pr0fane

Never.

It will definitely have full on basslines. Otherwise I will be disappointed in the lack of full on basslines.

I am disappointed in the lack of respect that you give to full on basslines.

I am disappointed in the lack of full on basslines in your reply.

I am disappointed in the lack of full on basslines in oldschool psychedelic and goa trance.

You simply don't have a fucking clue...

7 days at Soulclipse 2006 and at Full Moon 2004.

Artist: Various Title: New Order Label: HOMmega Productions Format: CD Released: October 2006 Cover: http://217.160.138.169/pic_b/hom1cd051_b.jpg Review: Calling HOMmega one of the psytrance scenes most influential labels would be an understatement - especially in later years, where it was one of the key players in establishing the uplifting and melodic morning full on sound as the most popular subgenre to psychedelic trance, with in-house acts like Astrix, Sub6, Cosma, Pixel, Psysex and Domestic leading the way on some of the over 50 different releases since the labels launch in 1997. "New Order" is the newest compilation from HOMmega, and it's looking like quite a surprise as it's a distinct departure from the labels usual Israeli full on sound, but now focusing on the increasingly popular progressive sound, ranging from traditionally progressive psytrance over progressive house and even electro, containing some really well-established and well-respected acts from all over the world, compiled by Yoni Oshrat, also known as Ace Ventura and Schatsi, and previously a member of Psysex. 1. Astrix - Just In Time [130 BPM] The opening tune is by the biggest name in HOMmegas roster, Astrix. With 2 widely popular full on albums, "Eye To Eye" and "Artcore" he has marked himself as probably one of the strongest ambassadors for full on, but "Just In Time" shows a very different side of him. Running at only 130 BPM it's certainly a lot slower than usual, but the energy is definitely still here - after the over 2-minute long beat-less intro it develops into a monster of a tune. Think a mixture of "Underbeat" from his 2nd album, and the classic tune "First" from his Private Taste sideproject and you have an idea of what to expect. 2. FREq - The Earth & The Moon [135 BPM] FREq from Australia is up next, and fans of his sound will feel right at home with "The Earth & The Moon". The sound is huge and energetic, and just built for pounding out of a huge outdoor rig in the afternoon, with sweet melodic structures and delicate takeoffs to please the dancefloor. Really great track, certainly among my favourites from him this year, and easily surpass the majority of the tracks from his latest album. 3. Earsugar - Stay [135 BPM] Earsugar is the project of Liquid Soul and DJ Martin from Switzerland. Liquid Soul has been on the rise for the last couple of years, and recently released his debut album on Iboga records, while the Earsugar project has been more anonymous, with a few releases on Plusquam, Blue Tunes and Mikrokosmos. "Stay" is more energetic than most of the stuff on the recent Liquid Soul debut album, relying on a pounding, rolling groove, and if it had been on that particular album I would have considered it a highlight, but on this compilation it pales a bit. 4. Vibrasphere - Thermal Twist [136 BPM] One of my all-time favourite acts, the Swedish duo Vibrasphere, is up next with "Thermal Twist", continuing on the sound from their magnificent 3rd album "Archipelago". It has somewhat the same energetic flow like the single-track "Landmark", off course with the Vibrasphere-trademark high quality polished sounds and trancy atmospheres - and with some 303-acid twists towards the end of the track. Solid. 5. X-NoiZe - Let Yourself Go (Ticon Remix) [133 BPM] Another act from Sweden, Ticon take on the task of remixing "Let Yourself Go", made by one of HOMmegas in-house full on acts, X-NoiZe, and the result is a sure hit in my book. The Swedes certainly know what it's all about at the moment, and their psy-electro-house take on the original is fun, funky and quite simply kicking ass. The vocals from the original are very distinct, and I'm sure they will result in mixed reactions - either you'll absolutely love it or you'll hate it to death. I can't get enough. 6. Ace Ventura & Intelabeam - The Jhon [135 BPM] The man behind the compilation, Ace Ventura, team up with his countryman Intelabeam (probably well-known for his full on releases) on the strangely titled "The Jhon". Compared to the rest of the compilation it's probably among the most psygressive tunes, with a very European festival-sound, sweet, but still subtle melodies and some delicately well-placed voice-samples - strong track. "Concentrate!" 7. Emok vs. NDSA - Harbour Candy [128 BPM] "Harbour Candy" is provided by NDSA (New Disco Science Alliance), an almost forgotten sideproject for Ticon, and Emok from Denmark, labelmanager for Iboga Records and member of Phony Orphants. It has sort of the same trademarks as the Ticon-remix for "Let Yourself Go" - loads of energy, phat electro-house grooves and a strong vocal-hook. Although not quite on par with the mentioned remix, it does have very big crowd-pleasing potential and is another gem in my book. 8. D-Nox & Beckers - Naked Punch [127 BPM] Germanys hottest progressive duo in later years, D-Nox & Beckers continue the housier section of the compilation with "Naked Punch". Saying that these guys are on fire at the moment would be an understatement, and this is no exception - it's more stripped-down, minimal and dirty than some of their most widely known tunes, but in my opinion that's certainly not a drawback. Well done. 9. Wrecked Machines vs. V.O.R. - Subtle Flavour [127 BPM] Last but not least we get a surprising collaboration between two of Brazils most widely known full on artists and DJ's, Wrecked Machines and V.O.R.. "Subtle Flavour" was previously released on D-Nox & Mental-X's Labyrinth mix-CD, and it certainly doesn't sound like anything I've heard from Wrecked Machines in the past. It's the most calm and laidback track on the compilation, with a quite nice vocal-hook for the girls - pleasant electro-house, suitable for the afterhours. Bottom line: "New Order" is an amazing compilation, simple as that. Yeah, maybe it was a commercial trick from HOMmega to make a move into the progressive market, but when the music is THIS good, who am I to complain? This is undoubtedly one of the strongest lineups for a progressive psytrance compilation this year, and it doesn't disappoint in any way - even though some tunes naturally are better than others, the standouts are downright superb and even the not-so-strong tunes on the CD are of very high quality. If you want to know what's cooking in the progressive scene at the moment, be it massive progressive psytrance, outdoor grooves or more trendy progressive house/electro house, this is one of the most outstanding releases of the year, and an essential DJ-tool for the coming months. Bravo! Favourites: 1 (!!), 2 (!), 4, 5 (!!), 6, 7, 8 Verdict: 9/10 Link: HOMmega: http://www.hommega.com

http://www.discogs.com/release/134088 Violet - Sometimes In The Quietest Of Moments The Pipes Don't Fit And The Bathtub Makes You Scream And The Toaster Wants Your Blood

Artist: Liquid Soul Title: Synthetic Vibes Label: Iboga Format: CD Released: September 2006 Cover: http://217.160.138.169/pic_b/ibo1cd042_b.jpg Review: Liquid Soul is the project of Nicola Capobianco, a Swiss producer who has had a meteoric career over the last couple of years. I remember him playing at VooV Experience in 2004 - back then he was practically unknown, with only a 12" release on Interzone, but after his appearance at VooV things started to move at a pretty fast pace for the upcoming act, releasing on labels like Iboga, Plusquam, Flow, Domo, SOG and many more with much success since then. The summer season 2006 has been especially busy for Liquid Soul, playing all around the world, leading up to the release of his debut album "Synthetic Vibes" on Iboga, which I will focus on in this review. 1. Synthetic Vibes [135 BPM] The album starts with the title-track "Synthetic Vibes", and followers of Liquid Souls sound will feel right at home from the first second. It starts out very laidback, with sweet soothing sounds phasing in and out, simple melodic structures and a calm female voice-sample giving the track a very positive atmosphere, yet never really taking off. An ok opening tune. 2. Crazy People [135 BPM] The energy is given a distinct boost with the next track "Crazy People", which in its ground-form and use of sounds seems somewhat similar to his outstanding remix of FREq's "Strange Attractors", meaning phat powerful progressive outdoor grooves, big takeoffs and great energy throughout. Sadly I found the repeated use of the "Crazy People" voice-sample over-used and almost on the verge of being annoying. A real pity, since this track had lots of potential. 3. Escape [135 BPM] "Escape" proves to be the first real highlight on the album for me, stylistically being somewhere between the first 2 tracks - not quite as energetic as "Crazy People", and not quite as melodic as "Synthetic Vibes". The result is a subtle, but very charming tune, embellished with a very easily recognisable sweet theme and acoustic guitars. Great anthem for the afternoon at the outdoors. 4. The Source [135 BPM] The quality is maintained in "The Source", not going quite as deep as "Escape", but with some more distinct and uplifting melodies and atmospheres, giving associations to some of the material from the new FREq-album. Yet another highlight, possibly my favourite on the entire album, and another tune that'll cause bliss on a sun-filled dancefloor somewhere outdoors. 5. I Get A Rush [130 BPM] "I Get A Rush" was released on a 12" before the album, also featuring a quite successful remix made by French act Motion. Here we have the original version, which is among the 2 slowest dancefloor tracks contained on this album, trying to appeal to the progressive house crowd, but still maintaining the rough and more psy-oriented edge. The crossover is interesting, but I've heard better. 6. Unannounced Portal [133 BPM] With "Unannounced Portal" we're back with the purely progressive psytrance sound, again with a positive atmosphere and lovely afternoon grooves. What promised to be one of the standout-tracks on the album is again sadly degraded by something I consider a somewhat misplaced and unnecessary voice-sample from the movie "Doom": "In the year 2026 archaeologists working in the Nevada desert discovered a portal to an ancient city on Mars". Apart from that sample, a good track. 7. 06:15 AM [130 BPM] "06:15 AM" is, along with "I Get A Rush" the slowest dancefloor track on the album, and like the latter it's a crossover between the progressive house grooves and the rough, more trancy progressive psytrance sound. The main-groove is maybe a bit too static and monotonous for my liking, but the main hook-line is well-executed and prevents the track from being one of the more mediocre on the album. 8. Capoccino [135 BPM] After a couple of slower tracks, we're back at what seems to be Liquid Souls favourite BPM, 135. As the closing dancefloor track on the album it packs a hefty punch, and is certainly the most intense, relying on a massive full on style rolling bassline, yet still not falling for the trend of making fast and stressful Israeli-style melodies. Massive tune, definitely among my favourites on the album. 9. Tagtraum The album concludes with the almost mandatory laidback psychillout tune - but where other acts fail miserably in this task, "Tagtraum" (which is German for "Daydream") is actually a pretty charming little tune. Ok, it's not on level with Ott or Solar Fields, but it does have a lovely sound with big sweeping pads and nice, dreamy mood. It won't win any awards, but it's a pretty good conclusion for the album. Bottom line: The hype around the debut album from Liquid Soul has been enormous - well-deserved in many aspects, but with the album finally out, I don't think he could fully live up to the huge expectations. Apart from a few unnecessary voice-samples I found the general standard on the album quite good, but it never gets really exceptional like I personally had expected. The best tracks here are really good, but doesn't stand up to his best previous singles and remixes, and it won't cause as big an impact as when FREq released his "Strange Attractors" album back in 2004 - the reason for this comparison is that I find many common elements in FREq and Liquid Souls music. All that being said, "Synthetic Vibes" is certainly not a bad album. It's very dancefloor oriented progressive with a generally high quality and as a DJ-tool it's a solid, but it's by no means a milestone in the history of progressive psytrance. Favourites: 3, 4 (!), 8 Verdict: 7/10 Links: Iboga Records: http://www.iboga.dk Liquid Soul: http://www.liquidsoul.ch

Haven't partied in Belgium, but I remember a year at VooV, where we camped right next to some Belgians who brought their own PA, and played some absolutely horrible nitzhonot all fucking weekend.

Pioneer DJS might be what you're looking for.

Of course

Heard some excellent sets by Oakenfold over the years, especially his legendary goa-sets and some of his old sets from Cream. After I started DJ'ing myself I must say I'm not that impressed anymore though - I heard a live-recording from Radio 1 this summer and it was trainwreck after trainwreck.

Yep, heard him play at Soulclipse, and his downloadable sets are awesome as well Concerning me and Krell: I'm a good friend of him, so of course I'm biased - but in all honesty he's among the best DJ's I've heard, plus he taught me a lot of the stuff I know.

Some of the best DJ's I've heard (in the psytrance-related scene): D-Nox (Sprout/Plastik Park) Tristan (Twisted) Kristian (Transient) Emok (Iboga) Mark Allen (unfortunately doesn't play anymore) Krell (electrobeat.dk) Jespar (Chilldown.dk)

I would actually like some feedback concerning my recommendations

http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/ssj/ssj1cd006.html

Full on meets hardtrance...

... Again.

I remember hearing it came in #27 on the album chart.

Is it the Back To Mad video (Back To Mad is newer than 98 though)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3ZRFaJefXo Definitely one of the best psytrance music-videos I've ever seen. Pure gold

2002: Astrix (ok, maybe not the best act around, but definitely the most hyped act at the time) 2004: Son Kite (I guess everyone remember their 4 releases in the "Colours" concept that year)

Try out these 3 splendid albums, crossing over from progressive house, progressive trance, ambient and breaks (Kaito is quite minimal as well): Sasha - Airdrawndagger Dousk - D.I.Y. Kaito - Hundred Million Light Years Some recommendable chilled out progressive/tech/deep house tracks (some are probably pretty upbeat, but are maybe what you're looking for anyways): Nikola Gala - Anel Nikola Gala - Early Nikola Gala - Idle Nikola Gala - Night Walk ADF - Rage StereoK - Deep Desire Cantrip People - It Went On For Days Cantrip People - The Fundamentalis Blue Room Project - 5B Blue Room Project - Threnody Blue Room Project - Liquid Motion Blue Room Project - Pure Blue Room Project - Brandie Stan Kolev - Next Episode Stan Kolev - Emotional Content Stan Kolev - Don't Be Boom Jinx - Too Free To Follow DJ Bia - The Double Reason Noir pres. Black Magik - I Like This Johan Vermeulen - Chemical Romance Hypnos - Red Light Opencloud - Life Eelke Kleijn & Nick Hogendoorn - Dusk (Baunder Remix) Parham & Ilsoe - Love Sequence Espen & Stian - Dominating Male Jay Lumen - Inner Tour Jay Lumen - Perpetual Drifting Jay Lumen - Lima Jay Lumen - Lima (Snake Sedrick Remix) Snake Sedrick - Fields Snake Sedrick - Fields (Blue Haze Vox Off Mix) Andro & Snake Sedrick pres. ASS - Cinnamon Marek - Me Chali Marek - Lullaby Phorsyd - An Eternity For You Kosmas Epsilon feat. Zorz - Stardust Pavel Bidlo - Still Looking (West Coast Mix)

Sorry, I have no idea who you're talking about. Names please.