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Bloodclot
Bloodclot
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Posted : Jul 1, 2005 22:01
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The very first time I listened to goa I instantly knew THIS WAS FOR ME! I perceived it as music taken to the ultimate level. There are 1000nds of musical genres, but so many of them are very very similar. Goa/psy on the other hand is so completely different. Abolishing traditional tools like verses, refrains, standard plain 4/4 beats and predictable 'catchy' melodies (ever tried to sing a psy tune to someone?), it tweaks and transforms sounds into a usually surprising and always hypnotic experience.
Yet psy has never been a very popular genre for the masses.
- Is it too advanced? Is there too much 'happening' in the audio picture at once?
- Does one have to start with the 'simpler' genres and move gradually over into the amazing world of psy?
- The rather rare tribe of psy dependants found scattered, tend to be 'different' than the norm. I don't know how to explain it, but in a way they seam 'deeper'. Are we in fact 'special' persons? Is there something about us that enables us to understand the complexities of a well crafted psy tune, which eludes the average?
- Many people will simply cringe at the implication of the unknown. Is what makes a person a psy lover, his love for new experiences and unexplored teretories?
- Of course drugs have a major factor. Many people that are into psychedelic drugs enjoy psychedelic music to 'enhance' their trip. But still, drugs are not needed to enjoy psy. In fact the experience psy gives me is like a subsidiary for drugs. The music can take me on a trip that puts even some of the heavier drugs to shame. Is this primal urge to go on a trip and 'dream away' the sole factor we psy-lovers share in terms of personality?
- I have yet to meet one hardcore female psychick. Most girls at psy parties appear to be there either for the drugs, or their boyfriends sake. I haven't met a girl who listenes to psy regularly, and knows the name of groups and musicians ect. Is there a reason for this? Men and women are different in many ways. Is this just another difference?
At work I always go around with a player, keeping the beat with more or less subtle dancing. Some people comment on my 'behavior' at times, but I always tell them “If you heard what I'm hearing right now, you wouldn't be able to stand still either”. I'd love to hear some comments and further thoughts.
I have dug up some answers, but I'd like to know how would u ppl evaluate
the whole issue and what might ur answer be for that..
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rich
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Posted : Jul 1, 2005 22:44
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(I hope no jaded isratrancers jump all over your questions and try to bum your trip.)
It's good to have those questions. But maybe not so good for some once they have answers.
Main thing is... Enjoy it now! Just enjoy it
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buzzee
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Posted : Jul 1, 2005 23:13
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Very nice anylysis....and a very good post as well...
The only answer i can think off is " ATTITUDE"..
nothing else.... |
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Timetwister
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Posted : Jul 2, 2005 00:05
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I think the main reason is people need music for relaxation. Therefor, for a lot of people, music needs to be easily accessible and catchy, with a clearly defined melody, easy on the ears and mainstream. Goa/psy is neither of those. Goa/psy tends to evolve, twist and turn. Layer after layer of digital structures are built up, making it one of the least accessible genres in the spectrum of music scenes. I think this is the main reason Goa/Psy will never really get a grip on the masses, but more on a smaller group of people. And in my opinion, that's fine, cause that way only the real fans of the genre will stick with it, and form a tight community which is based on roughly the same principles and interests. My two cents. |
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Outolintu
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Posted : Jul 2, 2005 09:55
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On 2005-07-01 22:44, rich wrote:
(I hope no jaded isratrancers jump all over your questions and try to bum your trip.)
It's good to have those questions. But maybe not so good for some once they have answers.
Main thing is... Enjoy it now! Just enjoy it
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so true 
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Bloodclot
Bloodclot
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Posted : Jul 5, 2005 22:41
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So far nobody has bumed my trip! 
I guess to many questions arent good for health!
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