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Just to stir things up a bit - we've begun working on a sequel to "Panta Deus" for the upcoming 15th anniversary of Psytrance.pl that will happen early 2016. Again it will be a two-parter filled to the max with Polish psy-artists. Watch the space...

We've begun working on a sequel to "Panta Deus" for the upcoming 15th anniversary of Psytrance.pl. Again it will be a two-parter filled to the max with Polish psy-artists. Watch the space...

No worries about the delays, as I know that the final product will be good.

And seemingly there is more to come... On his FB page, Dickster replied to my review with this: "Just finished mixing a new BL one yesterday for my album that goes up a notch from these two" A full B.L. album? Yes please.

Misty Grove DopeDeer Records, 2014 1. M.E.E.O. - Owls Are Not What They Seem 2. Gojja - Dotdotcom 3. CumHau - Blipper 4. Goch - Synchronicity 5. Dohm - Killing The Past 6. Goch - Point To A Gradual Acceleration 7. CumHau - Martials 8. Muscaria & Kithain - Dur Luth 9. Medra - The Lodge 10. Whrikk - Reaper's Indigest 11. M.E.E.O. - Cooper In The Woods Misty Grove - yet again Polish forest music strikes. This time DopeDeer Records, which is the armed division of the Leśna Szajka (Forest Mob) collective, released a compilation with this generally well-received in Poland psytrance genre. Firstly - big props for the way of promoting of the album, which was promoted by all possible channels as a concept album with a story behind each of the tracks. Thumbs up. Secondly, another good side of the whole thing is a really interesting cover/layout and the mysterious puzzle placed on thereof. Thirdly, we have here great mastering by Space Element/Zoogra, so that the whole album sounds very evenly and deeply (the bass makes one's leg shake back and forth). But enough of that - what music gathered Burkin to keep us entertained while preparing the sauce made with fresh chanterelles, boleti and psilocybe semilanceata? The compilation opens with a very climatic intro by Mathias Eriksson, widely known as M.E.E.O. A few years ago he released a highly recommended album called "Highlight Me Please" and then jumped into less psytrance-ish electronic depths. From what we hear, once can draw a not-so-risky conclusion that the artist feels very well in the new territories. We get a very disturbing chillout track here that leads us straight into the thick forest. Gojja, which is none other than Swedish veteran also called Makadam, whose achievements we can listen to from the earliest publications under the sign of Sanaton, treated us to a very quiet and balanced tune. A forest, Schlabba-like track with a frivolous and relaxed twist. The artist offers us a wider range of his productions us at his full-length debut album called "Eggshell Marmelade", which I recommend to check out. It gets more interesting with the debuting CumHau. The name of the track, "Blipper", very accurately captures the atmosphere created by the forest squeals and foremost the bass work, which gallops in a creative way through the whole track. CumHau is Greek, which in itself is a plus, because so far I do not recall such tracks created in the country famous fors disgusting anise booze - tracks by Zik, Orestis and Darkshire are a completely different story. We get a real treat thanks to Vladimir Gochkov, who can now be easily the Magician from Vandar. What Goch has recorded so far over the last 2-3 years is unique in the whole psyscene. Each of his tracks is fine-tuned and distinctive, and it is no different in the case of "Synchronicity". Lots of layers, perfectly fitted ambient, dark beat and added to this is this omnipresent energy. Who has not heard the full album "Sphere Of Influence", should quickly buy it, because it's a slab of truly cosmic forest. We know what to expect from Dohm - the guy has accustomed us to a certain level of his productions. His forest is somewhat reflective, with plenty of non-trance bits and pieces, yet remains a very rocking piece of music. "Killing The Past" is a great example and one of the highlights of this compilation. Of course, Goch delivers too with another track, but in his case this is a norm and I cannot write more about this guy, because he may be willing to think that I want something from him. "Martials" is the second appearance by CumHau and it is more interesting than the first one. Oozing like a torn birch juice water effects do plenty of stuff, just as well as the downright brutal bass. We entered a darker path, which is a continuation of the Austrian co-production by Muscaria and Kithain. Here you can hear full-fledged dark, the atmosphere is additionally boosted by some militaristic sounds, but overall it is a classic of the genre. The title itself, "Dur Luth", may indicate that Thomas and Barbara enjoy exploring the world of hideous orc strongholds or other gummy bears in their free time, and they were able to capture such and atmosphere. Medra invites us to go to his "lodge", which, however, does not seem an entirely safe place. True, the music is less aggressive, but more twisted. Certainly the track may be a so-called dancefloor killer, where even a granny would be tripping her tits off. The last dose of trance is administered by Whrikk - like always with him it is either hate it or love it. It seems quite likely that the Dutchman came to the boiler with the extract of belladonna as a young man, and this shows the degree of abnormality of his tunes. "Reaper's Indigest" is a crazy ride through different pace, acid inclusions and other makings of Matthijs' imagination. For more weirdness of this kind I refer you to the "HRLM Okkult Vol. 1" compilation, where Whrikk and friends do these kinds of things for over an hour. This very nice forest expedition is closed in a soothing way by the one that started it. M.E.E.O. and his "Cooper In The Woods" is a true gem that serves as an ending. The music is extremely soothing and warms you up like a sip of tea with alcohol from a thermos after leaving the dark and cold forest. It seems that in the Polish map of forest and dark labels grew a new creation that should be granted with wishes of good luck. Basically you should just keep your fingers crossed for maintaining the level of what has been achieved on the described compilation. "Misty Grove" is a good album with good music, additionally released with a concept idea and zest. Let the power of deer be with you! Best tracks: "Goch - Synchronicity", "Dohm - Killing The Past", "CumHau - Martials" Overall score: 7,5/10 Muzi (the review was originally posted at Psytrance.pl) http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/dde/dde1cd001.html http://www.facebook.com/dopedeerrecords

Bumbling Loons - Back To The Future Sourcecode Transmissions, 2014 1. Vulcan 2. Stingray I've always loved everything that is related to Green Nuns Of The Revolution, including their numerous side projects, among which Bumbling Loons occupied a really top (soft) spot. The origins of this project date back to 1997, when Dick Trevor a.k.a. Dickster conceived it together with DJ James Monro under the Flying Rhino Records banner. The duo stopped delivering music under this moniker when the Rhinos disappeared from the market in 2002. With an uncanny attention I followed entries on Dickster's Facebook wall about the unexpected reactivation of Bumbling Loons. The return was marked with the release of an EP eloquently called "Back To The Future". We have two tracks here, which burst with the acidness applied by Dickster and a general restraint of Bumbling Loons, bathed in more modern, mostly full-on compounds. The initiating "Vulcan" is not breathtaking and represents a commonly known full-on school - however, one must emphasize - the school of solid full-on that does not resort to fairground tricks, so common in the scene. A much more interesting take on B.L. music is provided with the deliciously acidic "Stingray", which glides majestically just as well as Bumbling Loons' tracks years ago, rewarding its predecessor's rut. In the face of all kinds of resurrection trends, often less successful (Transwave), the restoration to fame and glory of this British colaboration was a successful one. I look forward to the next, even more interesting and even bolder tunes - and I know that these guys can deliver. http://www.beatport.com/release/back-to-the-future/1410548

Here's me:

Just going to leave a link here with a remix to "Imsidelamp" made by Psysutra: https://soundcloud.com/psysutra/artha-insidelamp-psysutra-dubbed-rmx Enjoy!

"Goa Classics Remixed"... with a tracklist that we already know to a larger degree from recent remix-releases. Talk about

Probably his ancestor is Genghis Khan himself - the guy sure knew how to spread his genes all over the place...

I gave it a try. My thoughts? NHJO should be sentenced for rape. Ear-rape or classic-track-rape.

Wow, just... wow.

You wrote it radi-style. Thumbs up for the new cover!

I showed this topic to two people I know, one of them being an architect, the other one being an interior designer. I don't have to mention that this topic (specifically the "it's the same" part) provided them with some good laughs. PS. the whole thing reminded me of one of the best episodes from "The Sopranos":

Yes I don't.

Be sure to check out this gem: http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/69107-psysutra-gamma-phoenicis/ Plus Artha is obligatory.

Radi: why don't you comment?

It's like NHJO + a pinch of Radi...

Every time Radi writes the "Why does nobody commend..." stuff, Boris Blenn kills a kitten. Soooo many kittens...

This guy is the next Simon Passport.

Where's the fight?

You might wanna check their Sundial Aeon incarnation, as Raiden from Aural Planet is heaviliy involved: http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/69136-sundial-aeon-analysis/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/65304-sundial-aeon-wolfsberg-impact-studio-records-2012/ http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/63010-sundial-aeon-mimesis http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/50021-sundial-aeon-apotheosis http://www.psynews.org/forums/index.php/topic/47559-sundial-metabasis/

Sundial Aeon - Analysis Impact Studio Records, 2014 1. Preface 2. Synchronicity 3. Biotransmission 4. Artifact 5. Crystal Genesis 6. Aerospace Labyrinth (Suduaya Remix) 7. Electric Blowing 8. Drifting Radio Frequencies 9. Underwater Railway Station 10. Sleepy Tranquility In the world of sales there is a commonly know expression that on the day you sign up a client you start losing him. Translated into the realities of the music world, one of the tasks of an artist is to maintain the relationship between the creator and the recipient/listener through further works, so that the interest is not lost. The artists behind Sundial Aeon had the same assumption, thus they gave life to their next full album. The new album entitled "Analysis" shows why it was so easy for this music to become popular not only in Poland, but also beyond the borders of our country. The first contact with the album is of course the cover. This one is very tasteful and its color and theme evoke vivid shots from the "The Big Blue" movie by Luc Besson. Going on a deeper level we immerse ourselves in familiar areas of the Sundial kingdom. Once again we will be able to feel like a fish in the water, because from the very beginning we meet familiar style that Sundial Aeon have honed over the years of their fruitful activity. The whole album is once again rocking skillfully the listener in vast areas of chillout with occasional trance influences, so that the disc is not only a worthy companion on the hammock or sofa, but also an effective weapon in the fight against trancefloor boredom. The album itself is indeed very flexible when it comes to its execution, so that it proves both a tasty proposal on a hot day, as well as for autumn rainy days. This only adds to the value of the delivered product. Already the beginning of the album is staggeringly beautiful. A dignified and very atmospheric piano intro titled "Preface" morphs in time into familiar electronic sequences, to continue to move smoothly into a world full of thought called "Synchronicity". It is a musical equivalent of deep see travel into the oceanic depths. In "Biotransmission" we slow down a bit, so that we can look closer at what we found at the bottom of the underwater realm. The happy-colored "Artifact" is, in a way, flirting with the listener, provoking him to switch to a more vertical position. His successor in the form of the straightforward track called "Crystal Genesis" will provide an energetic trance boost. Next we have a new take on a familiar tune, the original version of which we have known already on the album "Hypnosis" from 2013. The remixed version of "Aerospace Labyrinth" was done by Louis-David Roquefer a.k.a. Suduaya, a French artist keen on progressive & chillout vibes, associated with releasing his music under the Altar Records banner. Sundial Aeon's colleague provided here a progressive version, which is perfect for outdoor activities at about 8-9 o'clock in the morning, while there is not a single cloud in the sky. "Electric Blowing" and "Drifting Radio Frequencies" fall more under the category of efficient & effective donwtempo sedatives, highly acceptable after their pumping trance predecessors. We get to sit back in the trance-train again with the advent of "Underwater Railway Stadium". These well-illustrated 8 minutes of a track will rise to their feet even the most resistant people. As it goes for the outro we have "Sleepy Tranquility", a relaxing track suitable for closing the whole album. Counting the years since their very first release, Sundial Aeon maintain the heat between their music and listeners since 2006. Along the way we have had the "Metabasis", "Apotheosis", "Mimesis", "Wolfsberg" (a remix spin-off of its predecessor) and "Hypnosis" albums, as well as the cool & laidback "Chilling Cuts vol. 4" compilation. "Analysis" enriches the whole thing with an atmosphere of continuity, because it perfectly fits into the release tradition not only because of the title, but above all by the high value of the delivered product, which impresses with world-class sounds. Additionally, the CD is charming enough not to suffer the effect of certain repetition. Meanwhile, I suspect that ideas for new material are already blooming and I feel that in 2015 I will be writing about the next album with the "-is" suffix. I'm looking forward to it. http://www.beatspace.com/8130/Impact+Studio+Records/SUNDIAL+AEON/Analysis/detail.aspx http://www.nobient.pl/index.php?products=product&prod_id=2729