Lauryn

GAPPEQ!! One of my favorite artists!! making some excellent and very unique darker/melodic/funky/psychedelic tracks.... He's mostly released on Ketuh, but also has an excellent track on VA-Satellite (Oxygen Records). There's also another czech compilation called 'Bioplex & Statistikka' that came out in 2003 that has a few of his tracks on it. The next Ketuh comp, Psychic Imprint, which according to saiko sounds, should be out in the next few months has a Gappeq track on it as well...Word is that he's down in Australia now making music....

yes

After seeing Talpa's live, I want to say, no, there really isn't anything better. not sure what you are really looking for..BUT...try Mr. Peculiar- Elements

music! Specifically artists/tracks that are not too progressive, not too full on, not too melodic and not too minimal and around 140 -142 bpm range (though not strictly speaking...) I'm looking for the out of the ordinary, psychedelic, yet not too too crazy stuff. Loopus In Fabula, Squaremeat, Troll Scientists, Artifakt come to mind...Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

add to this list- Tegma- Around the World in 80 Minutes and Furious- Not For Fame

This morning I really like Pitch Black. http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display...ase.asp?id=4558

VA- Oxycanta (Ultimae) STILL!!! VA- Free Mason Conspiracy (Illuminati Records) --- new dark Australien label!!!! with new tracks from Pondscum and Hefty Output among others... VA- Sakura (Yabai) -- if the Scorb track is worth it. VA- Neverending Story -- (Zaikadelic) for the Ocelot and Kindzadzaika tracks probably VA- PsyStories 2 -- Forgot about this one... waiting for- Abnormal Project- Rules of Ohm (Vertigo)

The only process (haldolium remix) and Fill the Hat is a close runner up... I really haven't listened to any of the more recent Atmos...the older stuff is so good I think I'm afraid I'll be really disappointed...

vol 1 & 5 ...but in the end quite honestly everything that ultimae puts out is good in my book...

I guess you can hear it when I record the vinyl onto my computer....give me a day or two....

I went digging through the archieves to find this....specifically a track called Chab- Tunneling that was released on a label called Plastic Fantastic....but the Anthony Pappa mix cd that this is on is one of my old favorites....deep dark progressive trance... and the tracklisting here -> http://www.discogs.com/release/70420 Its giant, stomping, storming, and raging at 132bpm... that and Oliver Lieb... this another excellent album...tho, i still can't bring myself to listen to it again, as it reminds me of this really bad case of food poisoning i had the first time i heard it....

OOOD- 'Two Dawns' from the aLIVE album...

Ahhh Mubali!!! What a great choice, he is such a nice guy...and makes some really good music ....I would ask him first a bit about the psytrance scene out in san francisco, as they have an ever growing number of producers and labels based there... ...I know he also plays/used to play the viola...so maybe ask him a bit about that... ...and finally, as i know he is headed to new york city for the first time to play a loft party next weekend, maybe ask him about his recent experiences in new york (depending on when you plan to do the interview of course...)

right now for progressive, my picks for 2006 essentials would be... Tegma - Around The World in 80 Minutes and Vibrasphere- Archipelago

Chilled C"Quence- Sense (VA- A Little Lunacy, Ketuh Records)

yes, yes, you do...thats good discovery number one from this past weekend..... .....and there's number two. Other than that, I think this will (and already has) been a good year for US Based Labels (mostly dark) such as Mistress of Evil, Psybertribe, Dharma Kshetra, Tantrumm, Auraquake, Geomagnetic.tv, Dropout......

Immediately coming to mind.... Oculus- A Moment In Time (Floatation Records) Benza- Retrofuturism (Manic Dragon) and for chillout.... VA- Chillogram (Peak) ...but then everyone's definition of organic is different...

Troll Scientists- Slurkki Purkki

For some reason.... Benza- Benza (Demon Tea) and also Reefer Decree- Sound Frames (Iboga) Tho I generally find, that if i take them out to a psy party, they love whatever they are hearing.

Loopus In Fabula- Telekinetic hammo Player (Astrofunk, 2003)

VA- Oxycanta (Ultimae) and Va- Chew on This (Dropout) Need to get these TONIGHT.

Grobal Psychederic Trance indeed! ...but a decent comp nonetheless

Presenting the 5th Annual GAIAN MIND SUMMER FESTIVAL Thursday, June 22nd to Sunday, June 25th, 2006 Four Quarters ? Central Pennsylvania, USA Join us for four days and three nights of Transcendental Dance in the open air ? truly, a magical event which has quickly become an annual summer tradition for the global Trance Tribes! Stone Circle Stage (Psy-Trance & Progressive Trance) BUS / GUS TILL (Sub Records/Cyan Music ? Bali, Indonesia) Live and DJ Trance set, plus DJ Downtempo set! A true pioneer and veteran of the psytrance scene, Gus Till has released 60+ tracks over the years, with three new albums last year alone! From his retrospective downtempo album, "Dub Shadows," to the ambient soundscapes of "Electric Oceans," and most significantly, the long-awaited gem by Bus, "morebusinesslinkyouthere," where he showcases a range of styles from gorgeous morning grooves to deep, moody trance - all with a healthy dose of psychedelica! PHONY ORPHANTS (Iboga Records ? Copenhagen, Denmark) Live! Since their first release appeared in 1999, Phony Orphants have crafted a fat, driving sound which rocks every dancefloor! Currently, they've been touring the world in support of their second full-length album, "It'Cetera." With a wide variety of influences and styles, expect a journey from bouncy progressive trance, through groovy electro inspired tunes and funky house beats - psychedelically enhanced! Pumping, grooving electronica at its finest! SHANE GOBI (Alchemy Records ? London, UK) First USA appearance! Over the past several years, Shane Gobi, founder of Alchemy Records, has become one of the leading DJ's in the global psytrance scene. He has earned himself a solid reputation with a loyal following for his unique morning sets and his technical, energetic DJ style. In 2003, Shane was voted DJ of the year by the worldwide trance dancefloors on Isratrance.com. Prepare yourself for a journey that captures those ecstatic and spontaneous moments where the sound, vision, and dancefloor are one! ELECTRYPNOSE (Peak Records/Kabrathor Records ? Sion, Switzerland) Live Trance and Downtempo sets! First North American appearance! With a solid debut on Resonantearth last year, and numerous, outstanding tracks on various compilations, there is a huge buzz surrounding Swiss producer Vince le Barde. In 2006, he released his second album, "Le Tireur de Ficelles," and his upcoming downtempo and experimental album, "Subliminal Atmospheres," is due later this year. Electrypnose delivers a distinctive musical style with clever arrangements, crazy breaks, huge buildups, and demented driving basslines. If you like it hard, dark, and twisted, this is for you! EMOK (Iboga Records ? Copenhagen, Denmark) As co-founder of Iboga Records and one half of Phony Orphants, Emok plays a selection of the best, newest, and most well produced tracks from the Scandinavian trance scene, mixed with an intense and powerful progression. His seamless mixing and ability to set the perfect mood on the dancefloor has earned him respect and admiration worldwide. As one of the most significant trance DJ's today, Emok will guide you on a magical voyage through space and sound! PSYMMETRIX (PharPsyde Records ? London, UK) Live! First USA appearance! Psymmetrix have been tearing apart the London squat and party scene for the past two years and after headlining the Liquid stage at the Glade Festival (UK) last year, they have quickly developed quite a following in the underground psytrance scene. Bringing 18 years of love of trance music to their live sets, and getting rave reviews wherever they perform, they will be unleashing dancefloor mayhem with their unique brand of full-power, psytrance stompers! ALLEN2012 (Gaian Mind - Clearwater Beach, FL) LUIS (Dreamcatcher - NYC) MUKTI (TDC Production - NYC) S.O.T (T.O.U.C.H Samadhi/Chilluminati - Chicago/Kiev, UA) KONFLUX (Psytribe/Global Trance - Los Angeles) BOIPEBA (Gaian Mind - Phila./Japan/Israel) LAURYN (Alkaloid/Mistical Productions - Boston) EG~BOT (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) North Crook Stage (Downtempo) GUS TILL (Sub Records/Cyan Music ? Bali, Indonesia) ELECTRYPNOSE (Peak Records/Kabrathor Records ? Sion, Switzerland) KENJI WILLIAMS (ABA Structure - USA/Japan) KILOWATTS (Artificial Music Machine - Philadelphia) BLUE SPECTRAL MONKEY (TOUCH Samadhi/Interchill Records - Asheville, NC) PHIDELITY (Oracle Gatherings - Seattle/San Francisco) PEDRO (Reality Engine/Interchill Records - NYC) ANDREW LIGHT (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) MATYAS (Reality Engine - NYC) EIM (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) BUFFER (Gaian Mind/M-Laboratories - Boulder, CO) DEET (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) NOD (TOUCH Samadhi - Asheville, NC) BINARY (Sonic Beating/Changmian - Boston) KARMAKANIK (Gaian Mind/PSI - Philadelphia/NYC) STEVE-O (GoaBabies - NYC/Rincon) PARAMNESIA (TOUCH Samadhi - Louisville, KY) DAVE HENSHAW (Changmian/Sonic Beating Productions - Boston) KIFE (Omni Tribe - NYC) ELEKTRONKIND (Digital Yeti Studios - Baltimore) ELECTRIC MAYHEM (Sidetrakkt - Portland, OR) MONO MONO (Soular Records/Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) DAN COVAN (NYC) ARJUNA (Dharma Kshetra - Miami) BOB TRAHPEK (Sonic Beating/Zia-Trance - Boston) INDRA (Omni Tribe - NYC) ORBICLES (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) BOTANICAL ANTIDOTE (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) GANJALA (Gaian Mind - Philadelphia) ICYCOIL (Las Vegas/NYC) BOTTOM DWELLERS (4 Quarters Farm - Baltimore) (Artists subject to change. Please check our website for additional information and updates.) www.gaian-mind.com/gmsf2k6.htm Special Guest Speaker: DANIEL PINCHBECK (Evolver Project - NYC) Daniel Pinchbeck is one of the leading voices in today?s counter-culture, exploring the connections between psychedelics and shamanism and their importance in the modern era. Though he?s published feature articles in the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Wired, The Village Voice and is a regular columnist in Arthur magazine, it was his 2003 book, "Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism," which seems to have really given him a higher profile among those interested in alternative religion and spirituality. He will be speaking in support of his forthcoming book, "2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl." www.breakingopenthehead.com Featuring: Blacklight Theater Performance by ARCHEDREAM (Philadelphia) UV Paintings by MIZUE KATAOKA (Japan) Visual Projections by OPTICAL DELUSION (NYC) & REALITY ENGINE (NYC) Additional Art Installations by STEVE-O (GoaBabies ? NYC/Rincon) & GAIAN MIND Sound Installation by SONIC BEATING (Boston) Plus: Fire Performance Drum Workshops Lectures and Workshops Psychedelic Cinema Opening and Closing Ceremonies Admission: Pre-Registration - $110 (until Saturday, June 17th) At the Gate - $135* (Thursday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 25th) *Cash or Credit Card only ? no Personal Checks. Children under 16 admitted FREE with parent or legal guardian. Optional Meal Plans with the STARVIN' ARTIST CAFE are available. Payment: Credit Card (VISA/MC) payments - contact Four Quarters at 1-(814) 784-3075 or pay online at www.4qf.org. Money Orders or Personal Checks - payable to: "Gaian Mind" c/o Four Quarters, 190 Walker Lane, Artemas, PA 17211, USA. Admission Includes: FREE All-You-Can-Eat "Fractal Feast" (carnivore/vegetarian) FREE 24-Hour Coffee/Tea Service by COFFEE DRAGONS Merchant Village and Children's Area Morning and Evening Yoga Sessions Healing Arts and Massage Daily Sweat Lodges Nightly Drum Circles Riverside Swimming Spacious Campgrounds Hot Showers and Flush Toilets FREE Drinking Water FREE and Secure Main Parking Dates: Thursday, June 22nd to Sunday, June 25th, 2006 Gates open on Thursday at noon - Drum Circle at dusk. Amplified music starts on Friday at 10:00am. Camping for early arrivals and late departures is available at an additional fee. Location: FOUR QUARTERS - An InterFaith Sanctuary of EarthReligion, Artemas, Pennsylvania, USA, Gaia Directions and Camp Policy: www.4qf.org Additional Information: GAIAN MIND 24-Hour Hotline: 1-(610) 771-0668 FOUR QUARTERS Registration and Rumor Control: 1-(814) 784-3075 Questions and Concerns can be addressed to info@gaian-mind.com or megalith@4qf.org. FOUR QUARTERS is GREEN . Leave No Trace. www.gaian-mind.com

awwwwwww STFU....its all in good fun I look forward to your comments! You going to be at Gaian Mind Festival this year?

S-ing TFU now... ok ok....check you pm later tonight otto.