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    Protoculture

    in General Psytrance

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    I have to say this is some of the most melodic and beautiful trance I have heard in a long time. Thought provoking and dreamy, but not very psychedelic. I appreciate it for what it is. Afternoon on the beach with a nice breeze and a girl under your arm music.

     

    Mdk

    V/A - Temple Of Chaos

    in 2010

    Posted

    Is there anything this label isn't capable of? I mean the best sunshine, melodic goa and now this dark beast of a compilation. As a Suntrip fanboy, my words might not be the most objective, but I mean this when I say that this is a glorious exercise in movement, melody, and atmosphere.

     

    Khetzal is back with a stormer that is melodic and eerie. Like Jon, I am just happy he is back on the scene, but his track provides an excellent opening to the disc.

     

    K.O.B. for me is not what it is to everyone else. I realize that I am in the minority (and that is ok), but this style doesn't suit me and I find it empty and boring. I appreciate the attempt at a different style, but it is just not that appealing to me. This goes for other tracks by Filteria's alter ego.

     

    Now Daimon (aka Antares) owns the track of the comp for me. When that percussive lead comes in at the beginning it shapes the whole track. The foundation is laid allowing other melodies and sounds to add to this superb journey through the cosmos. Absolutely blistering. :o

     

    An unreleased Moonweed and Shakta track? Yes please. A very good effort and it makes me wonder why it never saw the light of day. Maybe we weren't ready for this type of experimentation back then. Psychedelic, melodic and a groover. Very enjoyable. ;)

     

    Merr0w brings a layer rich tapestry that covers the highest of the highs and the deepest of the lows. Very lush and powerful, reminding me of Filteria's first release Sky Input. One of the best tracks here. :D

     

    The new school master weighs in with a great track about traveling faster than the speed of light. Illogical. The sounds fit well and the rhythm is on point. The samples are great and interesting as the melody evolves. I felt it could've been fuller on the lower end, but this is a minor quibble. This is classic Filteria with all the twisting and intensity. While still melodic I feel the chaotic element takes the spotlight here. The consistent quality of his tracks is so impressive that one can take it for granted. Another home run.

     

    A lot of work was put in by Draeke and co. to find this artist and release his tracks. I guess Suntrip did their due diligence as well. While not as aggressive as most of the tracks here, the leads are no less twisted. There isn't a lot of variety in this track, but it is still good.

     

    The last track by Nebula Meltdown is one that I had to give lots of listens to appreciate. First it is very long at 11:31 and it is slower than the rest, less chaotic. At least it seems to be. This one is more subtle and takes a few minutes to get going, but when it does, the acid lines erupt. The chopped up strings add an airy, spacey feel giving a relaxing or contemplative state of mind to finish out the compilation. Great stuff!

     

     

    Mdk

    Amithaba Buddha - Breathing Machine

    in Free Music Promotion

    Posted

    New track? This isn't on the 2nd album according to the promo. Work on a 3rd album?

     

    Loved the growling bassline and the dreamy melodies. Has a high-tech feel with a touch of mysticism. Only one thing bothered me, the repetitive snare roll. Other than that, top quality as always. You've got the touch brother.

     

    Mdk

    Xatrik - The Demarkation Area EP

    in 2010

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    Artist: Xatrik

    Title: The Demarkation Area EP

    Label: Digital Psionics

    Date: May, 2010

     

     

    1. Halleluya

    2. The Demarkation Area

    3. Hands Up!

    4. Up The Mark

     

     

    The South African sound is my favorite type of psytrance. It is intense, beat heavy, and chaotic. It is very dance friendly and melodic without the hint of cheese. When I saw this, I knew I was going to get it. Xatrik is Greg Hamber who has released 2 full length albums as well as a huge amount of compilation material. When his first album came out in 2004 (Project A) I wasn't that impressed. He didn't start picking up his game until the Psionic Distortion disc and he hasn't looked back.

     

    He brings all the things I mentioned before to his tracks as well as a dark, brooding atmosphere. There is acid and lasers and the inability to control oneself. This 4 track EP is his latest release and it promises more of the same. High energy dance inducing madness complete with his wary hi-tech feel. To me, this is psytrance. It has it all, sounding super crisp all the way. Get it.

     

    Beatspace

     

     

    Mdk

    Speedball - Human Disorder

    in 2009

    Posted

    I have to bump this because it is that good. This is South African intense psytrance done better than South Africans do it. This is 3d vision Absolum crazy and should get the attention it deserves.

     

    So far this is the best release for 2009 for me and I will go further. Best product to come out of Mexico. Ever.

     

    Mdk

    Agneton- Horizon In Your Head

    in 2008

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    Artist: Agneton

    Title: Horizon In Your Head

    Label: Phototropic Records

    Date: November, 2008

     

     

     

    1. Silver shadow lifeforms

    AGNETON

     

    2. Aya 11

    AGNETON

     

    3. Last man in paradise

    AGNETON

     

    4. Hoa Nozem (with GOALIEN)

    AGNETON

     

    5. Horizon in your head

    AGNETON

     

    6. Our sky is the mind

    AGNETON

     

    7. Het was zomer

    AGNETON

     

    8. High on wire (Agnet's Phoorgoa rmx) - HI PHUK

    AGNETON

     

    9. De Sterrenreiziger

    AGNETON

     

     

    I cannot believe this has not been reviewed on this forum. Since this is a home for the ultra goa fanbase it is shocking that nobody bothered to put up a review. I received an email from a nice fellow requesting this to be reviewed and I was only too happy to comply. Did this really come out in 2008? Really? That seems so long ago. For those not in the know, Agneton (a prolific member here on this forum) is Belgian Elias Gits whose specialty is Nitzhonot & Goa Trance. He has produced tracks on almost all the new school goa releases and his style is more of a combination of Nitzho and goa. Power and melody without the cheese, I suppose. His tracks for me have always been enjoyable blurring the line between the two styles, not too heavy on the goa but with a definite Nitzho feel. This is his first release and it is on the Phototropic Records label.

     

    Right out of the gate this takes you back to an era of mysticism. The Israeli feel is palpable. The melodies are immediate and spiral effortlessly through the sky, evolving continuously. The kick and bass are definitely Nitzho while bizarre noises dart in and out of earshot keeping the mood intact. The tracks have that bubbling quality, warning that the supernatural lies just beneath the surface. The two genres weave seamlessly around each other with some interesting breaks and percussion creating something different. And that's what this album is going to give you. Soaring melodies combining two genres complete with the that eternal sunshine feel. This was a joy to listen to when I first got it and it still is. If there is one possible shortcoming, I would say that the album can sound samey, sometimes becoming a little laborious to listen to all the way through. This is one of the risks when limiting yourself to only 2 genres. But I cannot stress enough that this is only a minor quip. The melodies themselves are so crisp and bouncy that it doesn't become tiresome at all. I wouldn't hesitate to call this superb and recommend it highly. :)

     

    Beatspace

     

    Psyshop

     

    Saikosounds

     

    Mdk

    Artha - Influencing Dreams

    in 2010

    Posted

    Alright, I thought it was time for me to weigh in on this. You would be hard pressed to find an album that was more anticipated and loaded with hype than this. When this guy creates goa, he shreds. So it stands to reason that this disc is really on the top of a lot of people's list.

     

    Starting with the cover, I love the colors, but it is a slice of ridiculous. A big headed face with numerous eyes on the top of his head? And what's with the hair on his back? :blink: Is he even human? Corny and nonsensical.

     

    The music, well that is what is important. If you are expecting a full fledged goa album, you will be disappointed. This is more psytrance tinged with goa flavor. For that reason alone it might require more listens than you were expecting. That said, what he has created is interesting. The tunes are not your repetitive go nowhere tracks, but ones that evolve and switch focus. You have chants, varying basslines, and swirling melodies. Each listen I discover something I missed before, and that is the sign of hard work and a depth to me. But the melodies are not the over the top or in your face layer rich stuff you get from Suntrip. I love what they bring, but this is different. It's more subtle in its goa machinations, but that doesn't make them any less powerful or atmospheric. Subliminal comes to mind.

     

    I think this album is good at what it does. It is clever, never boring, and entertaining. I don't think this album can compare to most of the new school goa discs that have been released. E-mantra? Way better. Radical Distortion? Not even close. Filteria? Please. It is totally different music so it's comparing apples to oranges. But I don't think it's aim was to be a barnstorming take no prisoners disc of goa domination. Take this for what it is. Good psytrance with goa flavor that has lots of twists and turns along with some kick to make you move. Very enjoyable. Great job Cronomi!

     

    Mdk

    Vacation video

    in Visual Promotion

    Posted

    My wife and I recently completed a much needed vacation to the western part of Virginia. We rented a cabin near Grayson Highlands State Park. My wife and I are avid hikers so we were looking forward to this.

     

    I recently got a new program and this is the first video I made with a soundtrack. I think you will recognize the tune. It has become a favorite of mine :)

     

    Let me know if you like the video and I will be happy to upload more. And make sure you watch it in 480p, it seems much better.

     

    Vacation Video

     

    Mdk

    "V/A - Pure Planet Vol. 4"

    in 2010

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    Artist: Various

    Title: Pure Planet Vol. 4

    Label: Kagdila Records

    Date: January, 2010

     

     

     

    1. Mother Gaia

    AJNA

     

    2. Terra Incognita

    GOASIA

     

    3. Cosmogenesis 2012

    COSMIC SILENCE

     

    4. Man Who Touch The Sky

    GOASIA

     

    5. Luna 3

    THE GREY GUY

     

    6. Chakral Voyage

    COSMIC SILENCE

     

    7. Entity

    THE GREY GUY

     

    8. Aural Extacy

    LIQUID FLOW

     

    9. De Tevroegkomer

    LAPSUS

     

     

    Kagdila Records is a psytrance and ambient label from the good old U.S. of A! Not very many of those around, at least to my knowledge. This label has had a prolific output, now on the fourth installment of their popular Pure Planet goa trance compilations. This one is compiled by DJ Chakras (whoever that is) and has quite the impressive tracklist. Pure new school goa all the way. If you look at the rating on Discogs it is insanely high. Is this the best goa trance compilation you have never heard of? Some of the names are up and comers while everyone who listens to this type of music is familiar with Liquid Flow and Goasia. The cover is of an encircled moon with various other shapes. This gives an outer space quality, like this music sometimes tends to emanate.

     

    Ajna- "Mother Goa" Oliver Chazard is one of those up and comers I mentioned and starts his track off with a very serene and peaceful setting of jungle sounds nestled deep within a forested paradise. The term Gaia is explained by a woman's voice and it isn't long until the melody creeps to the forefront. The synths twist and turn and provide a sensation of being caressed in a warm, light cocoon. The lady's voice returns briefly, providing a nice break, and it's back to the races! A 303 rips across the ears as he twiddles with the cutoff knob. Not a lot of variation here, but for me, it sits very well and doesn't come off as boring. Sure it is repetitive, but when the melody is this emotional, I don't mind that it goes on and on. Besides at almost eleven minutes, you have to expect some repetition. Great way to open a compilation.

     

    Goasia- Terra Incognita I think it is safe to say we are all eagerly awaiting the release of this pair's 2nd album. I think it comes out in May, unless it gets the Astral treatment. Let's hope not. This track is a more simplistic type of goa. I don't mean that in a negative way, just that it is more trancey than your usual Middle Eastern or Arabic type of feel. Think of it as Goa-lite. I don't think the bassline takes a break during the whole track. The melodies are uninspired and this seems like something he had lying around and threw it out there. It's not a bad track, but it is not the type of goa that I really appreciate. I would call this more along the lines of drifting dream trance.

     

    Cosmic Silence- Cosmogenesis 2012 Ahh yes, the Mayan calender end date. Will it happen or will it be like the year 2000 that threw the world into an unnecessary panic? Who knows, but maybe Michael Nadj knows. He had a track on the very well received "Twist Dreams" compilation from Suntrip which I loved. This one has the requisite end of the world question samples you would expect but not overdone. The melody snakes around the bassline, and is somewhat catchy, but fails to evolve into something deep. Not bad, but not as intricate as a lot of other new school efforts. The end climax is smooth and I think it saves the track from being an also ran.

     

    Goasia- Man Who Touch the Sky This track is much better than his first one on this compilation. There is a feeling of mysticism, which reminds me of a Native American people facing a great danger. Melodies build upon each other in a tight foundation of sound. The small break is dreamy, as if waiting to see who the savior will be. And what he will do. Very rich this one. Great track.

    The Grey Guy- Luna 3 This is Patrick Cameron who has had a little bit of buzz on these forums. His first track on this disc is phenomenal. Very spacey with the satellite samples. The melodies rise from the Earth, joining others and swirling deep into the upper atmospheres. Sounds bombard the ears in a clever use of panning, some heavy some delicate as a spider's web. Superb!

     

    Cosmic Silence- Chakral Voyage This is his 2nd track on the compilation and it seems more dynamic. More of a psytrance goa hybrid, it has more power and seems to contain a fuller sound. The break at 3.5 minutes sets the stage for an unleashing of pure goa melodies. Lots of motion with this one. The climax is great and I like this one much better than his first track on this compilation

     

    The Grey Guy- Entity Geez Kagdila, don't you know more than 3 artists who make goa? That aside, we are deep into the meat of this compilation. A watchfulness characterizes the melodies on this one. Watch your back Jack. This reeks of a nighttime, darker goa feel with lots of layers that flow into each other. I like that the sounds balance each other out. I mean you can hear the melody line and then high above in tone are twinkling effects and all this cruises over the low bassline. Very clear and relentless. Great job!

     

    Liquid Flow- Aural Extacy Their album Presence was superb and they follow along in the same vein here. Full power all the way, with racing melodies and dreamy atmospherics. Darker in scope the phrase "No rest for the weary" comes to mind. My favorite track on the compilation.

     

    Lapsus- De Tevroegkomer I have no idea who this is, but I have heard some of his unreleased material on Electrobel, and it was pretty damn good. We close out the compilation with his first professional release. A whirlwind of melodies hits like a tornado, with scales rising and falling with a little bit of a Nitzo feel. It is not possible to sit still through this one. There is no break, just a blitzkrieg of sound to let you know what hit you. Nice.

     

     

    Well another goa trance compilation in the can and it was a good one. Rich in melody and power the artists did not disappoint. Most of the tracks are great, with a couple of decent ones. Dj Chakras did a fine job and all the tracks sounded great. I know some people think this "second wave of Goa" is inferior and too polished, but not me. I am thoroughly enjoying the vast majority of it with the updated sounds and improved technology allowing the artists to do so much more. The masters cannot be touched, but that doesn't mean I can't love what the guys today are producing. Great compilation and worth being in your collection.

     

    Beatspace

     

    Saikosounds

     

    Mdk

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