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U-recken - Deeper Into Man
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Trance2MoveU
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Title: Deeper Into Man
Artist: U-recken
Label: Dooflex
Release: April, 2008
1. Let It Rain (8:25)
2. Elements (7:42)
3. D.I.M (8:28)
4. Eye Of The Beholder (8:23)
5. The Lucid Dream (8:17)
6. Blue Planetary Hand (7:18)
7. Whale Song (7:40)
8. Heart-Quest (7:57)
9. Absolute (8:55)
10. As The Flower Withers (4:28)
This is Yaniv Ben-Ari releasing his 2nd album. I missed out on his first Aquatic Serenade, because the cover screamed terrible to me. Just goes to show you, you can't judge a book by it's cover. This is being released by the Dooflex label in Israel who have brought you Enemies and Allies and Soul Anatomy. There was a lot of hype surrounding this release and I want to see if it was warranted. Let's talk cover. Infinitely better than the 1st album, with giant hands pushing the DJ into the sky. It gives me the Matrix feel when Neo looks out and sees all the fields of humans. The factories in the background are billowing smoke, creating a dark cloudscape. This tells me that the music is not going to be a happy love fest. Good. Let's get to it!
Let It Rain- As thunder rolls, as soft, forlorn violin cries out. Plucked strings, ever so delicate twinkle over a deliberate bass line. You can immediately tell that this man knows how to build a track. Synth lines dance tentatively to a break and speak of love lost. A bouncing lead captivates your ears as the pads float heavenward. When the dainty percussion arrives it melds with all aspects of the track. At the last break a synth struggles to be heard and then a new lead sets the stage. Everything is brought to bear at the end, synths joining strings in a wonderful, startlingly melancholy track. What have I stumbled into?
Elements- "Earth, Air, Fire Water!" After a brief warm-up the bass line commands, as glass like synths and ominous pads roll on. The lead gurgles and dodges, as the pad in the background keeps you on your toes. I look up and the track is over. Where did the time go? Unbelievable.
D.I.M. - "Deeper into Man. The magical world of the ones that live in the ocean. The world of man...separated. Through the centuries their world and all the inhabitants in it...stopped trying. The world of man became...violent. War upon war played out.." The synth line here crosses back and forth as if not sure it should show itself. At the break, sounds trickle into nothingness. A sad lead with portamento mopes along until it's replaced by yet another lead. You would think this sadness would drag the track down, but it it exactly the opposite. As the track recovers from the break, piano melodies sing of a gentler time. The sad lead returns for those who would forget.
Eye of the Beholder- "Well done William. Very well done. C'mon Randolph, we're going to be late!" Sounds from another world close in upon a relentless bass line. Pads and leads clear way for a soft voice singing "Better have somebody to love. Better have somebody to hold onto." In another track this would sound very cheesy, but not here. It fits. Creatures skitter from the darkness and give way to shining leads. "Meta essence is the life force of wonderland. That of your enemies is especially potent. Collect what you can. Use it wisely." This track has so many moods that fit together like a lock and key. Out.Freaking.Standing. Somebody watched some old Eddie Murphy movies.
The Lucid Dream- "Cryonization. A journey of re-awakening after the preservation of the human body at extremely low temperatures. I don't think God would disapprove." punchy percussive lead hovers over a chopped up voice and rumbling bass line. Wide pads open up a new world as synth lines dance a dance of purpose. Eerie chimes herald the above sample to the next. "What if there was a mistake. What if the dream became a nightmare." The samples are awesome, and transport you into the situation of Mr. U-recken's wishing. More synths fly above as the track rises towards its final climax. Damn. Just damn.
Blue Planetary Hand- "Where are you from? The blue world. Ever feel like pins and needles? Do you feel an awakening? It is not you. It's like...you really ..shouldn't be here. Why am I not stuttering? What?" The lead skips across your brow, brazen in its movement. The bass line is its backbone, giving it the strength to dangle just out of reach. Pads delineate boundaries, that evaporate with new structure. When the melody comes in at around 4 minutes, prepare to be swept off your feet. The piano is soft, even caressing in its spiderweb complexity.
Whale Song- The jungle swallows synth stabs as strings struggle to be freed. Whale cries fill the air as the break arrives. Delicate synth touches defy the pads and show a possibility of breaking through the clouds. Jungle sounds return amidst a slight break-beat and synth wash. I would say this was the weakest track on the album, and that is saying something. It is still beautiful.
Heart-Quest- "I love you daddy. Can you teach me to run faster, because all the kids in my class run faster than me. Look. k-keep you knees up. Like that. See you're a natural runner. Gotta keep running!" A woman's song is foreign to me as it is chopped, giving way to a groove that is underneath sparkling leads. The break allows us to appreciate the beauty of her song before being launched right back into the fray. The lead swirls around you, leaving you spinning. I can't tell up from down until it drops me to the Earth. Pads flow freely allowing the sample to show its face. The sing voice returns only to be supplanted by several leads, none of which are overbearing. I don't know how much more of this I can take.
Absolute- "The more you begin to investigate. What we think we understand, where we came from, what we think we're doing. The more you begin to see we've been lied to. Lied to by every institution. What makes you think for one minute that the religious institution is the only one that's never been touched? The religious institutions in this world.. are put there by the same people who gave you your government, your corrupt education who set up you international baking cartels. Because our masters don't give a damn about you or your family. All they care about is what they have always cared about and that's controlling the whole damn world."
As a male voice sings about facing the truth, the track continues to unfold. Leads tumble over the bass line as an innocent piano melody chimes from above. It brings hope, or at least the promise of it. Perhaps an awakening of sorts. "One bank. One army. One center of power. And if we have learned anything from history, it is that power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely. " Heavenly leads from an angry God rain down in blow after blow as the powers that be futilely attempt to stay their execution at the hands of the one true force.
As the Flower Withers- "Welcome to the world of man. So beautiful, so strong, so eager." Tribal drums announce glassy pads and a crying violin. Plucked strings and a piano melody intertwine with a synth line, hearkening back to better times. Singing brings us to the break, where maybe, just maybe... it is not too late for us.
Conclusion:- Ho. Lee. Crap! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a classic on our hands. This guy has deftly twisted and combined sounds to create an atmosphere that is so hauntingly beautiful that one cannot ignore. This is a melancholy album that is gorgeous at the same time. The flow is fantastic and he drops in and out of breaks with the command of an fighter pilot. Do not sleep on this release as it is destined to be a blueprint of how large in scale psytrance can be. The only other release that reminds me of this is Mr. Peculiar's Infinite Evolution. Do yourself a favor and get this immediately. 10/10
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bricktop
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 06:51
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A very big respect to Yaniv for this album...it's really amazing...i wish you the best of luck my talented friend..keep on making super-tunes!!! S.
Ps: Favorites: all....
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goaren
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 10:31
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well... about time someone give this special creation a proper review... well done dude 
now about this cd... like ive said before - yaniv has set the bar very high with his first album and introduced us to a unique kind of full on - his type of full on - emotional tracks on a doof like bassline - you can listen to it at home and you can stomp your ass off with it in a party - it works amazingly well in both areas... this album is no exception - it has the same touches as the first but seems to have more of a message as a whole album exactly like its title suggests - deeper into man - it explores different aspects of us humans like telling us to look inside ourselves and maybe realise something we are all seeming to be missing out at times...
i dont have the time to write a track by track review but the person above me did a good job
ill just say that all of the tracks are special in their way - and from the ones ive heard on the dancefloor elements and blue planetery hand stand out and another one of my definate favorites is whale song - so filled with emotion!!!
on another note i really hope that somehow the slower proggy oriented version of eye of the beholder (which is one of the best tracks of this genre ive ever heard) gets released as a bonus track of this cd as in my opinion its alot better than the version included in this album which is good by itself - but the proggy version sets you in the mood much better and you can hear the tribal drums and the fx with more cohesion
all that said... WAY TO GO YANIV!!! i really hope you continue this line of yours and keep creating special music |
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Mat N
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 14:41
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 16:34
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Amazing Album!!!
really like this one Yaniv way to go!!!
and really nice review mate Trance2MoveU
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goaren
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 17:02
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damn matan thats a great review!!! should be read by everyone... i think the comparison to cosma is a little off (except for the atmosphere they create) but aside of that great review |
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Nitro Gil
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Posted : Jun 15, 2008 17:15
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killer album what can i say more..
U-Recken the master did it again..
u shoud hear the new staff.. haha:D
love&light
Gil Nitro
www.myspace.com\gilnitro
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guy cohen
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Posted : Jun 16, 2008 12:30
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When the new album came out, it was a BIG suprise for me because it was the first "meeting" with Mr. U-Recken.
Since than he became my favorite artist on thie genre and after several lovely releases (such as The Island and more..) the second album is land finally.
Yanniv did an amazing work with the cd - each track is special at his own way and together we get a brilliant piece of art for the legs & the heart !
WAY TO GO !!!!! |
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orensob
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Posted : Jun 17, 2008 00:24
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THIS IS IS A MUST-HAVE!!!!! I think , that anyone , who didnt hear U-recken toons lately missing big time! As said before , absolutly amaizing release...
one of the BEST for this year....I wish All Artist to work so hard , like Yaniv, cos the crowd can hear this!.....U-Recken....You Are DEEP in my Soul, Bro....
Much Love and Respect....... |
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full_on
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Posted : Jun 17, 2008 02:59
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Yes, U-Recken just made it, and with lots of style.
My favorites right now are D.I.M and Eye Of The Beholder.
Really good stuff. Please check the samples are fall in love:
http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=7227
Respect!
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...Be gentle with the earth...
...Dance like nobody's watching...
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...I don't mind not going to Heaven, as long as they've got Coffee in Hell... |
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famiable
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Posted : Jun 17, 2008 06:57
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The best album in this year so far..will be hard to get more psychedelic than this I think..
Who says melodic cannot be psychedelic..Respect..!!:) |
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Meta-Morphosis
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Posted : Jun 19, 2008 19:17
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Yes a very Very nice album, totally psychedelic no cheese..great basslines and timeless melodies nice samples..the whole album is almost a killer package some mystical vibes with every track, except the track "absolute" everything else is a total Psychedelic bomb, must have for a person who appreciates Psychedelic Trance.
My Favourites are D.I.M, Lucid dreams and Blue planetery hand.
Good one U-Recken please keep up this style, dont change...your music is soothing...My favourite album of 2008 in this genre. 
Boom
“What we need is the development of the Inner Spiritual man, the unique individual, whose treasure is hidden in the symbols of our mythological tradition and in man’s unconscious psych.” - CJ Jung |
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Mind Complex
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Posted : Jun 20, 2008 16:16
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Very good album! Again Yaniv blast the Minds
Perfect Work Amigo!!! Respect
Gleb M.C
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Djones
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Posted : Jun 24, 2008 19:31
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very smooth sounding album, my copy is on the way, btw.
But although I haven't given it a full listen yet, I think the focus is very much on melodies rather than 'mind bending' (so called 'Psychedelic') sounds.
But maybe I'm wrong and should listen a bit more careful next time:-) |
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Posted : Jun 24, 2008 21:22
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The first track I heard from U-Recken was "The Island" on a YSE compilation, and when I heard about him releasing a new album and I heard the good reviews one friend of mine (a cheesy full on hater) gave me I knew I just had to get this album.
No regrets whatsoever, I just wish there are more productions like this, the tracks flow smoothly, there is breathing room, there are unique psychedelic elements, and there is force.
My favorite track is Eye of the Beholder, the subtle but quite groovy strong percusion and the fresh & cool female vocals at the end just make my day !!! |
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