technosomy Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 11:35 PM, juril said: Why the name change from Dat Records to Dat Universe? the name sais it all, with different styles sublabels etc coming, making dat more diverse or universal kind of fits the bill i reckon Quote
the goa constrictor Posted July 14, 2021 Posted July 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, technosomy said: the name sais it all, with different styles sublabels etc coming, making dat more diverse or universal kind of fits the bill i reckon Ooooh, I like that perspective especially when the majority of releases are not on record and there will likely be an increase of digital-only releases! =) Quote
technosomy Posted July 22, 2021 Posted July 22, 2021 omg the total eclipse album is amazing! i have such an affinity with them as violent relaxation was the first goa album i ever purchased well done all involved, highly recommended Quote
LeLotusBleu Posted July 24, 2021 Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 2:13 AM, technosomy said: omg the total eclipse album is amazing! i have such an affinity with them as violent relaxation was the first goa album i ever purchased well done all involved, highly recommended Very true, nice come-back from the DAT crew . Hoping same quality releases for the future ! Quote
technosomy Posted July 25, 2021 Posted July 25, 2021 i can't believe how great all of the unreleased stuff is (yes made it finally to disc 2) Quote
Grayling Posted January 13, 2022 Posted January 13, 2022 New Blue Planet Corporation double disc album on DAT Universe according to my bandcamp notifications! https://datuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/blue-planet-corporation-aquaquest 1 Quote
technosomy Posted January 13, 2022 Posted January 13, 2022 just ordered it, and samples sounding awsome! DAT temple starting off with a hiss and a roar!!! Quote
Grayling Posted January 13, 2022 Posted January 13, 2022 Curious if the entire digital album will be available on bandcamp eventually. The wording in the release notes is a bit iffy, sounds like maybe just the first disc will be available and you need to buy the physical release to get the second disc? Samples are more chilled out than I was expecting (not typically up my alley), but pretty psychedelic and super well produced. I'm digging this! Quote
thanosp81 Posted January 14, 2022 Posted January 14, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 4:18 PM, psyhoe said: is there gonna be a vinyl release? Double vinyl. And if you buy from Beatspace's bandcamp you get the full digital release as well. Hmmm, I'm not sure if that was intentional. 1 Quote
Grayling Posted January 14, 2022 Posted January 14, 2022 Nice tip, thanks. I'd definitely delete all those "reading" tracks right away Quote
Drosophila Posted January 14, 2022 Posted January 14, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 3:24 PM, Grayling said: Curious if the entire digital album will be available on bandcamp eventually. The wording in the release notes is a bit iffy, sounds like maybe just the first disc will be available and you need to buy the physical release to get the second disc? Samples are more chilled out than I was expecting (not typically up my alley), but pretty psychedelic and super well produced. I'm digging this! I read it as they will be available... definitely, and to be honest I hope it will be before April as they are already available on beatspace's bandcamp page... I think there have been some miscommunication here... I hope Federico sees this! 1 Quote
psyhoe Posted January 15, 2022 Posted January 15, 2022 20 hours ago, thanosp81 said: Double vinyl. And if you buy from Beatspace's bandcamp you get the full digital release as well. Hmmm, I'm not sure if that was intentional. great news. when & where will the vinyl be available? Quote
technosomy Posted January 17, 2022 Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 3:21 AM, psyhoe said: great news. when & where will the vinyl be available? no vinyl planned for this release Quote
draeke Posted March 21, 2022 Author Posted March 21, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 3:24 PM, Grayling said: Curious if the entire digital album will be available on bandcamp eventually. The wording in the release notes is a bit iffy, sounds like maybe just the first disc will be available and you need to buy the physical release to get the second disc? Samples are more chilled out than I was expecting (not typically up my alley), but pretty psychedelic and super well produced. I'm digging this! Yes it will be available on Bandcamp around Easter, not much time missing and sorry it has not been planned to be on vinyl. Beatspace was informed and I believe they should have removed the digital edition from their Bandcamp store. There have been some talks of a vinyl for another release though, more info soon-ish. Thanks for the support! Quote
draeke Posted May 30, 2022 Author Posted May 30, 2022 Infinite Zen - Goa Generator Infinite Zen album has been a project in the works for many years and this release is a dream come true. A long time has passed since the truth was revealed about this talented producer from Greece. Some of his tracks were traded among DAT circles and misnamed on purpose as they were so good that people would believe that some very famous producers had made them. But the truth is that behind those swirling psychedelic melodic patterns the hand of a single producer was hiding, Nikolaos, hailing from Greece. We are so proud to finally launch this release that was supposed to be an EP but transformed into a real album as more music was unveiled from secret stashes of DAT tapes. We are really happy to finally celebrate the music of Infinite Zen with you all, hoping that you will be able to dance to those memorable and classic goa productions for years to come. We continue with our mission to preserve the best creations from the heydays of the Goa Trance scene, the magical 90s, years in which all the tracks contained in this release were produced. The booklet features an equipment list courtesy of the artist and some background information, as we like to share with you what the artist told us, and for the occasion, he even contributed actively to the creation of the artwork with his beautiful photographs. Enjoy Credits: Written & Produced by: Nikolaos Mpitsimeas Artwork By: Federico Draeke Photography: Nikolaos Mpitsimeas Mastered By: Cydelix Released: May 27, 2022 https://datuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/goa-generator ------------------- We truly hope you'll be happy of this one, as much as we are !! 2 Quote
draeke Posted August 31, 2023 Author Posted August 31, 2023 Fractal Glider - Zactoglider Time to revamp the thread! Have you seen we published an amazing album by Fractal Glider? if not have a look here: https://datuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/zactoglider 1.Intro 01:54 2.Shakra 08:52 3.Zactoglider 07:55 4.Martians 07:41 5.Dr. Feeel 09:16 6.Om Shanti 08:09 7.Korrador 10:33 8.Zone 4 06:18 9.UFO 08:51 10.U-Mix 07:55 11.Pyramid 09:14 12.Tardis 10:20 13.Encounter 07:36 14.Reproq 07:21 15.Sykadium (Jazz Mix) 09:44 16.Prism 08:54 17.Parallex 08:38 18.V.I.P. 08:50 19.Shoax 09:41 Fractal Glider is Paul McCosh from Melbourne, Australia. Paul has a rich history as an electronic producer and his first productions in the goa trance style date from 1995. He was first published by the legendary Green Ant label a bit later, in 1998, however, he was very prolific in those early years and in fact many of the tracks he composed before the year 2000 had remained unreleased. A few years back Federico from DAT Records approached Paul, initially asking about the music that Paul made in the 1990's, as Federico spotted some seemingly unreleased tracks by Paul on some DAT tapes that he ripped. Paul not only confirmed the authenticity of the tracks but also revealed that there were many more tracks in his archives and decided to share them with the label. The music was really great, original, psychedelic, and very well-produced. It was crystal clear that this music had to be arranged in a way to be presented to the world, so one thing led to another and the end result is this release you are holding in your hands. DAT Universe is proud to announce the imminent release of the double album "Zactoglider", titled after a marvelous track that will be included in this double CD. Quote
draeke Posted September 19, 2023 Author Posted September 19, 2023 We are so proud to announce that we signed a deal with Gabriel Masurel to reissue the amazing release Blue Planet Corporation - A Blueprint for Survival. It was originally published in 2009 on 2CD and was a teamwork with PK'S of Chill Tribe. Fast forward to the present, we have an amazing 3LP release ready to be ordered, including all the classic tracks from the original EPs released on UFK with some bonus unreleased tracks that were never pressed on vinyl before. The 2CD will also be reissued, and we aim for an official release date for the end of October 2023. The test pressing of the vinyl is exquisite and it sounds incredible, Gabriel was really pleased with it, so we approved the pressing and the records are coming soon. Here's the tracklist for the 3LP release: A1. Blue Planet Corporation - Overbloody Flood A2. Blue Planet Corporation - Telekinetic B1. Blue Planet Corporation - Midian B2. Blue Planet Corporation - Genetic C1. Blue Planet Corporation - Juno Satellite C2. Blue Planet Corporation - Psychonaut D1. Blue Planet Corporation - Lubianka D2. Blue Planet Corporation - Hemo Static D3. Blue Planet Corporation - Overbloody Flood (Original) E1. Blue Planet Corporation - Aquablue E2. Blue Planet Corporation - Hemo Static II F1. Blue Planet Corporation - Generator F2. Blue Planet Corporation - Sub Sonic Underground F3. Blue Planet Corporation - Barocco Here's the link for the official Bandcamp, where you will also find the 3LP and 2CD for pre-order: https://datrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blue-planet-corporation-a-blueprint-for-survival 1 Quote
astralprojection Posted September 29, 2023 Posted September 29, 2023 Alidade one of the best tracks in the whole universe. Tied with crystal ofc Quote
draeke Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new release freshly baked and cooked: Globox's second album, Bitrot! Filled with amazing floor-fillers, please listen for yourself and read the story behind the album, which was released by a miracle, as the tracks were lost but rescued! Promotional text: Unreleased Goa Records is very proud to unleash the second full-length album by Globox, named Bitrot. The name of the album was chosen because the tracks released here come from the exported demo files and were the only surviving copies of tracks that were lost after a hard drive crash. Globox is a talented musician from Belgium. known offstage as Seppe Cruysberghs, hails from Leuven and has been producing Goa Trance since 2017. A fan of the 90s old-school sound, Seppe’s music embodies the raw energy and nostalgia of Goa’s early days. “When I hear Goa Trance, I want to picture an old Atari and a bunch of synths and sequencers running! That’s why I try to keep my sound close to the vibe of the 90s, rather than the polished Goa Trance of today,” he explains. His journey into Goa Trance began in 2011 when friends introduced him to the genre at a local party in Leuven. Since then, he’s immersed himself in the classics, inspired by artists like Astral Projection and the iconic compilation Goa-Head Vol. 2, which he listened to endlessly in his car. Total Eclipse’s Violent Relaxation remains one of his favourite albums, while artists like Shakta have influenced his playful, bouncy style. Other key inspirations include Tandu, Denshi Danshi, Inscape, Technossomy, Phreaky, and the Green Nuns of the Revolution. Seppe also finds inspiration beyond Goa Trance, in genres as diverse as punk, new wave, and even Blur, his all-time favourite band. Although he has some hardware like a Behringer 303 and a TRS9 drum machine, all of Seppe’s tracks were crafted entirely with software due to space constraints. He believes software can capture the vibe of vintage analogue gear and spends time hunting for software versions of classic synths from Goa’s golden era. He jokes that if he ever sets up a proper studio, he might finally use his Atari 1040 ST and Akai sampler—just to experience the workflow of Goa’s original pioneers. For Seppe, making Goa Trance is about more than sound; it’s about capturing a nostalgic spirit that transports listeners to a world of retro beats and underground rhythms. With this album, Globox reminds fans to make backups. For this special release, we’re offering the music on CD, as well as through digital download and streaming platforms. Released January 10, 2025 Written by, Producer: Seppe Cruysberghs Artwork by: Seppe Cruysberghs Mastered by: Federico Draeke https://unreleasedgoarecords.bandcamp.com/album/bitrot https://www.datuniverse.com/product/ugrcd001-globox-bitrot-cd/ 1 Quote
the goa constrictor Posted January 11 Posted January 11 I've heard a lot of great things about this album 😃 Quote
draeke Posted yesterday at 10:24 AM Author Posted yesterday at 10:24 AM RA - To Sirius - 3CD Remastered Reissue This month marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic and timeless albums in the history of Goa Trance: "To Sirius" by the legendary Norwegian act RA. To commemorate this milestone, DAT Universe has worked tirelessly behind the scenes with the band’s visionary founders, Christer Borge-Lunde and Lars W. Lind, to curate an extraordinary triple-CD reissue—a tribute that not only honours this revered masterpiece but also cements RA’s legacy in the pantheon of the genre. More than a mere celebration of their magnum opus, this ambitious project seeks to transcend nostalgia, expanding the reissue into the ultimate anthology, gathering the finest compositions ever crafted by the duo during the height of their creative journey. The painstaking process of meticulously digitizing the band’s priceless DAT tapes and unearthing their long-lost old archives was a labour of love spanning several years. The result is a captivating odyssey through RA’s early foray into Goa Trance, and a definitive panorama of their artistic evolution before their reformation in 2006. Originally released in 2000 by the Taiwanese label Blue Moon Productions, and reissued in 2001 by Nova Tekk, "To Sirius" emerged like a celestial anomaly in the Psychedelic Trance scene—a luminous UFO soaring above a landscape increasingly dominated by dark minimalist and techno-infused influences. Its arrival was nothing short of a revelation, conveying a sonic manifesto that rekindled the genre’s cosmic soul and melodic grandeur. RA’s seminal masterpiece encapsulates all the quintessential elements that defined the golden era of Goa Trance, seamlessly intertwining intricate melodies, ethereal atmospheres, and hypnotic rhythms. Yet, "To Sirius" stands as a bold and visionary endeavour—an enthralling alchemy of spiritual sounds that transcend the boundaries of trance. With its cutting-edge 3D sound design and futuristic precision, the album not only redefined the genre but also reignited a glimmer of hope for its resurgence at the dawn of the new millennium. The first disc presents a remastered version of the album staying true to its original essence while elevating it to new heights—each track now resonates with greater depth, richness and balance than ever before. For the first time ever, listeners will also experience the complete, unabridged version of "Astral Flight", restored after being truncated in the original release. The second disc brings together all previously released vinyl and compilation tracks produced in the 90s, alongside a trove of unreleased gems composed between 1997 and 1999—hidden treasures that never made the album’s final cut. These long-forgotten pieces, exhumed from the band’s secret vaults, have now been reinstated into the original work, breathing new life into this reissue—a true "rebirth". This collection also features a miraculous discovery: the medley "Mooncake – Tribes Of The Moon", born from RA’s inspired collaboration with Kerry Palmer and Graham Franklin of Dimension 5. The final disc unveils the finest previously unreleased tracks from the pivotal years leading up to the creation of "To Sirius" (1995-1996)—a mesmerizing journey through the duo’s formative era, where raw creativity and fearless experimentation forged their unmistakable sound signature. Spanning an eclectic range of tempos and styles, these early productions stand as vibrant testaments to the artistic evolution of a band destined to etch its singular legacy into music history. This reissue also includes a richly detailed booklet chronicling the history of RA, complete with in-depth liner notes from the duo. It offers a rare glimpse into the equipment they used, along with long-kept secrets revealed for the first time—including the origin of the "RA" alias and the hidden meaning behind the "To Sirius" album title. With this monumental reissue, "To Sirius" is reborn—a timeless masterpiece once again illuminating the vast cosmos of Goa Trance. Tracklist: Disc One: RA – To Sirius 01 [Prologue] 02:07 02 Astral Flight 15:12 03 Universal Key 09:13 04 Beyond Control 08:34 05 Initiated 07:47 06 Sign Of Life 08:47 07 R.O.M. 08:46 08 Paradox 07:53 09 Sirius 06:52 10 [Epilogue] 04:38 Disc Two: RA – Rebirth 01 Rebirth 03:30 02 Another Horizon 08:20 03 Spiritual Odyssey 05:57 04 Lifeline 06:36 05 Questions 07:59 06 Azure Child 08:20 07 Mooncake – Tribes of the Moon 08:59 08 Static Distress 07:58 09 Crystals 08:01 10 Unseen Sky 05:04 11 Sanctuary 07:11 Disc Three: RA – The Early Years 01 Gateway (Goa Mix) 09:35 02 Cheops (Spirit Nomad) 07:45 03 Iris 07:32 04 Soul Transfusion 09:30 05 The Calling 09:15 06 Messenger From Beyond 08:34 07 Sign Of Sun 08:58 08 Intermission 02:07 09 Cheops (Caravan of Life) 07:53 10 Gateway 07:38 You can pre-order your copy here: https://www.datuniverse.com/product/datuv004-ra-to-sirius-3cd/ https://datuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/to-sirius 2 Quote
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