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Artist:Protonica
Title: Form Follows Function
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 13.08.2012
As modern architects envisioned, the structure of an object should primarily
be based upon its intended function. Therefore, Piet Kaempfer and Ralf Dietze,
aka Protonica, the architects of this creation, decided that each brick, each
curve and angle should be built with a lot of thought, love and devotion. Every
piece of sound you will hear vibrating through your ear canals has been specially
designed from scratch, and was tested under the highest levels of professionals.
Thus, Form Follows Function is not like most albums which gets produced and
released for the sake of being released, it is exactly the opposite intention –
to deviate from the factory like music that surrounds us and craft a form that
was thoroughly thought of before, while and after it was conceived.
Form Follows Function is divided into 9 different functions, which were modeled
into 9 different forms that will suit its desired function. However, the function is
flexible and dynamic, and enables each person that listens to the album to adjust
his own prefixed functions and slide into a liquid amorphous ever changing entity.
This album is the second masterpiece from Protonica, which comes 5 years after
their debut album Search, which was released in 2007. Now it seems that the
search for their own style is finished, and the time to dive deep and explore the
next stages of their sound has come.
After 5 years of refining and crystalizing their sound, they preserved their old Acid
influences, while combining new elements of Progressive and Psychedelic Trance.
Dietze and Kaempfer followed the function of their name - Protonica - which means
positive charge, and always had the dance floor in mind in order to tell hypnotizing
stories which will enchant every person. The guys have collaborated with other
superb artists such as Liquid Soul, aka Nicola Capobianco, on the track Floating Point,
and another exquisite joint venture where they marked their point of view on Ace Ventura,
aka Yoni Oshrat, and Rocky's, aka Roy Tilbor, track Serotonin Overdose.
Tracklisting
01. Protonica - Login
02. Protonica - Greece
03. Protonica - Subground
04. Rocky & Ace Ventura - Serotonin Overdose (Protonica Remix)
05. Protonica - Motion Control
06. Protonica - Floating Point (Liquid Soul Remix)
07. Protonica - Modication
08. Protonica - Codes
09. Protonica - Emerge
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Artist:V.A.
Title: Carrots & Stick Vol.2
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 23.07.2012
Our story began 3 years ago, as the first episode of Carrots and Stick was
released and compiled by CUBIXX, AKA Matthias Sperlich. Most of the heroes
from the first story have moved on to different plots, however, a sequel was
in need in order to preserve the magical flavor of the first edition. Therefore
new heroes had to be summoned by the grand magician Cubixx, only this time
they multiplied, so the new version had to be divided to 2 parts: Carrots and Stick.
The first part contains a superb collective of combined supreme talent such as
Motion Drive, Invisible Reality, E-Clip, Time in Motion, Egorythmia, Funky Dragon,
Side Effects, Helber Gun and Sonic Entity. They have prepared the surface and
spiced the atmosphere each with his own special ingredient. But just when your
appetite starts to accelerate you realize that, hey, there is another main course,
and it is just as tasty.
The second part introduces a whole new set of high scale masters who arouse
your glands and stir up any sense of logical sensation you used to have. This crew
contains maestros such as Timeless, Osher, Cymbalta, Space Hypnose vs. Static
Movement, Impact, Optiloop, Invisible Reality, Lish and Mindwave.
We can try and use different allegories, metaphors, allusions, oxymoron, symbolism,
paradoxes and even irony, but none of these literary techniques would be able to
capture the overwhelming pleasure that will dominate each one of your senses.
After all, Cubixx's new composition was carefully collected from the finest crops.
Therefore, you must realize by now that the only option left for you is to surrender
to this indescribable bliss, and stop trying to comprehend Carrots and Stick vol. 2
through words. Just listen and the rest will follow.
Tracklisting
01. Perfect Stranger - Sweet Water Dolphin (Motion Drive Remix)
02. Sonic Sense vs. Invisible Reality - Invisible Sense
03. E-Clip - Moonsight
04. Time in Motion vs. Egorythmia - Far From Hell
05. Funky Dragon - Blue Box
06. Ace Ventura - Dark Matter (E-Clip Remix)
07. Side Effects - Voices In My Head
08. Helber Gun - 2012
09. Sonic Entity - First Light
10. Timeless - Midnight Blue
11. Osher - ON & ON
12. Cymbalta - Section Nine
13. Space Hypnose vs. Static Movement - Another World
14. Impact - Strangers In Paradise
15. Optiloop - Gang n Stan
16. Invisible Reality - Life Pulse
17. Protonica - Northern Storm (Lish Remix)
18. Mindwave - Rush
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Artist:Time in Motion
Title: Energy
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 16.06.2012
After two years of hard work, the danish brothers Thomas & Leslie Cowan,
a.k.a Time in Motion have finally released their debut album – Energy.
Since the beginning of their project, they have tried to create more than
one style of progressive trance, backed up with their musical experience
from throughout the years, which is something they wanted to continue
with on this album. One of the most important things in Time in Motion's
new creation, is to try and pick the tracks carefully, in order to enrich the
auditory trip to a wider collection of harmonic and melodic stories, which
will delight all tastes.
Like a growing tree in an empty space, music expands its roots deep in
every one of us. We were born with the wonderful gift of hearing, which
allows us to use our ears, to listen and enjoy music, with tones of melodies
and beats to follow. Music can fill up any empty space by creating an
energy of unique sound.
The title Energy was therefore chosen, because Thomas & Leslie believe
that there is a link between Trance music and energy. After all when you
go to a party, or sit at home and listen to Trance music, it creates an
energy inside the body and soul, full of vibrations and stories, to give
the listener good memories that can be remembered for the rest of his
or her life.
The album contains 9 tracks, which vary in feeling, tone and excitement,
while trying to explore the Progressive Trance realms of good Energy.
So be well prepared for the summer festivals and parties, or update your
stereo with some new pumping basslines and rhythmic melodies, by adding
this debut album from Time in Motion to your collection.
Through this Progressive journey, allow the music to flow into your body
and mind.
Tracklisting
01. Time in Motion - Day Dream
02. Time in Motion - Genetic
03. Time in Motion - Energy
04. Time in Motion - Crawling Demons
05. Time in Motion - Dalai Lama
06. Time in Motion & Flexus - Unique Sound
07. Time in Motion - Dirty Ink
08. Invisible Reality - Visibility (Time in Motion Remix)
09. Time in Motion - Rainforest
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Artist:Sonic Entity
Title: Alterswing E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 29.05.2012
Whether we like it or not, change is part of evolution. Certain traits and models
of behaviour are thus preserved, mutated and adjusted to the current environmental
conditions. Perhaps one of the most ancient human remnants is dancing, and
while the rhythm to which it occurs might have changed, the essence is kept.
This piece of historical documentation will reveal the most updated version of
the soundtrack of modern ecstatic dancing, otherwise known as Alterswing.
The author of this evolutionary episode is Nikola Gasic, aka Sonic Entity, from
Belgrade, Serbia. After a decade of involvement in various positions within the
Progressive & Psychedelic Trance scene, he decided it was time to make his
own unique musical mark. Moments before his debut album Twister is released,
we get a fraction of his talent in this irresistible EP.
It is always important to present the main idea of a concept, despite the fact
that it might seem like most people are already familiar with it. Therefore,
Sonic Entity introduces his version of electronic dynamic movement, which he
terms Alterswing. This new and improved dancing method can only be applied
with his distinct sound. Even when others, such as Nerso, are trying to propose
their own Science, he is altering the meaning so it will fit into his own doctrine.
While others might be exposed to a Sub Pressure from the attention and magnitude
of such a project, Sonic Entity keeps his cool and manages to project serenity
and energetic persona.
Tracklisting
01. Sonic Entity - Alterswing
02. Nerso - Science (Sonic Entity Remix)
03. Sonic Entity - Sub Pressure
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Artist:Inner State
Title: Vibrational Frequency E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 14.05.2012
The human race tuned itself to a certain frequency a long time ago, and since
then it seems to be stuck on it. This sound wave has become a conventional
way of interacting between humans, and most of them never thought there
might be other layers of communications yet to be discovered. However, certain
types of music developed a unique method to uncover this ability, with a strict
selection of perfect sound combination a Vibrational Frequency was invented.
This innovation was about to change everything we know. Are you ready to be
tranceformed?
The man who is behind this move is Marios Karakasidis, also known as Inner State,
from Thessaloniki, Greece. Inner State refined his technique during his music studies
in the UK in 1999, only to upgrade them through mixing as a DJ in 2004. 2 years
after that he started to brew his own frequency and when he became part of the
Iono Music family in 2009, the recipe was perfect.
Inner State's journey of exploring other layers of sound began with a deep investigation
through Vibrational Frequencies. It took a while to experiment and realize that the
Progressive Trance tunes he made needed a touch of Dub Step to complete the first
stage of the expedition. Later he invited Aqualize, aka Vladislav Koumpatidis and Tasos
Koinis, in order to continue with the revelations that were just discovered and add
another layer. Their immediate reaction to yet another realm found was saying this is
Our Own Realities. After such a tilting experience there was no way to come back.
Therefore, Inner State decided to try yet another voyage along with Sonic Sense,
aka Igal Yakobuv. Without boundaries or constraints they have managed to reach
Higher Dimensional Space in which they unleashed all their creative forces.
Tracklisting
01. Inner State - Vibrational Frequency
02. Inner State vs. Aqualize - Our Own Realities
03. Inner State vs. Sonic Sense - Higher Dimentional Space
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Artist:Reverse
Title: Reverse E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 01.05.2012
Our concept of time is socially constructed as linear. We divide it into past,
present and future. It's hard for us to imagine that we can leap from one period
to another, to skip, forward the parts which we do not like, and Reverse and
play on repeat the parts that we love. If we would be able to control our time,
would it make us happier, or stuck in an endless loop? Well, then at least make it
a good loop.
Marios Seraidaris from Greece has a dual identity under the names Progenitor and
Reverse. His background as a guitar player expanded his musical diversity and
enabled him to explore the deepest realms of sound engineering. In this EP you
can her his musical exploration, alongside variations of his music.
Our time travel begins with a Reverse turn towards a place which needs a proper
farewell. Klopfgeister, aka Thorsten Paul, decided he needs to say Good Bye Goa,
and through a Reverse treatment he was able to depart in the way he wanted.
Afterwards… or was it before? Progenitor wanted to ponder about Soundreflex
and had to Reverse his initial notions to figure it out properly. Then it seemed like
the End of the Line, but it was a 2 stages end; the first part was rearranged by
Time in Motion, aka Leslie & Thomas Cowan, which created a time warp that
sucked you inside. The other part was reorganized by Loopstep, aka George
Kopelakis, in order to stretch the feeling of the End of the Line, and make it
the never ending story.
Tracklisting
01. Klopfgeister - Good bye Goa (Reverse Remix)
02. Progenitor - Soundreflex (Reverse Remix)
03. Reverse - End of Line (Time in Motion Remix)
04. Reverse - End of Line (Loopstep Remix)
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Artist:Xshade
Title: Koh Phangan E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 17.04.2012
They say there is no one clear beginning, no place that can be tagged as
the first place, the birth of a movement, of an era. However, one cannot
ignore the evidence, the rumors, the stories, the memories and the pictures,
this place might not have the proper documentations and certificates, but it
has been and always will be a legend – Koh Phangan.
X Shade aka Michalis Yamakis, from Greece discovered this magical place recently,
and knew he found a theme for his next creation. X Shade was born in 2006, and
the fact that Yamakis was a mechanical engineer gave him a huge head start that
enabled him to jump into the Progressive Trance water much faster. After shaping
his own style backed with fat and tricky baselines, rhythmic percussions, wizzy
grooves and self-inspired melodies, he released some gems at Iono Music, and
this is a brand new edition from him.
When you first come to Koh Phangan you have to take a big breath, the history
that is absorbed in the sand and roads is hard to digest at first. Only the proper
bass line can help you adjust to this environment, and ease you through this
new dimension. But if it is clarity you were looking for, than you are in for a
surprise, because it is pure Hallucination. The fluorescent vibration will slowly
creep into your blood cells and help you realize and say 'this is Where I'm Flying,
and I don't want to come back'.
Tracklisting
01. Xshade - Koh Phangan
02. Xshade - Hallucination
03. Xshade - Where I´m Flying
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Artist:Mindwave
Title: Concept Of Freedom
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 10.04.2012
We live in a paradox. The more liberties we achieve, the more constraints
we have to cope with. The more options we have, the more confused we get.
The Concept of Freedom seems so natural and over used, we tend to
overestimate its actual presence in our existence. So are we freer than before?
Are we happier because we are freer? It seems like while we are intoxicated by
all the things we can do in our modern era, we backslide into a comfort zone,
while forgetting there is much work ahead of us. We might have more rights in
legislations, but along the way we lose the rights to many other things, we open
one door, and close many others. Reality offers us limited access to freedom; luckily,
music opens endless opportunities, thus enabling fulfillment of the true meaning
of The Concept of Freedom.
In order to help you get closer to this desired state of consciousness Mindwave,
aka Anton Maiko, brewed a third creation that will serve as a mediator to elevate
your mortal particles towards freedom. Maiko originated from Russia, and moved
to Israel in 1991 when he was 6 years old. After a few years of experimenting
with electronic music, he decided to go professional, and went to study in BPM
Music School. When he graduated he released a few tracks that attracted much
attention by various labels such as Phonokol, Iono Music, Joof and Yellow Sunshine
Explosion. Mindwave released his first album Escape from Reality in 2009, and his
second album Awaken a year after – both in Phonokol. In between he dazzled many
minds in endless events such as O.Z.O.R.A festival, Vuuv Experience, Spiritual Healing,
Aurora, Trishula, Mystika and the list is long. Always trying to upgrade and perfect
his sound, he moved to the Iono Music family, and from here, the sky is the limit.
Like every complex concept, the Concept of Freedom also eases your way through
an Intro. However it was not design to dwell upon, but just get into the proper
state of mind. After a while you will enter a Light of Loss, which will separate every
atom of your body into tiny light particles that floats through space. What seemed
to be Simple Moves in the past are now much more complex and hard to manipulate
with the soft singing and swiping melodies. This is exactly why you might need a
Guiding Voice to help you navigate through this confusing phase. It will be a bumpy,
funky road, but during the experience you will realize that you had the power Within
You all along. It might cause occasional Levity, that you feared previously, only to
discover that in the New Day, you actually kind of like it. But air is not the only place
you explore; now it is time for the Underwater realm, its enchantment is deep and
uncontrollable. The isolation of the dive helps you analyze the Concept of Freedom
without any disturbances, and ponder upon the multiple answers you suddenly
understand. It summons the Deepest Thoughts that arouses any Mindwave,
and this particular one creates the perfect combination for such an astonishing
realization.
Tracklisting
01. Mindwave - Intro
02. Mindwave - Light Of Loss
03. Mindwave - Simple Moves
04. Mindwave - Guiding Voice
05. Mindwave - Within You
06. Mindwave - Levity
07. Mindwave - New Day
08. Mindwave - Underwater
09. Mindwave - Concept Of Freedom
10. Mindwave - Deepest Thoughts
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Artist:Impact
Title: Almost Everything E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 03.04.2012
An important part of life is taking everything in the right proportion.
But what exactly is the right proportion? How do we know we have
a balanced perception of each aspect of our life? In reality there is
probably not one answer to these questions, but perhaps we should
accept the fact that part of reaching some sort of balance is realizing
there is no such thing as the perfect proportion. Maybe if we understand
that perfection does not exist, we embrace that having Almost Everything
is also great.
In order to absorb this message we summoned an Impact, aka Andrey Panow,
who will help us reach this state of mind. Panow received his scope of musical
proportion while playing the lead guitar at various metal bands. Along the way
he composed the entire band member's material and inhaled the variety of
musical opportunities available.
To receive the proper Impact there was a need for a guiding mantra -
Freedom on the Earth, which will ignite the complex concept that will spread
on planet earth. After the process has begun, it was clear that the transfer
of the musical grooveness was successful. However, it was Almost Everything,
because no operation such as this reveals all the weapon at once. Therefore,
a joint venture with Space Hypnose was formed to create the extravaganza
finale along with The Sound of Thunder.
Tracklisting
01. Impact - Almost Everything
02. Impact - Freedom On Earth
03. Impact vs. Space Hypnose - The Sound Of Thunder
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Artist:Static Movement
Title: Talking About Love E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 13.03.2012
The past decade has raised much attention to feelings, and the way
that they are socially constructed. Do we really develop emotions and
a sense of feeling towards someone or something in the same way? Is
there a universal agreement about how a specific emotion should be
expressed, felt and received? People are Talking About Love, but how
do people interpret this word? Do we really choose who we love, or are
we affected by our parents, our friends, movies, books, colleagues,
advertisements and even special events like Valentine's Day, which
tell us how love should be? If love is so influenced by our environment,
is it like any other product or commodity we desire? And if so, what is
the price you are willing to pay?
Static Movement, aka Shahar Shtrikman, decided to start investigating
these questions by trying to stimulate your feelings and evaluate your
response. Shtrikman is a 27 years old Ukranian, who now resides in Israel.
He already began his research through the piano and then sound engineering,
and now built a special methodology for this EP, by starting slowly and
gradually becoming more and more powerful.
The experiment is titled Talking About Love, but in fact won't involve
much talking but will include Progressive Trance electro shocks that will
gradually penetrate the inner tissues through special electrodes to the
brain. The melodic touch will immediately have a combined sensation of
Impact, aka Andrey Panov, and a Fairy Tale, which was remodeled by
Solarix, aka Sahar Yona. Then some new vibrations started to Sykick
(Shlomi Mizrahi), they were forceful and intense, thus creating along
with Static Movement a huge Mystery. However, for the last stage of
the experiment Dohak, aka Michael Kartashev, decided to bring an
intervening instrument created by joined forces with Static Movement
and decided to code name it Spaceship. The results are stored in the
genetic code of this piece, and can only be open after full listening.
Tracklisting
01. Static Movement - Talking about love
02. Static Movement vs. Impact - Fairy tale (Solarix Remix)
03. Static Movement vs. Sykick - Mystery
04. Static Movement vs. Dohak - Spaceship
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Artist:Funky Dragon
Title: Modern Emotions E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 13.02.2012
Emotions are perhaps one of the most primordial remnants we have to remind
us that we are part of nature. In the last century, technology progressed and
created a mediator for many of our functions. Even emotions now have specific
graphic pictures called Emotics, to signal to the other person how we feel.
Modern Emotions are turning into pictures and animations, while somehow
along the way people forgot that the best emotion indicator is music.
Funky Dragon, aka Igor Cuculovic from Serbia, realized this distorted reality, and
tried to contribute in his own very progressive way. After some time of Dj'ing,
he decided to go pro and went to study Audio Engineering properly; his first
musical creation was released in 2004. A year later Cuculovic released his first
album The Algos at Synergetic Records and in 2007 he joined the Iono family
to release his 2nd album Massive.
So the Funky Dragon decided to do something about the problematic nature
of the Modern Emotions. He realized that some warmth is needed in this
mechanical alienated realm, and so he blew fire from his mouth and made
a rumble. It was a hard time for him, as he realized animals around him are
suffering from Days of Insomnia due to lack of warmth and affection. The
air was filled with hard, intense and growling whispers. However, the
Funky Dragon knew that it just a question of time, before the
Sundown Answers will appear, thus bringing a sense of hope and
elevation.
Tracklisting
01. Funky Dragon - Day of Insomnia
02. Funky Dragon - Modern Emotions
03. Funky Dragon - Sundown Answers
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Artist:Side Effects
Title: Complete Control E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 07.02.2012
In an era where rational models of actions are appreciated, we learn that being
in Complete Control is important to our lives. We are told that through planned
time schedules, lists and strategies we will be able to achieve our goals and dreams.
We are told that losing our minds or following our emotions is a senseless act that
might lead to unwanted results. But what happens when you want to be free
from Complete Control?
Side Effects, aka Yarden Yogev & Tzahi Geller, from Israel are perfect for this project.
Both of them have started to toy with production about a decade ago, but went
professionally about 5 years ago as Geller studied at BPM sound school, and Yogev,
worked at various Mix studios. They decided to take their good long lasting friendship
along with their acquired expertise to the next level, and about a year ago formed
the Side Effects project.
What might have appeared as minor Side Effects of losing Complete Control, continued
into a huge turbulence of electromagnetic fields that started to create unpredictable
circumstances. The notorious Night Creatures crept into people's minds, trying to squeeze
irrational behaviours that might create Progressive anarchy. Some have started to feel weird
sensations which they have interpreted as Paranoia, but it was too soon to tell them that
what they have experienced was the reality. After all, reality is what happens when you let
go, when you let yourself free from Complete Control.
Tracklisting
01. Side Effects - Complete Control
02. Side Effects - Night Creatures
03. Side Effects - Paranoia
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Artist:Shyisma
Title: Active Power E.P..
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 31.01.2012
As time moves on, the western world becomes more attached to objects and
brands. People consume more things, that they believe bring some kind of
symbolic power. Whether it is a new mobile phone, computer and even new
cloths from a famous designer – they somehow manage to bring happiness,
assurance and a higher self-esteem. Many of these people are not aware of
other sources of power, the less physical ones, and yet much more influential,
the kinds that bring Active Power to your life – Music.
Shyisma, aka Elia Cantelli, from Italy, decided make it clear, in case some people
were lost in translation of the message. He started to build his Progressive Trance
Empire more than a decade ago, along with Diego Ferri. They have gone each
his own way, while on the way Cantelli became deeply involved in the Italian
Trance scene. He is known as a promoter, Dj and even created under different
names such as Mittag and Nibiro. After a successful Virus EP at the Iono Music
family last year, we had no doubt it would not be the last collaboration.
This time Shyisma took over the Active Power, and made a clear example of
how to be empowered by a firm bass line and an enchanting melody. This
kind of power is not physical, therefore, it cannot be touched, it is floating
in the Air Flow. You can breathe it, feel it and vibrate with it, thus realizing
how material is unnecessary. Being rich does not mean you have to have money;
you just need to uplift your Spirit, with atmospheric whispers wrapped with
rhythmic bubbles.
Tracklisting
01. Shyisma - Active Power
02. Shyisma - Air Flow
03. Shyisma - Spirit
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Artist:Invisible Reality
Title: Doors of Soul E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 24.01.2012
In the old days, when you wanted to open a door you needed a key.
Each door would normally have only one key that fits, and only this key
could reveal what's behind it. However, these days we do not need to
cling on physical objects to help us open doors, especially when it comes
to the Doors of Soul.
Invisible Reality, aka Abramov Shamil and Sorin Igor, from Israel, decided
to open the doors of your soul, with their music. However the key that
they have developed, is suitable for different kinds of doors, and is in
fact morphing and changing constantly. In this particular EP, they have
used a different strategy to form their key, and its liquid and chaotic
form is tricky to track down.
A new year means new collaborations, and so, Invisible Reality have joined
forces with Static Movement, in order to achieve Cybernetic Evolution of
the ultimate key. This key is made of penetrating basses along with the
finest melodies that have the ability to open any door. Once they have
reached the Doors of Soul, it was much clearer to see the different reality
that they have brought with them. It started to spread all over with bouncy
beats that shook the whole construction of the place. Although she has a
lot of experience in opening doors, and different sets of keys, Alice realized
this was not a Dream. In fact the Alice Dream was so real that she started
to get confused and try to find the rabbit hole again. Unfortunately for her,
there was no sight for it.
Just a key.
Tracklisting
01. Invisible Reality & Static Movement - Cybernetic Evolution
02. Invisible Reality - Doors of Soul
03. Invisible Reality - Alice Dream (REMAKE 2012)
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Artist: Lyctum
Title: Catalyzer E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 17.01.2012
People use different kinds of Catalyzers in order to reach happiness,
or at least a moment of good mood. Alcohol, illegal substances, sex,
shopping, and many other techniques to induce positive feelings of
ecstasy. The main problem using those things is the dependency
you have in money or other people to be able to obtain them.
Sometimes we tend to forget that the most available, effective
and easy to purchase substance is underneath our nose –
good music.
Dejan Jovanovic, also known as Lyctum, from Belgrade, Serbia,
had reached this realization a long time ago, since he first started
to create music, around 7 years ago. In his musical career he toyed
with another alias named Prospect, which turned to the more
Full-Onish realms, but after a few years he reached his nirvana
in Progressive Psytrance. In a special edition for the New Year,
he joins forces with Iono Music to create a Catalyzer which will
give you the proper substance to begin the year with!
We decided to skip the foreplay and go straight to the Catalyzer
itself; after all, a new year requires heavy artillery. With pounding
beats we inject the ingredient into your veins, the results are
immediately recognizable. Your Impulse to dance, jump around
and smile, until every muscle in your mouth starts to hurt, will
occur spontaneously, without any ability to resist. The end of
this momentary trip, is Lyctum's version of Aqualize's Land of
2 Suns, because if there is anything we learned from all this,
is that good music is all around us, sometimes we create it
and sometimes we reshape it. All you have to do is reach
out and touch the music.
Tracklisting
01. Lyctum - Catalyzer
02. Lyctum - Impulse
03. Aqualize - Land Of 2 Suns (Lyctum Remix)
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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Selection 2011
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 03.01.2012
This fantastic IONO Music 2011 selection is available at IONO Music Shop
and Itunes only !!
It contains the labels top 30 tracks of the year 2011, music which has been
played on international festival floors this summer, extracted from iono top
releases which still have a front position in the cd bags of international top
djs. With this collection we give you the opportunity to get 4 hours of
topnotch psyprogressive trance music for a very special low collection-price.
We hope you like our choice, please enjoy.
Tracklisting
01. Motion Drive - In the dirt (Human Element Remix)
02. Ritmo & Rocky - Floater (Andrea Bertolini Remix)
03. Shyisma - Virus
04. Time in Motion & Flexus - Lakrids
05. Innity - Kaijko (Etnoscope Remix)
06. Klopfgeister - Heavy new Beer
07. Ritree - De Ja Voodo People
08 Invisible Reality - Parallel Fantasy
09. Innity - Car Accident
10. Flegma & Nerso - Sonic Manipulation (Unseen Dimensions Remix)
11. Timeless - The Journey
12. Hi Prole - Against Humanity
13. Sonic Sense vs. Time in Motion - Red Zone
14. Inner State - End Game
15. Static Movement vs. Impact - Atlantic Spirit
16. Ital - Underground
17. Burn in Noise - Vuuv Festival Celebration
18. U- Recken - Carousels
19. Egorythmia vs. Ace Ventura - White Tunnel
20. Optiloop - Destination Unknown
21. E-Clip - Press Hold
22. Helber Gun - First Contact
23. Egorythmia - Eternal (Gaudium Remix)
24. Zen Mechanics - Holy Cities (Motion Drive Remix)
25. Pop Art - Dark Side
26. Ritmo - Follow me
27. MUTe - ON / OFF (Ritmo Remix)
28. Nerso - Science
29. Space Hypnose - Live my Dreams
30. Major 7 - Your Mind
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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Christiania Selection
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 20.12.2011
In times like these, when every part of the world is protesting against the
governments and corporation, you can still find one island of sanity – Christiania,
in Copenhagen, Denmark. Freetown Christiania is a self-proclaimed autonomous
neighborhood, and the closest example we have of a group of anarchists, who
managed to create an independent society. Christiania was a deserted military
base, which was squatted in 1971 by various people who you could call hippies,
freaks or outsiders. Their vision did not remain in empty slogans like many other
hippies across the world; they decided that action is stronger. Thus, they took
the psychedelic idea of seeing beyond the normative boundaries, and broke the
established pattern of how people should live. Along with meditation, Yoga and
other spiritual practices, it is no wonder that Goatrance found its way into Christiania
to, almost from the very beginning. Stefan Gøransson, aka Flexus / Dj Flex, who
was born and raised in this permanent autonomous zone, decided it was the right
time to share the Christiania Selection, and perhaps give some ideas and hope to
the global protesters that change and a better future is possible – it is in your hands!
In order to get you in the mode of Christiania, we begin with our Danish representatives,
including the man behind this compilation, Flexus, together with Time in motion, aka,
the brothers Thomas and Leslie Cowan. This lethal trio is hard to stop these days, and
'I got to' say it is one dose you wouldn’t want to stop consuming. After we entered
the Progressive realms that swept us to an autonomous state of mind from the Danes,
we move to Xshade, aka Michalis Yamakis, from Greece, to take us back to where society
was invented. Xshade takes us to 'Sexofrenic' state, where only the bass rules and the
beat goes on. Then Liquid Space, aka Denny Seidewitz, joins the selection, with an offer
to make an 'Offbeat Meeting' which was accepted with much enthusiasm. After all, such
an offbeat melody and atmospheric melody is something which is always needed, especially
in this unique compilation. Sonic Sense, aka Igal Yakubov(also known as Timeless), &
Time in Motion take us to the 'Red Zone', which means we are in for some serious shit,
but the good shit. Red is always a dominant and strong color, and the Zone that
The Cowan brother and Yakubov take us to is a powerful seductive sense of bloody
good Progressive Trance. It was time for Static Movement, aka Shahar Shtrikman & Impact,
aka Andrey Panov, pull us down to dive to the 'Atlantic Spirit' and explore other kinds of
liberations from society, gravity and sound.
Some people take a break when they reach the middle, but as we mentioned above,
Christiania Selection is against all the formulated models of action, and so we do not believe
in breaks, rest or intermission. Therefore, Ace Ventura, aka, Yoni Oshrat was a perfect to
help us step into the next phase of this trip with '138' ways to get there. It is no wonder
why an Ace always wins in every game, because the hypnotic and yet complex music he
makes is a sure bet each time. We continue with Infinity, aka Nick Karamalakis, who gives
us an illusion of a commercial break and yet gives us all the reasons to 'Keep on Walking'
with a smile. However, this wandering has a purpose, but not in the capitalistic materialistic
manner, because approaching such a sacred phenomenon always requires some kind of
awareness. After all, it is 'The Last Jedi' we are talking about, and what other artist can get
us closer to him than Motion Drive, aka, Philip Guillaume. The wisdom of the judi is passed
to us in the ritual dance of superb Progressive Trance that only few can resist. The end of
such a journey can only lead to Yotopia, also known as Tomer Dayan & Yonatan Rimon,
who bring us 'Cometic' to wrap the visionary revolution that this musical piece tried to do.
With their known talent to convert even the extremist to their side, Yotopia gives us the
proper catharsis we all need for such an intense and magnificent expedition.
Reality is temporary, but we have the power to change it, Christiania Selection is just
an attempt to wake you up and show you that it is possible, it is in your hands.
Tracklisting
1. Time in Motion & Flexus - I go to
2. Xshade - Sexofrenic
3. Liquid Space - Obeat Meeting
4. Sonic Sense vs. Time in Motion - Red Zone
5. Static movement vs. Impact - Atlantic spirit
6. Ace Ventura - Maximum Overdrive
7. Innity - Keep Walking
8. Motion Drive - The last Jedi
9. Yotopia - Cometic
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Artist: Ritmo
Title: Phrase - A
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 05.12.2011
In modern times, art was perceived as a pure unit that represents a cohesive
and universal idea. But then Postmodernism appeared, and tried to challenge
these definitions of art and stretch them in order to break the rigid borders
that Modernism has created. Postmodernism introduced the term of collage,
which means taking different unites and assemble them together into one
piece.Phrases in music can be seen as a kind of collage; separate units that
combined together create a track.
After some time of polishing and perfecting his sound, Ritmo, aka Dubi Dagan,
has decided to take a different approach for his second album. Forget what
you know about albums, and take a look to the future. Trying to experiment
with innovative directions of expressing his art, Ritmo decided to take the
concept of Phrases and separate them into two phrases – Phrase A & Phrase B.
Each Phrase consists of a collage of Ritmo's latest artistic creation and expresses
different moods. Phrase A, is the melodic, happy and sunny side of Phrases.
It begins with 'Follow Me', which is a seductive psychedelic tune that signals you,
as the sample will say - to leave everything behind and follow this revolutionary
process. After you managed to pass the first stage, you will start having 'Big Eyes'.
This is a natural procedure in Phrase A, and comes with reinforcement of Motion Drive,
aka Philip Guillaume. Having 'Big Eyes' helps you realize the positive side of life and start
dancing in a manic uncontrolled manner to show it. If you think that it will help you
distinguish between a 'Dream & Reality' then you might be expecting a surprise.
Because this trip was designed exactly for destroying all the predictable assumption
we have, and the best way is to embrace the notion that a dream and reality can
happen simultaneously. For the final phase of Phrase A, we must 'Imprint' you. After
all, passing through such a musical turbulence needs a final proof that you are eligible
to go to the next stage, to Phase B. But in order to leave a mark that will give the
proper grounds for this kind of 'Imprint', Ritmo called another expert for the job –
Zen Mechanics, aka Wouter Thomassen. Together, they create the finale that both
closes a Phrase and opens another one, using their special thumping base line and
sweeping rhythms.
Tracklisting
01. Ritmo - Follow Me
02. Ritmo & Motion Drive - Big Eyes
03. Ritmo - Dream & Reality
04. Ritmo & Zen Mechanics - Imprint
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Artist: E-Clip
Title: Press Hold E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 15.11.2011
There are some moments that are amazing, they are so incredible we would like
to find an imaginary Press Hold button, in order to make them last forever.
Unfortunately time is not acting upon our command, and we have to take each
moment as it is. However, listening to music which brings us to these unique
moments of bliss, can be controlled. So we would totally understand if you will
put the new EP - Press Hold from E-Clip, on repeat.
E-Clip, aka Marko Radovanovic, is visiting the Iono Music realms, to share a gem
from his arsenal. Radovanovic, originates from Belgrade, and despite his young
age, 25, he has been creating Psychedelic Trance for almost 10 years now.
His instant infatuation with Psytrance has drawn him to be a part of this new
world that was revealed to him.
After a year of on and off boiling and stirring the tracks, it was time to set
them free. Press Hold is more Progressive orientated, and yet the rhythm
and pace makes us forget these rigid definitions and just flow. This float is
a gradual preparation for what comes ahead. Salvia Divinorum is a long journey
that represents the harder, more powerful side of E-Clip. This new hybrid of
Progressive and Psychedelic is bound to capture your ear, and probably leave
an invisible mark that will reappear every time you will search for escapism from
reality.
Tracklisting
1. Press Hold
2. Salvia Divinorum
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Artist: MUTe featuring Shay Nassi
Title: ON/OFF-RITMO REMIX
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 01.11.2011
Modern life has brought progress in the human life, with the evolution of
technology and knowledge; we face multiple choices and options in our
everyday life. But at the end, it's always a question of yes or no, if it puts
you On or Off, every technological device depends on this equation. This
is exactly the reason why we don’t need a mathematic equation to know
if the new EP of the ON/OFF track by MUTe will work. Because when 3
lethal components get into one package it can only mean one thing – It's On!
On/Off is the name of the magnificent debut album of MUTe, aka Roy Sason
and Liran Ackerman, which was released in 2009, and also the name of one
of the best tracks from this album. The track is a joint venture of the MUTe's
and Shay Nassi, who is an Israeli electronic artist, who usually focuses on the
more Minimal/Experimental style. This unique combination can be heard
immediately when such a diverse source of influence accumulates into one track.
In the past 2 years since the album has been out, MUTe have been travelling
across the world spreading their magical spells, while releasing several ep's that
manifest their artistic evolution. It was only a question of time until another
extraordinary Israeli artist join the fun, at least for a one time hit…
Ritmo, aka Dubi Dagan, requires little introduction, unless you have been in a
different universe for the past 4 years or so. Rocking the Progressive Psytrance
realms for several of years now, Ritmo has revived new life into the genre with
his unique addictive sound. In this fresh EP, he redesigns the On/Off track of
MUTe and brings it to a different level, which perhaps calls for a new category
to be added – WOW. Ritmo doesn’t leave us many choices but to surrender
to the new adaptation of this already amazing track, and experience the bliss
of one really good option.
Tracklisting
01. MUTe featuring Shay Nassi - On/OFF
02. MUTe featuring Shay Nassi - On/OFF (Ritmo Remix)
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Artist: Various Artists
Title: V.A. Forensic Science - Compiled by Egorythmia
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 25.10.2011
In a hot summer day, a crime was made. 9 projects were suspected of
extremely lethal musical components that had the potential to capture
who ever tried to listen to them. All the top detectives across the world
were summoned to try and solve the mystery with Forensic Science.
The first clue led to Mindwave and Sphera, also known as Anton Maiko,
Rami Shalom & Liran Elkayam. These 3 artists have managed to create a
psychedelic and melodic entrance to the investigation, using spacy ingredients
to disguise the 'Perception' of the authorities, a maneuver that seemed
to succeed. The next suspects were Time in Motion, the Danish brothers
Thomas and Leslie Cowan, who used their new 'Black Light' technique to
manipulate the human ear. With a pumping base line and a euphoric
atmosphere, they managed to escape questioning and leave their
mark behind just like true Vikings.
Then the detectives reached Ritmo and Egorythmia, aka Dubi Dagan and
Boban Lazovski, and knew they will be a tough case, with their global
reputation. These two artists have taken the whole plot and 'Spin It'
with a special Progressive method they each developed separately, but
when they made it together – they were invincible. Next on line was Pop Art,
aka Oshri Krispin, who created a 'Sub System' to make a gate way to a parallel
universe with the help of electrifying magnetic waves. After that it was another
hard case, because it was Ace Ventura and Egorythmia, aka, Yoni Oshrat and
Boban Lazovski, who decided to join forces. These two have formed a 'White Tunnel'
that had a natural vacuum mechanism that sucked everyone that was near,
helplessly surrendering to their groove and powerful story.
Nerso, who is known as Dragan Matic, tried to confuse the detective with
his own 'Science', and took the first opportunity he got to disappear. Using
the confusion that was made up till now, Ritree, aka, Dubi Dagan and Alon
Brillant, knew it was the perfect timing to use the 'De Ja Voodo People',
who were a successful laboratory experiment that they were working on
intensively. This new hybrid of melodic Goa sounds, who is bubbling slowly
till eruption, has implication not known to the human race, yet.
Close to the end of the investigation, Static Movement, aka Shahar Shtrikman,
wasn’t planning on giving the detectives an easy life. He reshaped Mute's and
was 'Doing His Magic'. Just when they thought they had it all figured out,
Phaxe, aka Kevin Josefsen, broke them completely with his 'Flying Circus',
so finally, they decided to leave the case open, because they have realized
was no way to decipher this mystery. Can You?
Tracklisting
01. Mindwave & Sphera - Perception
02. Time in Motion - Black Light
03. Ritmo & Egorythmia - Spin it
04. Pop Art - Sub System
05. Egorythmia vs. Ace Ventura - White Tunnel
06. Nerso - Science
07. Ritree - De Ja Voodo People
08. MUTe - Doing His Magic (Static Movement Remix)
09. Phaxe - Flying Circus
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Artist: Infinity
Title: Next Level E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 11.10.2011
We danced, we laughed, we drank, we jumped, we screamed and shout.
But now the summer is gone, and slowly we start crawling into our shelters,
into ourselves. Autumn is always a time for change, processing all the experiences
we have accumulated during the summer time and move on to the Next Level
of our spiritual being. Better, Smarter, tanner, we peel off our seasonal layer
and become a better version of ourselves.
This transitional period is the perfect time for a remix EP such as 'Next Level'.
This fresh EP made by Infinity, aka Nick Karamalakis, also known as half of the
duo Progenitor, gives you the opportunity to hear how tracks made by superb
artists take a different direction and peel into something new. A different form.
A Greek, a Swedish Trio and a German duo meet together? This is not a beginning
of a joke, but a beginning of a beautiful gathering of great minds. Infinity first
approaches Etnoscope's 'Kaijko' and gives the Swedish-Tribal-Prog his touch of
pumping base and grooveness. Then he takes Haldolium's 'Be Real' and helps
to reveal his interpretation of what's real, leaving no questions asked that his
reality fills you with new energies.
Tracklisting
01. Etnoscope - Kaijko (Infinity Remix)
02. Haldolium - Be Real (Infinity Remix)
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Artist: Space Hypnose
Title: Back in Time E.P.
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 27.09.2011
Every person would love to experience some sort of time travel.
If it's Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future', Quinn Mallory in 'Sliders',
or the notorious Jean Luc Picard at 'Star trek', the Human, and
sometime inhuman race have always wanted to explore the limits
of time. But while these people used technology to stretch the
time limits, Space Hypnose, aka Michael Mordehayov, uses technology
to create music that might do the same thing.
Space Hypnose, is a 25 years old Israeli guy originally from Azerbaijan,
and is a new discovery in the Psytrance frontiers. He started creating
music when he was 14 years old and didn’t stop since, not even while
he sleeps. Mordehayov has started making Chill-Out and only recently
moved to the Progressive Psytrance planet – Great news for us!
Back in Time EP begins with 'Go Back in Time' and demonstrates the
whole agenda of Space Hypnose – haunting, melodic tunes that transfer
your mind into a different realm. He continues with 'Live my Dreams',
swirling our emotional control and letting us dive into the hypnotic base
that pulls us to mysterious black holes in space. Last but definitely not least,
Space Hypnose joins forces with another talented Israeli artist – Static Movement,
together they bring out the Techy dimension while bringing new fusion of their merger.
Tracklisting
01. Space Hypnose - Go Back in Time
02. Space Hypnose - Live my Dreams
03. Space Hypnose vs. Static Movement - Positive
V.A.-Progressive Classics Vol.1-Out Now!(iono-music)
in Artist News and Labels announcements
Posted
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Progressive Classics Vol.1
Label: http://www.iono-music.com
Date: 24.08.2012
This fantastic selection contains „Progressive Classic“
tracks from 2006 - 2010 of iono music.
This 20 briliant tracks was played on international festival
floors the last years, extracted from iono top releases which
still have a front position in the cd bags of international top djs.
With this collection we give you the opportunity to get more
than 2,5 hours of topnotch psyprogressive trance music for
a very special low collection-price. We hope you like the
choice of Jensson, please enjoy.
Tracklisting
01. Kaempfer & Dietze - Shear Force (Jerome Isma-ae & Daniel Portman Remix)
02. Minoru - Upload
03. Frogacult - All Seasons (Freq's third Remix)
04. Nyquist - Ghostrider
05. Funky Dragon - Yellow Summer
06. Sacha - Timedrained
07. Midimal - Over & Out (Klopfgeister Remix)
08. Time in Motion - Shadowgaze
09. Sinister Silence vs. Sartil - Heaven and hell
10. Andromeda - Sensations (Aquafeel Remix)
11. Suntree - Comparable Worlds
12. ARW - Searching for new Levels
13. MUTe - Space n Time (Ritmo Remix)
14. Egorythmia - Distant Point
15. Ritmo - Practical
16. Flegma & Nerso - Altitude (with E-Clip)
17. Ovnimoon - Galactic Mantra (With Via axis and ItomLab)
18. Protonica - Air!ow (Live Edit)
19. Ritmo - Rapture (Gaudium Remix)
20. Motion Drive - Heart of the sun
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