furthur

maybe their mission is disinfecting the mushroom

Jacek Sienkieviecz “Dream Machine” oh and now: Drama Society “Liars”

Antix - The INkling

moni, as i got no response to my earlier attempt to point you in the direction of what are imo some of his best releases, i will again point you in the direction of left coast liquid vol. 1, just out on native state records. leaving winter behind is one of the best downtempo tracks that i have heard in a looooong time, and phutuprimitive's remix of oleander is even better than the beautiful original relased on gnostic traveller. if you want, my review is in the review section.

Steve Porter - Lady Elaine Luke Chable - The Shepherd Minilogue - Little Sisters (D- Nox & Beckers remix) i am in a progressive mood tonight, can you tell?

Minilogue - leloo Krueger & Coyle - prock rock Ryan Halifax - clouds in my coffee

saiko-pod is koxbox correct me if i am wrong but, yes, i found the title to be hilarious as well

I remember reading in an interview a while back how he said that his best and worst experience was at the same party (you know those generic questions). It involved acid, meadows, and frolicking with african wild animals at an england outdoor party.

great photo

tribal? Sir Eel - Shiva Subcontractor (one half of Waterjuice, and an amazing project that no longer exists) i believe there are still some copies left on vaporvent.com definitely grabs me everytime i listen to it, and is mad as hell (but i will still take some more, hehe)

also maybe soul surfer: surfer's paradise oh and saiko-pod: phutures and options

Saw them once, was disappointed.

I especially like the first one by BRAZIL as well. Also that last to space one is pretty funky. The memories indeed. Remember seeing Toi Doi in a church basement in mtl several years back (along with Space Cat). Was much better live than on cd imo (as with almost everyone though).

You might mean horny enphants

what a shame hope she sees some more light in this life, or if not, hope she is happy with whatever she chooses to do.

VA – Left Coast Liquid Vol. 1 Label: Native State Records (Canada) NSCD002 Date: 20 September 2005 Track listing: 01. 08’59” Shulman – NN3 02. 07’26” Sympath – Pond Life 03. 07’56” Bluetech – Leaving Winter Behind 04. 05’31” Rena - Autumn 05. 05’49” Nalepa - Fresh 06. 07’38” Bluetech – Oleander (Phutureprimitive Symbiotic Remix) 07. 05’28” Shakatura – Baldocious Turp 08. 05’22” Shen - Stonehouse 09. 05’10” Desert Dwellers - Parabolic 10. 06’49” Adham Shaikh – The Garden Label’s Statement: Streaming into a richly textured exploration of global ambient realms, Native State Records debut compilation is a flowing sound environment lacing together oceanic soundscapes with reverberating, intricate rhythms and glitch-dipped melodies. Imbedding laid back grooves with polysignature ambience, Left Coast Liquid Vol. 1 graces global chill-out with the polished digital aesthetic that defines the label. Compiled by Evan Bluetech, this second release from Native State is an eclectic mix of new world music and atmospheric downtempo embodying the warm and spacious elements of the West Coast. Crystal clean production values meets the inspired spirit of the emerging musical imagination, making this sonic foray into the future an instant underground classic. Review: Let’s go through this song by sog first. 1. Yaniv Shulman from Israel has been on the moniker since 2000, with 2 full-lengths under his belt, and joined two years ago by Omri Harpaz, another computer wizard, has given us this blissful song without a name. Here, we are engulfed in a very aquatic atmosphere right away. Sounds like children playing in an indoor pool, and slowly a melody breaks through like sun rays break through a sun roof. One can tell that the production is impeccable from the getgo. Extreme chillage material on this song without a name, as words are not fit to describe the emotions transmitted. Somewhat reminiscent of older ambient psychedelica, but with a brand new twist on it. Working with Ishq has definitely left an imprint on Shulman, raising the anticipation levels to new highs, as it takes a full 6 minutes for this one to fully break out of the beautiful nostalgic- but very happy-sounding intro. This one has everything, from flutes, to deep organic sounds, to out-of-this-world chanting. There is no way I am not dropping this in the chill space at this weekend’s party. 2. Sympath is a project I do not know much about other than it is a collaboration between Vancouver’s Noah Pred, aka Shen, and Native State’s label manager Naasko Wripple. An echo of a knife cutting through heavy fog opens this one with tribal percussion kicking in as the fog is dissipating. Very different from the previous song’s atmospheres, but blends in magnificently nevertheless. Definitely one to make you go from head-bopping to grooving on the dance-floor in those early dawn hours. As hypnotic as it can get without ever getting boring thanks to the slowly morphing layers around the driving percussion. Really great in all of its subtlety; hope to see more come out of this collaboration. 3. Evan Bluetech is a name on every chill lover’s lips these days, especially with a new album almost completed and due out on Aleph Zero. His sound is so distinct with the instrumental arrangements showcasing Evan’s musicianship. Leaving Winter Behind is perfect for an introspective moment atop a hill somewhere staring off into the distance listening to these perfectly blended sounds. Can’t really type anymore as I am carried away by a sonic wave bringing me into spring and revival. WOW 4. I am assuming that this is Rena Jones, the Bay Area string virtuoso for Candescent Orkestra and someone that has been gracing us with beautiful music ever since 97. Definitely sounds like her, superb cello playing combined with a relatively upbeat surrounding. Live instruments sound so good together with electronica, it is no surprise more and more people are giving us exactly this. Respect to Evan for choosing the order so well putting this after the previous piece, as we can still see some snow behind the dancer swaying in the wind to this highly danceable and yet very relaxing music. 5. Anyone that likes M-Audio products should feel at least some gratitude to Steve Nalepa, one of their software developpers, if I am not mistaken. Don’t know his music much, but recall seeing collaborations with Bill Laswell, so disappointment is unlikely here. Rebirth is in full swing here with moisture dropping off of newly-formed leaves, as the dew softly tickles our toes. A more IDM’ish piece here as the crackling and slight clicking flirts with the natural overtones. Nice to see “psychedelic” labels not being afraid of new sounds. A great interlude letting us collect our thoughts, or not, as we wish. 6. A remix of one West Coast masterpiece by another West Coast master. It is not unexpected to see the new king of dark chill choose this highly ominous song and make it even more menacing. As amazing as the original was, this is even better in my book. A nigthtime forest piece to be heard on a surround sound system. Here, the authors are hinting at synaesthesia and I am almost able to smell the fragrant music, but with such a name, I dare not taste the sounds, keeping my distance, witnessing the different sense-inducing elements of the song play in harmony. Majestic proof of darkness’ ability to soothe. 7. Bay Area’s Galen Butler has been releasing ethereal pieces since at least as far back as four years ago. Here, we wander into some slightly dubbier territory, reminding us that before building, we must shatter. In fact, it sounds like the process is much more simultaneous than we think. Furthermore, the process we observe here just might end up in a very steamy manner. Evan definitely wanted to cover all fronts with this compilation, blending not only genres, but sentiments as well, going from such nighttime, even forbidding if I may, material as the previous to such warm (even hot) sunny material on this one. 8. Another one by our very own Shen, making good use of deep driving percussion to offset the poppish melodies (I mean poppish in the best possible sense of the word). It feels as if though this song was not acting on my sensory apparatus, but directly on the inner organs, the drones hooking themselves into me. However with sounds this good, I do not mind them staying in me forever. It is hard to describe the impressions this can cause, do yourself a favour: listen to it. 9. If this is the same person that we used to know as Malamorph from Santa Fe, then I am very curious,as he has very experimental stuff, and already has a full-length entitled Biodiversity. If I had to stick this into a genre, I would call it experimental lounge (maybe ILM). I am sure that I have never heard this before (at least not in this life), but it sounds very familiar. Amani Friend, the main person behind this project, is very good at creating welcoming soundscapes, showing us that Desert Dwellers have a range wider that the most expansive desert. Very psychedelic in that pleasant kind of way opening up the inner child that is in us all. 10. And finally, a piece very different from Adham’s usual recent repertoire. A pioneer from BC producing music for well over a decade now and turning any open-air experience into a fairy tale experience, as I can attest to after this past summer. His next african beats infused album will be something essential too. Lets take a walk through his Garden. And what a mysterious and enchanting garden it is. It is best to lie down though and look at the cloud-filled sky, as this slow piece is the perfect companion to such an activity. Worthy of the best Ultimae compilations. Couldn’t have asked for a better closer. What a voyage… Not only is the music amazing, the flow is really great (and I am very hard to please in this department). It would be a huge understatement to say that there are no weak parts in this whole. In fact, each and every song here is very capable of bringing a tear to one’s eye. This here is proves once again how strong the chill/ambient heritage of North America is, as all songs but one are by North American (specifically Left Coast) producers. Even if some names might sound unfamiliar to some of us, none here are newcomers. Hope this will set an example fof the other labels to start looking outside the box for interesting material. If you like to visit landscapes you have never imagined before, listen to this. If you like to create new worlds, listen to this. If you are a fan of inventive, original, unusual and inspired music that can take you through realms of moods, listen to this. A strong 9.5 out of 10 from me (and just for the record, I have never given a 10, this is as close as it has gotten in a long long time). Favourites: 1(!!!!), 2(!!), 3(!!!!),4(!!!),5(!!!),6(!!!!!),7(!!!),8(!!!!),9(!!),10(!!!). Recommended. s

Banco de Gaia - Still Life Tripswitch - Roll Your Own Gaudi - Tutta Pe' Me Kaya Project - Nightflower rmx Cell - Mister Ayatih and maybe a bit overused but still great - Manzanilla

From the ones that are listed here, it is between Kruger & Coyle and Antix.

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Very interesting and well-produced. Ott's influence can def'ly be heard here, and that is a huge compliment coming from me.

Very nice intro, doesnt really seem to go anywhere yet, but I am assuming that what you have posted is pretty much just the intro. Now, the sounds that come in after the 2 minute mark hint at something possibly interesting, but do not sound clean, too much stuff going on at times imo. the hypnotic beginning is good though, let us know what will come out of this.

I suggest posting more than just the 2005 favourites. What is the last year the polls appear on psynews (not the forum i mean)?

Yes, odd, but wicked I would also love to see "non-psy" DJs playing at psy events.

i disagree with dividing trance up into different subgenres, as ppl would put the same tracks or albums into different categories. downbeat vs trance would work though i am not saying this only because i have volunteered, i actually believe the reasons i have brought forward.

If everyone posted top 5's from each year, I would not mind compiling the results.