Avril 14th

Who it's for

At about two minutes, this piece is an easy, low-commitment pause: long enough to take a few slow breaths, short enough to fit anywhere.

Feelings it meets

• Stress
• Nostalgia
• Anxiety
• Sensory Overload

What it is

"Avril 14th" is a roughly two-minute solo piano piece by Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) from his 2001 album Drukqs. He recorded it on a Disklavier, a self-playing piano driven by MIDI data, and the mechanism's clicks can be heard on the recording.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Play the single track or a curated playlist rather than the full album.

Before you start

Age: All ages

I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.Philippians 4:11, Philippians 4:11