Psy mixes on Area709

[Nokturnal]

I have been finding some really incredible mixes out on the net and now that we have a newly completed guest mix section on the the Area709 site I would like to share those that we have chosen to showcase. I will also be posting in this thread all the psytrance mixes we have up from our resident dj's and producers. All mixes posted are in chronological order.

 

If anyone is offended by this thread please pm me!! I do not wish this thread to be seen as spam! These mixes are offered in the spirit that they were created with. =)

 

These mixes have been previewed and selected because we feel they are truly inspired and reflect the passion each dj has for the sounds of psy.

 

All mixes are free to download once you register for Area709, and registration is free.

 

If you have any suggestions for mixes you feel would fit well with our site, please drop me a pm and let me know. Please note we lean towards the more progressive and more techy side of psy.

 

I will be updating this thread with new mixes as we host them on the site.

 

Peace and light =)

[Nokturnal]

Cortex Vortex by DJ Nokturnal

 

Released: Feb 1, 2001

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:22:44

 

Listen / Download: http://www.area709.com/darvin/music/mix/49/

 

 

 

Description:

 

Completing this mix nearly got me thrown out of the house I was living in at the time because of the repetition and volume level of my endless attempts to get this mix right. Over and over and over..... and over I tried to mix this through cleanly. I was playing from vinyl and I had only just barely learned how to beat match when I began this project, my first truly contrived and painfully recorded mix. I would emerge from my bedroom after 6 to 8 hours at a go, barely able to talk to anyone, that is how zombified I was.

 

A couple of months went by... literally. When I finally got it, I fully broke down and balled from the release. And when I listen to it today, I still can not believe that I pulled it off, in spite of the long and off beat transition from track 7 to track 8. In fact I doubt I could repeat some sections of it without getting some serious practice time in, some of the transitions in the first third of the mix required that I mix 70-80% of each track, leaving me with as little as 20 sec to cue and bring in the next track. For me as a beginner, it was pretty much impossible. As well, at the time I did not realize that Mumbo Jumbo and Cosmosis were the same fellow, otherwise I would not have put so many tracks by he same person in the mix. No wonder they went so well together! I actually got him to sign my original beat up copy of Intergalactic when Norris and I played before him at Motion Notion in 2004, Bilbo Baggins is a pretty friendly fella it turns out.

 

One last thing that I have never pointed out to anyone about this mix is that on track two there is a vocal where a female voice (Wynonna Ryder from Alien Resurrection) says "It's not real, it's not real!", and the last track of this mix has a male vocal that says "it's your mind that makes it real", how's that for programming? Ha! Can anyone say GEEK?!?! In the end all the effort was worth it as the mix made it's way to some really incredible people in Colorado and I ended up doing a three gig mini tour, the final event being at the UFO Watchtower in Sand Dune National Monument (where they filmed the desert scenes in Star Wars!) alongside Kode IV on the summer solstice. It was an incredible experience to say the least.

 

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Unknown Controllers - Unknown Control

2. BUS - Lets Go

3. Stoop & Fidget - Speechless

4. Talamasca - Telepathic Atmospheres (Live Mix)

5. Ninja - Vortex Tunnel

6. BUS - Sweetness

7. Biodegradable - Ayakhustyx

8. Dragon - Fuse

9. 12 Moons - Zero Gravity

10. Mumbo Jumbo - Mysterons

11. Cosmosis - The Spirit World

12. S Range - Free Upgrade

13. Mumbo Jumbo - Fishbone Remix

 

 

Reviews:

 

Nice mix, man... hypnotizing enough. - Voice of All

 

Listening to it now & absofcukinlutely amazing & a pleasure to listen to... Old is gold yea! Thanks for this mate. - Dogon

 

Yes, had a listen, its wicked, heartily recommended. Let's Go! just killer, and nice mix into 'The spirit world' didn't see it coming at all, really very nice indeed. - Speakafreaka

[Nokturnal]

Dream Seek by DJ Nokturnal

 

Released: May 1, 2002

Genre: Psytrance - Minimal

Length: 1:12:02

 

Listen / Download: http://www.area709.com/darvin/music/mix/46/

 

 

Description:

 

This is my attempt at a harder but not necessarily full-on psytrance mix. I wanted to keep it seriously driving but somehow maintain some depth to it. This one was a struggle for me, and nearly did not get completed. As I was in the middle of the last mix which is actually three tracks in at the same time, my house mates visiting father answered the phone which happened to be for me (of course!) and proceeded to insist that I take the call. I managed to ignore him long enough to not ruin the whole recording, and I did not miss the call. Ha!

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Seeka - Thirst

2. Son Kite - Youngel

3. Zertonine - Acid Theater

4. Igneous Sauria - Metamorph

5. Visual Paradox - Laughing Dog on Bog

6. Fabel vs. Antix - Patterns

7. Aphid Moon - Chi

8. Nemesis vs Pura Natura - Dj Hallucination

9. Lube - E.Q.

10. Shaman - Supha Oupah

11. BLT - Global Spirit

12. Great Leap Forward - White Whales

13. Purple and Ronan - Future Blue

14. Fly Agaric - I See Myself

 

 

Reviews:

 

Just listened to the Dreamseek mix and its great, a very nice tribal touch in your selection, I like percussions in my set too. The mixing is very good as well, did you record it all in one shot? Keep good. - Uv @ doof records.

 

Dreamseek is SO wicked, I listened to it on my stereo at home and thought it was all right...but on my discman it just sounds like 100 times better and trippier, I think I'm just picking up on a lot of sounds I missed before. I love how deep and dark it is! - Irena

 

This has always been my favorite of everything you've ever done Darvin, it's always a freq player in my bedside player. - anonymous

 

This is a dark, moody, edgy set that hits hard and deep all the way through. The work of someone that knows how to set a theme early and keep it going until the last driving beat. Great stuff. - James

[Nokturnal]

Twisted Panic by DJ Cricket

 

Released: May 10, 2003

Genre: Psytrance - Melodic

Length: 1:16:29

 

Listen / Download: http://www.area709.com/rusty/music/mix/58/

 

 

Track List:

 

1. Orion (Tip World) - Twisted Orbit

2. Alien Project (Tip World) - The Ring

3. Astrix (HOM-Mega) - Crystal Sequence

4. Xerox (HOM-Mega) - Time Code

5. Alien Project (Tip World) - Modulator

6. Talamasca (3D Vision) - Come On

7. Shiva & Skazi (Shaffel Records) - Large Doses

8. Astrix (HOM-Mega) - Scientific Reality

9. Damage (Shaffel Records) - Nasty

10. GMS & Chicago (Tip World) - On A Mission From God

11. Psysex (HOM-Mega) - Imprint

12. Astrix (HOM-Mega) - Massive Activity

13. Infected Mushroom & Yahel (Tip World) - Electro Panic (Eat Static remix)

 

Description:

 

Some progressive sounds that started out with just four mixes and kinda grew from there. I still wanted to maintain some melody within the psychedelic, plus a touch of the dark.

[Nokturnal]

Sons of Aurora - Shamhala 2003 - Disc 1

 

Released: Aug 17, 2003

Genre: Psytrance - Melodic

Length: 1:19:01

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/112/

 

 

Description:

 

This one is a JOURNEY. I know, I know everyone says that about their mixes, but we played for over FOUR HOURS on Friday night, the first night ever of the new trance stage at Shambhala. Due to bandwidth considerations, this mix had to be broken into three sections. As well this is not a live mix, but a remix of the exact set we played. This first section invites those standing in the shadows to come forward and surrender themselves to the waves of sound. It has moments of broken beat madness as well as those throbbing psytrance basslines that have the ability to mesmerize and send the mind soaring.

 

TRACKLIST:

 

1. Atmos - Fill The Hat

2. Cosma - Out Of Range

3. Cosma - Non Stop

4. Son Kite - Airplay

5. The Light - Expand the Room

6. Luke Chable - Sunspirit

7. God Within - Raincry

8. Joujouka - Re-Psycle Frequency (Big Psyche Mix)

9. Cosma - Human Evolution

10. Nerve - Nervous

11. Lube - E.Q.

12. Lish - Bring The Pain

13. Atmos - Sonic Kipper

14. Timetech - Notes

 

REVIEWS:

 

I am glad I found your site and this mix. Fantastic. Comments on das Shambhala mix: The first thing that strikes me with the beginning of this mix is the smoothness. Great Mixing. I had to really listen close to find your mixes, but when I sensed the elements of the next song, it was very smooth...Great Job! Track selection was great...kept the forward momentum flowing, but certainly pointing towards an end destination. I have all too many times heard some DJ?s just play tracks with no direction, no purpose, or where the set plateaus and never goes anywhere. You guys lay down the mix with authority. Keep it rolling. I liked a track in there that had school children singing ?ashes we all fall down?. Sweet! - Todd Smith

 

Mad work! Really great mix of elements and beats, so far so great into the first hour. - Olas

 

I like how you blended a lot of progressive sounds with a few full tracks, and even a little euro in there too. Nice across the board set. - Paradigm

 

 

 

Sons of Aurora - Shamhala 2003 - Disc 2

 

Released: Aug 17, 2003

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:19:44

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/113/

 

Description:

 

Starting deep and dropping off into a beautiful ambient vocal, this second section then picks up and has it's quirky moments. We felt that those dancing would need a break, a chance to gather their energies. Afterwards we dove right back into the thick of things.

 

TRACKLIST:

 

1. Timetech - Notes

2. Beat Bizarre - Monocrome

3. Timetech - At All Times

4. Noma - Soon

5. Invocation - Anubis

6. Audiopile - The Drill

7. Atmos - Old Painless

8. Llpopis - Centrafuge (Son Kit Remix)

9. Unknown - Unknown

10. Fly agaric - I See Myself

11. Boo Reka - In Hell x Hell

12. Nuclear Ramjet - Evolution

13. Unknown - Unknown

14. Spirallianz - Hide and Seek

15. Radiohead - Idioteque

16. Talpa -Talpania

 

REVIEWS:

 

After going through all 4 hours of this mix, I'm left speechless wishing I would've been there to see it live. Such a winding trip through an eclectic selection of tracks; and the energy and heart from these two can be felt all the way through. I absolutely love it and will be listening to it over and over for days to come. - Wes Straub

 

Awesome opening on Part 2...I love how psy-trance can get away with making beautiful tracks that you just would not hear in a club otherwise. I love the ethnic flair at the beginning of this mix, the female vocal echoes and ethnic drums pander lightly, you really bring some great elements in here and slowly ever so slowly comes the beat, ready to take flight. The synths scream from the darkness catching up with the beats and finally the bass line takes root moving away the ethereal, back to a more psy-trance feel into the depths of bass. The mix continues on with a consistent energy, nice explosive breaks and re-entries. And another open vocal break drifting away from the heavy bass lines about 1/3 way through only to tease you and SLAM right back into beats and bass lines, AWESOME. The mix continues in a hard fashion, and then releasing to a trippier plane of existence, with the roars of delayed 303?s and echoes and eventually running through thickets of deep and organic sounds. Tasty goodness to send your head spinning, feet moving, body shaking, and mind exploding. The track selection is top notch for this journey. You just get more pumped up, as this mix moves forward. More vocals sneak in, a little more of a surprise about 2/3 way through. And I think this is one of the surprises of the mix. It is some sort of a cappella, maybe not specifically written for a psy-trance track, but it fit in the mix. Refreshing changes, and pushing the musical envelope requires changes to include the unexpected. This is an example of how to push that envelope with success, while retaining the essence of the mix. It stands out enough, but never too far out to the listener to say ?what the fuck is that??. Another example of this is a brassy horn ensemble that follows shortly after the a cappella, with a mix of saxophone and trombones also with sliding guitar notes matching the horns. Something not the usual in a psy-trance set, but this is what I like about it. - Todd Smith

 

 

Sons of Aurora - Shamhala 2003 - Disc 3

 

Released: Aug 17, 2003

Genre: Psytrance - Melodic

Length: 1:19:44

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/114/

 

Description:

 

This last section begins with us slipping in a beautiful breaks track then touching again on darker psy sounds. As the sun was coming up we let loose the more melodic sounds. It was one very long set, and seeing smiles on the faces of those who stayed to the end was more than enough of a reward for the effort we put into it. Thank you to all the beautiful souls that joined us and we hope you enjoy this recording, may it bring us all back to that special time and place.

 

TRACKLIST:

 

1. Sasha - Wavy Gravy

2. Phony Orphants - Chocolate Ice Tea

3. Spirallianz - Neurosport

4. Vibrasphere - Indian Summer

5. Psysex - Hardcore Blastoff

6. SBK - Ueberflieger

7. Psysex - The Final Mission

8. SBK - Demosong

9. Biscaya - Bass Syndrom

10. SBK - Marschmellow

11. Anaphaz - Cyberlys

12. Astrix - Unknown

13. Unknown - Unknown

14. Psysex - Smooth Sailing

15. Infected Mushroom - Elation Station

 

REVIEWS:

 

Dear Darvin, this is Mirka from Vancouver. I just wanted to drop you a line and say hello and let you know that Jay blessed me with the third disc of your Shambhala set last year. HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!! I wish I could have been there...honestly I have never heard anything so creative from someone in a very long time. I feel like I actually got to know you a bit by listening to this disc. I can hardly wait to have pts 1 & 2 so I can piece the puzzle together more accurately. I have not been this sonically challenged since I stumble upon Treavor's set around the same time last year. You truly have raised the bar for me personally and I am once again encouraged to fear nothing and be true to what is in my heart. I have secretly harbored a love for dark music for so long and you actually play some tracks I own!!!!!! Wavy Gravy (not a surprise) but the big surprise was the Atmos track, at least I think it's called that (I am at home so I am not able to refer to my collection) I will check it when I get home and let you know which one I mean. I have been playing that for a year now and people never seemed to get it in Vancouver but there you are playing it and I felt my heart leap!!!! SOMEONE GETS IT Thank you so much for this, even though I acquired it secondhand, and I extend my sincerest apologies if I seen neurotic or over enthusiastic but to be honest I meet very few people who I can communicate with musically and even though I really haven't been able to talk with you for long I know you are just like me. Love Mirka - Blacktiger Recordings

 

In this third section, the breaks are well timed, giving you time to catch up. I sometimes think I might need a few more, so you could take a rest from dancing. But then again I was never a super energized sustainable dancer for 2-3 hours. Sasha's Wavy Gravy...didn't expect to hear that, but nice for a sustained moment of relaxation then back into the fray of Psy-Trance. Dive, Dive, Dive!!!! Keep it going strong and push that musical envelope, that is the only way we evolve. - Todd Smith

[Nokturnal]

Children of the Night by DJ Nokturnal

 

Released: Dec 1, 2003

Genre: Psytrance - Minimal

Length: 1:13:46

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/darvin/music/mix/39/

 

 

Description:

 

Based on a set I played at a fetish masquerade party, it is every bit as deep, dark and sexy as I envisioned it. During my set performers spun fire chains, as well as were pierced by rather large gauge hooks through their back. Pleasure and pain are such strange bedfellows.

 

Tracklist:

 

1 Syncro - Porn

2 Phony Orphonts - Chocolate Icetea

3 Beat Bizarre - Deep Disco Profile

4 Timetech - At All Times

5 Beat Bizarre - Funk Fliud

6 Tarsis - Distance

7 Fiasco Systems - Fettometer

8 Vibrasphere - New Port

9 Cosma - Lemon Light

10 Tegma - Werewolf - Beat Bizarre Remix

11 Timetech - Notes

12 Beat Bizzare - Pony Sauce

13 P Woland - The Lovely Wife - Reefer Decree Remix

 

Reviews:

 

Just wanted to let you know that I listen to your mixes all the time while I'm working. They are definatly some of the most insightfull and intelligent sets I've heard in awhile. Children Of The Night is one of my favorites. Anyways just wanted to give you a shout out for the great mixes. - J-Byrd

 

You have a superb flow! - Dave

 

Man, this mix is so damn good. It's really tripping me out. I think I might have to buy your cd of this. Is it full CD quality? Like burned from a wav file, not mp3? - Osteen

 

Hey Darvin, just starting to listen to your stuff! THANK YOU so much for making this available online...you have what I crave, baby WOOOHOO!! When you coming to Vancouver? - Squishelle

 

Right on brotha, this shit is tight. Don't suppose you'll be on the east coast anytime will ya? You should get in on the Gaian Mind festival in June! - Max

 

I've just had a chance to listen to the full stream and this is quite a nice mix you've put together. Most of the tracks I haven't heard, but there's a couple that are real stormers! I especially like track four, and a very nice transition into it I might add. There's only about 3 or 4 tracks that I'd consider my typical PSY listening style, but overall I thought you did a great job with most mixes. Very nice set! 8.5/10 - TwoHardCore

 

I love these sleek proggy scandosounds... it's aural sex. I'm only on the third track or so, but it's 0wning me already. - Grahf

 

Very good! Solid mix. I'm glad I decided to check it out. It's been awhile since I heard a mix like this, and it was really refreshing. Good job! I look forward to hearing more. - Dylan Leroy

 

Wow. I love how the start is so minimal and it gradually sucks you in. I listened to it at a time when I was in a lot of physical pain and it grabbed my mind and took me away on a peaceful journey... and when I came back I actually decided that winter was beautiful (if you know me - you know I am the queen of winter hating and that is a big accomplishment). Thank you for the awesome gifts you keep bringing to this community. - Heather

 

Very well mixed. Good track selection too...EDIT: Just have to double that! Actually it's quite a while since I heard something that was as great as this! Keep up the good work! - Ziddy

 

Wow....opening track is making me crazy! Amazing work, I think this is my favorite one of yours. - Michelle-y

[Nokturnal]

Striked by DJ Cricket

 

Released: Jan 14, 2004

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:09:20

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/rusty/music/mix/30/

 

 

Track List:

 

1. Shakta (Dragonfly Records) - No Conspiracy

2. Neural Rectifier Syndrome (Ambivalent Records) - Face Of The Comet

3. Synthetic (Solstice Music) - Icy

4. X-Dream (Nova Tekk) - Fall Out (dong edit)

5. Cosmo Chaos (Shiva Space Technology) - Darken Light

6. Ghreg On Earth (Soular Records) - The Midnight Fore

7. Cosma (HOM-Mega) - Keep Going

8. GMS & Alien Project (Spiritzone Recordings) - Hyperactive (Earthling vs Bushman mix)

9. Rinkadink & Green Reefah (Alchemy Records) - Blank

10. Bio- Tonic (Solstice Music) - On The Rox (GMS remix)

11. Psydrop (Agitato Records) - Magic Dragon

12. GMS (Spun Records) - Juice (live mix)

13. Psydrop (Agitato Records) - Space Alliance

14. Talamasca (3D Vision) - Sinai

 

Description:

 

On this mix I wanted to try and push the envelope a little bit. A dark and techish beginning followed by a lot of full on melodic trance. I was going through a bit of a rough time during the creation of this mix. I felt as though I had to purge a few demons from my system.

[Nokturnal]

Sunset At Noon by Jay Michael

 

Released: May 16, 2004

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:14:13

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/jay/music/mix/77/

 

 

Tracklist:

 

Coming soon...

[Nokturnal]

In Dew Time by DJ Cricket

 

Released: May 29, 2004

Genre: Psytrance - Melodic

Length: 1:14:49

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/rusty/music/mix/34/

 

 

Track List:

 

1. Human Blue (Spiral Trax Records) - Dream Creator

2. Son Kite (Dance N Dust Records) - Sunset Street

3. Logic Bomb (Tip World) - Unlimited

4. Deedrah (Spun Records) - Purplestar

5. Nissimyani (Phonokol Ltd) - Sponky

6. Prototyp (Insolation) - Africa (1st mix)

7. Hydrophonic (Nano Records) - Ones and Zeros

8. Vibra (Neurobiotic Records) - Extended

9. Rinkadink (Alchemy Records) - Hope Was Closed

10. Deedrah (Spun Records) - Body And Soul

11. Nerve (Pinwheel Records) - Nervous (remix)

12. Commercial Hippies (Nano Records) - Where Dreams Come From

13. Rinkadink (Alchemy Records) - Tune From Childhood

14. Rinkadink (Nano Records) - Ultima (Protoculture remix)

15. Deedrah (Spun Records) - Goa Sunrise

 

Description:

 

Based this one around our first event. Hoped to hit on the more deep, melodic side of Psy with this mix. Was thinking of something to play in the morning with the sunrise, dew on the grass, and a light dose of acid sprinkled sunshine.

[Nokturnal]

Sons of Aurora - Motion Notion 2004 - Long Mix

 

Released: Jul 17, 2004

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:57:14

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/117/

 

 

Description:

 

This is not a live recording. The set was recorded live, but was full of distortion from the mixer. That seriously sucks since we had an extra hour recorded when we jammed with Treavor Moontribe. Fek. This recording is still pretty great though, and we are proud to have it up for people to check out. Motion Notion 2004 was an incredible event (THANK YOU JAMES!!), and for us to be wedged between Tipper and Treavor Moontribe was unreal. People were freaking out, and to our total delight the northern lights even shone brightly in the sky while we played.....how's that for visuals eh!??! Ha!!

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Beat Bizarre - Booger Launcher

2. Shakta - Into The Light

3. Etic - Touch Ups

4. Beat Bizarre - Pests for Pets

5. Tetraktys - Stoned Immaculate

6. Shakta - Akira Lives!

7. Beat Bizarre - Eavesdrop Pop

8. Magnetrixx - Somnam

9. Metronome - Orange

10. Meller - Banshee

11. Sensum - Mental Floss

12. Wizzy Noise - Elektro Theater

13. Space Monkey - Digital Illusion

14. Rinkadink - Kookykaboom

15. Zertonine - Arkturus

16. LoMaX - Human Beings

17. Space Monkey - Resident Evil

18. Droidlock vs. Shirkan - Tuning

19. Space Monkey - Distorted reality

20. Human Blue - Soulsqueezer

 

Reviews:

 

I'll say it once , Ill say it twice.. and maybe a few more times after: That was one of ze bests sets i've heard... eva. You guys were super that night. - Nadine

 

Three key parts of this set that I absolutely love. The slow start, which makes me imagine people just swaying from side to side like blades of grass in the wind. This is in contrast to the moments around the 68 and 100 minute marks that just about give me an aneurysm every time I listen. You guys did a fantastic job pacing the set. I've heard relentless full-on sets that have left me numb after 20 minutes, but this one turns up the heat at the perfect moments and just leaves me blown away. I'll probably anticipate your next set at more than the headliner next year at Motion Notion, unless Katalyst happens to land Sphongle - Anonymous

 

Sons Of Aurora, amazing set. Since I made the journey from Winnipeg City to Motion Notion this summer, I've always acknowledged your set as one of the finest that weekend. So, I was incredibly pleased to find out that it was available online! Awesome set!! It reminds me so much of that wonderful weekend at Motion Notion this past summer... Keep on rockin' in the psy world..... - Chris (aka lo progression)

 

Hey guys! I just wanted to tell you how I was blown away by your set at Motion Notion and your 'tag' with Moontribe afterwards. It was amazing! I know my friend e-mailed you guys already, it's was his first rave ever and you helped make it a truly unforgettable experience. We are both huge fans now and it's exciting to know there is such great talent coming out of our home town! Have listened to the Motion Notion mix and the Shambhala mix and I can't stop! Thanks again for sharing your talent and love with us at Motion Notion. Take care and keep making great music! - Tyler

 

Darvin and Norris, What can I say but thank you for making Motion Notion for me. You guys kicked some serious ass with your tunes and mixing, such a nice buildup, slowly starting off the set getting everyone warmed up. The whole time I was thinking oh my god, these guys are building to something insane! And you did not disappoint, there were times on the dance floor I was just blown away, the builds and breakdowns were so good! At times I just wanted to scream out my appreciation, but I had no air in my lungs from dancing so hard, those moments I opened my mouth in stunned appreciation. And that track with the evil laugh before the music dropped into insanity was absoulutely sick! We who saw you that night (or any night for that matter) are truly blessed to have you guys playing music for us! Thank you thank you thank you! - Craig.

[Nokturnal]

One Shot, No Chaser by DJ Cricket

 

Released: Oct 25, 2004

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:15:07

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/rusty/music/mix/31/

 

 

Track List:

 

1. Dino Psaras (Oktava Records) - Ear Candy

2. Matenda (Flow Records) - Star Light

3. Wrecked Machines (Etnica.Net) - Obscure Land

4. Tristan & ManMadeMan (Transient Records) - Tetrapod

5. Xerox & Illumination (Crystal Matrix Records) - Night Shift

6. Skazi (Spun Records) - Fire 'N' Ice

7. Rinkadink (Etnica.Net) - Kookykaboom (Total Kraken remix)

8. Hydrophonic (Nano Records) - Electric Lady

9. Safi Connection (Etnica.Net) - Space Navigators

10. Etnica vs Wrecked Machines (Etnica.Net) - The Honour (live mix)

11. Point (Phantasm Records) - Access

12. Rinkadink (Alchemy Records) - Stampede

13. Space Monkey (Agitato Records) - Toxic Game

14. Setherian (High-End Records) - Vader D Raider

15. Suria (Crystal Matrix Records) - One More

 

Description:

 

These are some tracks I had been playing over the summer, along with some of the ones I had played at the Halloween Party at Weed's, and a few tossed in as the mix progressed. I wanted to keep it as close to a live feel as possible, which is why not every mix is perfect. Sometimes mixed sets are done over and over and over again, becoming very clinical and tight, but losing any kind of spontanaity and breathability. Some of my favorite mixes are live ones, where the chance for mistakes exist; you can hear the DJ working. Not unlike this one. Done in one shot; no edits, no breaks... no chaser.

[Nokturnal]

Desert Drums by Jay Michael

 

Released: Aug 22, 2004

Genre: Progressive - Psytrance

Length: 1:06:53

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/jay/music/mix/75/

 

 

Tracklist:

 

Coming soon...

[Nokturnal]

Luna Tech by DJ Nokturnal

 

Released: Feb 1, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:12:17

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/darvin/music/mix/37/

 

 

Description:

 

To me psyprog is one of the most creative and cutting edge sounds being produced right now in the world of electronica. It has elements of tribal house, progressive house, tech trance, psytrance and ambient/down tempo.

 

I am often temped to play a whole set of it when performing but I usually always step up into harder psytrance as I am worried that dancers will not find it intense enough. This recording was an attempt to show that this music can be all one needs. I wanted a CD that did not deviate from the progressive sound and to do that I stayed away from any tracks that had a classic reverberating psytrance bassline of any sort.

 

Compiling this mix took me approximately 40 hours, and it very nearly drove me totally bonkers as I was having some serious issues with direction and transitions. When I attempted to mix it however I got it on the first try so I was very happy about that as I was dreading another couple of weeks of trying to get it mixed well enough that I was satisfied with it. It is not as tight as other mixes of mine, but I was inspired by Rusty's mix ONE SHOT NO CHASER, and as well by conversations I had shared with him about what a good mix cd should be: that flaws are exciting and add a element of humanity to a CD.

 

And I had to add a little hats off to my close friend Jay (Jintonik) at the very end of my mix by borrowing an idea he used at the start of his WAY TO GILEAD mix. Feel free to share your thoughts on this one!

 

Tracklist:

 

1 Son Kite - Let Us Be

2 Antix - Chase

3 Frogacult - Back to the Woods

4 Lunaspice - Tixaan

5 XV Kilst - Pornblocker

6 Antix - Darko

7 Buzzmonx - Shift

8 Heliotrope - Hellion

9 FREq vs Spherical - Suzuki Sun

10 FREq - Return of the Masters

11 FREq - Spacechanger

12 Mondayz Millionaires - Coldies for Goldies

13 Son Kite - Let us Be (vocal sample)

 

Reviews:

 

What do you mean coming soon? This thing is pretty wicked in its current state. Still the master of driving and techy minimalistic madness. - Wes

 

Powerful spontaneous emission, Nokturnal... enjoyed the flow for sure...very interesting segues give good groove. - Azul

 

Darvin, I love the new psy mix! Antix: Lull has been my favorite psytrance cd for about 5 months now, I even thought about emailing you when I first heard track 1, Darko. I though "now THIS, is trance!". I crave that minimal progressive sound. We just got hooked up with high speed here at our new house in Halifax. Being able to listen to the 709 mixes whenever I want is such a treat, I will always plug the site and support you guys. Keep up the great work and I hope that 2005 brings you much joy. Miss you and everyone else in Calgary, peace. - Ben

 

I thought the music was AWESOME! Do you ever travel down to the states? - Mama Gaea

 

You BEATFREAK, Absolutely Unbelievable! LUNA TECH is one of the best sets I have ever heard. I need to get this one! - Francescobubbles

 

Awesome mix mate... I like it! - Dan

 

Nice choons... I really liked your mix! - Amanita

 

Hello, I really like this mix... some nice progressive in here, and mixed really well. Keep it up! - Sunrunner

 

Wow... this is beautiful, I love it!! - Pax

 

This mix is incredible, I absolutely love it. I just burned a copy and I can't wait to listen to it full blast in my car. I can't get past the 3rd track, I just keep listening to that one over and over! Seriously, there's nothing I don't love about that track; the floating, the echo-y sounds, and how pensive it is at first, and how it gets just a touch nastier towards the end. Its a definite bum wiggler babe... a bum wiggler indeed. And the female vocal that whispers "our house", its hot. Hot hot hot. I loooove it. - Irena

 

Not my style, but VERY well put together IMHO. Good work. - DaveJeff

 

What a NICE Valentine's gift this is! We're listening to it right now and it is very very tasty! Nice and tight. Sweeeeet build-up of intensity, woohoo!! We're burning a CD of it at the same time so can enjoy it again another time. THANKS for sharing. - Anneke

[Nokturnal]

Jericho Hill by Jay Michael

 

Released: Feb 7, 2005

Genre: Progressive - House

Length: 1:10:52

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/jay/music/mix/73/

 

 

Tracklist:

 

Coming soon...

[Nokturnal]

Sons of Aurora - Live at Upplysa

 

Released: May 27, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:54:58

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/67/

 

 

Description:

 

Well it has it's bright spots and it's rough spots, but overall we think it's a pretty decent mix. It's always interesting to discover how all the little mistakes are almost unnoticeable when you play live, but then they are much more evident when listened to on a home or computer stereo. But you also get a feeling for the spontaneous element in a live mix which makes it so magical. We had a blast playing at Upplysa and this recording is a collection of our most recent favorite proggy psy tracks so we hope you enjoy it. =)

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Pylon vs Haydz - Ebbflow

2. Heliotrope - Draculum

3. Andromeda - Out of the Limit

4. SunControlSpecies - Structure

5. FREq - Dreambody

6. Phony Orphants - Horny Enphants

7. Gome - Sound Safari

8. Antix & Merry Pranksta - Boyskee Beat

9. Antix - The Inkling

10. Genetic Spin - Quiet

11. Nasa - Log On

12. Moses - Trukket I Lyden

13. Phony Orphants - Prayer

14. Jirah - Essence

15. FREq - Nurbs

16. Higher Human Form - Immobilized

17. Moses - Moonpie

18. Sensite - Sublime

19. Axiomata - Concentration (Tetraktys Rmx)

20. Tetraktys - Burning Palace

21. Tetraktys - Lightframe

 

Reviews:

 

God I love these guys. - Curt

 

Bah... I still can't believe I missed this live... but this is great! - Chodaboy

 

Wicked awesome! LeeAnne

 

This is a beautiful mix man, I really like how it progresses and builds. the track choice is excellent too, right up my alley. - Drew

 

This set introduced me to Prog Psy. Thanks Guys. - anonymous

 

This set is absolutely fantastic. Thank you guys, you did a great job mixing this. - anonymous

[Nokturnal]

Sentient by Norri

 

Released: Jun 10, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:03:16

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/nori/music/mix/90/

 

 

Tracklist:

 

Coming soon...

[Nokturnal]

Light Soluble Water Particles by Norri

 

Released: Jul 29, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:15:24

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/nori/music/mix/92/

 

 

Tracklist:

 

Coming soon...

[Nokturnal]

Nocturnal Wanderlust by Basilisk

 

Released: Sep 24, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:40:00

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/138/

 

 

Description:

 

Nocturnal Wanderlust is a carefully orchestrated journey through the deeper realms of psychedelic trance showcasing a smooth and sublime progressive style. Conceptually, the story line unfolds as a descent into the inner world of dreams, reaching a hypnotic state of trance near the heart of the mix with Noma’s tranquil Avoid the Future, and gradually rising through tribal-organic sound textures to awaken on the other side of night with Etnoscope’s Sunrise. A pair of chilled gems provide a lead-in and come-down for the voyage. More mixes from DJ Basilisk are available at ektoplazm.com.

 

Tracklist:

 

01 :: Lunaspice - Dreaming or Awake [sub.machine]

02 :: FREq - Dreaming [Ov Silence]

03 :: Shaman - Random Shape [Plusquam]

04 :: Neelix - Intact [sinn-tec]

05 :: Phony Orphants - Petanque [sub.machine]

06 :: 12 Moons - The Collective [Candyflip]

07 :: Matenda - Dream Cruiser [Flow]

08 :: Noma - Avoid the Future [spiral Trax]

09 :: Prisoners of the Sun - Polish Lips [Tribal Vision]

10 :: Vibrasphere - Infusion [Digital Structures]

11 :: Segment - We Sold Our Souls (Ololiuqui Remix) [Z.M.A.]

12 :: Son Kite - Sunset Street [Digital Structures]

13 :: BLT - Graceful Dead [Tokyo Dance]

14 :: M-Sphere - Roots [Midijum]

15 :: Etnoscope - Sunrise [Digital Structures]

16 :: Entheogenic - Habitual Overtones [Chill Out Right Now]

[Nokturnal]

Replicant Redux by Basilisk

 

Released: Nov 17, 2005

Genre: Psytrance - Minimal

Length: 1:17:00

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/137/

 

 

Description:

 

Consider this mix a tribute to the grim futuristic mood of tech noir, an artistic style of literature and film best known from the movie Blade Runner. The flow of the set is programmed like a descent into dark realms of the imagination, beginning with a series of synthetic progressive grooves. From here, increasingly mechanical techtrance rhythms vividly flesh out the concept, and the storyline drifts down into the deepest realms of richly cinematic psychedelic techno. A trio of increasingly atmospheric tracks lead the mix to a thoughtful denouement. Enjoy!

 

Tracklist:

 

01 :: Nyquist - Flatline [Plusquam]

02 :: Sativa - Clean Machine [b.P.F.]

03 :: La Baaz - Scrool [sub.machine]

04 :: Luna Spice - Melodeep [Cold Groove]

05 :: Phony Orphants - Global Wonderground (Llopis Remix) [iboga]

06 :: Tetraktys - Migration [sub.machine]

07 :: Spirallianz - Bitnapped [spirit Zone]

08 :: Ticon - We Are the Mammoth Hunters (BLT Remix) [Hom-Mega]

09 :: Sensient - Sublime [Groove Zone]

10 :: Tetraktys - Quiet [Aeon]

11 :: Opsis - Just Like Breathing [Headstick]

12 :: X-Dream - Psychomachine (Midi Miliz Remix) [Moonflower]

13 :: Juno Reactor - Mutant Message [Metropolis]

14 :: Kiwa - Lahti Skyline [surreal Audio]

15 :: V - Closing Theme

[Nokturnal]

Heliocentric by Basilisk

 

Released: Mar 19, 2006

Genre: Psytrance - Melodic

Length: 1:19:00

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/122/

 

 

Description:

 

This is the sound of summer: sixteen upbeat tracks smoothly mixed into a journey that softly builds from thoughtful grooves toward an energetic peak. The introduction is purposefully sedate, though Cosma’s song rapidly catalyses the emotional power of the developing storyline. The mix keeps on pumping steadily until Jaïa’s From Tokyo, when a funky tribal twist alters the trajectory and sends the mix spiraling up into the full-on morning trance style of Psypilot and Mr. Peculiar. The last track is a winning remix of an old classic which is sure to leave one with a lingering sense of residual warmth and satisfaction.

 

Heliocentric is my second shot at a harmonic mix, blending melodies in complimentary keys for the majority of the transitions between tracks. This allows me to mix for longer periods of time, enriching the flow with a greater degree of musicality. If you enjoy this mix, visit ektoplazm.com for more!

 

Tracklist:

 

01 :: Vatos Locos - Innovato [Dragonfly]

02 :: Matenda - Force Majeure [Flow]

03 :: Cosma - People on Hold [Hom-mega]

04 :: S>Range - Microchip 23 [spirit Zone]

05 :: BLT & Danny Makov - News [iboga]

06 :: Chromosome - Borderlines [Y.S.E.]

07 :: Ace Ventura - Cardiac Arrest (Zen Mechanics Remix) [iboga]

08 :: FREq - Cosmic Nature [Z.M.A.]

09 :: Natural Flow - Flying Toasters [Groove Zone]

10 :: Jaïa - From Tokyo [Digital Structures]

11 :: Magnetrixx - Syntex [AP]

12 :: Silver Surfers - Mudjaji (Protoculture Remix) [Nano]

13 :: Psypilot - Full Om [Turbo Trance]

14 :: Orion - Groove Control [solstice]

15 :: Mr. Peculiar - Crystal Energy [sonic Dragon]

16 :: Blue Planet Corporation - Alidade (Wizzy Noise Remix) [Candyflip]

 

Comments:

 

Very good, driving yet friendly. Oww!

[Nokturnal]

Thermal Groove by DJ Cricket

 

Released: Mar 29, 2006

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:12:12

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/rusty/music/mix/40/

 

 

Description:

 

After struggling with months of not playing and not having the time to get my shit together, I have finally put to rest another blend of the Melodic Full-On. I had been digging through my CD's to find a nice blend of older tracks with the new. Hopefully others will enjoy this as much as I did in putting it together.

 

Track List:

 

1. Lemurians (Shiva Space Technology) - Dub Drone

2. Tranan (Solstice Records) - Resonance Diner

3. Tristan & Pogo (Dragonfly Records) - Freakin Out

5. Black & White (HOM-Mega) - Silver Stream

5. Acupuncture (Festa Zodiac) - Dance With The Devil

6. E-Jekt (Phonokol Ltd) - Korg Lucas

7. Hydrophonic (Nano Records) - Above Is Below

8. Lemurians (Shiva Space Technology) - Time in Space

9. Etic (Trancelucent Productions) - Miscommunication

10. E-Jekt (Phonokol Ltd) - Loop Skywalker

11. Hujaboy (Solstice Music) - Just A Freak

12. Xerox & Illumination vs Chakra (HOM-Mega) - 7 Days (Tokyo Live mix)

13. E-Jekt (Phonokol Ltd) - See Trip Yo

14. Aphid Moon (Nano Records) - Nu Groove

15. Protoculture (Nano Records) - Dawn Razor

 

Comments:

 

most accessible psytrance i've listened to in a long while- thank you

[Nokturnal]

Mystic Revelation by Basilisk

 

Released: May 21, 2006

Genre: Psytrance - Full On

Length: 1:10:59

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/118/

 

 

Description:

 

Composed as an experiment in harmonic mixing, Mystic Revelation is a curious blend of contrasts, uniting the forces of dark and light exploring dark and light in a driven melodic journey. Ninja’s Showtime kicks it off, immediately involving the listener in a deep fusion of full-on energy and balanced atmospheric sounds. The slightly Gothic character of the mix becomes apparent by the time Dark Soho’s track glides in. The keystone is Logic Bomb’s Marauder 2, the strongest example of the yin and yang contrasts evident throughout the tale. Soon the mix takes a deeper turn, diving into the holy choirs of Infected Mushroom’s Facing and mysterious vibrations of Meller’s Valhalla. The story concludes with The Higher Human Form’s I Hear Them Call, an ethereal comedown possessed with an epic quality. Check ektoplazm.com for more!

 

Track List:

 

1. Ninja (Oxygen) - Showtime

2. Mr. Peculiar (Spirit Zone) - Alien Mushrooms

3. Lemurians (Shiva Space Technology) - Phrygian

4. Orion (Solstice) - Rolling Stone

5. Dark Soho (Alchemy) - Away

6. Psysex & Infected Mushroom (Hom-Mega) - Dirty 80s (Wrecked Machines Remix)

7. Logic Bomb (TIP World) - Marauder 2

8. Sesto Sento (Compact) - Primi TB

9. Menog (Spectral) - Emotions

10. Infected Mushroom (Vision Quest) - Facing

11. Meller (Tribal Vision) - Valhalla

12. Wizzy Noise (Spun) - Majestic Wisdom

13. The Higher Human Form (Z.M.A.) - I Hear Them Call

 

Comments:

 

Loving It - Anonymous

[Nokturnal]

lllucid by DJ Nokturnal

 

Released: Jul 1, 2006

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:19:56

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/darvin/music/mix/35/

 

 

Description:

 

Exactly as my girl Irena ordered, each track and transition approved by her, this mix is deep, dark, dirty and very progressive. We had a VERY hard to compiling this one; making a cd with another person did make the process a long one but it was also something we both really enjoyed. This mix was also the nucleus of the set Norris and I played at Motion Notion this year. This is our attempt at staying true to the progy house/progy psy sound for a solid 80 min. Enjoy!

 

Tracklist:

 

1. Echotek - Away

2. Sharon and Robert - Desire

3. Phony Orphants - Chicago Collins

4. Nyquist - Flatline

5. Dousk - Estrange

6. Bitmonx vs Fabio - Deep Sense

7. Freq - Short Life Again

8. Beat Bizarre - 2 Lame 2 Blame

9. Luna Spice - Melodeep (into mix)

10. Liguid Soul - Why

11. Mondayz Millionares - Balaindo

12. Gaudium - Fading Faith

13. Chakra - Opacity

14. Ticon - Six Years After

 

Reviews:

 

I have just stumbled across this, and can't stop playing it! It's not as if I even don't get out much. Sublime. Cheers! :-)

 

Well, what can I say? Another rock-fucking-solid mix! Nice work! - Solomoon

 

Love this, sounds awesome!! - Anonymous

 

Good sounds man! - Anonymous

 

Nice indeed! I think you achieved what you intended...or that your gf intended?! Cheers! - Anonymous

 

Overall great track selection, and the flow is pretty good as well, although it does lose a bit too much energy at times. The mixes are mostly pretty long and smooth, apart from a couple of sections where it is slighly offbeat, and generally I found the whole thing a good listen - Profane

 

Nice mix man - Cubed

 

Some killer tracks in here Darvin, reminds me of Motion Notion.... I make a "whip" sound at Nokturnal cuz of your girls involvement. I think you should have to have a duo DJ name for this mix since its a collaborative effort - Sundrop

 

Nokturnal your progpsy sets are easily the best on tranceaddict.com. I still listen to the previous one you did. This one is great too. More plz - THE Chris

 

Props for a Canadian (Calgary at that) Psy DJ... BTW, your guys set at Motion Notion this year was SAVAGE!!... Excellent opening set for John 00 Fleming... Thumbsup! - J:Digital

[Nokturnal]

Octopus Marmalade by Basilisk

 

Released: Jul 24, 2006

Genre: Psytrance - Progressive

Length: 1:17:00

 

Listen / Download: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/123/

 

 

Description:

 

Octopus Marmalade is an exploration of the light and funky side of progressive psychedelic trance. These tracks have been chosen for their intricate rhythmic programming, deep and groovy bass lines, warm summer melodies, and laid-back atmospheres. Instead of being a peak-time party mix, this one is crafted with smooth harmonic mixing for background listening in the car or at home. Visit ektoplazm.com for more mixes from DJ Basilisk!

 

Tracklist:

 

01 :: Tetraktys - Burning Palace [Groove Zone]

02 :: Auricular - Brilliant Cut [Plusquam]

03 :: Gaudium - Walking in Circles [spiral Trax]

04 :: Element - Go This Way [Avalanche]

05 :: Ticon - Groovin the Bed [Digital Structures]

06 :: Kooler - Awake [Kamaflage]

07 :: Vibrasphere - Funk the Trunk [Dragonfly]

08 :: Frogacult - Back to the Woods [iboga]

09 :: Magnetrixx - Filigran [AP]

10 :: Kiwa - Sidechained [surreal Audio]

11 :: Tegma - Wandala [Plusquam]

12 :: Buzzmonx - All You Can Eat [Plusquam]

13 :: NASA - Someone to Watch Over Me [Domo]

14 :: Jaïa - Eyengui [Digital Structures]

15 :: Motion - Interference [sub.Machine]

16 :: Hallucinogen - Bubble 'n Tweak [solstice]

17 :: Alternate Vision vs Z-Man - Back to Reality [Turbo Trance]

[Nokturnal]

Live at Harvest 2006 by Basalisk

 

Released: Sep 26, 2006

Genre: Progressive - Psytrance

Length: 1:25:00

 

Listen / Download Here: http://www.area709.com/basilisk/music/mix/124/

 

 

Description:

 

Here is a live recording of my set at Harvest Festival 2006! Naturally it isn’t as polished as my studio mixes, but it sounds good enough to send around. As I was opening the trance tent at 9:00 PM, the intent behind this performance was to get the night started right, beginning with an old favorite from 1992. From there I dig into progressive trance and tribal house territory, keeping it all fairly low-key. The final half hour picks up the pace, taking the crowd on an electro-influenced roller coaster ride designed to get everyone pumped and psyched for a full night of dancing and celebration. Enjoy!

 

Tracklist:

 

01 :: Orbital - Halcyon + On + On [FFRR/Internal]

02 :: Rai - Comet [Groove Zone]

03 :: André Absolut - Lost & Found [Plusquam]

04 :: Eelke Kleijn - Deeper Depths [High Fidelity]

05 :: Shuma - Technology [Groove Control]

06 :: Kruger & Coyle - Kiwi Rider [ACDC]

07 :: Vagua - Moment [Aeon]

08 :: Tetraktys - Interstellar Overdrive (Motion Remix) [Groove Zone]

09 :: Antix - Cold Night [iboga]

10 :: Prisoners of the Sun - Botox Party [Tribal Vision]

11 :: Ryan Halifax - Clouds In My Coffee [Vertikal]

12 :: Spanner - Pagan Pulse [Flow]

13 :: Solead - Lay Down [Tribal Vision]

14 :: Ticon - In Stereo [Digital Structures]

15 :: Son Kite - Gazing at the Sun (Parham & Plaza Remix) [Moonflower]

16 :: James Monro - Psycho [Flow]

17 :: Kooler - Superstar [Kamaflage]

18 :: D-Nox & Beckers - You're A Star (Club Version) [stargate]