Jon Cocco Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 PSYLENT BUDDHI 1997-2003 Unreleased / Released free by artist in 2008 1. Sonorush 2. Lunar Core 3. Moksha 4. Neura 5. Convergent Images 6. Secrets of The Atom 7. Metalucid 8. Retrocede 9. In The Stream 10. Winter Tickle I'm impressed. I'm curious as to what this artist would pull off today, Goa wise. His music boarders on aggression (more or less dark), yet there are moments so beautiful and rhythmic at times. Other descriptions past this opening beauty range from moody and intense to dark and extremely danceable/groovy. I like this smart, driving, developed, atmospheric, psychedelic, more or less dark and groovy style. The album is like a Goa robot that walks a fine line between darkness and light, symbolically speaking of course. 1. Sonorush is one of the best Goa openings I've ever heard. It's like a provocative Never Ending Story several minute sunrise piece. Magical. I love it. A- 2. Lunar Core is more atmospheric/Goa and driving. The darker edge, vocal samples and tone is excellent; the Goa isn't too up close, giving the song a classic and edgy old school feel. Awesome work. A- 3. Moksha has an intricate, continuously psychedelic trip. I really like this aggressive, intense, catchy, and varied sound and feel. The beeping melody beginning around 2:50 is excellent, and how the drums and numerous other sounds support this driving melody lead. The song finishes its first act around 5:00 and begins collection itself for the next roller coaster hill or higher energy segment. The energy begins not far from 6:30 with exception to the bump at 7:11. This area here builds to one of the best climaxes thanks to an incredible, echoed melody that turns on around 7:40, before going through a series of twists and turns. WOW. The final third of this song is excellent. I'd love to hear more tracks with these huge buildups. It's a PUMP, the words I've used to describe super songs on Tandu - Multimoods. I still don't understand how this artist didn't fill up a main album/release with some of these songs between 1997 and 2003. So far this is a super album. A- 4. Neura is slower than previous tracks, groovy. Great melody (and skipping not over done but present) work. This artist does so much in positive effect without over loading the senses. This reminds me slightly of Tigerhill or Neuro Glider by BotFB in its dark and continuous gripping, hypnotic rhythm. But this completely different. Nice sample by Ralph fienne's Lenny character from one of my favorite films (Strange Days) too. B+ 5. Convergent Images is too very climactic and psychedelic. The synth work is great; I initially confused this song with the following, saying that it was too messy, which it's not IMO. This is a great, full on super Goa dance track. B+ 6. Secrets of The Atom is another song loaded with bubbly, psychedelic sounds. I don't like the swishy sound fx here. Furthermore, this song lacks fluidity, grip, and elegance, in some part due to the overloaded sound effects that either partially mask the song's flow or hide its flaws underneath. Overall certain sounds I find too high pitched here, though there's a handful of cool ideas and work. The part around 5:50 is interesting, following an interlude. The heavy sound effect atmospheric sounds are less present and the take-off energy appears more clear. A new melody lead appears around 7:00 and it's pretty good. The big climax towards the end reminds me of old school Pleiadians to some degree, ultra layered and climactic. The style here is too sloppy for my taste however, but this isn't a bad track. It is very psychedelic. B- 7. Metalucid starts out with a chilling melody. This is a driving Psy number built amongst a icy cold backdrop, atmosphere. I especially like how the artist comes and goes the atmosphere, developing the character of the song throughout. The higher energy development towards the end is a great idea. A more dynamic and infectious Goa melody however never arrives which could have made this ending superb. I really like this post apocalyptic or lost in a dead space station while it's breaking apart type feel. The song captures a sense of despair and never lets off the uncertainty, yet remains catchy though pessimistic until its predictable, albeit solid conclusion: The fate is the same as that which began, lost or stuck or dying or soon to be dying or captured in an inescapable reality. I think the story here is tragic, but I could be wrong. - B+ 8. Retrocede is another Goa/Psy driving nighttime number with an interesting, atmospheric interlude. I like how this artist takes the time to develop his tracks, and the general buildups, as his songs often go somewhere more interesting and satisfying as they progress. The echoed metal sounds around the middle are cool too, an opportunity missed maybe to do something darker with them, changing up the tempo of the song. They're unique nonetheless and are creatively into the mix before the intermission around 5:40. This artist has got to seriously produce an amazing Goa album for our time now. - B+ 9. In The Stream is thoughtful, contemplative, moving, gentle, floating, and emotive. The gradual build up and melody/sound work is excellent. This is one of the most solid Goa/Psy downtempo tracks I've ever heard. A- 10. Winter Tickle is a strong and crisp PSY downtempo number with some interesting, manipulated notes. I prefer other less manipulated melody work, beginning around 7:00. It would have been cool if a slow but driving (ASURA like) beat began here or at 7:42 I feel, but that would have meant changing the flow of the song. Overall a good song. B In conclusion, Psylent Buddi's tracks here would comprise one of the most solid albums (double?_ albums ever released for free or not for free (but this is free). Thank you for sharing this with us. It's excellent. This is like the one great Goa album I missed all these years. And now it's available for the first time in 2008. Really smart package. I want to see what type of arsenal this artist will come up with relative to producing a new track. This smart, creative, and other worldly, complex and driving style deserves to be explored and updated. Favorite tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9. B+ Download below! As copied off the Music Promotion 2008 thread on this album below. All tracks stored on one (or possibly more) of Last.fm's undoubtedly many servers. Links galore: 1. Sonorush 2. Lunar Core 3. Moksha 4. Neura 5. Convergent Images 6. Secrets of The Atom 7. Metalucid 8. Retrocede 9. In The Stream 10. Winter Tickle If the downloads don't work, try visiting the Last.fm album page and download from there. From there you can also preview and stream the tracks to find out whether or not this is worth the time and effort to download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalys Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wow, this is big news I contacted Kasper half a year ago to ask about his goa tracks and he sent me a few, also in mp3 format. I heard Convergent Images and Moksha in one of Anoebis' sets. Nice to see that he now released them Too bad he doesn't have the full quality files anymore. I hope he gets back to producing goa trance again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunkey Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Tracks 3. Moksha 5. Convergent Images 6. Secrets of The Atom 9. In The Stream are one of the best I've ever heard in psy trance. Thanks, Kasper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzoline Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 This album is damn awesome. I didn't first realize this when I downloaded it(although I did comment that in the stream was great, I think), but I somehow put a track of his on my mp3, moksha, and when I was just listening to it while walking, I started to wonder what is this? It's amazing! 303 goodness! I'm honestly surprised this wasn't sold. It's extremely high quality stuff! If you haven't already, go download it! It's completely worth it. Don't forget to comment as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eudaimonia Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 sooooo psychedelic music! I am not really a fan of the ambient tracks...They are allright but the uptempo tracks are AMAAAAZING I am still confused if there are wav files of some of these songs or not...? And are they available anywhere? Love this music! my favourite :convergent images!!!! and secret of the atom >madnessssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psytones Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 OhMyBuddhainsideAllah, this music totally rock! It's hard hitting intense Goa trance music. Just the way we like it :posford: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhale Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very decent stuff but none of the tracks are really good enough to be released IMO. I don't find this all that interesting to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eudaimonia Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Very decent stuff but none of the tracks are really good enough to be released IMO. I don't find this all that interesting to listen to.I advise you to listen better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariScotle Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Really dig it. Thanks for the links to the download. Its 128, but who cares when its free music! Anyway - cool thread, thanks for sharing. PsyON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goa-Head Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I also enjoyed this release very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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