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The melody that is repeating over and over again for the first two minutes...

I can stretch my view and say that 1997 is a transition year, but 1998 is definitely psy-trance. In my opinion TIP Records Phosphorescent compilation (1996) marked the beginning (or mainstrem use) of psy-trance and the following death of goa trance. Check the compilations from 1997: Psynews compilation reviews 1997 The major labels all released psy-trance 1997: 3D, Airborn, Black Rhino, Funk, Let It Rip, Made On Earth, TIP Singles 1-2.

Good tune, but I don't see how it's a remix of Gamma Goblins. AFAIK, it contains no elements from Hallucinogens tune besides the melody. The melody is from a piece of classical music called In the Hall of the Mountain King written by Edvard Grieg . But I guess more people will download something they recognize...

Goa trance was 1993-1996, there after it was psy-trance.

Try Rude Ass Tinkers remix of Can't Touch This instead.

I haven't heard too many Asia 2001 tunes, and the ones I've heard haven't really made me want to hear more. The free download from Avatars website is, imho, amateurish at best; flat production, strange melodic progression and just not very exciting. Could you Asia 2001 fans recommend me five or so essential tunes?

What technology do you use when you compose your songs? Psy or Psychedelic?

My opinion exactly. I have only found one interesting act so far: Xibalba. A handful of official releases and a promo album on the file sharing networks. I think you might find their progressive music interesting.

Both of course. There's a time for maximal and there's a time for minimal.

Hi, welcome aboard. Here are some recommendations: Bluetech - Elementary Particles / Prima Materia Telefon Tel Aviv - Fahrenheit Fair Enough Hallucinogen in Dub - Remixed by OTT Abakus - That Much Closer To The Sun If you want to go even deeper, try the Liquid Sound Design compilations, especially Mana Medicine, Elucidations and Butterfly Dawn (in that order). That should get you started.

I also expected, or rather hoped, that the new Shpongle album would be SACD or DVD-A. I suspect that Twisted might save SACD or DVD-A releases for the upcoming (?) Hallucinogen album. The expectations are, by now, very high so it really needs to be something special and a SACD/DVD-A release would really help. There are some interesting releases out there. Tipper released a DVD album called Surrounded, good idm/electronica. Then there's the Björk collected videos DVD (a must have!). The next Deedrah album is said to be a DVD release. I'm really looking forward to that one, because even though the last album wasn't amazing the sound quality was very impressive. I almost forgot the Syncrosect album. Then there's an upcoming Plaid DVD this autumn.

I just found something very interesting at Psyshop: V/A - Left Coast Liquid vol.1 - Native State Records 1. Shulman - NN3 2. Sympath - Pond life 3. Bluetech - Leaving winter behind 4. Rena - Autumn 5. Nalepa - Fresh 6. Bluetech - Oleander (Phutureprimitive symbiotic rmx) 7. Shakatura - Baldocious turp 8. Shen - Stonehouse 9. Desert Dwellers - Parabolic 10. Adham Shaikh - The garden Native State Records is an eclectic electronic label created by well known downtempo producer Evan Bluetech. Establishing a reputation internationally in the electronic scene for cutting edge soundscapes and dancefloor friendly electronic music, he created the label to identify and promote unique and vibrant sounds coming out of that region alongside work from producers in other countries. Left Coast Liquid Vol. 1 is a lush and dynamic compilation exploring the tranquil territorybetween established downtempo genres and IDM. Featuring 10 intricate, spacious and original tracks from a diverse and highly skilled line up of electronic musicians, this album is a quintessential release marking a new phase in the proliferation of global downbeat culture. I also found a website: http://www.nativestaterecords.com/ Release date in September according to the website.

Seriously, |o|o|p|i|u|m| has put you on the right path. At least 90% of the recommendations you will receieve will be the red highlights. Focus on the compilations and get the albums of the artists you like based on their tunes on compilations. You probably want to start with compilations from TIP, Flying Rhino and Dragonfly.

I'm glad we can agree on that. Internet and misunderstandings, *sigh*

My original reply was mainly about the Buckle Up cover, since that was the cover I nicked "stupid cover of the week", you however, seem to be talking about the Entheogenic cover... *LOL*

I really do not understand what your problem is Lawrance. You claimed we are not allowed to discuss design because we are not professionals (see the "stupid covers" thread). I've already explained why we are allowed, you never replied. You did however make a private reply to me where you confessed that you are "no artist in music or design". So judging by your own argument you are not allowed to comment these covers either. This kind of argument is really absurd. Most people on this forum are neither designers nor musicians still are view on music and design is valid. This is your second post to this forum and in both posts you tell as what we are allowed to write about, or in this case what we're not allowed to write about. I really do not think you're in a position where you can tell any of us what to do. Feel free to supply some arguments why we are not allowed to discuss design and we might listen to you, but until then you are just a Trancelucent troll as far as I'm conserned. Bye!

The fact that you ask me if I'm gay, catholic or "a fucking transvestite" because I find it pathetic to use naked women to advertise an album really says it all. The cover contains tits and asses. I've already explained why I think it's wrong, see previous posts. Please remember to post the inlay text.

Try the mix found at the below website: DJ Bertzerker - Battle for the Moonbass

You wrote: "are you gay, strict catholic or a fucking transvestite? " I don't waste my time on ignorant and argument lacking replies like that, hence the short reply. You're the one calling me "a fucking transvestite" so dont' come telling me about interacting with other people. I've explained my view regarding this cover, you haven't. I hardly doubt that any inlay text could save that cover, if you think it could, please post the text. I'll be more than happy to change my opinion about the cover if the text provides any ground for it.

Last week I started a topic about stupid covers, this week it's a topic about good covers.

Squaremeat - Astronomical Coffee Break Spyweirdos - For Children To Play

Educated, but I don't expect you to understand.

Your website is as good as your music, you rule!

Naked women and fully dressed men, the expression of sacred and equality, now I've heard it all.

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