Young Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Label: Etnicanet Records Artists: Various. Title: TOTEMISM - ETNICA REMIXED. CAT.No: ET.017 Distribution: Wirikuta Release Date: September 20th, 2007. Compiled by YOUNG KIM (ARKANOYDZ) www.etnicanet.net www.myspace.com/youngkim www.myspace.com/arkanoydz TRACKLIST: 1. PION: THE DOMINATOR - BEACON MIX. 2. PTX: AUTOMATIK - COLORS MIX. 3. ETNICA VS ARKANOYDZ: TOTEMISM - TOTEMIZED MIX. 4. BAMBOO FOREST: MICRODRIVE - REMINDER MIX. 5. WIZZY NOISE: TRIPTONITE - TSUNAMI MIX. 6. DICKSTER: VIMANA - BACK 2 OLDSCHOOL MIX. 7. ARKANOYDZ: THE OBJECT - LOST PLANET MIX. 8. AES DANA & NOVA: TRIPTONITE - ETHILIC EDEN MIX. DESCRIPTION: In the early 90’s the Milanese ETNICA quartet took Psychedelic Goa Trance by storm and spawned a global phenomenon that still today ignites dancefloors and inspires many an artist. Etnica’s tracks have rippled throughout the years, remembered for the spectacular chaos they conjure on dancefloors all over the globe. Compiled by dj Young (Arkanoydz), TOTEMISM is a unique composite of past, present, and future: the moods and musical hues traversed are plenty, segueing in perfect unison. Unforgettable classics are re-defined by the musical character of some of today’s leading artists, yielding exquisitely diverse results that celebrate the full spectrum of our ever-evolving genre in all its glory. TRACK BY TRACK: 1. Pion: THE DOMINATOR: Beacon Mix. (original version @ The Polar E.P., Spirit Zone, 1999). It is to Belgrade-based PION (one of this year’s most promising new talents) to whom we give the pleasure of opening this special release. Gaining worldwide attention thanks to the gravitas and elegance that permeate all of his tracks, Pion injects his trademark clarity & progressive groove to a worldwide hit that marked the beginning of Etnica’s superb years of experimentation (the albums that followed: Equator, Nitrox and Chrome all chart the ‘sonic journey’ Etnica has tread throughout the years). Appropriately entitled ‘Beacon Mix’, Pion’s daptation thrives on clarity coupled with a cogent and graceful simplicity. 2. PTX: AUTOMATIK: Colors Mix. (original version @ Sharp album, Solstice Music International, 2004). PTX is already at the forefront of the international e-music circuit, renowned for his throbbing bass lines, spotless sound crafting and full-power blast effect on dance floors. AUTOMATIK Colors Mix exhibits an elegant deference to its original 2004 counterpart while remaining utterly contemporary. Adorned with audio acrobatics and psychedelic delicacies, Colors Mix is a reliability for every dj looking to take the dance floor to peak experiences. 3. Etnica & Arkanoydz: TOTEMISM: Totemized Mix. (original version unreleased, produced in 1996). The Milanese maestros whose tracks have been remixed for this compilation join forces with the ARKANOYDZ (Giotto, Andrea and Young) and re-interpret an unreleased gem produced back in 1996. Mauri's spine-tingling arpeggios constellate ETNICA’s trademark elegance in composition, while the Arkanoydz implant their interstellar momentum and metallic character to a superb arrangement that inexorably climaxes into a morning feast of melody and groove. 4. Bamboo Forest: MICRODRIVE: Reminder Mix. (original version @ Alien Protein album, BlueRoom Released, 1996). MICRODRIVE Rmx is the first track that Stephane (BAMBOO FOREST) produced upon completion of his new, state-of-the-art studio in Paris – a fact that becomes evident when listening to this gargantuan track. The first half of the remix emanates an old-school Goa feel by means of the original version’s motifs, while the second boasts Bamboo Forest’s trademark complexity and heavyweight inertia. Soaring all about the sonic spectrum are sprinkles and blades of sound, accompanied with synth manoeuvres that intermingle with an exquisite array of percussive funk. 5. Wizzy Noise: TRIPTONITE: Tsunami Mix. (original version @ Alien Protein album, BlueRoom Released, 1996). Cutting-edge specialists of groove Micky & Uriel provide a dance-floor smasher where the symphonic “virtuosismo” of the original TRIPTONITE marries the avant-garde wizardry of WIZZY NOISE. The engineers who crafted hits like Painful Memory, Aquablue, and Irreversible interpret Triptonite (perhaps Etnica's most acclaimed hit to date), setting it ablaze through their unique, eclectic vision and trademark elegance. 6. Dickster: VIMANA: Back 2 Old School Mix. (original version @ Plastic E.P., BlueRoom Released, 1997). Most will remember Dick Trevor (Trickster, Slinky Nuns, Jumanji, AMD), one of the most versatile electronic music producers of our times, as member of the legendary Green Nuns of the Revolution - the English project responsible for hits such as Rock Bitch Mafia, Optimum Creakage, and Magellanic Cloud. Very appropriately, Dickster reassembles VIMANA, one of Etnica's most revered hits to date, embedding those unforgettable riffs and sci-fi mystique into the spotless production standards that so distinguish his sound. 7. Arkanoydz: THE OBJECT: Lost Planet Mix (original version @ Electronic High Vol.2, Solstice Music Int’l, 2001). The ARKANOYDZ set THE OBJECT anew with driving melodic themes, curvaceous bass acrobatics and irresistible groove. The original version’s sci-fi lore is kept throughout the tricksy, labyrinthine arrangement, which unravels a kaleidoscopic construct of percussive force dotted with devastating low-octave synthesizers and evocative pad droplets. 8. Aes Dana & Nova: TRIPTONITE: Ethilic Eden Mix. (original version @ Alien Protein album, BlueRoom Rlsd, 1999) Well-versed in the art of panoramic storytelling, Vincent Vilius (AES DANA, ASURA) and the uber-eclectic Massimo Terranova (dj NOVA) of the wonderful ULTIMAE Records close our Totemic journey with an exquisite treatment of TRIPTONITE, where organic and digital elements complement each other and bloom into a splendid, dreamtime track. As one of the most appreciated labels of its breed, Ultimae’s legion of fans expands and incessantly grows enamoured with their world class production and awesome artist pool. 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Lauryn Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 >8. AES DANA & NOVA: TRIPTONITE - ETHILIC EDEN MIX. ok. im totally interested to hear this :posford: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visine Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sorry to be slightly off topic but wasn't Etnica "The Dominator" really sort of a remix of the famous track made by the legendary Human Resource? It certainly uses their signature sample and has the same song name. If so, it seams fitting to give Human Resource a credit. To me in a way it looks like Pion is remixing a remix of the original when you look at it. Anyways, good luck with your release. I'm certainly looking forward to hearing what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 hello Everyone, TOTEMISM will be available for purchase starting tomorrow Sept. 20th =) samples are already up on beatspace.com and wirikuta.at plus other online retailers. ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reger Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 hehe, well, totemism remix sounds, quite weak, just like the rest of past equator etnicas stuff to me not my cup of tea and not psy either imo, too repetitive and lacks quite a few melodies, empty microdrive remix by bamboo forest sample sounds quite nice, considering that quite much of original track is still present with no alterations of goa sounds, so that makes it ok vimana remix by dickster sounds interesting, would like to hear more the object rmx by arkanoydz, would like to hear complete track trip tonite remix by aes dana&nove sounds very interesting and misterious, ie, i dont know what to expect, what might follow overall, not impressed judging by samples, waiting to hear it all and then review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antic Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Samples: http://saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=6808 http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/etn/etn1cd017.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amnesia Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 just find one track that i like on this album and its 08. Aes Dana,Nova - Triptonite the rest didnt give me the speciel feeling. :clapping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exotic Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 this should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopie Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 none of the samples sounded interesting. skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reger Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ...says the man with hallucinogen image in his avatar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antic Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 none of the samples sounded interesting. skip. I disagree. All of the samples sounded uninteresting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draeke Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 hello everyone.. after a long time this compilation is coming out.. but as i can see everyone is reacting suspiciously. Well i've already heard it in full quality some times and i can say there is a lot of passion in the tracks. The samples as usual do not make justice to the tracks, although i am surprised you consider them all, by default, bad. Isn't is some sort of hate toward the label or the group for not releasing oldschool stuff ? You must understand that in 70% of the parties around the world (if not more) the music played is NOT goa trance of the 90s. I am a crusader of the oldschool sound but surely dig some of the new material prduced as everyone knows. that's why when i make my mixes i try to blend material from all ages. But back to the topic, there are at least 5 awesome tracks on the disc that justify the buy in my opinion, and they are the ones of arkanoydz (which are great and very well produced) vimana (which is EXCELLENT) the aes dana chill track (marvellous) and bamboo forest (that i cant understand how someone criticized as bad, i think is really very well done!, like it a lot) i personally think there is material to please evey taste in this compilation and you should take a good listen before pointing it as bad! way to go young, all the best for your compilation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amnesia Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Finally i have listen to the hole tracks instead of samples and i really like this one. Wizzy's mix of vimana is a killer track and i think would great on partys. For the aes dana mix i love it =D long time since i listen to such good ambient tracks its time for us oldschool lovers to maybe start to like the new sound even that its not sound so much old. They are really good tracks out there like this comp thnx young for this one and etnicanet always gives great tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaxer Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 1,3 and 7 tracks - my personal favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Thanx Everyone for your feedback and impressions. The general response so far has been very encouraging, with each track appealing to different tastes. There is an online review at psyreviews.com >>> click HERE Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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