Find myself coming back to this every so often, year after year, and I gotta say, this arrangement is almost just as good as the original. Xtal has always had a very special place in my heart, bringing me back to hazy early mornings, just before sunrise, after partying all night, listening to it and the rest of the album. That being said, it’s very rare I hear an arrangement/cover here on TH-cam that blows me away so much that I want to listen to it almost as much as the original.
Holy shit. This honestly brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely beautiful cover. Xtal is by far one of my favourite songs.. and to hear it acoustically... is... wow. Holy shit man.
I've been wanting to do a classical cover similar to this and after analyzing the main chord progression I came up with a six string tuning that is very close if not identical to his using the same setup: Bb D C F F C Capo on the fifth fret, spider capo at the twelfth fret covering strings two and five. Hope this helps anyone else trying to recreate this tuning
Dammit! I thought I knew guitar lingo well enough. I've only played for 2 years now but thought I'd seen it all! But here I am, wondering what in the hell a spider capo is.
why not it’s a capo that has like six little legs that can move independent of each other, so for example you could put a spider capo on your guitar but only capo strings 1-3 while strings 4-5 aren’t capoed (?) and still open. I hope that makes sense.
I remember finding this gem years ago. After reviewing some of the older music I would frequently listen to, this video came to mind and I just had to check it out again. Still incredible to this day.
This might be the best find of my many late night, TH-cam rabbit holes. You've provided a new and profoundly beautiful angle to an already profoundly beautiful song. Bravo, my friend.
I've seen other covers of this song and thought "I think there's a reason why he didn't write it on guitar", but this is absolutely beautiful. Great job.
Can't stop watching this. Man you are incredible! this has been my favorite song since 1992 and you have made this my favorite version. Such intensity. Richard is probably very proud of you. if you ever come to Canada would love to work with you.
This is latest version
I hope you enjoy it
th-cam.com/video/dleUnidWwvI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this. This cover will stick for me for a very, very long time.
I love your cover version, tomorrow my kid will listen to it. 🙏🏼
Same. 🙏 can you consider doing more covers like this?
Maybe a Burial cover?
Love this
I could never imagine an acoustic version of this would sound so good. Amazing!
Maybe it's just because I'm hungover and depressed but this is making me tear up.
I am sober and not depressed, but this is making me cry as well...
Feels, feels everywhere.
love is everywhere, man
It's okay to cry - Lil B
Hmmm. I hope you people have health insurance. You all remind me of school shooters. Try to seek help for your erratic temperaments:(
Years later and this still calms me to sleep.
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my life is a meme buahaha indeed
sweet dreams!
I'm sure Richard is proud listening to this, nice job
Find myself coming back to this every so often, year after year, and I gotta say, this arrangement is almost just as good as the original. Xtal has always had a very special place in my heart, bringing me back to hazy early mornings, just before sunrise, after partying all night, listening to it and the rest of the album. That being said, it’s very rare I hear an arrangement/cover here on TH-cam that blows me away so much that I want to listen to it almost as much as the original.
this is incredible, you've managed to get all the little melodies in there too. makes me appreciate the original even more. great work champ.
Definitely! Greet covers always make the listener appreciate the original work even more!
Xtal is like a blue flame,dancing with you, telling you something you always wanted to hear but never understood.
here's me thinking it was impossible to cover this song,well done good sir
This is the best cover I have ever seen on youtube.
Is like a song u play when think of all your lives memories pass by in a slide show
Holy shit. This honestly brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely beautiful cover. Xtal is by far one of my favourite songs.. and to hear it acoustically... is... wow. Holy shit man.
5 years old and this is still my favorite aphex twin cover
10 years old and this is still my favorite aphex twin cover
I've been wanting to do a classical cover similar to this and after analyzing the main chord progression I came up with a six string tuning that is very close if not identical to his using the same setup:
Bb D C F F C
Capo on the fifth fret, spider capo at the twelfth fret covering strings two and five.
Hope this helps anyone else trying to recreate this tuning
Dammit! I thought I knew guitar lingo well enough. I've only played for 2 years now but thought I'd seen it all! But here I am, wondering what in the hell a spider capo is.
why not it’s a capo that has like six little legs that can move independent of each other, so for example you could put a spider capo on your guitar but only capo strings 1-3 while strings 4-5 aren’t capoed (?) and still open. I hope that makes sense.
I think he plays this with whole step down of CGDGBD.
This is sublime. Amazing version in its own right and shows the brilliance of the original composition.
I have been coming back to this music video since I first heard it in a class in 2010. Still absolutely brilliant.
The power of backtracking shines within you
感動です。
本当に感動です。
アンビエントテクノが、アコースティックギターでカバーされて、まるで違和感がないです。
思い出の曲がこんな風に聴けて本当にうれしいです。
良い曲をありがとうございました。
I remember finding this gem years ago. After reviewing some of the older music I would frequently listen to, this video came to mind and I just had to check it out again. Still incredible to this day.
Helping me through some tough times.
thanks man
this rocks every time
I just can`t decide which version I find more beautiful.
I literally shed tears at this. One of the best covers I've ever heard. One of my all time favorite songs too. Thank you for doing this!
Beautiful faboulous amazing but I’m Italian and I don’t know more other words to explain how is spettacolare bellissima fighissima sta canzone
l love aphex twin「Xtal」.
This version is great , too.
Lovely! What a beautiful surprise!
everytime i watch/listen to this, it puts me in a headspace where everything is just that much better. thank you
Very, very beautiful. Very, very inspiring. I lost count the times I've listened to this. Thank you.
Absolutely phenomenal. Breathtakingly beautiful. Don't ever stop playing. You have a truly inspiring gift.
Amazing, you played it very well. This is one of my favorite songs and your acoustic rendition of it is nothing less than flawless.
i'm so in love with this, this is truly amazing!
Beautiful rendition of one of the most beautiful tracks ever recorded.. THANKYOU. xxx
i've had your cover in my favorites for a long while
Genius! So beautiful - well done
Dude. You knocked it out of the ball park. Love listening to head phones and chillin. Goose bumps love it keep it up
I really, really love this.
I've been listening to it for about as long as you've had it up.
This might be the best find of my many late night, TH-cam rabbit holes. You've provided a new and profoundly beautiful angle to an already profoundly beautiful song. Bravo, my friend.
This will be in repeat forever. Thank you
Just brilliant man this is easily one of the best and most interesting covers i've heard.
Absolutely gorgeous. Haunting.
Great cover 🥹 impossible not to tear up while this is playing
you are absolutely amazing. incredible. thank you
jesus christ! that is amazing!! really well done!!
this is so beautiful
Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
So glad to find this - a beautiful cover of a beautiful tune :)
I've seen other covers of this song and thought "I think there's a reason why he didn't write it on guitar", but this is absolutely beautiful. Great job.
this is an amazing track originally, but you have added another dimension to it. fantastic work! beautiful guitar playing!
Wow, who knew that an acoustic version of this song would sound so beautiful. Awesome !
This is incredible
Amazing really beautiful... one of my fav dance tracks of all time perhaps made even more beautiful
man I love this so much! thanks for this :)
I love this. Absolutely beautiful.
Just discovered this yesterday. Fantastic cover for a beloved track
love it truly
I love this. So much warmth and sadness at the same time. xx
jeez, this is so beautiful. good job, bud!
So beautiful !!
How have I not seen this video before! Such a great cover!
Really happy to watch this.
Thanks a lot!
Can't stop watching this. Man you are incredible! this has been my favorite song since 1992 and you have made this my favorite version. Such intensity. Richard is probably very proud of you. if you ever come to Canada would love to work with you.
Really enjoyed this, fantastic!
Simply amazing. Respect
Beautiful!
beautiful !!
love it !!
What a ripper rendition! Good on ya' mate!
This is so so so so so good I wanna cry
so lovely
Oh my, this is gorgeous.
Awesome man, great cover, beautiful chords.
Sounds amazing. Great job buddy
X-tal is top notch and this cover shows that the tune is pure beauty!
Love it.
LOVE THIS!!!
beautiful rendition.
Luv ur cover version, tomorrow I’ll make my kid listen to it. Thanks for sharing :)
Absolutely superb,quite unbelievable.
this is the best thing I’ve ever seen
Nice touches and I'm also glad it's a longer version.
powerful love love love it so much! thank you, 10 years later
This is really, I mean REALLY good.
Keep 'em tunes coming, man.
This is beautiful
this is beautiful
SUPER FANTASTIC!!!!!
beautiful
Gorgeous sound, well done!
this is incredible
so everything... thank you
This is sick! I keep listening
that was really awesome!!!
well done mate. Hypnotic
It is beautiful.
Incredible
Wow. This is amazing.
This is awesome man, maximum kudos to you good sir.
wow that was amazing!
Wow this is incredible
AMAZING
so, so good... makes me want to cry every time.
Very talented man, sounds amazing