V/A - Posse

[DeathPosture]

V/A - Posse

 

 

Artist: Varios

Title: Posse

Format: CD (digipack)

Label: Domo Records (Israel)

Cat. #: DOMOCD006

Distribution: Psyshop.com / File Distribution

Date: 26 June 2005

 

Track listing:

 

01. 09’33” Insane Creation – Can Feel

02. 07’43” Sonic Soul – Pornodelic (Sonnenvakuum Rmx)

03. 09’32” Ace Ventura & Intelabeam – Nasty Peach

04. 08’09” Sensifeel - Available

05. 08’57” V-Tunes – 3rd Trial

06. 07’58” Liquid Soul – Be Free

07. 07’47” Nasa – Someone To Watch Over Me

08. 08’17” Sub6 feat. Michelle Adamson – 7th Son (Ticon Rmx)

09. 08’14” Tomtron & Liesegang – Song For You

 

Review:

 

I get by with a little help from my friends…

 

Domo Records’ label boss DJ Nadi has been in the game longer than anyone care to remember… And now finally he’s compiled his first compilation… The aptly named Posse, showcasing the best from and around the Domo crew… Looking at the tracklist reveals plenty of talented artists, and this compilation has been getting a lot of hype in progressive circles… Let’s find out what’s the appeal of the posse is… (Seinfeld pun intended…)

 

Let me take you thru the tracks…

 

#01: Insane Creation – Can Feel

Insane Creation is Dave Walitza and he has previously released tracks on Plusquam, Traktor Schalllabor, Starsound, Interzone and of course Domo Records… To be honest this is my first encounter with his music though – so I have no expectations whatsoever… The intro is long and subtle here… Tension is building slowly by the layers of percussion added – and after a couple of minutes we’ve reached a groovy, funk-a-delic state of wellbeing… Progressive trance when it’s best! Tribal drums, nice little reverbs and a smooth bassline… The breaks are very cool and overall this is a very sexy track with a crisp tenderness too it…

 

#02: Sonic Soul – Pornodelic (Sonnenvakuum Rmx)

“Please let me die for you! … Hi, how are you doing sweety? Come on in. I already prepared everything for you. Just the way you like it… It’s so hot tonight…Are you ready? Do you want me to play dead? Do you want me to die honey? Please, please let me die for you…” Sonic Soul are Daniel Mueller & Anders Nielsson which are completely unknown to me in this constellation… Sonnenvakuum however (here credited only as Daniel Mueller) shouldn’t need much introduction… One of the leading progressive acts from Switzerland with loads of releases under their belt… I haven’t heard the original track, so I can’t tell you what was changed… Anyway, this remix starts out kinda dreamy and clubby – before a hard-hitting, yet gentle bassline is introduced… At first the bassline seems oddly out of place, but as the track progresses it validates itself… The lyrics here are among the most disturbing I’ve heard in a long time… Forget about all the darkpsy artists’ flirt with the horned God – these are truly shocking lyrics… WTF!?... Anyway, they fit the track nicely and will for sure turn some heads this summer… Brilliant track!

 

#03: Ace Ventura & Intelabeam – Nasty Peach

Ace Ventura is an alias of Yoni Oshrat from Israel – one half of PsySex… I really liked his track on Set/4 – Essentials released by Iboga earlier this year… I also liked the track on the 2004 Alchemy Records compilation Doppler FX that Intelabeam (Dan Keinan) was involved with… These two guys brings us a hybrid track really – somewhere in between progressive and full-on… The best of both worlds really… The rich percussion and bassline from prog + the floating, melodic leads from full-on… Kinda like Tegma or 12 Moons… It’s a very nice and evolving track, but I could have wished for just a little more bite...

 

#04: Sensifeel – Available

Philippe Sancier from Paris released his debut album Vision Of Life on Domo Records last year… An album that contained a few good tracks – but unfortunately also some very forgettable tracks… Anyway, this track starts out kinda weird – but very cool… You don’t really know what’s going on here with that undecipherable voice-sample, but your curiosity is definitely awoken… Slowly, but steadily the track then evolves into a bouncy progressive number… It’s both driving and evolving, and eventually very nice… Not an instant smash, but still a nice little, solid tune…

 

#05: V-Tunes – 3rd Trial

V-Tunes are Sandro Kulka & Hans Muester from Switzerland… I really liked their trancy progressive tracks on VP Records’ Inspirazzia, Groove Zone Records’ Back To The Future and Plusquam Records’ Wireless… Top stuff from V-Tunes on all these compilations… And sure enough – this is top stuff too… A rich, funky-ass rhythm section mixed with a beautifully executed trance-side… Throw in a couple of phat reverbs, and we’ve got a winner in my book! … V-Tunes are really one of my fav’e progressive acts and I hope we get an album sooner or later… Perhaps this track is a little too well-polished at certain times, but generally I really like it… It’s very smooth and very sexy!

 

#06: Liquid Soul – Be Free

Nicola Capobianco debuted on the Plusquam compilation Wireless with a track from the deeper, darker realms of progressive trance… This track is a slow starter, but once the bassline is introduced it’s evident that we’re in the deep-prog territory again… Sweet! This is pretty hard-hitting and intoxicating - will work wonders on the dancefloor for sure… Check out the dreamy break drenched in reverb and horny samples… Nice one!

 

#07: Nasa – Someone To Watch Over Me

Mikkel Rasmussen from Denmark has been in the game since the minimal craze a couple of years ago… This track starts out pretty rough and minimal - but soon we’re introduced to some sharp electro-stabs alongside some filtered synth experiments… Add a subtle bassline and we’re getting somewhere… This is a highly experimental track – reminds me of Beat Bizarre actually… We get all kinds of influences here – from tribal to house, over electro and trance… Groovy hybrid trance!

 

#08: Sub6 feat. Michelle Adamson – 7th Son (Ticon Rmx)

Ticon (Fredrik Gilenholt & Filip Mårdberg) from Sweden are among my fav’e progressive producers… They have yet to let me down, so I’m sure this remix is in good hands… Sub6 are Ohad Aharoni & Golan Aharoni from Israel and they released their critically acclaimed debut album Who Needs Love Songs on HOM-Mega Productions in 2004… On that album was the track 7th Son featuring vocals from Michelle Adamson – and recently VP Records released the 7th Son Remixes album from where this Ticon remix is licensed… The track starts with floaty, beatless pads + the now famous vocals from the original… After about one minute Ticon reveals their presence with their phat, funky groove and trademark kick… This is soaked in Ticon and damn, I love Ticon… And Michelle’s beautiful vocals are the icing on the cake… Amazing track!

 

#09: Tomtron & Liesegang – Song For You

German producers DJ Tomtron & Timm Liesegang are partners in crime and have worked together on a number of productions, including their album Electric Tandem released by Domo Records in 2004… My knowledge about them limits itself to a couple of tracks though… Anyway, this is a pretty fresh tune – bubbling with joy, but at the same time with a lazy, monotonous feel to it… I dunno how the hell that is even possible!? Anyway, I do like the trancy elements here – and the climaxes are cool, but too short! I don’t really like the weird female samples either… But despite the flaws, this is still a pretty decent track!

 

DJ Nadi pulled it off… As always when you’re introduced to your friends’ mixed group of friends there are some people you click with immediately, some takes a little getting to know, whilst some you never really hit it off with… And that pretty much describes this compilation – and thankfully most of the tracks are in the first two categories… There are no bad tracks here, but the tracks I’ve indicated below stick out in my cool-book… This compilation doubles as both a great DJ tool and as a valuable living room entertainment… Nice!

 

To conclude this is a very fine, diverse compilation within progressive trance – compiled by the very competent DJ Nadi. I trust his taste and I’d recommend progressive trancers to do the same and give this a try… Fans of Iboga, Plusquam, Groove Zone and the likes should most definitely check this out… I’m pretty sure you’ll like it! … Enjoy!

 

Favourites: 1, 2(!), 5, 6, 8(!!)

 

DeathPosture

 

External links:

Domo Records: http://www.domorecords.com

Beatspace: http://tinyurl.com/9pbdq

Psyshop: http://tinyurl.com/btzbf

Wakyo: http://tinyurl.com/8qe8s

Saiko: http://tinyurl.com/73qpn

 

[Note: The cover above differs slightly from the retail version, but I couldn’t find a proper scan…]

[jamez_23]

me likey !!!

 

Only got it yesterday but the first listen was a pleasure .......

 

(even though I did fall asleep )

[Frontier Psychiatrist]

1. Insane Creation - Can Feel (9:33)

2. Sonic Soul - Pornodelica (Sonnenvakuum Remix) (7:43)

3. Ace Ventura & Intelabeam - Nasty Peach (9:32)

4. Sensifeel - Available (8:09)

5. V-Tunes - 3rd Trial (8:57)

6. Liquid Soul - Be Free (7:58)

7. Nasa - Someone To Watch Over Me (7:47)

8. Sub6 Featuring Michele Adamson - 7th Son (Ticon Remix) (8:17)

9. DJ Tomtron & Timm Liesegang - Song For You (8:14)

 

 

Dj Nadi, one of the most recognizable persons in the Progressive Trance scene in Israel gives us a selection of hot progressive tunes for summer. So what’s cooking in the oven?

 

The CD starts with a groovy and scratchy Can Feel by Dave Walitza AKA Insane Creation. This is a very good opener. One of these progressive tunes that can make you bounce on the dancefloor like the Energizer rabbit. Awesomo!

Sonnenvakuum’s Remix of Pornodelica by Sonic Soul continues with a tad different mood. Sort of a gloomy and sexy vibe here with Patricia Arquette’s sexy voice whispering in the background. Very deep and unique tune indeed.

Ace Ventura AKA Yoni Oshrat of PsySex fame and Intelabeam are next with Nasty Peach. The tune starts very promising with several selected sounds that bounce back and forth. The track progresses with several melodies interleaved, one of them reminded me the old Platipus Records melodies. Unfortunately, the track doesn’t reach any fulfilling climax (for some reason I expected it to end like a blasting full-on a-la PsySex, but it didn’t). All in all it’s a nice track, but a proper PsySex remix can do wonders to it.

Sensifeel picks up from there with some sort of Jamaican samples that lead to pretty much boring and too overwhelmed with details track. Could be better with fewer sounds I reckon.

V-Tunes’ 3rd Trial is a very nice and uplifting tune. Very smoothly progressing and refreshing. Archetypical summer progressive Trance. Nice

I had the chance to hear Liquid Soul several weeks ago in Israel and wasn’t overly impressed with his sound, so I listened to the next tune with a bit of a lowered expectation. I was thoroughly surprised cause this track carries some serious amounts of energies. Very well produced track with really powerful and driving rhythm.

Nasa continues with his uber cool tribal sound on Someone To Watch Over Me. This tune kicks ass, the sound remotely reminds me Dado’s Synthetic side-project. A dancefloor killer without any doubt.

Ticon’s remix of Sub6’s 7th son was already released on 7th son CD-Single on VP and it was the highlight there as well as here. The annoying rap part was sacrificed to make more room for Ticon’s ethereal sounds and Michele Adamson’s soft voice. The rhythm is Ticon’s trademarked tribal rhythm with lots of groove and space that just fills you with happiness. The tune progresses gently till the 6th minute where a beautiful arpeggio enters and takes the tune to new heights. Beautiful and wizardly crafted track. Clearly the highlight of the compilation.

DJ Tomtron and Timm Liesegang are ending the compilation with Song For You. Somewhat different tune from the rest in the compilation. Sort of Electro with Vocals and trancy leads. Can’t see much connection to rest of the tracks here but it’s not so bad, and serves nice as the last track.

 

Recommendation: This is a proper summer compilation with some exceptionally good tunes and zero bad tracks. The compilation also varies with different styles of Progressive. From the crunchy night sound to morning and afternoon sound. A must in every progressive oriented DJ’s case and the home listener’s as well.

Favorite Tracks: 1!!, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8!!.