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When their store was open you could purchase WAV as well. I went back and purchased their entire back catalogue at the same time. I wish more artists made this sort of thing available (and at such a reasonable price). I can hardly believe I forgot about the S>Range - Boom / Broadcast 12"! One of my old favourites...

I'd recommend checking out the Tribalharmonix web site for event listings.

I think most tracks make it to MP3 format somehow or another... but it's still just an MP3 of a vinyl rip, not original digital quality.

Many interesting songs have never made it to CD or been offered as a lossless download. While going through a small archive of vinyl rips I made some years ago I thought to jot down a list of a few... Aphid Moon - Chi Crop Circles - Different Species Double Dragon - Deeper Speaker Double Dragon - Wetware Encens - Vakealien Gangguru - X3 GMS - Found In Space Human Blue - Proggy Froggy Kiwa - Alien Loop Logic Bomb - The Pawn RMX Logic Bomb - Time Travelling E.T's Prana - Anima Mundi Prana - Emerald Quirk - Cognitive Dissidents (Dead Sea Mix) Reefer Decree - Dirty Chip Semsis - Panic Shakta & Moonweed - Q Spirallianz - Spotrunnerz Spirallianz - Trash Talk Tetraktys - Atrophy Ticon - Spincycle Tim Schuldt - Secrets Xenomorph - Hexenkessel These are lost tracks as far as I know... can you think of any others? (Be sure to use Discogs for reference!) I wonder how much success we might have emailing some of the artists and labels to make this material available... seems like a damn shame that it isn't.

In lossless quality? I thought so.

Yes, and music is not an object!

Fetishize the object of delivery or the music it contains? Physicality is no longer an overriding concern for me. I'll take the 18 Tb and the girl over a wall of paper and plastic products.

If you're listening at home for your own pleasure use whatever format you like. It's different when you play out though... I think you need to take things seriously. Given that psytrance is such a highly technical form of music, quality matters. I've not heard any good reason to compromise on quality--especially since hard drives are so cheap, and the only thing you really gain from the MP3 format is file size savings and portability.

I wrote an article about the new format just before it hit the shelves: http://www.ektoplazm.com/journal/a-poke-in...a-compactstick/ Summary: it won't work.

TSABEAT - ATTRACTIVE SYNTHESIS 01 :: Tsabeat - Flash From The Future (6:43) 02 :: Tsabeat - Attractive Synthesis (6:34) 03 :: Tsabeat - Life On Mars (6:27) 04 :: Tsabeat & Optical Human - Raving Lunatic Mind (6:30) 05 :: Tsabeat & Optical Human - Show Details (5:52) 06 :: Tsabeat & Witchidigrub - Quantum Relish (7:03) 07 :: Tsabeat - Depth (6:47) 08 :: Tsabeat & Optical Human - XcaliburX (6:22) 09 :: Tsabeat & Popeye - Ak147 (6:48) Attractive Synthesis is the second full-length album from Tsabeat (Elad Weinberg), an Israeli psytrance producer also known for his work as Sattel Battle. Released by Postunder Records, Attractive Synthesis gathers nine squelchy, elastic, pumping, playful, and bouncy tunes made by Tsabeat and several co-conspirators. Combining freeform Finnish psytrance with darkpsy and full-on influences, Tsabeat has crafted a riotous sound designed to shake up the dance floors of the world. Download it for free in MP3, FLAC, and WAV formats direct from Ektoplazm: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/tsabea...tive-synthesis/

This issue comes up from time to time. Don't worry about it--these guys just slurp up all the MP3s they can find on P2P networks and present them all on their site, hoping for some sales. Chances are that people surfing in from this thread will be the first to see your music listed there! Sales are sure to be virtually non-existent. These operators get by on chance sales--put a million titles up and they'll sell a bit from traffic coming in from the search engines or whatever. The way of approaching this is to simply ignore it.

Happy holidays from OOOD and Ektoplazm! OOOD - aLIVE 01 :: Cobra (8:33) 02 :: Karmic Suture (7:53) 03 :: Cthulu (7:58) 04 :: Cosmic Ripple (7:04) 05 :: Herbs & Spices (7:25) 06 :: Silence (8:30) 07 :: Two Dawns Over Baleshwar (9:48) 08 :: Kundalini (9:52) 09 :: Rifa (6:46) OOOD have been creating their own unique brand of psytrance since 1994. The first OOOD album aLIVE was released on Cabbaged Records (UK) in 1997 and was probably the first ever live album released as a debut by a psytrance act. A stunning exposition of the unique psychedelic sound of OOOD, the album was recorded live at parties across the UK including Pagan’s fabled New Years Eve party, Science Fiction and Otherworld at the Fridge in London. True to the authentic spirit of mid-nineties Goa trance, aLIVE is an exuberant combination of dazzling old school melodies, sizzling acid lines, and upbeat rhythms. Enjoy this blast from the past—free of charge! Re-released under a Creative Commons licence for noncommercial usage with the full support of OOOD. If you appreciate this gift be sure to check out OOOD’s latest album, Fourthought, released just this year! Download it for free in MP3, FLAC, or WAV format direct from Ektoplazm: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/oood-alive/

01 :: Extrawelt - Added Planet [Cocoon Recordings] 02 :: Ticon - Spitfire [Digital Structures] 03 :: Vibrasphere - 102 Miles From Here (Solead Remix) [Tribal Vision Records] 04 :: Saiko-Pod - Electroid Sheep (Audio Junkies Remix) [iboga Records] 05 :: N.A.S.A. - Menage A Trois [Pure Perception Records] 06 :: Duca - Disko [blue Tunes Recordings] 07 :: Khainz - Kruemel [Echoes Records] 08 :: Pion - Busted [ultra Groove Records] 09 :: Perfect Stranger - W [iboga Records] 10 :: Solar Fields - On A Wind [spiral Trax] 11 :: Motion feat. Lolivier - How High [Cold Groove Records] 12 :: Fiord - Keen String [Open Records] 13 :: Behind Blue Eyes & Krusseldorf - The World Is Our Oyster (BBE Mix) [iboga Records] This 70 minute-long set was recorded at the Om Reunion Project’s winter solstice celebration, “Dreamcatcher,” which was held on December 19th, 2008, in Toronto, Canada. Download it here: http://www.ektoplazm.com/mixes/dj-basilisk...t-dreamcatcher/

Actually, we have something fun lined up for Xmas as well

V/A - ORGANIC CIRCUITRY 01 :: Ekoplex - The Alchemist (7:50) 02 :: Magic & Witchcraft - Superstructure (7:40) 03 :: Felis - Unknowledged Knowledge (7:27) 04 :: Jikkenteki vs Katapult (PAR-2) - Swamp Monster (7:32) 05 :: Clone - Perseids (8:16) 06 :: EvsY - Fennomaniac's Delight (7:46) 07 :: Intriga - Lost Cause (9:35) 08 :: Jikooha - Galaxy Journey (7:48) 09 :: Filteria - The Predator (2907 Remix) (8:04) 10 :: Phobosphere - Intersection 2060 (7:16) Ektoplazm is proud to present Organic Circuitry, our first official compilation release. Compiled by DJ Basilisk, Organic Circuitry features an eclectic assortment of songs contributed by friends and allies around the world, many of whom have already appeared in the free music section of the Ektoplazm web site. Conceived as a celebration of the vibrant diversity of the global psychedelic trance underground, Organic Circuitry features an exotic blend of new school Goa trance, fat and funky full-on, pumping progressive, and deeply enchanting downtempo. Although differing in their approach, the songs of Organic Circuitry are united in their common emphasis on the power of melody to convey ideas and emotions. Every track shimmers with colour and light—fantastic stories waiting to be told. To ensure a professional level of quality, Organic Circuitry has been mastered by Colin Bennun @ the Stooodio, Bristol, UK, and features cover artwork by Paul Zulauf. Released under a Creative Commons licence for noncommercial usage. You are encouraged to share, copy, broadcast, and perform the music of this compilation! Download it for free in MP3/FLAC/WAV format or buy it on CD direct from Ektoplazm: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/organic-circuitry/

V/A - ORGANIC CIRCUITRY 01 :: Ekoplex - The Alchemist (7:50) 02 :: Magic & Witchcraft - Superstructure (7:40) 03 :: Felis - Unknowledged Knowledge (7:27) 04 :: Jikkenteki vs Katapult (PAR-2) - Swamp Monster (7:32) 05 :: Clone - Perseids (8:16) 06 :: EvsY - Fennomaniac's Delight (7:46) 07 :: Intriga - Lost Cause (9:35) 08 :: Jikooha - Galaxy Journey (7:48) 09 :: Filteria - The Predator (2907 Remix) (8:04) 10 :: Phobosphere - Intersection 2060 (7:16) Ektoplazm is proud to present Organic Circuitry, our first official compilation release. Compiled by DJ Basilisk, Organic Circuitry features an eclectic assortment of songs contributed by friends and allies around the world, many of whom have already appeared in the free music section of the Ektoplazm web site. Conceived as a celebration of the vibrant diversity of the global psychedelic trance underground, Organic Circuitry features an exotic blend of new school Goa trance, fat and funky full-on, pumping progressive, and deeply enchanting downtempo. Although differing in their approach, the songs of Organic Circuitry are united in their common emphasis on the power of melody to convey ideas and emotions. Every track shimmers with colour and light—fantastic stories waiting to be told. To ensure a professional level of quality, Organic Circuitry has been mastered by Colin Bennun @ the Stooodio, Bristol, UK, and features cover artwork by Paul Zulauf. Released under a Creative Commons licence for noncommercial usage. You are encouraged to share, copy, broadcast, and perform the music of this compilation! Download it for free in MP3/FLAC/WAV format or buy it on CD direct from Ektoplazm: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/organic-circuitry/

CYBERNETIKA - NANOSPHERIC 01 :: Plasmoid (14:47) 02 :: The Outer Reach (10:44) 03 :: Earthshock (12:44) 04 :: Nanospheric (15:01) 05 :: Praeforma (8:27) 06 :: Finale (8:23) Nanospheric is the fourth album from Cybernetika, an independent German producer from Cologne. Since 2003 he has been writing many different types of electronic music with science fiction influences: psychedelic trance, techno, industrial, and drum ‘n bass. Hints of these other styles can be heard on Nanospheric, but it is primarily an atmospheric psytrance album with a heavy emphasis on story-telling. Cybernetika begins the tale with a virtual epigram: “Both universe and infinitesimal particle, the Nanospheric is an abstract construct beyond our imagination and comprehension. It is a machine deity that forms matter in its own will.” This album was written in FL Studio, mastered with Wavelab, and features cover artwork by Angie Fouquette. Download it for free in MP3, FLAC, or WAV format direct from Ektoplazm: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/cybernetika-nanospheric/

Excellent work, Lars! Here is my promo posting with MP3, FLAC, and WAV download links: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/cybernetika-nanospheric/

Little Worlds is my pick.

Hilarious. On another note, (gently) tell me what you think I'm missing: http://www.ektoplazm.com/projects/essential-selections/2008/ Over the holidays I should have time to catch up on releases I have certainly missed. This year I know I have not really kept up... so don't get abusive if some release isn't on my list; maybe I just haven't heard it After doing a bit of research I'll likely put together my own personal "best of" for 2008... We humans like lists after all.

Here are a few nominations:

V/A - IsraTrance Free Compilation 1 01 :: OOOD - Alpha Relaxation (Edit) (7:39) 02 :: Aerospace feat. K-Pax - Drops (8:24) 03 :: Kino Oko - Skillfully Oratory (7:34) 04 :: N.A.S.A. - Addicted To Sin (7:41) 05 :: Minimal Criminal - Mr. Miyagi (7:58) 06 :: Sensient - 3rd Dimension (11:00) 07 :: Hujaboy - Too Much Too Soon (7:07) 08 :: E-Jekt - Commited (7:49) 09 :: Mubali - Line Of Rationality (7:14) 10 :: Filteria - The Snail Keeps Crawling... (9:42) The IsraTrance community is proud to present the first IsraTrance Free Compilation, a celebration of the 10 year anniversary of their forum and web site. Featuring an extraordinary line-up of unreleased tracks by experienced artists (and IsraTrance regulars), this compilation reflects the diversity of cultures, tastes, and opinions regularly expressed at IsraTrance. You will hear ambient, minimal, progressive, full-on, darkpsy, and even a touch of new school Goa trance at the very end. Mastering services have been provided by Colin Bennun of OOOD with cover artwork by Swaroop of SGDesigns. Enjoy this free gift to the global psytrance community and be sure to visit IsraTrance to leave your comments, feedback, and reviews! Download it for free in MP3/FLAC/WAV format: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/isratr...-compilation-1/

http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/isratr...-compilation-1/

Ah, now I see what you mean. But it is a bit of a paradox: musical genres aren't defined by a specific sound as much as people's perceptions of the music. When I understood what the original intent was I immediately thought of The Muses Rapt - Spiritual Healing. Undeniably a psytrance milestone, but is it psytrance? I've never been sure. You could say the same for early Platipus releases... but this is very murky territory to be exploring. I mean, if you're going to identify BPC's early work, why not that of Eat Static or Juno Reactor? It seems a bit pointless since all this stuff is considered to be a part of psytrance history... and it has less to do with the technical sound you observe but the feeling of the music--a highly subjective response. There is this sense that the stuff that is considered to be psytrance somehow goes together. And that, I think, is sufficient.

Technossomy's Synthetic Flesh, Miranda's Phenomena, anything by Asia 2001, Juggling Alchemists, Paradise Connection, early Bypass Unit, The Enlightened Ape, Scatterbrain's Infernal Angel, anything by Alien Project, and Tits On Fire. Not that these aren't good necessarily--but I don't see what the fuss is all about. Are there any more sacred cows around here that need slaying? :drama: