TheJoker

One of many things that I really like in psytrance is when the artist use vocal samples in a awesome way. You can get some cool dialogue from movies and stuff, the only downfall from this is that the listener can easily pick out which movie the sample is from. So my question is to the producers here: Where do you get your vocal samples from? Do you sample them from movies, audiobooks or...?

It's extremely hard to keep track of all the new releases these days. What I'm looking for is new cd's that pushes the envelope and has something fresh like the new electrypnose album, talpa album++. This doesn't have to be 100% psytrance. So I'm wondering if you guys have something tasty to recomend? I'm always looking for new and exciting music. Have a nice day :posford:

I dont understand how people could bash this album. Along with every Vibrashpere release, this is solid stuff! Verry positive, melodic and solid stuff:D Cudos on the prestine sound quality!

Ehm, did you read my post? I said you guys lack emotion in your music, both melodic wize and the beats. To me it feels and sounds cold and emotionless. I like the mixing and obviously you have skills in engineering, but the music don't strike me in any way. Good luck on the next release!

Cheese? I can agree that it's goofy, funny, silly sometimes, but I don't think you understand what cheesy is if you label the album in this category. Cheese in psytrance= Infected, Phonokol records, Skazi++. I can understand that if you listen to alot of dark psy, standard psy you will be dissapointed with this album because it has almost zero resemblence to what you can call "regular" psytrance. But that's what it makes it so great IMO. Ooooopeeen yoour minds Along with the new album from Electrypnose and the zap! this album is one of my favourites of the year.

Some of the classical melodies and compositions are really good, but the trance parts lacks both melody and emotion IMO. It reminds me of dark psy, but as someone mentioned, in a not dark psy way. More emphasis on meldoy and chord progression, less on the techy side of production. Props for making concept albums, great artwork aswell

Well thank you Mr. therapist! FYI I wasn't referring to what the previous member wrote. Back on topic please

Nice on the free download thing. But both the EP and the album is really horrible.

The track is a classic, as is BP empire and Classical Mushroom. IM can't even be called psytrance anymore. What a waste of talent

Well, if you don't apriciate innovation and something that's different, then this album is probably not for you. This is not 100% psytrance. It's a mix of many different genres. To me this album is a super fresh entry to the psytrance scene :posford:

Great album indeed. Has some weak moments though.

I've been a fan of Talpa ever since I heard his debut album. And finally his second album is here, and here is a track by track review by me. Artist: Talpa Album: When Somberness Becomes A Game Label: Sundance Records Catalog: SUNDCD037 Release date: 31.10.2008 Format: CD Tracklist: 1. Moronic evil rmx 2. When the somberness becomes a game 3. Awakening 4. I feel nothing 5. The world without me 6. No choice 7. Little pink elephants 8. Good city 9. Still dreaming 10. Lullaby for ms ivon 11. Frock 1.Moronic evil remix- Starts out with alot of creepy and dreamy sound FX. Almost like being in a nightmare. This track is outstanding, the title describes the track pretty good. It's a evil feeling, but evil in the vein of halloween, bats, skelletons, zombies, vampires etc. Pretty childish, funky and fun. Awesome track. 5/5 2.When the somberness becomes a game- Wow! This track left me speechless. From the amazing intro to the jazzy piano driven madness that is this track! This track is so special, the one word that comes to mind is: innovation. It's original and unlike anything that I've ever heard. This is psytrance mixxed with funk, jazz and classical music. Absolutely stunning. 5/5 3. Awakening- Talpa really has some intriguing intro's. Like the previous tracks we get a fair share of weird vocal samples and details. Again, tell me any artist that sounds like this? Talpa really has created a new sound for himself. This track has alot of psychedelia, and it kinda reminds me of the feeling you get from old IM. But you can't compare Talpa to IM anymore, because they are in to different genres (Talpa= psytrance, Infected= trance rock). IM could never, and I mean never make a track like this anymore. This track should be in every lover of real psytrance top 10 of the year. 4.5/5 4. I feel nothing- Not my favourite on the album, but you got to give credits just to the sheer production talent thig guy has. It's not a song I would recomend if you go on a acid trip or mushroom trip, because it's downright scary! It's not like darkpsy (which I can't stand), but more like a horror movie. The bassline here is super phat, and the feeling is verry psychedelic. 4/ 5 5. The world without me- This track is so filled with emotion, and after I heard it I was stunned. To describe this track with words is really hard, you almost have to hear this for yourself. The melodies, programming, samples. I got shivers all over my body when I heard it. It's imaginative and downright beautifull. The production is handeled with great care. Lovely piano samples and bleeps swing through the track. Also here we get a great string segment and tight percussions. Fantastic! 5/5 6. No choice- Haha, what a lovely intro! Maybe the best intro on the album, even though it's short. Here we get to dance around with the devil. A funky, childish, and phat track. It's super kick ass song with alot of attitude. Also the synth work here is oustanding. 4.5/5 7. Little pink elephants- There are parts here I really like, and parts that I don't like as much. The funky parts here is really good, but IMO this is the weakest track on the album. Still good though. 3/ 5 8. Good city- This song is sheer fun. It's like being in a carnival or something. A nice break from the more uptempo songs. Verry unexpecting and refreshing track. Like the rest of the album this is funky stuff, with a kinky sort of vibe. Lovely strings at the end on this one. 4/5 9. Still dreaming- This track is a pure masterpiece. A slow tempo dreamy jewel, that has some influences of Simon Posford. Talpa, if you're reading this: YOU HAVE TO DO A DOWNTEMPO PROJECT! It's a guitar driven track, with a super carefull produced beat, great sound FX and dynamics. This is pure emotion and one of the best songs I've heard in a long time. It's melancholic, epic, detailed and polished. This is my second favourite on the album. Just close your eyes and let your imagination run wild with this one. 5/5 10. Lullaby for Ms. Ivon- Another dreamy slow tempo track. Talpa proves with this one and the previous song that he masters chillout tracks aswell as psytrance with a high BPM. This is fairytale music. There are no drums in the track, but that is not needed either. It's a lovely lullaby that should warm everyone. 5/5 11. Frock- Another jazzy, in your face song that closes the album in a great way. It's a summary of all the things we have heard in the album: jazz, funk, psytrance and classical. The piano work here reminds me of a old western saloon, swingy and super fun! I really like the reversed orchestra work in this track. As always the production skills is extraordinary. 4.5/5 Summary: This is one of the best albums I've hard in recent years. With music it's not often you witness true innovation. The last time I witnessed it was two years ago when Trentemøller released his debut. But this album is really something else. It's animatic, scarry, funky, funny, emotional and EXTREMELY well produced. Talpa must have used a shitload of time on each track, as you will hear for yourself. The album grabs you by the neck and takes you on a rollercoster music ride. In his first album (the art of being non) Talpa was critized of sounding like Infected Mushroom... Nobody can say that anymore. This album sounds totally unique, refreshing and is the best album of 2008 IMO! Verdict: 4.5/ 5 :drama:

Yes man, what the hell? Release this already!!! :clapping:

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Sounds good!

If you're going to marked this as the best thing ever, then atleast write it in proper english. "Unusual guitar reefs and solo parts stand out on the versatile tracks and unforgettable melodies will make the new album a doubtless masterpiece." Wow, I never heard of guitar "reefs" before

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