karmakanik
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Posted : Jun 22, 2005 19:54
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Convergence review + thanks
I can only begin to describe our last gathering by reeling off adjectives like magickal, transcendent, beautiful, unique, refreshing, rejuvinating, life-affirming.
Several people commented to me that "everything really came together" for this one. How appropriate then that it really was a "convergence": of artists, musicians, dancers, djs, freaks, hippies, shamans, yogis, babas, families, and friends, new and old alike. But it was also a convergence of karmic, cosmic forces, ethereal currents we can channel at times, but not always control. That is what really made it special for me.
The setting was as beautiful as ever, the deco even more so. The music spot on. There was a flow, a progression, an aural journey through the entire night, and to that I credit the crowd, as well as the performers, who never let up dancing until the last song had been played.
Dean, your sound constantly amazes me, to which Dan's tribal, jazzy flourishes make it all the more impressive. If your computer crashed, it was only because you exceeded the maximum psychedelic output your mac is capable of handling! You make us philly trancers proud, and I wish you the best for your trip to India, even though we'll miss your music and vibrations here in the states...
Dan, your psychedelic energy knows no bounds, you always manage to bring something new and interesting to the table.
Dave and Jaime, the artwork was awesome, the tapestries and dreamcatchers were truly a sight to behold suspended in the middle of the forest. Dave, your music was wonderfully complimentary, I always enjoy playing with you, and look forward to collaborating again in the future. This is only the beginning...
Lauryn, you redefined for me what I think of as a great morning set. Dark yet uplifting, i felt your songs perfectly captured the moment.
And Ben. Where would we be without you? Your enthusiasm and creativity is infectious, and insprires all of us to do more than we thought would be possible. And as for your dj set, i could not imagine a better way to close out the party.
Neil, my old buddy. You've decided to pursue another path, which I truly understand. But when it came down to the wire, you were there to help me with the grunt work, the nuts and bolts that were necessary for pulling this off.
So many others were involved in making this event come together. Big thanks to Allen and the whole Gaian Mind crew for the banners and support. Dave for the awesome visual projections. Mark (chai baba!) for the tea. Sahil for the hookahs and juice bar. Josh for the flyer. Ishmael, Tanya, and Squash for helping us pack up in the evening and transporting equipment, and Keith, Dave and Jaime for helping unpack back in philly. Jowe, Adam, Chris, Ian, Idal, and all the others I've forgotten who helped us clean up in the morning. Thanks to my parents and my beloved girlfriend Angela for their eternal support. A big Boom to everyone who contributed donations, we had the best turn out yet 
And finally, thank you to EVERYONE who came out and participated in a magickal event, a party i don't think anyone there will soon forget.
July 13th will be four years since our first PSI party back in 2002, and I honestly never expected we'd still be doing it this far down the line. We have come so far, and yet we still have so far to go. I look forward to taking this journey together with all of you.
Thank you,
Patrick
Dj Mescalinium/karmakanik
PSI
P.S. We are tentatively planning our next event for Saturday, July 23rd (full moon!). See you all at Gaian Mind Festival!!! |
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