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Triac - Mean Between @ Ear Peaks
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Kaz
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Posted : Jul 18, 2006 04:11
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Well worth the wait. Very good job done by the Triac dudes, nice gritty beats and fat sound mixed together with a lot of thought. Tried not to rush with my review as I wanted to get an objective feel for this one. After all, there's obvious bias - I enjoy Triac at parties a lot, these guys just know how to dig. Guess that's what this is all about no?
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Pavel
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Posted : Jul 18, 2006 09:35
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On 2006-07-18 04:11, kaz wrote:
Well worth the wait. Very good job done by the Triac dudes, nice gritty beats and fat sound mixed together with a lot of thought. Tried not to rush with my review as I wanted to get an objective feel for this one. After all, there's obvious bias - I enjoy Triac at parties a lot, these guys just know how to dig. Guess that's what this is all about no?
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It does works much much much better on the dancefloor than at home.
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Acidhive
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Posted : Jul 18, 2006 11:28
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Some tracks are nice, but overall this style somehow bores me quite quickly. Strange, because I really like the more techno oriented compilations by Horns & Hoofs for instance. Oh well... maybe it needs to sink in more, but for now I think this is a mediocre release.
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snick
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Posted : Jul 18, 2006 14:19
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On 2006-07-18 04:11, kaz wrote:
Well worth the wait. Very good job done by the Triac dudes, nice gritty beats and fat sound mixed together with a lot of thought. Tried not to rush with my review as I wanted to get an objective feel for this one. After all, there's obvious bias - I enjoy Triac at parties a lot, these guys just know how to dig. Guess that's what this is all about no?
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It does works much much much better on the dancefloor than at home.
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ITS WORK EVRYWHER..
TRIAC ROX FOR SURE !!!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS GUYS AND ASPECIELY THE MUSIC (: |
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SHAMIL
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Posted : Jul 19, 2006 02:28
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clown
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Posted : Jul 19, 2006 21:55
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Triac – Mean Between (Earpeak Records)
01 Vaporized Triangles 138BPM
02 Encrypted Session 135BPM
03 Threshold Part 139BPM
04 Yatzek's Revenge 138BPM
05 Mean Between 135 BPM
06 Concrete Waves 139BPM
07 Sink (Live Edit) 136BPM
08 Threshold Part 2 139BPM
09 Fast Food 132BPM
Earpeaks records are proud to present the debut album of the Israeli duo known as TRIAC. Triac is Ilan Ianz and Michael Reznik, born and raised in Israel. They have been making music for about 10 years now but have been in the shadows for the longest of times, being in an area where the more full-on psytrance sounds appeal to the general public. Regardless of this, Triac has proven that they can create there own inspiration, not relying of the easy way to make a living, and have stayed TRUE to themselves as they offer something different to the trancers. Earpeaks offers a 9 track compilation with very impressive artwork and an 8 page booklet including a CD case sleeve that you can choose to cut out or leave it attached for convenience reasons. Now lets see what the artwork inside the CD looks like….
Vaporized Triangles starts off with a very relaxing melody making this track different from there more aggressive tech tracks and its really surprising to hear stuff like this from the Israeli duo. Once the bassline starts, we start to recognize the triac sound, as it has very techy percussions and a strong, dark kick/bassline. It is a rather minimal track as a whole, will very progressive buildups and a beautiful was to start this journey. Its also still very dancefloor friendly.
Encrypted Sessions starts off with a sound reminding me of a previous track from these guys titled SINK (also featured on this album) but as the track unfoldes, it wanders away from that specific track as there are much more melodies and it is also a little more minimal in its progression. The great thing about this track is the amount of breathing room in the atmospheres, and the lack of over-charged sounds. It is very straight forward and coherent. This one is also a little slower than the first track, so it really sets a stomping tone. An awesome track with melodies used mainly in the breakdowns of the tracks, as it should be for techtrance.
Threshold Part 1 is the first part of 2 great tracks. Part 1 offers a much more techy feel, reminding me of the oldschool Authentik tracks such as “The Fifth Colour” with a similar bassline and kick. This one however is a little more spacy with sounds that really reach’s out to grab your attention. It’s a monster track that would work great at any time of night.
Yatzek’s Revenge features Miki Litvak as Triac teams up to try something a little different. This tune is a little more hypnotic that the previous one’s, with a little less melodies, yet it isn’t repetitive nor considered techno. An interesting crossbread.
Mean Between is the title of their album, so the expectations are high for this one. Ironically, this track is probably the most relaxing track of the entire album with a less powerful bassline and softer hihats. Honestly, I probably would have opened up the album with this track since it doesn’t really buildup to much in the end. I was expecting this one to be something more powerful since its named after the album.
Concrete Waves follows up wonderfully to add a little more drive with a little more melodies as well. Its almost as if the CD startes over again, only this time with more psytrance influences. Its actually very pleasant to listen too as all the sounds fit very well together yet its still pretty straightforward as a whole. Interesting, yet not too different from a few previous tracks. I guess it follows the theme of this album and for that it gets a +1 bonus. Hehe
Next up is a Live Edit to the first track I’ve ever heard from Triac, released on one of my favorite all time compilations “travelocity”. When I had first picked up this CD back three years ago (or more maybe, can’t remember) I right away fell in love with Triac seeing as how it was released when techtrance and minimal psygressive was just starting to bloom. That’s when I knew to look out for Triac’s future releases. The live edit offers quite a bit of variations from the original, and its more powerful and much better production sound than there first attempt. For me this is the song that does it for me most on this album as well. Basically, the first 4 minutes are different in some ways to the original and then, after there final breakdown, we can really recognize the original. The bassline is different, a little more full-onish and the atmospheres are much deeper and the overall progression of the track is just magical. Great job guys.
Now is the time for the second part of Threshold, as the duo offers a lot more melodies with heavy psytrance influences in this one. It is a very powerful track as a whole that will defiantly rock dance floors when used appropriately. I really like the voice sample used, even though its almost incoherent (and that’s what’s awesome about it as its seen more as a sound than a voice). Acctually, I almost released this track on Rewired until I heard Versa.
Last but not least, Mike and Ilan end things off with something a little slower, showcasing once again there versatility and exploration of different styles. Honestly, for me this track doesn’t do it. I was hoping for something tribalish, and more housy seeing that is at 132BPMs, but all we get is a melody with a Triac bassline. Its not a terrible track, just not really interesting after listening to the whole album. Then again, it’s a fun way to end this album and it leave’s a question mark on the direction Triac will be taking for future releases.
All in all, this is most probably one of the best psytrance releases this summer and im sure to hear (and play) many of these tracks on dancefloors in the near future. The great thing about this album is that you can uptempo some of the tracks to work well in full-on sets, you have a few slower tracks, great for techy sets and all the tracks will fit great into a progressive set if you play those faster prog sets. Great job to Mike and Ilan for this GREAT debut album and best of luck to Domo and all the people involved with EarPeak records.
On a side note, if you liked this CD, I strongly encourage you to check out another release from Triac on JESTER RECORDS CD titled REWIRED, especially if you like there more techy side.
"VA - REWIRED" OUT NOW !! (techtrance invasion) ---> http://forum.isratrance.com/viewtopic.php/topic/86303/forum/9
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Yuli
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Posted : Jul 19, 2006 22:17
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On 2006-07-19 21:55, clown wrote:
...Mean Between is the title of their album, so the expectations are high for this one. Ironically, this track is probably the most relaxing track of the entire album with a less powerful bassline and softer hihats. Honestly, I probably would have opened up the album with this track since it doesn’t really buildup to much in the end. I was expecting this one to be something more powerful since its named after the album.
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My friend this is probably the point that u might have missed. I might say this and the last track are way above the rest of the album in the real artistic value ( if there is one in trance world ). The only name that might come to my mind when I hear track number 5 is Extrawelt, altho very different but the depth of the idea is very close.
Not every thing has to go thru the feet. Actually most of the things should go thru the mind and the heart.
Ofcourse my personal opinion yo
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exotic
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Posted : Jul 28, 2006 09:22
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On 2006-07-18 11:28, Acidhive wrote:
Some tracks are nice, but overall this style somehow bores me quite quickly. Strange, because I really like the more techno oriented compilations by Horns & Hoofs for instance. Oh well... maybe it needs to sink in more, but for now I think this is a mediocre release.
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Far far far away from being even close to mediocre . You ought to give it another 5 listens for it to sink in  .. havent heard lot of tech myself but after the reading the comments here decided to check it out .
Ok to the review .. WOW !! This is a masterpiece IMO . Brilliant. 10/10
Phat phat production coupled with the mastering which just adds the cherry to the yummy cake .. Each track spins a different story .. Absolutely original stuff 
Favourites : 3 !! , 4!!! , 9 !!
p.s Triac please dont Ever change your style .. it fucking roxxx 
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djon
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Posted : Aug 8, 2006 23:12
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well guys realy great album!!!
great sound!!!
very quality tech i love it!!!
good luck guys
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ovnimoon
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Posted : Aug 9, 2006 03:19
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my english is limited but i can say
this is one of the best productions i hear in the last time
amazing techtrance voyage
i love the sound, the basslines and kick drums
and is 100% one of the best albums of this year
i love triac!!!!!!!!!!
ROCCKING!!
peace and love
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Oscuro
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Posted : Aug 14, 2006 16:25
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well after allot of times that i have heard the Album.
my review its like that.
The Sound WOOOOW amazing one of the best sounds i have heard lately.
now the tracks i will give u my comments about my Fav ones.
02 Encrypted Session 135BPM
the break at the 2:15 wow make the track so hard and fat atmosphere that its amazing can stop playing it .
03 Threshold Part 139BPM
As Clown said reminds me the old Authentik track.
sounds really dark i love the backround sounds like ghost or something. well great one.
06 Concrete Waves 139BPM ITS MY FAV.
techtrance all the way. powerfull and groovi this one is the best on the dancefloor for sure.
now to the 2 crazy ones you are one of the best techtrance producers right now. great job i was waiting along time for something like that.
thanks allot and cant wait to hear more tracks of u guys.
Domestic/Ear Peaks thanks for helping them to make it happend.
sorry about this short review but this album just let me without words its just great one.
and i dont think that u guys need a review from me u allready know what i think about your music
CHeers and Keep it up.
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Posted : Aug 21, 2006 00:16
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On 2006-06-02 21:23, Wizack Twizack wrote:
fucking exelent album!!
im in shock  what a production..
bomb beats and phat atmospheres!
really one of the best albums i heard in a long time.. packed with power and trix!
mastering is perfect.
bOm..
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triack truly Rocks, indeed powerfull tech-trance, i have not enogh words to explaine...what a ride...cant wait to here them on some enormously big sound  
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Posted : Aug 29, 2006 22:36
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Thanks you so much for the compliments people! It really warms our hearts to see you liked the production and music considering it is Tech Trance we were presenting here! We are very proud of the result and hope it will revive this Genre and lead it to new realms and explorations!
cheerio
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Nathan
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Posted : Aug 30, 2006 00:15
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So we can expact for more tech from ear peaks?
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Nathan
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Posted : Aug 30, 2006 02:01
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