 8:43 |
| 4. | "On" (28 Mix) | 6:47 |
| Total length: | 33:16 | |
The "D-Scape Mix", in actuality a remix of "D-Scape" from On, features mostly harsh sucking noises.
Music video edit
The music video for the title track was directed by Jarvis Cocker and Martin Wallace, and features a stop-motion sequence filmed on a beach involving numerous props (including an old fashioned diving suit and a cardboard cutout of James), and images of the tide. Drips of water are synchronized with the piano. The film was shot on location in Hilbre Island, West Kirby, Wirral, UK. James was hands-off from the video's making, apart from insisting that it did not feature any computer graphics. He was however satisfied with the end result, stating that it "does the job".[3] It is available on the Come to Viddy (VHS, 1997) and WarpVision: The Videos 1989–2004 (DVD, 2004) compilations.
References edit
- ^ link
- ^ "On: The Aphex Twin". Official Charts. The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Aphex Twin - MTV News feature, 1993". YouTube.
External links edit
- On at the Warp Records website