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Please note the venue for this event has changed!!!
It will now be held at:
DISCOTHEQUE
17 West 19th Street
Between 5th and 6th avenues.
New York, NY
10pm-6am
see you all there!!
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Hackers- Hitchcoke Babe off the Solar Seeds compilation on Sunset Recordings
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I'm not advocating for progressive psy with vocals, I'm not advocating against progressive psy with vocals...Not really interested in peoples opinions on it either....I started this thread more as a way of brainstorming what's out there that's worth checking out in this sub-sub-genre or however you choose to look at it...
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yup yup....totally read my mind
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This event "Peace While Moving Forward" is a benefit in aid of
Severyn who recently had 8 years of art stolen. [www.severyn.com
everyone of the banners / tapestries on the website are no longer
with our community]. Proceeds from this event will go to towards
buying material and art supplies so he can continue to take us all to
another dimension.
Ambionik & Pulse Industries PRESENT
"PEACE WHILE MOVING FORWARD"
........................LINE-UP............................
LIVE ACTS:
SUN CONTROL SPECIES aka Drooid
(ZMA/Zenon/Iboga/Australia)
Drooid was born in the northern coast of Australia. He
began his musical career at the tender age of five,
and for a quarter of his life has been writing
psychedelic music. Having several releases on
international labels such as ZMA records [Greece],
Manta Records [New Zealand], Sub Machine Records
[France], and on the Aussie labels Edgecore Records
and nine09 Records, his music is quickly becoming
sought after all over the world. SCS incorporates an
intelligent mix of progressive sounds with the harder
kicks and bass lines associated with the neo-full on
psychedelic trance style. With an entourage of
psychedelic sounds, his music simulates both the mind
as well as the feet. By incorporating visual design
theories and his love of 'daytime' sets he brings his
listeners to an uplifting yet intense musical
experience.
MEXICAN TRANCE MAFIA A.K.A INOXIA
Mario began producing minimal trance in 1996 under the
name Inoxia. Inoxia inspired Mario to pursue a career
in audio engineering in Malaysia. After his studies
he returned to producing electronic music under the
name Mexican Trance Mafia (MTM) and has released
tracks on Solstice Music International (Japan), Yellow
Sunshine Explosion Recordings (UK), AP Records
(Germany), and Psyclon Records (Mexico). MTM music is
a mixture of low rhythms, melodies, and percussion
between144 bpm and148 bpm. All over the world Mario
performs his live act and brings his listeners to
heightened states of ecstasy. MTM is a pioneer of the
Mexican trance movement. Nowadays Mario is not
limiting his music production to just trance he's
producing other styles such as dub, experimental
music, and chill out / ambient.
YARE VISIONEAR-VENEZUELA
Eduardo Larez aka YARE started making electronic
influence music in 1998. Being a fan of Frank Zappa
inspired Eduardo to learn and study the synclavier and
to produce music on a high standard. The name yare
originates from the location of the many festivals
from Eduardo's native country of Venezuela. These
festivals are famous for the transcendental experience
which musical platform is in Tribal Afro Venezuelan
rhythms with drums and melodic chants. Eduardo
embodies these festival experiences into his live act,
with the aspiration to connect his listeners with
mother earth. YARE has released tracks on 5 German
Record labels including Cosmophilia, OV-Silence Records,
and Bazooka 10 Records.
DJ SETS:
DROOID - (ZMA/Zenon/Iboga/Australia)
JASON - (PULSE-INDUSTRIES)
MAYUR - (OPTICAL DILLUSION)
OPEN AIR CHILLOUT BY ''REALITY ENGINE''
Matyas Pedro and the Reality crew transform Shelters
deck into Uptempo Downtempo bliss under the heavens.
DECO BY SEVERYN BARABAKH (PULSE-INDUSTRIES)
This event is a benefit in aid of Severyn who recently
had 8 years of art stolen.Proceeds from this event will
go to towards buying material and art supplies so he can
continue to take us all to another dimension. Pulsewear will
be available for sale at this special event.
FRIDAY JULY 8TH 2005
18 TO ENTER
21 TO DRINK BRING I.D
CLUB SHELTER
20 WEST 39TH ST
BTWN 5TH & 6TH AVE
11PM TILL 7AM
$30 ON THE DOOR
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Sun Control Species
Heliotrope
Gappeq
Double REL
Hefty Output
Pondscum
Tryambaka
Transdriver
Insect Seeker
Humanoid
Naked Tourist
Random
Already announced and waiting for:
Wizack Twizack
Para Halu
Mr. Peculiar
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Hey,
My ride to Gaian Mind Festival just fell through, so
I'm frantically searching for another. I can leave
anytime, and can travel to nyc, philly, baltimore, or
dc to get to my ride if need be. PM me if you are
able to help out at all. thanks.
~Lauryn
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....curious as to which releases you would consider to be high quality compilations...
ok ok, I understand now that you made this distinction...I feel the same way about any cd I'm potentially going to purchase strictly for listening purposes.
back when I was djing psytrance on vinyl, spending $10 for 3 tracks, where usually only one or two of these were worth playing, this was the norm. Nowadays one pays about the same price for a compilation cd where you typically get 9 or 10 tracks. As my music tastes are constantly changing and evolving, I find this works more to my advantage...something I listen to today and don't like, I may stumble across 3 months from now and totally appreciate. Seeing as I buy psytrance for both djing and listening purposes, I really don't have issue with this and rather enjoy the diversity that having music released on cd as opposed to vinyl allows for.
What has disappointed me lately in the psytrance world are labels which have defined a specific sound as "their own", and artists belonging to that label who are altering their sound in order to better cater to the label's sound. Labels that immediately come to mind at the moment are Chemical Crew, Spun Records, 3D Vision...The label should be promoting the artist's sounds, not compromising their integrity! THIS and not the fact that Ketuh Records has had a flood of recent releases is what is truly damaging the quality of psychedelic trance music being released today. Music and labels alike are constantly changing and evolving...next time don't be so quick to judge.
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Soooo Ketuh Records should stop the flood and Yellow Sunshine Explosion should keep em coming???
V.A - Goa 2005 YSE062CD 2005
V.A - Goa 10 YSE063CD 2005
V.A - The History Of Goa Trance YSE064CD 2005
V.A - Tantra Trance YSE065CD 2005
V.A - Trancers Guide To The Galaxy YSE066CD 2005
V.A - Goa Sound System 5 YSE067CD 2005
V.A - Goa Trance 2 YSE068CD 2005
V.A - Goa 11 YSE069CD 2005
V.A - Goa 2005 vol 2 YSE071CD 2005
How about Phonokol?
Hydrogen - Crazy Fantasy 2324-2 2005
Spectrum - Catalyzer 2330-2 2005
Yahel - Around The World 2331-2 2005
V.A - Psytisfaction 2 2332-2 2005
And Spun?
V.A - Remote Viewing SPUNCD014 2005
Wrecked Machines - Second Thought SPUNCD015 2005
Father and Son - Planet Music SPUNCD016 2005
V.A - Zero Gravity SPUNCD017 2005
Ketuh puts out 3 compilations and one full length release, altogether showcasing the music of 21 different artists, and you complain. Yes, its true that there is a lot of crap being released these days, and you do mention that your statement "doesn't only apply to Ketuh Records", however, your choice of example here is far from being on target. Suspended Reality caught my attention as well when it was released last year, only since then, unlike you, I've welcomed this "flood of compilations". Its only allowed me to have more music I enjoy listening to. You say that 2 or 3 good tracks isn't enough for a purchase? Ketuh Records aside, most of the time I'm purchasing cds because of 1 or 2 good tracks, and quite honestly, these days unless Ketuh is concerned, more than 3 good (imo) tracks on a compilation, is totally unheard of for me.
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The Philadelphia Shamanista Initiative is proud to
present our seventh hallucinogenic gala:
CONVERGENCE
convergence: n. - 1) the process of coming together
towards a common point or meeting place. 2) a
representation of common ground between theories or
phenomenon. 3) the approach of an infinite series to a
finite limit.
Saturday, June 18th
10pm - 10am, a full 12 hours of music!
A Free Open Air Tribal Gathering For Music, Dance,
Art, Free __Expression, and Peace in the scenic Pine
Barrens of Southeastern New Jersey. A trancendental
dance experience, a pagan celebration, a one-night
CONVERGENCE of the tribes in honor of the summer
solstice.
Please join us for an evening of psychedelic trance in
a beautiful open air forest setting.
Location is approximately 1 hour from Philadelphia and
2 from from NYC.
Line-up
We are very pleased to welcome:
DJ LAURYN (Mistical Productions, Boston, MA)
Lauryn is best known from her energetic jaunts up and
down the East Coast, blowing up dancefloors with her
dark funky full on sounds. Yet, Lauryn has also been
exploring the gentler side of the psychedelic sound,
as she consistently evolves the already impeccable
style that has made her a Boston crowd-pleaser. Come
witness a special sunrise set as Lauryn blends the
finest beats of light and dark.
ONNOMON (Soular Records, Philadelphia)
Performing LIVE! www.onnomon.com
Philly's phavorite home grown trance producer returns
for his final performance of 2005. Onnomon produces a
deep and distinctive psychedelic tribal sound tossed
with some full-on dressing. Don't miss this last show
before Dean disappears to India for the rest of year.
For this gig, they are going to push their computers
to the limit! Let's be sure to send off this local
hero in proper style.
Eg~Bot vs. Mescalinium (Psy Planet/PSI,
Philadelphia/NYC)
Last year Eg~Bot ripped up the dancefloor at Panacea
with his signature full on mayhem. This time we are
presenting you an exclusive 3 hour tag team set with
PSI's own resident maestro Mescalinium. A twisted
journey into the darkest hours of the night. Smooth,
yet crunchy, psychedelic and immensely satisfying.
The sound of the Philly Underground.
Plus a special morning trance and chill out set by:
Ben Light-o-Matic (Light-o-Matic Productions/PSI, New
York)
Other special guests TBA.
Sound by PSI and Light-o-Matic Productions. 5000W of
raw power.
Black Light decor and visual stimulation by the
Light-o-Matic Crew.
Original UV artwork by Psy Planet.
And of course the sacred circle of fire.
We WILL have extra space on the generator, so feel
free to bring any extra black lights, decorations,
projections, visuals, etc.
This is a free party and open to all. Extra karma
points for any donations, contributions, etc.
Although we are praying to the meteorological demigods
for nice conditions, please be prepared for inclement
weather since this event is RAIN OR SHINE. It can
also get unseasonably cold in the forest, so be sure
to bring warm clothing as well.
Water, chai, fruits, sweets, and other snacks will be
available, but we ask you to bring extra water and
food as well so there will be enough for everyone.
Due to security concerns, there will be NO FIRES
PERMITTED WHATSOEVER!!!
(fire dancing/poi is ok)
Other Stuff To Bring:
Tents/camping gear, ponchos/rain gear, blankets,
flashlights, drums, SHOVELS (just in case
, goodvibes, incense, tapestries, decorations, friends
family children and pets, black lights, visuals,
herbal refreshments, trash bags, toilet paper, and
anything you feel will add to the communal experience.
The location, a forest clearing, is a gorgeous,
pristine oasis of nature in its purest form.
We must respect the land and LEAVE NO TRACE. Please
take care of all personal items/trash etc. (especially
non-biodegradable cigarette butts!).
Updates available at our website, www.psi-trance.com
If you feel you can help us in any way with this
event, do not hesitate to contact us at
sunshinegoa3@yahoo.com
You can also send us an email if you'd like to join
our mailing list.
Background info:
Since 2002, the Philadelphia Shamanista Initiative
(PSI) has put together some of the most memorable open
air psy-trance events in the new york/philly region.
Having single-handedly revitalized the outdoor party
scene 3 years ago with the infamous Acid Reflux
parties, and with 2 wildly successful events last
summer, CONVERGENCE will once again bring together the
cosmic forces that guarantee a fully trancendental
experience.
UPDATE 2.0
If you would like to attend and obtain directions,
please RSVP by sending an email to
sunshinegoa3@yahoo.com clearly indicating your name,
where you are coming from, and how you came to hear
about this event.
We are also very pleased to announce that Onnomon will
be performing *twice* over the course of the evening.
Dean will perform a solo set earlier in the night of
some his newer material. Later in the morning, he will
be joined by Dan Covan doing live electronic and
tribal percussion.
Once again, this will be Onnomon's final performance
of the year (!) so be sure to come out early to get
the full experience.
The artists and organizers are all very excited about
this special gathering. We hope you can come out and
be a part of it.
-the PSI team
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Wizack Twizack - best name for a project i've heard in a while...
also worth mentioning-
Grapes of Wrath
Legohead
Rinkadink
Mr. Peculiar
Vicious Spiral
Pondscum
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I agree fluffy is different than cheesy...I know fluff when I hear it, I know cheese when I hear it. I know cheese bothers me far more than fluff does....but can't quite decide what the difference between the two is...
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VA- 'Hyperspatial Chrysalis' (Ketuh Records, 2005)
Artist: Various
Title: Hyperspatial Chrysalis
Label: Ketuh Records (Portugal/Austria)
Catalog #: Kthcd010
Format: CD
Released: 13 June 2005
Tracks:
1. Psychoactive- 'Crazy Cabby'
2. Hefty Output- 'WTF? Rmx'
3. Sychophant- 'Life and Death Rmx'
4. Sungirl vs. Iron Madness- 'Buddhist Pyramidi'
5. Pondscum- 'Style Stalker'
6. Paranoize- 'Deception'
7. Phonic Request vs. Akhoa- 'Call 1334 Rmx'
8. Psyboriginal- 'Spirited Way Rmx'
9. Killer Buds- 'Biogenese'
Review: This is the tenth release from Portuguese-born
and Austrian based record label Ketuh Records. At the
start of 2005, the paths of the Ketuh Records family
and the Triptamind Crew crossed in Australia. The
experiences gained there, spawned the 'Hyperspatial
Chrysalis', a collaborative effort between the two.
The result- a collection of nine tracks from new and
upcoming Australian artists as well as some fresh
sounds from elsewhere around the globe. Compiled by Dj
P_Mac, Label manager of Ketuh Records and resident
Boom Festival DJ, with liner notes written by Eli of
the Triptamind Crew in Australia. This compilation
showcases the transitional period between night time
and morning- the multi-dimensional and ever-evolving
sound of the chrysalis that is Ketuh Records.
1. Psychoactive- 'Crazy Cabby'- Psychoactive aka Steve
Barr, from Australia, is the co-founder of Fragile
Planet Records. This is his first solo release on
Ketuh Records. "It's like getting a personal visit
from God", perhaps so. It's an enticing sample to
start off the compilation. Extracted from reality, we
are at once propelled into the opening groove. The
result- a crisp, dynamic bassline that's constantly
evolving and changing with surprising subtlety. The
main synth melody is crunchy and raw, complemented by
a squeeky tweaked out synth, more than doubling the
quirkiness. The two sounds are cleverly weaved
together with countless variation, creating the
animated, whimsical groove that drives this track
onwards. Loose percussive breaks add a highly
effective, yet barely noticable punch to the already
carefree, effortless feel of the dark funky
psychedelic grooves, "51 times stronger" for sure!
10/10
2. Hefty Output- 'WTF? Rmx' - From Australia are Dan
Verbi and Tim Hanlon, recent additions to the Ketuh
family, this is their second release, its heavy music
for the night to the max! You can hear the raw, biting
influence of South African artists Damage and Artifakt
here. A deep bassline rolls along fearlessly,
occasionally meeting with a multitude of elastic synth
sounds dribbling nighttime psychedelia. Also hiding in
the shadows a piercing melody lurks, ready to strike
when the time is right. Smooth deep dark psy, in a
genre of its own. From time to time, various creaking
and rewind fx join forces with the ripping main synth
line, further embellishing the already vicious groove.
What is lost in focus and momentum towards the end of
this track, is made up for with psychedelic elements!
Their prior release, 'Ghb (Remix)', was a bit charged
with spoken samples, it's nice to hear a track
focusing more on created rather than found sounds.
Super mean and highly potent. Last words: It's all
about the bass. 8/10
3. Sychophant- 'Life and Death Rmx'- Welcome Aussie
#3, Sycophant, Melbourne based artist John Vougioukas.
This is his debut release on Ketuh Records. The style
is dark and atmospheric, the dancefloor effect-
massive. Ethereal, dreamlike atmospheres collide with
a galloping bassline and scratchy synth- a sonic
depiction of being lost amidst unknown confusion. The
break brings inaudible samples of chaos and disarray
as well as a wind tunnel which sends us swirling into
a super mean psychedelic synth line. A perfect
nighttime groove! This track is all about the
atmosphere as we swirl about in anticipation of where
it will toss us next. The main breakdown brings the
bassline to the forefront where 'your hell awaits you'
as well as a groove full of darkness, scratching synth
lines, and screams of confusion, as we descend further
into the abyss of the unknown. 8/10
4. Sungirl vs. Iron Madness- 'Buddhist Pyramidi'-
Sungirl is Yana from Russia, with previous releases on
Trishula and Manic Dragon Records. Iron Madness is Ziv
from Israel, previously releasing on Doof Records.
This is their first track released as Sungirl vs. Iron
Madness, and also their first Ketuh release. A
symphonic beginning, reminiscent of the opening scene
of an epic movie. This melodrama is soon cut short as
we are instantaneously faced with a dark, driving
baseline and powerful snare interspersed with screams
of horror. The main synth is introduced, catchy and
melodic, yet also with a somber and emotional element
to it as well. The melody doesn't detract at all from
the overwhelming sense of darkness, chaos, and
confusion that is the essence of this track. Rather
than disrupting from the flow, the numerous
breakdown-buildups we hear only serve to propel this
track onwards, further building the intensity. This is
nonstop madness!!! Previously, I had not been a fan
Sungirl or Iron Madness, but together, the blend of
their sounds is magical!!! Best track on this comp so
far 11/10
5. Pondscum- 'Style Stalker'- Aha! The long
anticipated second release from Luke Danielewski,
Aussie #4 on this comp. His full flavored musical
project Pondscum is notoriously known for its
signature dark, minimal, hypnotic psychedelic sound
and this track is certainly no exception to that! From
the start, I am immediately drawn in by an
overwhelming sense of spiraling downwards. Various
complex and intricate synth lines working together
along with swirling atmospheric pads sitting further
in the background of this track further evoke the
downward spiral. This is for sure one of the darkest
psychedelic melodic grooves I've heard in a while. I
really like how this track progresses and changes up a
lot without ever straying too far from its central
theme. Around 3:30, everything falls into place here
and the groove is dark, melodic and extremely
effective, it would have been interesting to see this
idea develop more before the track changed things up
once again. A monstrous spooky nighttime track-
guaranteed to get everyone out of the darkness and
onto the dancefloor, I only wish it hadn't ended so
abruptly. 9/10
6. Paranoize- 'Deception'- From Israel comes Alex
Ladyzanskyi aka Paranoize, this is his second release
on Ketuh Records. With a driving bassline, scratchy
percussive synth and air of eerieness we are
officially launched into orbit. This track is centered
around two synth lines, one which has a metallic,
rhythmic sawing quality to it, the other can only be
likened to the cawing of a scavenger crow circling
above. Every element in this track is precise, exact,
and deliberate. Transitions between different ideas
are smooth and effortless, and the overall level of
production is extremely high. With virtually no
melodic element in this track, I find I'm craving more
melody! As the hi-hats and snare are prominent here,
it would have been interesting to see some more
mid-range percussive elements added in. As this track
progresses, the main synth line increasingly begins to
ooze psychedelia. The constant morphing nature of this
track keeps it interesting, leading up into the final
buildup- Dark psy with a twist of lime. 9/10
7. Phonic Request vs. Akhoa- 'Call 1334 Rmx'- With
previous releases on Magma and TIP, PhonicRequest is
the work of Wilfried Decaesteker. Here he teams up
with fellow Frenchman Akhoa. You may recall the duo
from their track 'Early Reflections', on Parvati
Records earlier this year. This is their second
collaborative release, and their first Ketuh
appearance. The track begins with a funky bassline
full of movement, some short squiggly zooming synths
adding to the raw bouncy sound and a gritty dirty no
nonsense snare reminding me of Rinkadink. The likeness
is again heard in the zooming buildups appearing
throughout. The entirety of this track feels like one
long buildup, leaving me constantly anticipating what
is to come. I must admit, with the comical flavor, I
expected the final buildup to lead to a goofy sample.
I'm slightly disappointed with "call 13.34", which
leaves me with with more of an "um....ok" feeling.
Despite the fact that this track could have had a bit
more drive, it is an essential dirty groove full of
zooming psychedelic sounds and I love it! 9/10
8. Psyboriginal- 'Spirited Way Rmx'- Aussie #5 on this
compilation, Psyboriginal is Marc Freund from Sydney.
A new Ketuh artist, this is his debut release. His
sound has been described as explosive, unique and
highly danceable and now I will hear for myself. We
start things off with a groovy bassline, some quick
start-stops and eerie atmosphere to complete the mix.
The main melody reminds me a bit of Logic Bomb, only
with a darker, more sinister feel contrasting nicely
with the raw bouncy synth line previously introduced.
The sample usage throughout, and especially at 4:40,
is the best of any track appearing on this
compilation. Psyboriginal has managed to weave
together all the right elements to create a perfect
killer groove that just works- so much so that I
cannot give away any more of the details. This is an
insane debut track, I cannot even begin to imagine
what else this guy has got up his sleeve. For sure,
one of the strongest tracks on this compilation,
perfect for bringing in the morning 10/10
9. Killer Buds- 'Biogenese'- From Brazil, Enzio,
Tarcisio and Marcelo, collectively known as Killer
Buds, are a Ketuh Records staple, appearing on the
past 5 Ketuh compilations, as well as recently
releasing their full length debut album on Ketuh. Much
like their previous releases, this track is nothing
short of massive sounding. A slightly different sound
then I've previously heard from Killer Buds- the
bassline is sitting more towards the back of this
track, while the main synth line is front and center
throughout. This track is a bit lighter on the sample
usage than previous releases, giving precedence to the
melody of this morning stomper. The breakdown is quite
unique and my favorite part of this track, slowing the
beat down and then rapidly speeding up once again, a
zooming buildup storming ahead towards all hell
breaking loose. Melodic mayhem perfect for waking up
any dancefloor. 8/10
Favorites: 1(!!), 4(!!!), 5, 6, 7(!!), 8(!!!)
Overall: Another strong compilation from Ketuh
Records. Nothing endures but change, and with each
quality release from this label, we continue to see
just why this is true. Much like the Chrysalis, we
are all evolving to a fluctuating vibration of cosmic
energy, music is no exception to this. If you are at
all curious as to where the future of psychedelic
trance music lies, rest assured, a few of the answers
you will find here. Five Australian artists appearing
on a non-Australian label, Four artists making their
debut releases on this compilation... Ketuh Records
has consistantly made it their goal to seek out the
newest, freshest, most unique sounds around. Well,
mission more than accomplished.
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I'll be there
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Ott - Blumenkraft
Cell - Phonic Peace
Mr. Peculiar- Elements
Atmos- Headcleaner
Vibrasphere- Lime Structure
Beat Bizarre - Pandora's Groove Box
I feel like I should have more full on artists on this list....but these are the ones i listen to all the way through most often. maybe someone should start a "perfect compilation" topic...
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Audialize- Full On Chaos Magic (Oxygen)
Protoculture- Dawn Razer (Alchemy)
Shift- Closer (Crystal Matrix)
Gappeq- Theory of Everything (Ketuh)
Phonic Request vs Akhoa- Call 1234 Rmx (Ketuh)
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yes this totally sucks. Human Bass is one of my favorite tracks ever...
While I agree that at times the Killer Buds sound can get a bit formulaic and repetitive, I will say their production is good, and at least 2 or 3 tracks on there are good for getting a dancefloor really moving. If you are only going to listen to one track off the album, Interfiber Skunk, it should be #3 I've Got the Virus, it's the best on there IMO...
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Suria- Dark Side of the Sun CD 1
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Killer Buds - Interfiber Skunk (Ketuh Records, 2005)
Artist: Killer Buds
Title: Interfiber Skunk
Format: CD
Label: Ketuh (Portugal/Austria)
Cat. #: KTHCD009
Date: May 2005
Track listing:
01. First Step
02. Optical Activity
03. I Got The Virus
04. Interfiber Skunk
05. Spells And Temptations
06. Anti-Gravity
07. Orbital Interference
08. Goa Bombay Cartoon
Review: Killer Buds or Mad Scientists? This is the ninth release from Portuguese-born and Austrian based record label Ketuh Records, and the second full length album to be released on the label. From Brazil, Enzio, Tarcisio and Marcelo, collectively known as Killer Buds, are a Ketuh Records staple, appearing on the past five Ketuh compilations as well as having upcoming releases on Fragile Planet and Ketuh Records. In varying mutations, you may know them as having produced in the past or present under the names Insect Seeker, Incosequent, Natural Noisy Maker, and Ultrasonic. 'Interfiber Skunk' is Killer Buds' debut full length release.
01. 'First Step'- And an aptly named track to begin our journey. I'm instantaneously drawn in by the bassline in this track- not only is it an extremely prominent force driving this track onwards, but it also has an intense sound presence and loads of movement, resulting in a somewhat mysterious groove full of anticipation. The main theme is introduced using a light-hearted, fuzzy, liquid synth sound and a melody that creeps along with the groove, reminding me somewhat of CPU. Quick clever change-ups, rewind fx, panned zooming buildups, short chopped up usage of samples, and an underlying breakbeat appearing at 4:06 all contribute to the effectiveness of this track. I must also mention the excellent usage of dynamic changes- this track just keeps gaining momentum with each breakdown and resulting build up. No doubt we are only seeing the Killer Buds intensity at about a 3 here, but a very strong first step indeed! 9/10
02. 'Optical Activity'- If there ever was a track that could both make you want to freak out on the dancefloor and kick back, relax, and whatever, all at the same time- this is it. Settling us into the essence of the Killer Buds sound, we recognize a bassline equally as groovy as the first track. The main synth sound of 'First Step' has been further embellished with a stereo echo effect, creating a larger sound. It is also complemented by a second more drippy synth squeezing itself back and forth through the main melody. After a breakdown at 2:41, the bassline kicks back in at 2:53, with a more laid back groove and comfortable melody that both give the track room to breathe and allow the subtleties to break through. Quick, random, and somewhat goofy usage of samples that make you think "huh?" all lead to a SPLAT!! at the end. Good for the start of a nighttime set. 8/10
03. 'I Got the Virus'- Consider the first two tracks on this album as a warm up to what Killer Buds really have to offer- then put this track on. The trademark bassline sits slightly further back in this track, allowing the underlying breakbeat and powerful snare to share the spotlight. Change-ups in this track are highlighted by the usage of turntablist scratching fx- this part I love and for me it never gets old! The main synth sound used in the previous tracks sits further back here as it is contrasted by main melody- a simple, pure sound with slight delay. Further along in the track, both sounds share equal weight. At 3:41 the bassline changes to a more straightforward groove, laser sounds all around, preparing us for the final buildup...which I won't give away. I love the structure of this track, the perfect amount of breakdowns and start-stops, great usage of fx as well as the goofy mad scientist samples...I'll definately be playing this one in my dj sets- A Killer Track! 11/10
04. 'Interfiber Skunk'- A beat with a distinct electro feel to it, and some evil bubbly sounds start this track off. Soon after, the bassline kicks in- much like before, a groove with lots of movement, only this time with a more bouncy elastic feel than in previous tracks. The two contrasting synth melodies return, only now both sounds have a wider and slightly distorted feel to them, giving way to still larger sound than we've heard before. A punchy snare is added into the mix, sealing this track's fate as a dancefloor smasher. 4:42 greets us with a massive, gratuitously drawn out, yet super stompingly effective build up- the first of its kind on this cd in fact! Following this, the melody is brought back in, only it's not as defined as it was earlier in this track...and therefore sounds a bit fluffy to me, but it shouldn't matter because by this point, everyone will be rocking out too much to even notice!! 9/10
05. 'Spells And Temptations'- Ominous bells in the distance, a dark rainy night, and an ethereal woosh, lead us to the voice of a mysterious old man who describes to us the secret that is "the virus". With many of the same elements and themes used in 'I Got the Virus', I saw this track as somewhat of a sequel to what we've heard previously. Zooming lazers and various squiggly fx add a more psychedelic feel to this groove. A rather long introductory sample takes us to the main melody of this track. Here is a good example of one of Killer Buds' strengths- these guys can jam pack a track with samples, and totally make it work. I noticed this first with 'Everything is A Copy' off of InKrypto. Using numerous chopped up samples in a single track they weave together vague kryptic stories that despite their presence, never take prominance over the central melody. A massive buildup at the end leads to ??? One last question- Should it be 'Spells and Temptations' or 'Spells and Incantations'? 8/10
06. 'Anti-Gravity'- Zooming in instantaneously, my expectations are set for a slamming track. The bassline is groovy with lots of subtle movement, the synth sound is goofy, bubbly, the melody funky. There is a distinctly tribal feel to the percussion in this track that I haven't heard in previous tracks. At 2:12, gravity befriends us, and we're falling down into the abyss of a 6/8 groove, which is accompanied by the original melody along with various delayed 'mad scientist' samples. Stomping along in slow motion, we then feel a silence- until a warbling woosh tosses us back into a massive buildup in which gravity fails us and snare rolls abound. Finally, we are pushed forward into a familar groove in which the bassline and snare patterns are somewhat reminiscent of a goa trance style of years past. 5:08 brings together the differing melodic lines in this track, and it is here, for the first time on this album, that the distinct syles of the three individuals creating this insanity that is the Killer Buds, truly stand out. 9/10
07. 'Orbital Interference'- The peaceful dawning of a new day. Just kidding. The bassline on this track is harder, more raw sounding, more distorted, and with a slight electro influence. Its different than we've heard previously, and it completely drives this track. The fills are unique, ranging from scrambled noise to slowed down 6/8 beats to a stuttering bass- always keeping you guessing. Tribal percussion, 3:00 brings us a panned and filtered breakdown leading us into a slight bassline change that does much to drive this track onwards. Silence and the sound of a flute, I'm thinking possible breakdown, until the kick and bassline slam back in, slowly building back up, the bassline panning along with a snare roll into silence, and then its Killer Buds melody all the way. Overall- 0% predictable. 100% satisfying. 10/10
08. 'Goa Bombay Cartoon'-Swooping in for the final approach, you must ignore the title of this track or it will spoil the fun. We've got a massive, crisp sounding bassline as well as a strong punchy snare to start us off. A stuttering zoom and a trace of animation leads us into the main synth line (more percussive than melodic) that haphazardly stutters, skips, and meanders its way through the other elements in the track. Around 1:50 an epic (is it really goa??) melody begins to creep in, along with a buildup, and yes, soon enough we are full on mocking some old goa melody. A comical skid into a "wooooo-whooo-huue-huue-huueeeeee!!!", lazers abound, and a more classic Killer Buds melodic line builds us up into "that's a good one!". The bassline slams back in more straighforward and driving than before, the (dare I say) cheesy goa melody over takes the Killer Buds sound, complemented by yet more lazers which all lead up into a breakdown that's over before you can say "huh??" The final buildup and resulting madness is massive, over the top, killer buds style, going out with a bang as always. 10/10
Favorites: 1,3(!!!), 4, 7(!!), 8
Overall: Dark, Melodic, a totally massive sound all around- killer very strong production. The strength of this album lies in the expert ability of Killer Buds in manipulating spoken samples throughout this album that tell a story that we never quite understand. This is a fun listen from start to finish, these guys have a great sense of humor and its very refreshing to hear that shine through in their music. At times, in certain tracks the melodic lines and bassline can seem a bit monotonous and repetitive. However, overall, this does not detract from the effectiveness of the album as a whole. Go back and listen to "Another World" off of Suspended Reality and you will see just how far these guys have come. One of the strongest upcoming acts from Brazil. Watch out for these guys- they will take over the world. 9/10
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Benza- Benza (Demon Tea)
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Benza- Retrofuterism (Sonic Dragon)
Benza is a professional jazz musician and you can for sure hear the jazz influence in both of his releases.
Also of mention- Mr. Peculiar-Crunchy Nutter, the last track on his 'Elements' album. It's downtempo, but with definate jazz influences...
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Way back when...Wizzy Noise used to be my favorite...Cyclotron and Elektro Theater were excellent albums...after that tho, I wasn't such a fan of their music. To me, this new sound is far too melodic...and Overvoltage, I didn't even make it through listening to the entire sample on saiko sounds. Punk City is ok in the parts where it isn't so melodic...when it is, it just starts sounding like the newer x-dream, which I totally was not a fan of. I think I'll be passing on this one....
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Gappeq does...
Regarding the Shift album, I was totally impressed with this...and pleasantly surprised! The production is excellent! My favorites at the moment are Strech, Closer, and Push It....
What music are you listening to right now?
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Bluetech- Triangle (retriangulated)
...gotta have my chillout in the morning!