svolk Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi all. I've heard this name in positive context, though I didn't hear much of his music (except for some single track). What can you say about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunksan Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Reminds me of the old Infected Mushroom. Sometimes I think he tries to fit too many ideas in his songs but it has that gothic/epic feel. It's quite refreshing, since it's a sound you don't hear very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Matta Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Yeah, it's good if you like an overdose of the psychedelics, shit flying around all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dajek Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 He's good.. even quite innovative. But nothing really mindblowing I guess.. Still, one of the few artists who IMO create 'pure' psychedelic trance. Which is above all full-on and almost all dark for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long ripps Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I like his music a lot! if you haven't heard it yet, it's worth checking it out for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wave-particle Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 i just listen to Talpa for the first time becouse of this thread infact it was time for me to listen to it for the good things people talks about and i found it very nice specially the track Trust no goblin very fantastico i must say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 OVERRATED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 He is good but not that good. As everyone said, he tends to sound like old Infected Mushroom which is ok, but he needs more ideas of his own. I've heard his live performance few months ago and new tracks sounded different from his debut THE ART OF BEING NON, so I guess he did developed his style...unfortunately few of the new tracks that I've heard samples from haven't sound that inspiring as his debut sounded back then...so I have no idea... in any case if you like IM alike sound, you would for sure love this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisbee Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yeah, it's good if you like an overdose of the psychedelics, shit flying around all over the place. 590891[/snapback] exactly. i know its good, but i rarely listen to talpa because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abasio Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I enjoy the album when I listen to it but it doesn't make me want to constantly put it back in the CD player. It's good but not great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I like his sound, I wouldn't say it was as crazy/deep/hyper as Infected were - obviously draws heavily from them on his debut album. Though I was listening to the album a lot over the past week and some parts of it are just brilliance: 1. First Ray Of Light: Probably the best downtempo attempt I've heard from a predominately psytrance artist. Crazy track. 3. Trust No Goblin: The break in the middle of the track is like the first track, tribal sounding and very cool. Also love the raw bassline and kick in this one. 9. Rebirth: This one I could just listen to for the deep, ambient intro which runs for some time - then the track changes completely. So yes there are some really good tracks - and what I listened to of his new album (some short samples in Artist News) it sounds more 'developed' and it's like he's got a style to call his own. It's great that artists are still producing good psy-trance - funky/melodic/twisted! I look forward to the new album and his future material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I really like Talpa. It's melodic, a bit dark and medieval, and very original! And indeed, it has a little Infected Mushroom touch, which is fine to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trolsk Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 His debut album caught my attention, but it took a while for me too give it the appreciation and attention it deserves. He has undoublty got talent and I'm looking forward to his new album. But then again I like "an overdose of the psychedelics, shit flying around all over the place". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FungalGrowth Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Definately check it out if you're even the least bit intrigued. Talpa's first album has risen to become one of my favourite psytrance albums of all time. And one of my favourite psytrance artists of all time. He is definately extremely skilled and talented in making music. Noone can accuse him of following other people's formula's, or lacking uniqueness and ingenuity. In a genre where many people are complaining about a lack of originality and the repitiveness and formulaic qualities of most psytrance, there's too little psytrance around like this to afford to miss out. Like some people mentioned earlier, Talpa's music is very psychedelic with lots of sounds flying all over the joint. Some people don't like how intensely psychedelic it is. I got into psychedelic trance because it's supposed to be psychedelic. Most psytrance is dismal in the psychedelic department. I yearn for more psychedelic trance that is actually psychedelic and not just trance. You owe it to yourself to at least download a couple of tracks. Like for example "Trust No Goblin" or "Flybeereligion". And if you like it, buy the album He also has a new album that will soon be released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Matta Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I didn't intend my comment to be negative. I actually like his music, but in very small doses because there's just so much activity in it and I don't like having to pay THAT much attention to music for any length of time. I'd say the most negative thing I can say about his album is that it never actually gets into a groove (a trance), but then again it seems most psytrance these days is made to overwhelm and astound with wall-to-wall, wacked-out sound rather than entrance with a solid groove and some catchy melodies like it was in the beginning (goa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FungalGrowth Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I didn't intend my comment to be negative. I actually like his music, but in very small doses because there's just so much activity in it and I don't like having to pay THAT much attention to music for any length of time. I'd say the most negative thing I can say about his album is that it never actually gets into a groove (a trance), but then again it seems most psytrance these days is made to overwhelm and astound with wall-to-wall, wacked-out sound rather than entrance with a solid groove and some catchy melodies like it was in the beginning (goa). 592727[/snapback] I wasn't actually directing that comment at you! There's a few people I've heard say the same thing about Talpa, except generally in a much more negative fashion. I understand what you mean about the groove/trance. I actually love very busy psytrance, as it means I always have something to listen to and focus on. Generally repetitive psytrance bores me, and just becomes background sound. Whereas with busy psytrance I can actively listen to everything that's happening OR just tune out and get into the trance if I choose. Whereas if there's too little going on, I get bored trying to actively listen to it. All the insanity is also very good for Psychadelics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I don't like having to pay THAT much attention to music for any length of time. 592727[/snapback] Something about this statement made me laugh... Dunno why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Talpa The Art of being None was a good album but i prefer The Misted Muppet from The legend more due to The Misted Muppet used more power i like artist making pure psychedelic trance no todays bullshit unpsychedelic psytrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyolopher Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Truust noo Goblin!! ^^, love that song, and MY kingdom is also cool! I like Talpa, kinda diffrent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmogenesis Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Personnaly, I like only two tracks of his first album: the first and the last. The others approach indeed the style of infected mushroom, but the problem is that I'm not falling in love with this kind of music. But, if I have an advice, listen once the last track of the album. I think you'll be quickly convinced about the Talpa's potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I think I remember Talpa saying he's done a couple of downtempo tracks on Cindarella (his new album) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmogenesis Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I think I remember Talpa saying he's done a couple of downtempo tracks on Cindarella (his new album) 596631[/snapback] Humm... interesting. If there are some tracks like "back to dreaming", I'll enjoy them for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidkills Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I listened it long ago and as far as I can remember it was good. But I havent listened nothing new from him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoebis Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I listened it long ago and as far as I can remember it was good. But I havent listened nothing new from him.. 596774[/snapback] some of his new tracks are really very good... Expect still loads of melodies on piano-like instruments with the medieval vibe! Also on the next Suntrip compilation there will be an old schoolish song by him with a violin and auforic melody... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmogenesis Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 some of his new tracks are really very good... Expect still loads of melodies on piano-like instruments with the medieval vibe! Also on the next Suntrip compilation there will be an old schoolish song by him with a violin and auforic melody... 596809[/snapback] It's good to learn Can't wait to listen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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