is Mahadeva really an anthem?

[Radish6404]

What do you think of Mahadeva, released on Trust in Trance 1994? Is it really an anthem compared to other goa trance tracks like Desert Sun, Experience from MFG, or Galaxia or Sunset Skyline by Boris Blenn?Is it as good as the melody of Washing in the rain by Culture Beat? I think Mahadeva is very well mastered and probably the one well mastered and mixed track of Trust in Trance 2. The track however is repetative and the melody does play around and around for more than 9 minutes. Mars needs woman by Miranda has a much more complex melody and the track is more interesting to listen to. DEsert Sun by MFg is way more interesting, also with very emotional and beautiful melodies. I am interested n your opinions.

[acid-brain]

I agree with you Radi. Maybe heresy to say around here but I think Mahadeva is one of the most overrated tracks in goa.

[Gluon]

I can instantly think of a bunch of astral tracks i like waaay more, although you cant argue the melody is simple but very effective
1994 is pretty early too, i can see how it stood out back then
Also its pretty fast compared to most early goa trance, compared to a lot that came after as well
The tempo alone made it stand out probably, and still when you see em play live now and they play it at original tempo, it gives a boost to the dancefloor (although the fact that its already an established classic has a lot to do with it too, but i imagine it was the same when the track was new)
It just injects the dancefloor with energy and sends people flying every time, which is enough for a track to become legendary, and it doesn't have to be the most mindblowing sonic experience to rock a lot of booties