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Samples sound wicked! Has that lovely morning Sundance vibe and what are those things called again, oh melodies! Oooooooh and a track feat Namarrkon, soooo lush!

New stuff sounds amazing and that mix was epic!

Reeeeally nice album! Some absolutely stellar swirling melodies that remind me of a hybrid of Goasia and Filteria's less crazy stuff with a splash of Ra thrown into the mix. Still has entirely his own sound though, just what i needed to fill my current neogoa void. Seems like everything Suntrip do is gold!

Makes me want to move to Europe... But seriously there are Zero, and I mean ZERO goa trance producers in Australia, that much i know... I cannot really get an answer as to why other than "its been done" and people went and branched off into "prog" (ughhh), and full on styles over here.. its sad...Goa doesn't even get played at festivals, at all. ever. Thank god you europeans have seen the light.

I have to admit being a huge fan of Ekoplex trance stuff I wasn't expecting or hoping for a downtempo album, however I have been so pleasantly surprised by this that now i am a believer. I should have known going into it that i was in for a deep, moving and heartfelt psychedelic journey as all of his stuff has always had that vibe. I just didn't know he would pull of the downtempo stuff as well as he has! Absolutely epic release!

Reminds me a bit of Crossing Mind's stuff which i dig a lot. Well done on this release! I am a sucker for bubbling acid sounds!

Hmm well everyones own personal experiences colour their perceptions i suppose, one way or another. I find his stuff far from boring and i really dont like generic "full on" and cant stand almost all "prog". I predominantly listen to old/new school goa... But his melodies captured me in the same way goa melodies capture me..Perhaps my own experiences have coloured my love for it also...and i have had some great ones to his music, so i am admittedly biased!

Hmm.. Perhaps the samples aren't the best representations, or its just not your cup of tea. I wonder if you enjoyed his first release? If not then you probably wouldn't dig this either I suppose. Im not too sure how it is boring as i can't really name anyone doing quite the same thing in the scene? Each to their own however!

Vertigo Records presents: Terrafractyl - Electronic Evolution Previews online here: http://www.vertigo-r...ronic-evolution Discogs Link Vertigo Store Link Information: Artist: Terrafractyl Title: Electronic Evolution Label:Vertigo records Cat. №: VERTIGOCD026 Release Date: March 2012 Style: Morning/Melodic Psytrance Cover Design: Lewis Smart Mastering: Felix Greenlees @ Fractal Studio Track list: 1.Precognition 2.vs. Positive Thought - The Power of Your Mind 3.No Matter 4.Electronic Evolution 5.Free Standing Pickles - The Dreamfields 6.A new level of Reality 7.Cab Calloway – The man from Harlem ( Terrafractyl RMX) 8.Our Eyes can Deceive Us 9.The Cluttered path 10.Clarity 11.Inner Peace 12.Everything is Perfect Always How does one follow up and improve upon perfection? That was the question I had asked myself about Terrafractyls 2nd album for the past few years, wondering just how the psychedelic maestro would warp my mind yet again. No easy task as 2009's "Chrysalis" was a groundbreaking melodic morning album that captured the true spirit and essence of psychedelia in one tidy package. Was there really room for a positive evolution whilst still keeping that same signature Terrafractyl style? It seems there most definitely was, as Electronic Evolution takes the original sound, refines it and spits it out in a bubbling, burbling, psychedelic masterpiece of a journey from start to finish. Track 1 - Precognition An understated introduction with hints of Chrysalis in its own intro, it takes on a rather precluding tone, hinting at things to come whilst remaining quiet throughout, gradually building as though preparing the mind for the journey at hand..Beautifully placed strings rise in character as a playful piano meanders its way through the mind.. You could call this the settling in track perhaps, or perhaps just the Precognition to something wonderful.. Track 2 - The Power Of Your Mind This track, a collaboration vs Positive Thought kicks off in what I would call typical Terrafractyl style. An unmistakably funky bassline drives the track along as rhythmic percussive elements fly left and right, at 2:20 or so the piano work starts and things really take off. Absolutely golden melodies floating on top of sweeping psychedelic pads with an analogue tinge that squeezes out latent psychedelic juices. If you aren't grinning or dancing like an idiot by the end of this you aren't alive. Track 3 - No Matter Funked Out. That is one of the best ways to describe this track. Perfectly placed samples swirl as incredible atmospheres and melodies are layered on top of a dancefloor destroying bassline. Brain stretching squelches top things off and the great use of samples make this a superb track. Track 04 - Electronic Evolution The title track of the album and one of my favourites. Full of life and analogue sounds amidst a rocking baseline. The main melody and squelches at 2:50 or so have me grinning ear to ear the first time I heard it and every time since.. It has everything I love about a Terrafractyl track and even includes a masterfully used Terence McKenna sample. Only makes me love it all the more. An absolutely incredible track. Track 05 - The Dreamfield Wow. This track blew my mind when I first heard part of it long ago, but hearing the whole 7 minutes is absolutely incredible. It has an extremely psychedelic almost "Talpa'ish"vibe to it and the drop at 3:25 will surely send the dancefloor into a frenzy…Just..Wow. Track 06 - A New Level of Reality Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any better, it does. This track epitomises everything I could want in an "Electronic Evolution". Absolutely stellar melodies with some of the most mind bendingly psychedelic leads you will ever hear. This is probably the track I have listened to the most and I still can't get enough of it. Track 07 - The Man From Harlem (Terrafractyl Rmx) A rather nice short little interlude remix to break up the journey. Wonderful production and suits the mood perfectly, a great little addition that is funky indeed. Track 08 - Our Eyes Can Deceive Us Launched back into a bouncy bassline Our Eyes can Deceive us is a solid track that flows along quite nicely until some epic string sections come in around 3:20. Not the most psychedelic or squelchy track on the album but nice all the same. Track 09 - The Cluttered Path An absolutely stellar track that spews forth psychedelic bubbles from every orifice. Acidic sounds and analogue styled leads blend with mesmerising orchestral pads to create an absolutely incredible atmosphere and one of the best tracks on the album. Track 10 - Clarity A brief musical interlude, perhaps to give you a breather before the last two and possibly best tracks. Talk about saving the best for last. Better catch your breathe fast! Track 11 - Inner Peace "What should I do, should I meditate? Should I get rid of all my possessions?" "Are you kiddin!? If anything you should get more possessions! You don't even have a compuuuuuuuuter…" Starting with one of the best and most fitting samples Inner Peace reminds me slightly of an older track called Altered Planet in its various melodies and the way the track drives forward. A sudden key change at 3:32 sees a new direction and carries the track towards home while melody on top of melody builds into a wonderful psychedelic cacophony. Phenomenal. Track 12 - Everything is Perfect Always This… This track… This is how you do squelchy, funky, jazzy, atmospheric & melodic psytrance in 2012. The absolute best samples I have heard in a track for the longest time, combined with a pristine bassline and melodies that make me want to put it on for people who don't even like psytrance, but just good music in general. This whole album is like that, sure there are some typical psytrance moments, but for anyone that likes good, inspired, creative and incredibly melodic music this album is a must. This is as far removed from generic non inspired "full on" as you can get, and for that I hope it gets the recognition it deserves. A true masterpiece in every sense of the word..

Terrafractyl - Electronic Evolution is out now and is easily the best album i've heard in a loooong time. (And i've listened to a loooot!) Recommended if you like intelligent melodic morning music at alll.. http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/ver/ver1cd026.html

Samples sound aweeesome and worthy of the Suntrip name! keeeen for the whole thing!

I believe this has been pushed back until 20th March..Going to be a loooong week wait..hah. http://soundcloud.co...ctyl-electronic

I don't think its a question of either or, but a balance of both seems to be ideal, taking the warmth of analog synths and combining that with the ease of use of digital recording techniques, EQ, mastering etc.. Interestingly though, all my absolute favourite artists seem to use analog prevalently... Filteria, Terrafractyl, Shpongle (well, Simon uses everything i suppose), Goasia, etc. Perhaps analog just has that real "goa" sound to my mind, heh. If i can ever afford any analog gear i will definitely give it a try!

This looks awesome! Congrats on the epic lineup and beautiful artwork! Might be a silly question but will this be available worldwide/can i get sent to Australia? Thx!

I listen to probably 70% Goa.. Occasionaly i will go on a Forest or Twilight journey but generally I always return to goa for what I love about trance and psychedelic music in general... This site seems to have one of the largest collection of goa loving people around from what i have found. Not to mention community interaction by some of the top artists (like yourself, Filteria etc) which I am incredibly thankfull for.

Forgot to mention, does anyone know if there is possibly a chance of new Filteria this coming year!? Or perhaps a full length release under the K.O.B. moniker even?

Electronic Evolution is definitely, totally and utterly Well well overdue! He said its all done on the writing side of things so hopefully its just the pressing/release stuff to happen! Will be so incredibly worth the wait if the tracks off Myriad Expressions are anything to go by... Slipstream is one of the best tracks Ive ever heard in my life! <3

Agreed. Although I am a huge Jannis/Filteria fan in general... Everything he produces just oooozes psychedelic quality.. Would love a full K.O.B album as well, but not if it means waiting longer for more Filteria.. Im sure everything is well under way...

About as far from Generic Full On as you can get but Terrafractyl is currently the absolute pinnacle of "full on" sounds. Melodic full on i guess you might call it. His first album came out in 2009 (Chrysalis) and his 2nd album Electronic Evolution is about to come out any week now! http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=7866 Also link to Myriad Expressions V/A that has incredible new Terrafractyl tracks on it - http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=8906 Also, Talpas new album "The Path" is about to be released as well in the next few weeks! http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=8939 Imo these are both at the utmost psychedelic end of the spectrum and are two artists constantly pushing the genre forward in new ways...

This thread sure was a strange read! Anyway looking forward to more E-Mantra, last release was probably in my top 5 goa releases in the past few years. All the best.

It sounds more than spectacular to me already! Could you possibly say in what direction this new album is heading Jannis? Similar to Daze of our Lives style or another new direction altogether! Or perhaps back to the madness of sky input? hehe. (i joke!) Its been so interesting watching how your musical style has progressed through the albums! Also has there been any change/updates in your studio that are making a big impact for you on this new album!? All the best, can't wait to hear the finished product!