After a 5 year hiatus, Squarepusher returns with ‘Be Up A Hello’, released 31 January 2020. ‘Be Up A Hello’ sees Tom Jenkinson return to using a bewildering array of vintage analogue and digital hardware, the same equipment that first helped him develop his sound in the early '90s. Something of a 180 degree turn, these synths, effects units and even a Commodore Vic20 are in complete contrast to the tools he used to create 2015’s ‘Damogen Furies’ - cutting edge software that Tom developed over the course of 15 years. The result is an album of rinsing breakbeat floor fillers, pieces loaded with visceral atmosphere and melody, and darker moments that illustrate Squarepusher’s continuing fascination with finely balanced psychological overload. As such, ‘Be Up A Hello’ gives a nod to the mayhem, joyousness and abandon of the DIY Essex rave scene that was a strong determinant in Tom's work.
@Mossop & Hobson I disagree. This one has a very unique "groove". It's really a good one with the nicely placed kick drums.... Also there is so much going on but a lot of "space" for each thing really... Similar to previous work? Sure (and I am glad). Not the *same* though, definitely :)
2020 and we are still getting the best of electronic music from the greats. This is also probably the nicest mixed Squarepusher track i've heard! Warm and fuzzy yet still detailed and lively.
@@G8tr1522 नमस्कार to you as well mate. The EDM scene is huge. I'm not sure about the unconventional genres like IDM, breakbeat, jungle, glitch etc. But I came across some admirers of these in my music school. In reference to your username, there is also a substantial Radiohead fanbase, mainly because of Creep but also because of their recent records and Jonny's project in Rajasthan, India.
@@livacreative I think it's just varied preferences. Thanks. Aphex, Radiohead and Nils Frahm are on top of my list. I'm not dying without seeing them live. And Autechre too. 😆
this, i think thats why its called vortrack, reminds me of vacuum or void/vorrh, like it is sucking your attention into it without letting you grab hold of anything
The Supreme Meme “nobody cared who I was until I put on the mask” ...sorry, Ode to your profile pic 👌 but your point about Squarepusher is spot on mate.
This album is well timed and will be much appreciated. Seems like there's a lot of yearning for the good old days of electronic music, before it turned into a formulaic commercialized EDM DJ hype fest. Also, woooow that reverb is DEEP!
Thank you for the music! You are one of the most talented artists alive because you always follow your own path. Don't worry about fan service, keep forging ahead. That is true fan service! Do EXACTLY what YOU want to do, and we'll all enjoy the ride!
I also like his earlier material, not necessarily the more hardcore stuff though. His amazing debut album (96) and the one that followed were not as hardcore as the next batch, and I think he struck the perfect mix of genres in those 2.
@@lasherthirteen7456 Absolutely dont agree. As a huge fan of Feed me.. and Hard normal.. I would be disappointed if he stuck to the same genre and just copy himself all over again. Ufabulum and esp Damogen are something completely different than the rest of the world. The depth of some of the tracks from Damogen (eg Baltang Arg) is just another level
''congratulations your Squarepusher has evolved!'' Feels like the sound that he started at Ufabulum has reached maturity. Ufabulum=Charmander, Damogen Furies= Charmeleon , This=Charizard. Fire tune.
@@humaninterface7153 true to some extend, but this feels to me like he's coming back full circle, this being both an evolution of damogen and the resurgence of some old school Squarepusher vibes, exciting times!
@@thefxbip315 actually i´m wrong^^ He was inspired by the 90´s rave days and his old gear, as you said the album itself seems to be a mixture of old meets new sp.
He's been taking things in new directions over the last 10 or so years but while I always respect the innovation I have liked less of his music when compared to albums like Ultravisitor, MIRON and Go! Plastic (Although there have been some gems in his more recent stuff). This track makes me feel like he is reviving his roots with a new (perhaps more sophisticated) perspective. He's able to craft the electronic in a way which sounds so organic to me. I'm really excited about this album.
Makes me think of an auditory "eye illusions" or "magic eye" book I used to use as a kid. You know the ones where you stare or blink really quickly at a page of noise and a strange picture materialises out of the lines.
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After a 5 year hiatus, Squarepusher returns with ‘Be Up A Hello’, released 31 January 2020.
‘Be Up A Hello’ sees Tom Jenkinson return to using a bewildering array of vintage analogue and digital hardware, the same equipment that first helped him develop his sound in the early '90s. Something of a 180 degree turn, these synths, effects units and even a Commodore Vic20 are in complete contrast to the tools he used to create 2015’s ‘Damogen Furies’ - cutting edge software that Tom developed over the course of 15 years.
The result is an album of rinsing breakbeat floor fillers, pieces loaded with visceral atmosphere and melody, and darker moments that illustrate Squarepusher’s continuing fascination with finely balanced psychological overload. As such, ‘Be Up A Hello’ gives a nod to the mayhem, joyousness and abandon of the DIY Essex rave scene that was a strong determinant in Tom's work.
It's "to be released" not "released" unless you're from the future.
Thank you!!!
@@radicaltyro You can't prove they aren't.
More like 360°,
@Mossop & Hobson I disagree. This one has a very unique "groove". It's really a good one with the nicely placed kick drums.... Also there is so much going on but a lot of "space" for each thing really... Similar to previous work? Sure (and I am glad). Not the *same* though, definitely :)
I like it when you make the drums go fast thanks
"I like those fast beats."
collab orator would you like anything?
totally agree
Lmao
Best comment!
I imagine this is how electronic music sounds to people not used to listening to it.
absolute tune this one
One of Square's finest tracks ever, honestly, right up there with Dissolver and Mekrev Bass. This album was a gem.
You've got so many hihats Tom
Go on, give us a snare rush rush rush.. shuurrr
Hihats gonna hihat.
He ain't got that many....
I like those fast bits
Running and gunning them hats
Feels like listening to an unknown language but still understanding what it says.
yeah man
Absolutely spot on 👌
whats it say?
TheYannickOne
It says bwampomdibipom
I get hypnotized and become one with the electric paterns of the Tb303
A well rounded analog flavour which cleanses the palette
aaaaaaaaah the reverb on the 303, that headspace is LOVELY, great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's back!
and sounds damn good
in POG form
I-prefer-this_tekno_darkside_actually
yes.
It literally sounds like the walls are bleeding. On a bad acid trip, superb.
Absolutely killer, this is acid free jazz. Best Squarepusher album in many years.
2020 and we are still getting the best of electronic music from the greats. This is also probably the nicest mixed Squarepusher track i've heard! Warm and fuzzy yet still detailed and lively.
Listened to this about ten times already today. What a slammer! Really hyped for the new album.
Sounds like something blasting out from a hovering alien spacecraft. Love it!.
So tight, so right! That acidic burp-syncopated bassline sounds very deep, always takes me to another dimension.
You and Aphex are some of my biggest influences with electronic music. This is such a great return!
I feel they both even as friends, are some of the greatest composers, ever......
@@jonpark510 No doubt! They were doing music that was way ahead of its time.
A light on the darkness... this is so needed right now. Thank you Tom!
Just found out he's coming to India. I booked my tickets in a blink.
Rahul Baidh is there a significant electronic music following in India? Also, नमस्कार
Rarely see people from India have good music taste, all of them into trashy edm music. Cudos man, if you have a chance see Aphex Twin don't miss it.
@@G8tr1522 नमस्कार to you as well mate. The EDM scene is huge. I'm not sure about the unconventional genres like IDM, breakbeat, jungle, glitch etc. But I came across some admirers of these in my music school.
In reference to your username, there is also a substantial Radiohead fanbase, mainly because of Creep but also because of their recent records and Jonny's project in Rajasthan, India.
@@livacreative I think it's just varied preferences. Thanks. Aphex, Radiohead and Nils Frahm are on top of my list. I'm not dying without seeing them live. And Autechre too. 😆
@@rahulbaidh I saw Nils and Richard live in Berlin, was one of my fucking great experience in my life, never miss it.
I think the real question is... does this track come with a free pair of ballet shoes and a bag of speed?
....you're looking for a girlfriend, aren'tcha?
@@slackdave Haha. Well only if she takes ALL the items listed! It's a package deal...
Peep show reference, right?
@@hedgiewedgie95 Yep - Super Hans.
This is incredible wtf what a vibe
Still got that golden touch.
First track of his I've enjoyed in a long while
This is the best thing you've done, dude.
My ears love it. My mind too.
Thank you for coming back!
Oh, Squarepusher explodes my brains! ) I can't track a single pattern but it has a definite structure and rythm! Bravo!
this, i think thats why its called vortrack, reminds me of vacuum or void/vorrh, like it is sucking your attention into it without letting you grab hold of anything
The fact that this guy is still alive and well after 20+ years in the electronic scene is a serious testament to his experience
The Supreme Meme “nobody cared who I was until I put on the mask” ...sorry, Ode to your profile pic 👌 but your point about Squarepusher is spot on mate.
30 years my friend
This album is well timed and will be much appreciated. Seems like there's a lot of yearning for the good old days of electronic music, before it turned into a formulaic commercialized EDM DJ hype fest. Also, woooow that reverb is DEEP!
TRick : put reverb before a slamming compressor
Pusher acid !!!
He makes all the styles of drum and bass
Even his actual static sounds juicy. Those preamps!!!
All hail the return of the King Of Retro-Futuristic Jazz 'N' Bass 😎
Thank you for the music! You are one of the most talented artists alive because you always follow your own path. Don't worry about fan service, keep forging ahead. That is true fan service! Do EXACTLY what YOU want to do, and we'll all enjoy the ride!
Really digging these old school 90s looking animations!
I like those fast bits
This is the squarepusher sound we love! Glad to listen the best face of Tom!
I like the old-school visuals.
fucking cool indeed
Super cool! But does anyone know how you would make something like that?
@@kyledundon2118 probably some kind of video synthesizer. Something like the Vidiot.
My dude comes back from hiatus right after I get into his music.
This is great.
This is an incredible amount of energy.
i like the part where it goes rididiblipblompplompdididiptplimpboom.
exactly
I felt that too
Yeah that one
Ikr
I like ribbed condoms
Very hard acid. I love it.
Finally, the real sequel to Ultravisitor. Thank you.
to anyone that's only listened to Squarepusher in the last 10 years... THIS IS SQUAREPUSHER, DO YOU KNOW SQUAREPUSHER?
? The last 10 years were also about legit Squarepusher. Ufabulum, Damogen are the beasts
Nah he lost the magic on the last bunch
Ufab damogen and shobaleader were definitely sub par efforts in contrast to the rest of the catalogue
I also like his earlier material, not necessarily the more hardcore stuff though. His amazing debut album (96) and the one that followed were not as hardcore as the next batch, and I think he struck the perfect mix of genres in those 2.
@@lasherthirteen7456 Absolutely dont agree. As a huge fan of Feed me.. and Hard normal.. I would be disappointed if he stuck to the same genre and just copy himself all over again.
Ufabulum and esp Damogen are something completely different than the rest of the world. The depth of some of the tracks from Damogen (eg Baltang Arg) is just another level
I'm not insisting he stay stuck in the mud- just that his 2010s work isn't up to snuff.
ずっと待ってました。
''congratulations your Squarepusher has evolved!'' Feels like the sound that he started at Ufabulum has reached maturity. Ufabulum=Charmander, Damogen Furies= Charmeleon , This=Charizard. Fire tune.
He actually wanted to create the exact opposite going back to his 90´s gear
@@humaninterface7153 true to some extend, but this feels to me like he's coming back full circle, this being both an evolution of damogen and the resurgence of some old school Squarepusher vibes, exciting times!
@@thefxbip315 actually i´m wrong^^ He was inspired by the 90´s rave days and his old gear, as you said the album itself seems to be a mixture of old meets new sp.
@@humaninterface7153 yeah exactly
Incredibly amazing! The dark one is on his way.
Welcome back :D
Daaamn, been a fan ever since I heard journey to reedham on some obscure d'n'b cd. Good to hear some new tunes :D
theres something messed up with the video it sounds all glitchy and corrupt can you plz reupload thank you
hEHe
Snot a bad thing
Back on form. Love this so much.
My red hot Pusher. Do you know Squarepusher? This very much pleases me, seeing Tom back on the scene is refreshing.
Stoked! Can't wait to hear the whole album! Nice New Years Eve gift!
Fir Coat think you’d better check that date again
@@tweezerfetish Oh, right, well, great Global Game Jam break then!!!
Un grand, un immense album de Squarepusher. L'un des deux ou trois meilleurs de toute sa carrière. Brillantissime !!!
my face = melted
Trippy. Good old school sound
Absolutely mesmerizing.
Daddy is back. OMG
Squarepusher's the FUCKING daddy mixing all the styles drum & basssssssss
These visuals remind me of the terrors in my brain
These visuals remind me of tremors in my brain XD
Ketamine terrors
@@sinane.y Where can I get some?
Very gentle groove on kick.
hardest ride cymbal in the game
This is amazing
He's been taking things in new directions over the last 10 or so years but while I always respect the innovation I have liked less of his music when compared to albums like Ultravisitor, MIRON and Go! Plastic (Although there have been some gems in his more recent stuff). This track makes me feel like he is reviving his roots with a new (perhaps more sophisticated) perspective. He's able to craft the electronic in a way which sounds so organic to me. I'm really excited about this album.
What's miron?
Music is Rotted One Note
I think this track could also be called "Try and keep up please."
This song deserves to last more than ten minutes long
A return to form here for Tom, sounds very old school. Love it.
Makes me think of an auditory "eye illusions" or "magic eye" book I used to use as a kid. You know the ones where you stare or blink really quickly at a page of noise and a strange picture materialises out of the lines.
thanks Tom
Hey! A VERY pleasant track!
Welcome back, Tom! Thanks for the new tunes!
You think I can't dance to this? Ha, ha, ha... I can TRY!
Ooo those visuals are clearly stressing UA-cam’s codec to the max. Such artefacts!
Crazy shit. Do like.
THE KING IS BACK
Very nice. Looking forward to the album.
reminds me of the CHAOS AD shit he did. dope.
oh nevermind
ends just mashing the tritone interval
love it
He really loves compressing the shit out of it
i ate a slurpee to this thank you so much
Constant escalation do not break eye contact
Will always remind meyour live at Dour festival 2012! Blow my mind
This is such a track
SUCH A TRACK
Overall effect was soothing in a negating way, like riding bumpy asphalt for ten miles, or when water is so hot it almost feels icy cold.
the purpose of poetry is to bait the God of commentary
the purpose of music is to transcend Him
. thank u tom jenkinson
I like this new Squarepusher...very contemporary.
welcome back, old friend
Yess
this is fucking wicked. well happy to hear the classic squarepusher sound return!
This takes me back. My Brain Melted a bit.
Tundra part 8?
definite tundra vibes
I'm just sitting here waiting for MCRide vocals
overrated/overpraised
@@ПлутаркоФарше wrong
lmaoo
Sickest thing I’ve ever heard
nice!! back to the knob twiddling :D
A breath of fresh air!
Massive vibes
Holy SHIT !!! The Master is back! YAAAAAAAAAAY !!!
This is really great!
I wondered if this would pull me in in the same way....
Awesome. I’m there man!
Yes.
I wish MY dad was this cool...😮
CANT WAIT FOR APRIL GET TO SEEE ONE OF MY FAVS LIVE YESS
Welcome back Squarepusher =D
I wanna hear that brilliant fretless bass playing again