Alt-J — Tessellate (Broadbandits Afro Mix)
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Bite chunks out of me
You're a shark and I'm swimming
My heart still thumps as I bleed
And all your friends come sniffing
Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go, my love it's very late
'Til moming comes, let's tessellate
Go alone my flower
And keep my whole lovely you
Wild green stones alone my lover
And keep us on my heart
Three guns and one goes off
One's empty, one's not quick enough
One bum, one red, one grin
Search the graves while the camera spins
Chunks of you will sink down to seals
Blubber rich in mouming, they'll nosh you up
Yes, they'll nosh the love away but it's fair to say
You will still haunt me
Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go my love it's very late
'Til moming comes, let's tessellate
You're a shark and I'm swimming
My heart still thumps as I bleed
And all your friends come sniffing
Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go, my love it's very late
'Til moming comes, let's tessellate
Go alone my flower
And keep my whole lovely you
Wild green stones alone my lover
And keep us on my heart
Three guns and one goes off
One's empty, one's not quick enough
One bum, one red, one grin
Search the graves while the camera spins
Chunks of you will sink down to seals
Blubber rich in mouming, they'll nosh you up
Yes, they'll nosh the love away but it's fair to say
You will still haunt me
Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet
Toe to toe, back to back, let's go my love it's very late
'Til moming comes, let's tessellate
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How does one Tessellate? Is it one of those things where if you have to ask you probably should avoid the attempt?
henry.lee.jr wrote:
This is my favorite version of this song. I was disappointed it wasn't on their album. The album version is okay, but not as fabulous as this. So glad we get to hear it here.
This broadbandits Afro mix version of the song is fantastic, and I couldn’t find it on Apple Music because they don’t have this broadbandits Afro remix version. Thanks for sharing this!
This is my favorite version of this song. I was disappointed it wasn't on their album. The album version is okay, but not as fabulous as this. So glad we get to hear it here.
chinaski wrote:
This Outstanding track is available on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwreVcplP6M
Not available on Spotify.
By far the best version of this track. Let the chair dancing commence!
Besides, you know how hard it is to find this specific track anywhere but radioparadise.com?
This Outstanding track is available on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwreVcplP6M
Not available on Spotify.
I may have posted this before but this band reminds me of Junkhouse for some reason. The vocalist sounds a bit like Tom Wilson I guess.
Let's tess... nah skip this ....
By far the best version of this track. Let the chair dancing commence!
Besides, you know how hard it is to find this specific track anywhere but radioparadise.com?
they ruin such a nice song
Love love love this song. Grooving on my office ball chair, conveniently bouncey...
fredriley wrote:
I didn't even know it could be a noun. According to the Oracle, that's a British usage.
It's not often that you hear the word 'nosh' used as a verb rather than a noun...
I didn't even know it could be a noun. According to the Oracle, that's a British usage.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Reminds me of Hypnotoad.
Reminds me of Hypnotoad.
One of the few songs that makes me wish for an 11.
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
help
I'm stuck watching this and I need to go out on the warehouse floor and work!
help
I'm stuck watching this and I need to go out on the warehouse floor and work!
ExploitingChaos wrote:
"Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet..."
I love RP
"Triangles are my favorite shape
Three points where two lines meet..."
I love RP
ça tape de folie ! Thanks RP.
I *LOVE* all the geeky references to computer graphics. "Triangles are my favorite shape"... "Let's tesselate".
markybx wrote:
Yea, like that woman who plays for Moby and the drummer for Schiiler
Make that two drummers SCHILLER : Sonne Live (2013) -- two drummers, 2 hours.
The drumming is so precise I thought it must be a machine, but no
Yea, like that woman who plays for Moby and the drummer for Schiiler
Make that two drummers SCHILLER : Sonne Live (2013) -- two drummers, 2 hours.
The drumming is so precise I thought it must be a machine, but no
love this band
This broadbandits Afro mix version of the song is fantastic, and I couldn’t find it on Apple Music because they don’t have this broadbandits Afro remix version. Thanks for sharing this!
Despise remixes.
Not a band that hit my radar in the UK - excellent stuff
AhhtheMusic wrote:
Agreed
Can't get enough of this. Hypnotic.
Agreed
"Toe to toe, back to back, let's go my love it's very late
'Til morning comes, let's tessellate"
Yes lets!!!
not anymore
'Til morning comes, let's tessellate"
Yes lets!!!
not anymore
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rdo wrote:
When I listen to college radio, it's like when I eat a bowl of Fruit Loops. It tastes super great for a bit, and I'm like, Why did I ever stop eating Fruit Loops? But, lo and behold, before the box is done I am dumping it into the waste basket. Its flavor lasts about two bowls. That's college radio.
One cannot subsist on Fruit Loops alone, granted, but why would one toss the box into the bin? 1, that's waste; 2, one might crave for some more before it spoils (do seal the bag properly
); 3, what if you get the munchies for something sweet and can't be arsed baking?
Seriously though, I really like this tune. Has me chair or kitchen dancing every time! And the title reminds me of Marvel's Cosmic Cube. I know it's actually called the Tesseract, but that's what Tessellate reminds me of. I can just imagine Loki and Thor dancing to that tune!
The worst with the above is that I'm neither stone nor drunk as I'm writing this. Just plain stupid without any chemical help.
When I listen to college radio, it's like when I eat a bowl of Fruit Loops. It tastes super great for a bit, and I'm like, Why did I ever stop eating Fruit Loops? But, lo and behold, before the box is done I am dumping it into the waste basket. Its flavor lasts about two bowls. That's college radio.
One cannot subsist on Fruit Loops alone, granted, but why would one toss the box into the bin? 1, that's waste; 2, one might crave for some more before it spoils (do seal the bag properly
); 3, what if you get the munchies for something sweet and can't be arsed baking? Seriously though, I really like this tune. Has me chair or kitchen dancing every time! And the title reminds me of Marvel's Cosmic Cube. I know it's actually called the Tesseract, but that's what Tessellate reminds me of. I can just imagine Loki and Thor dancing to that tune!
The worst with the above is that I'm neither stone nor drunk as I'm writing this. Just plain stupid without any chemical help.
Weird, refreshing, more alt-J
I have mixed feelings about Alt-J. Some songs I like, many I don't. But I got a new appreciation for them last night watching their Tiny Desk Concerts.
Grammarcop wrote:
Let's Escalade. v. To ride in a Cadillac SUV.
Let's escalate.
Let's Escalade. v. To ride in a Cadillac SUV.
robin_at_domani wrote:
"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception."
--Groucho
The guy in the middle looks like a young Groucho Marx.
sfyi2001 wrote: 
sfyi2001 wrote:
"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception."
--Groucho
It's not often that you hear the word 'nosh' used as a verb rather than a noun...
I heard this song when I first discovered RP and it sealed the deal for me with this great station!
so Amazing! My side of the planet is dark and at some point I must sleep, but not now!
Let's escalate.
tessellate/ˈtɛsəleɪt/verb
1. decorate (a floor or pavement) with mosaics.
2. cover (a plane surface) by repeated use of a single shape, without gaps or overlapping.
Is this the equivalent of Alt-J trying to morph a soundscape into a physical plane?
Nice concept.
1. decorate (a floor or pavement) with mosaics.
2. cover (a plane surface) by repeated use of a single shape, without gaps or overlapping.
Is this the equivalent of Alt-J trying to morph a soundscape into a physical plane?
Nice concept.
I often wonder how hard is it to write a song when all some "musicians" do is repeat the same bars or verses over and over and over?
Can't get enough of this. Hypnotic.
much prefer the original version
Another gem I would never have heard if it weren't for RP. The first time I heard it I didn't know what "tessellate" meant, but good god this song made me want to do it. 
Ihatethissong wrote:
Props to you, Ihatethissong.....well stated and FUN comment...and I will NOT hold your poopiness against you...LONG LIVE RP!!
'MUricans are such suckers for weird-ass brit music.
I hope that was more funny that insulting, because I mean it in fun and with love.
really I do love everyone and everything. I may often be cranky and angry but that's my problem and views expressed whilst under the influence of poopiness should always be disregarded.
I hope that was more funny that insulting, because I mean it in fun and with love.
really I do love everyone and everything. I may often be cranky and angry but that's my problem and views expressed whilst under the influence of poopiness should always be disregarded.
Props to you, Ihatethissong.....well stated and FUN comment...and I will NOT hold your poopiness against you...LONG LIVE RP!!
'MER-cans are such suckers for weird-ass brit music.
I hope that was more funny that insulting, because I mean it in fun and with love.
really I do love everyone and everything. I may often be cranky and angry but that's my problem and views expressed whilst under the influence of poopiness should always be disregarded.
I hope that was more funny that insulting, because I mean it in fun and with love.
really I do love everyone and everything. I may often be cranky and angry but that's my problem and views expressed whilst under the influence of poopiness should always be disregarded.
Let's triangulate.
This sounds like something Golden Earring would have done in the 70's.
There's a chance I may have just done a little booty dance in my office...
Bouncing at my desk - long live RP !!
lizardking wrote:Well, I'm still at a 9 on this grooviness!! I have heard the album version of this song and was not as impressed and rate that a 6; so here's +3 to the Broad Bandits and their Afro Mix!!
I have heard a few Alt-J songs that I do like before they've been remixed; Every Other Freckle is cool....and one called Pine?
And the youngster in me wonders if I were an actual youngster right now; Is this the music I'd be listening to currently? Probably...yeah....
Long Live RP!!
lizardking wrote:
Awesome groove on this cut! 9 for now, maybe lower later if/when I'm sick of it
Well, I'm still at a 9 on this grooviness!! I have heard the album version of this song and was not as impressed and rate that a 6; so here's +3 to the Broad Bandits and their Afro Mix!!
I have heard a few Alt-J songs that I do like before they've been remixed; Every Other Freckle is cool....and one called Pine?
And the youngster in me wonders if I were an actual youngster right now; Is this the music I'd be listening to currently? Probably...yeah....
Long Live RP!!
This came on Saturday while I was cutting the grass and I immediately doubled my walking pace
So catchy but to find a download of this particular mix track is a task.
8 -> 9 (and beyond…) Awesome version! 
Loved his version of the Humpty Dance too...
robin_at_domani wrote:
robin_at_domani wrote:
The guy in the middle looks like a young Groucho Marx.
sfyi2001 wrote:
sfyi2001 wrote:
Let's misappropriate.
The guy in the middle looks like a young Groucho Marx.
sfyi2001 wrote:
sfyi2001 wrote:
Hoosfoos wrote:
I disagree but to each his/her own.
Absolutely horrendously bad band, the only redeeming quality this song has is whoever remixed it to make it barely palatable.
I disagree but to each his/her own.
My favorite cut from a great album.
A funny story: Because, thanks to RP, I've been an Alt-J fan for years and likewise my 18-year old son has been a super lucky kid and gotten to hear them for all those years too thanks to my being in control of the stereo (when I'm home). For quite a while, he wasn't too impressed with Alt-J, and then about a year ago he came home from school one day and sought out my Alt-J disc — turns out his homies are all hip to Alt-J, and now so is he and he's unleashing some of their other cuts on them!
Long live RP; your mission to spread the sweet sounds must carry on!
A funny story: Because, thanks to RP, I've been an Alt-J fan for years and likewise my 18-year old son has been a super lucky kid and gotten to hear them for all those years too thanks to my being in control of the stereo (when I'm home). For quite a while, he wasn't too impressed with Alt-J, and then about a year ago he came home from school one day and sought out my Alt-J disc — turns out his homies are all hip to Alt-J, and now so is he and he's unleashing some of their other cuts on them!
Long live RP; your mission to spread the sweet sounds must carry on!
Makes my brain hurt.
Absolutely horrendously bad band, the only redeeming quality this song has is whoever remixed it to make it barely palatable.
Possibly my favourite mix track from an "Awesome" album ...
9<10 !!!
Love this mix! It maintains the sound of Alt-J, but still has the perfect customised touch.
Awesome groove on this cut! 9 for now, maybe lower later if/when I'm sick of it
somehow brings to my mind Joan Jett I dig Rock and Roll must be the guitar
I was just thinking about this song last night.
This mix is far superior to the original.
The band otherwise known to non hipsters as 0394, Alt+X.
This mix is far superior to the original.
The band otherwise known to non hipsters as 0394, Alt+X.
Definitely one of the best songs heard on RP. 10!!!
great band - great song and I nerver heard hem Before, will search on Spotify for more
Is this the sound track to Vikings?
they dont make 'em like this anymore.! long debate with self resulted in a 10! this track on RP helped me become a firm fan and see them live. What a band, what a sound, first cd ive actually purchased since KID-A.
kkkkatie wrote:
We Salute You.....Fire!
For those about to rock.
We Salute You.....Fire!
kkkkatie wrote:
not that it is any of my business but I have to ask,
is your screen name pronounced ka-ka-ka-katie or ku-klux-klan-katie?
For those about to rock.
not that it is any of my business but I have to ask,
is your screen name pronounced ka-ka-ka-katie or ku-klux-klan-katie?
Foot tapping. Head bobbing. Good stuff!
For those about to rock.
jrozzelle wrote:
∆ ∆ ∆ Lovely. It does mine too.
I first encountered the word "tesselated" in a Nabokov novel, used as an adjective. (1. of, relating to, or like a mosaic.
2. arranged in or having the appearance of a mosaic; checkered.) Here's it's used as a verb, in a song, which warms the cockles of my nerdy bookish heart.
∆ ∆ ∆ Lovely. It does mine too.
That was lovely.
my 7 went to 8, 9 and now it's a 10!
Love this.
Love this.
The real Turn me On turns me on a lot more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQycATaxMss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQycATaxMss
I first encountered the word "tesselated" in a Nabokov novel, used as an adjective. (1. of, relating to, or like a mosaic.
2. arranged in or having the appearance of a mosaic; checkered.) Here's it's used as a verb, in a song, which warms the cockles of my nerdy bookish heart.
"Triangles are my favorite shape".
Alt-J on a Mac produces: ∆
That's a Delta, the Greek letter D. Hopefully it will also show up on other platforms, dunno.
(Although most Mac people refer to that key as Option. Damn keyboard hipsters. :-) )
Alt-J on a Mac produces: ∆
That's a Delta, the Greek letter D. Hopefully it will also show up on other platforms, dunno.
(Although most Mac people refer to that key as Option. Damn keyboard hipsters. :-) )
Hmm, something I haven't heard before.
Once again, thanks Bill for introducing me to something new
Groovin"
Once again, thanks Bill for introducing me to something new
Groovin"
Oh hell yeah!!
love the album cover
Like the way the drums get right in your face.
missyricksecker wrote:
jjtwister wrote:
me toooooo! i've been all over trying to but the Broadbandits Afro mix and can't seem to buy or find it PLEASE HELP!!
It's on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rock-da-world/alt-j-tessellate-broadbandits
I am a fan of Alt-J, and listen to An Awesome Wave a lot when I am working. I would love to add the Broadbandits Afro Mix to my collection, but cannot find a way to purchase it. Is it available anywhere for purchase?
jjtwister wrote:
me toooooo! i've been all over trying to but the Broadbandits Afro mix and can't seem to buy or find it PLEASE HELP!!
It's on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rock-da-world/alt-j-tessellate-broadbandits
Best vocalist in music.
Worst lead vocalist in music.
missyricksecker wrote:
me toooooo! i've been all over trying to but the Broadbandits Afro mix and can't seem to buy or find it PLEASE HELP!!
I am a fan of Alt-J, and listen to An Awesome Wave a lot when I am working. I would love to add the Broadbandits Afro Mix to my collection, but cannot find a way to purchase it. Is it available anywhere for purchase?
me toooooo! i've been all over trying to but the Broadbandits Afro mix and can't seem to buy or find it PLEASE HELP!!
Took some effort but I found a YouTube of this particular Broadbandits Afro Mix track and following that found a free converter so as to be able to convert the YouTube source to a downloadable .mp3. Now about actually purchasing this track...um. uhh, er...hey, look over there, is that a UFO?
Why do people repeat what they have commented ?....do they think that their comments are made more interesting or visible through repetition?....i find it intensely irritating and see it nowhere else....i wish someone would do something about it....is there an editor ?
It's just pop, but it is cool.
The original is slightly more cool. Very nice.
The original is slightly more cool. Very nice.
I am a fan of Alt-J, and listen to An Awesome Wave a lot when I am working. I would love to add the Broadbandits Afro Mix to my collection, but cannot find a way to purchase it. Is it available anywhere for purchase?
Yeah baby yeah!
cool song
I love the original version of this song. Not sure about this one.
BBoyes wrote:
What? That could vaguely apply to any polygon.
I have read it is actually a reference to a ménage à trois, which still seems imprecise.
I'm taking it in the spirit of poetic license.
Triangles are specified from among polygons by the "three". :)
What? That could vaguely apply to any polygon.
I have read it is actually a reference to a ménage à trois, which still seems imprecise.
I'm taking it in the spirit of poetic license.
Triangles are specified from among polygons by the "three". :)
This song, or perhaps rather, this mix... Its just all over the place.
I honestly don't know what to think of it. Lol
I honestly don't know what to think of it. Lol
Have tessellated. Check mark. 
Thrills 'n' Frills
A No-show or else a see-through
While Cutty Sark lies at anchor.
All these moored on sheer lunacy!
Why yes moon goes down
And nosherie opens up?
A No-show or else a see-through
While Cutty Sark lies at anchor.
All these moored on sheer lunacy!
Why yes moon goes down
And nosherie opens up?
Let's deviate.
Poor example of this genre, boring as bat sh*t
aaronm wrote:
I think it's "three points where two lines meet" as in "three points where two lines meet at each".
What? That could vaguely apply to any polygon.
I have read it is actually a reference to a ménage à trois, which still seems imprecise.
I'm taking it in the spirit of poetic license.
I think it's "three points where two lines meet" as in "three points where two lines meet at each".
What? That could vaguely apply to any polygon.
I have read it is actually a reference to a ménage à trois, which still seems imprecise.
I'm taking it in the spirit of poetic license.
Shmelo wrote:
What does everyone have to be "afraid" of from this band - are they in a position of authority? People like them or dislike them, there is no conspiracy.
Alt-J is one of those "Emperors new clothes" music acts. Every one is afraid to point out there's nothing there to appreciate.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
What does everyone have to be "afraid" of from this band - are they in a position of authority? People like them or dislike them, there is no conspiracy.
Shmelo wrote:
Disagree.
Alt-J is one of those "Emperors new clothes" music acts. Every one is afraid to point out there's nothing there to appreciate.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
Disagree.
Alt-J is one of those "Emperors new clothes" music acts. Every one is afraid to point out there's nothing there to appreciate.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
It's like Moby but 15 years too late and 1/15th as interesting.
MrsTom wrote:
I think it's "three points where two lines meet" as in "three points where two lines meet at each".
dont understand the triangles thing. Two lines meeting don't make a triangle
I think it's "three points where two lines meet" as in "three points where two lines meet at each".
fredriley wrote:
PSD is your friend. There's no need to invoke imaginary friends for relief from auditory stress - just one click will do it.
chazzmetazz wrote:
Anyone find it?
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/awesome-wave-deluxe-version/id584311741
Track 31, Broadbandits Afro Ahoy!
edit: I type too slow! to make up for that, here is a link to the remix artist's soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/rock-da-world/alt-j-tessellate-broadbandits
Anyone find it?
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/awesome-wave-deluxe-version/id584311741
Track 31, Broadbandits Afro Ahoy!
edit: I type too slow! to make up for that, here is a link to the remix artist's soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/rock-da-world/alt-j-tessellate-broadbandits
chazzmetazz wrote:
Anyone find it?
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/awesome-wave-deluxe-version/id584311741
Anyone find it?
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/awesome-wave-deluxe-version/id584311741
WonderLizard wrote:
Me, too. Anybody succeed?
Anyone find it?
Me, too. Anybody succeed?
Anyone find it?
Where can you get a copy of this to download - ITunes does not have it!!
paradiseregained wrote:
PSD is your friend. There's no need to invoke imaginary friends for relief from auditory stress - just one click will do it.
For the love of GOD !!! STOP !
PSD is your friend. There's no need to invoke imaginary friends for relief from auditory stress - just one click will do it.
I like this version better than the album version. This version did not come with mine.
Propayne wrote:
😜
It cooks - I dig it.
😜
It cooks - I dig it.
Love this version, but can't locate it in the US. Any suggestions?