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Dream Theater remake is the second track to be revealed, sounds really good. Takes me back in time for sure. I like that they even used the classical old snare drum they used in that era. Was the original ever released officially on CD/Vinyl? I remember listening to it and other unreleased tracks like Gamma Goblins remix back in early 2000's or perhaps earlier. And other tracks which were available as mp3 downloads on the Infected website. I don't remember when their website went online first time, time flies by.

You who seem knowledgeable on the Crop Circles subject, any info on the track Ghost Circles? All I can find is a deleted page on the DAT website, via google. Was it something planned that never materialized? Or was it released on a digital EP which is no longer available? Maybe I'm blind and it's on Discogs, but I can't find anything about it. And yeah searching on youtube for anything with Crop Circles or Pleiadians get's a lot of non-music related noise. lol

A lot of Turkish pop, but maybe it disqualifies? Since they utilize the oriental modes? Since after all it's where the Phrygian people lived once upon a time. Anyhow the Goa producers of today could learn a thing or two, regarding memorable melodies from the eastern pop music sphere. As I can't remember much, in terms of catchy hooks in Goa lately.

Ah I can relate, also used to play Rockey League back when it was new, very fun multiplayer game indeed. The Wipeout games were good as well for Psy-racing. Btw Rocket League even had some compilation with Infected Mushroom. Maybe a bit more on the EDM-side of the spectrum than Psy with that release I think: https://monstercat.fandom.com/wiki/Rocket_League_x_Monstercat_Vol._4 I wish there were more Psy in movies and Games in general, it's a good match!

The lyrics of this track... just wow.. 😯

Gonna use the old thread for all tracks instead for separate ones.

Yeah racing games and Psytrance is good combo! I miss that, gotta find me a good racing game, I'm eyeing the latest Forza Motor Sport, and Gran Turismo. I have no car tho, that's also a good environment to test out music for sure! It must be a highlight for any artist to test out their new music in a good car sound system I imagine.

I agree, I'm also concerned for our forum member AP. Certainly when said forum member sent me some really sexually aggressive and demeaning PM full of expletives. It's a well known fact, that trying to put other people down when you don't feel well is a failed strategy. Everything sent out is returned to the sender like a boomerang. Positive and negative expressions alike. So yeah might wanna change that method, if you want to feel good about yourself AP. Never try to spread negative energy towards people who haven't done anything bad against you. Whatever issues you have, are not resolved by drama, it only creates a down-ward spiral. And tends to affect a forum in the negative for sure. I don't think I speak only for myself when I say that this forum is one of the few remaining places I consider a safe-haven free from most of the negative bickering so prevalent on other platforms these days. So when I log on here, I wanna have a good time, with like-minded individuals, sharing the compassion about the Psytrance music we all love. Not beeing greeted by aggressive unmerited PM's by other forum members. It's clearly against the forums policies and the general atmosphere we try to build and maintain here. And this thread as well I think adds to that, it calls out people and paints narratives, without said person beeing here to give their version of the events. We simply don't know what happened to Radi, hopefully he is fine and well. But speculation doesn't really go anywhere does it? I'm not perfect myself, but in this case I felt it necessary to write something here, since this thread seems to portray the topic starter as somekind of white knight. The saviour and protector of people feeling unwell, which is a far-cry from the truth, based on my experience.

Nice, I took a listen to the re-imagined track Release Me from this upcoming LP. Sounds really good, very curious about what the other tracks will be. From the album artwork one has to assume a little bit from the Classical Mushroom album as well, which to me is a highlight of theirs. My guess is that perhaps the Drakul remix they played on some live set I saw on youtube, might be one of the tracks? Would really love if Mush Mushi is re-imagined, and The Shen or Disco Mushroom. The Missed Symphony would be nice too. (and yeah obviously Return of The Shadows too!!) I'm happy to hear with the reborn Release Me track that they seem to be back to their darker style of the past. Bring back the ghosts! A Classical Mushroom interpretation is like the mushie psytrance equivalent to GTA-IV. Anyone knows who the artist is who made the new album artwork? It looks dark and twisted as I like it.

https://hommega.bandcamp.com/album/waves-of-sound-deluxe-edition

So I asked the hallucinating dreamy Bing AI to write a detailed review for this album, the results were a little lack-lustre. But yeah atleast that's a sample of the future and were we stand now with technology, from the perspective of when this album was composed 23-years ago. I'm sure this would all seem like science fiction back then: "Waves of Sound is the second studio album by Israeli trance producer and DJ Yahel Sherman, also known as Yahel. It was released in 2000 by HOMmega Productions, a leading label in the Israeli psychedelic trance scene. The album is considered one of Yahel’s best works, and features some of his most popular tracks, such as Intelligent Life, DNA, and the title track Waves of Sound, which is a collaboration with Erez Eisen of Infected Mushroom. The album showcases Yahel’s unique style of blending Goa trance and progressive trance, creating a symphony of uplifting and deep moments. The album is rich in melodies, atmospheres, and emotions, and reflects Yahel’s musical influences and inspirations. The album also features some oriental elements, such as the vocals of I.Zen on Waves of Sound. The album is a journey through the different waves of sound that Yahel creates, and invites the listener to explore the realms of trance music. The album received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, and was a huge bestseller for many years. The album established Yahel as one of the most talented and innovative producers and DJs in the trance scene, and earned him recognition and respect from his peers and idols. The album also influenced many other artists and genres, and is regarded as a classic and a milestone in the history of trance music. Some of the highlights of the album are: Waves of Sound: The title track and the most famous track of the album, featuring the vocals of I.Zen and the production of Erez Eisen. The track is a masterpiece of melodic and psychedelic trance, with a catchy and memorable hook, a powerful and driving bassline, and a stunning breakdown. The track is a perfect example of the collaboration and synergy between Yahel and Erez, who are both legends in the trance scene. Intelligent Life: Another hit track from the album, featuring the samples of NASA’s Voyager Golden Record, which contains sounds and images of Earth and humanity, sent into space in 1977. The track is a tribute to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and expresses Yahel’s curiosity and fascination with the universe. The track is a blend of Goa and progressive trance, with a groovy and funky rhythm, a hypnotic and uplifting melody, and a cosmic and atmospheric vibe. Overall, Waves of Sound is a brilliant and timeless album that deserves to be listened to and appreciated by any trance lover. The album is a showcase of Yahel’s talent and vision, and a testament to his passion and dedication to trance music. The album is a masterpiece of sound, and a wave of emotion." https://hommega.bandcamp.com/album/waves-of-sound-deluxe-edition --Review written by dreamy Bing AI a Microsoft product, powered by ChatGPT4 by OpenAI. *As for the new deluxe edition remaster, I'm currently "analyzing" it and it sounds really nice so far. Wide and chunky cosmic sound image. Haven't heard the bonus tracks yet, saving the best for last I hope.

I recognize the feeling heh, were I live, goa-head's are a rare breed. I know they exist somewhere, but you rarely see them. They are like gnomes and fairies, probably guarding their hidden goa vinyl treasure collections, somewhere in the mythological forest. And there are tales speaking of underground tunnels where they dwell, and some have modular synthesizers, with cables connected to their neon gnome brains. Apparantly some even have access to some top-secret killah DAT tapes with mysterious glowing crop circles glyphs on them. 😎

Analog cars heh. Well atleast it's good to get used to the stone age tech, we might retro-grade to those soon, the way things are going lately in our world.

Sweden, I have a quantum plasma powered levitating wheel of fire, I do astral travel sometimes.

Looks good, and functions as I imagined it! Thanks!

Yes indeed, many design philosophies adhere to such principles to great effect (Zen) (Bauhaus) etc. It can be impressive at times with the maximalist approach in certain modes. One can draw parallels between a classical orquestra, or a big choir. With the layering, instrumentation and composition in Psytrance. It's a balancing act requiring a fine-tuned equilibrium. I will listen tonight to the reviewed EP in question back and forth comparing it to the original tracks. Btw the track you linked have you reviewed it?

Interesting I will take listen out of pure curiousity. Since I have fond memories of his old tracks, It's always cool to hear how things have changed over the years. Thanks for making such a detailed review! I sometimes think about how certain tracks/albums are very contextual, and one would most likely dance like crazy if experiencing certain more monotone/technoish tracks in a proper club/rave/outdoors environment. While at home in headphones the same tracks might not be as exciting. And vice versa too, as well with some music which is very nice and detailed/story focused in headphones at home, but perhaps not works great on a dancefloor. So maybe we should develop a methodology for contextual reviews? Maybe we could utilize VR in the near future to test out different scenarios.

Love it, very classic euphoric cosmic trance, ala MWNN etc. And indeed the classic AP sound of course. The style-ID is well defined and works as it should. Clear vision, not any unnessecary sounds IMO. The tracks I like the most from AP,have hypnotic repetitive waves of euphoric layers, that unfold gradually. Chaos beeing my fav so far in that style.

@RTP I have a suggestion, I think the review forum and consequently the forum as a whole would benefit from putting the entire review section, within a dedicated menu button/forum section, where the news section or promo sections currently are. That way the reviews would the focal point, which they should be. And people would more likely browse something, that is the first thing they see when entering the site. As it is now how are people even gonna notice any new posts in the sprawling separate year sections? That way, any new post within the separate years sections,would become visible as a new post for the entire forum section. Same way it is now for example for the offtopic section. As it is now, one has to either look at the new posts tab, which I personally never do. Or scroll down the entire lenght of this huge forum, and manually locate anything new. Which is a very dedicated action, I think few people do. I approach this from a GUI/design perspective. As it is now, there is a tendency towards the earlier year sections, naturally getting lower exposure due to beeing placed at the bottom. I.E a long time to scroll too. Certainly when browsing on a mobile phone.

Started listening to the new Deluxe remastered edition. Does anyone know in which year it was remastered? Was it also remastered back in 2000? This promo text I found doesn't tell which year it was mastered: "HOMmega just kicked-off their 25th-anniversary campaign with the special Deluxe Edition of Yahel's 2000' masterpiece album, 'Waves of Sound.' This is the continuous mix version Yahel made especially for Radiozora. It contains the original tracks remastered by Space Cat, and four bonus tracks - two that were never digitally released, one that never saw the light in any format, and Armin Van Buuren's stunning remix of Yahel's 'Devotion' that was released the same year."

Yeah I agree, for me this has certainly led to less discovering of new Psy/Goa music. I really miss the joy when some really massive album dropped here, and feeling the enthusiasm from the people on this board around those precious gems of music. That collective energy helped me discover a lot of nice music. To see the heated debates that every new album of artists would generate, that to me was in many ways the essence of the Psytrance listening/collecting/discovering experience. I love when music creates reactions like that. Because then you know for sure that the music is worth listening to, because you will probably either love it or hate it. Very seldom have I felt indifferent to albums that have generated a lot of debate here for sure.