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V/A - Basstardz (Pixan Recordings 2006) CD
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DeathPosture
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V/A - Basstardz
Cover: http://tinyurl.com/m5cfe + http://tinyurl.com/pn2wz
Artist: Various
Title: Basstardz
Format: CD (jewel case)
Label: Pixan Recordings (Italy)
Cat. #: PXNCD002
Distribution: Arabesque
Date: 20 March 2006
Track listing:
01. 08’18” Hyper Frequencies – Smokerz Paradise Rmx
02. 07’23” Zebra-N - Glooblala
03. 07’16” Xatrik – Frankie Five Of Diamonds
04. 08’45” Hypno - Rampage
05. 07’56” Blisargon Demogorgon – Wrong Murder
06. 06’25” 3PLT - Boogieman
07. 06’50” Bon – Mental Swing (Arsenic Edit)
08. 07’29” Wizard Lizard – Mechanic Vibration
09. 06’42” Seroxat – Fire Zone
10. 06’56” Toxic – Sos Tasis
.m3u-playlist: http://tinyurl.com/oqu3h (all tracks!)
Review:
From hell...
Pixan Recordings is a newly established psytrance label operation out of Rome, Italy… It’s headed by DJ Tommi and the first compilation Keepers Of Freakuencies was a ghostly excursion into the darker realms of night trance… This second instalment is cleverly named Basstardz and judging from the tracklist, this is another trip down Elm Street… Put on your hockey-mask!... Or head-phones…Or whatever! Let’s roll!
Let me take you thru the tracks…
#01: Hyper Frequencies – Smokerz Paradise Rmx [146 BPM]
We open the ball with a crackpot tune by French producer Gilles Béraud who impressed me with his crazy take on playful, fragmented psytrance on the recent Yage Records compilation Pump Fiction… And sure enough, this is easily as crazy and playful… A group of people are talking and laughing – stoned outta their minds! Their undecipherable mutterings are accompanied by a really high-pitched, retarded acid-line and a banging bass straight from hell… Usually I like oddball takes on psytrance, but I just can’t seem to go past that damn annoying, demented acid-line and those silly grins… And that’s a shame really, coz otherwise this sounds like a pretty solid tune…
#02: Zebra-N – Glooblala [143 BPM]
“We call this piece the Fecalator!” Dutch producer Paul Elfferich has yet to let me down with his dark, twisted take on dark psytrance… This is maybe less dark than some of his previous tracks, but it’s still pretty damn haunting… The naïve background melodies strike a notably contrast to the harsh, murky rhythm section in the foreground… Totally banging and funny too… Kinda minimal, without getting boring… A nice track, without being outstanding though…
#03: Xatrik – Frankie Five Of Diamonds [145 BPM]
South African producer Greg Hamber released his debut album Project A on Digital Psionics in 2004… Both the album + the following compilation tracks had that very special Xatrik-trademark: Uniqueness and complexity which really challenged your senses… And yes, this is another highly fragmented, multilayered piece of Xatrik sleekness with a distinct nocturnal touch… A real marvel and the first stand-out track here!
#04: Hypno – Rampage [145 BPM]
Hypno is Gaël Murino who also did the bleak artwork on this compilation… This is the first track I’ve heard from him, but I don’t hope it’ll be the last, coz this is pretty interesting… The first couple of minutes are pretty boring, but as the track progresses Gaël cranks up the old trip-meter, and we’re exposed to an array of digital wizardry which elevates this track from the usual boring darkpsy… I’m totally digging this!
#05: Blisargon Demogorgon – Wrong Murder [145 BPM]
“Is he capable of ordering the execution of innocent […]? Is he capable of executing POWs with his own hand? Colonel Terry Childers ordered the senseless slaughter of a peaceful crowd. You killed the wrong people, didn't you?” Macedonian producer Valentino Trencev’s output sounds like a cross between Xenomorph, Phyx and Ghreg On Earth – and that’s exactly why I like his evil, haunting style… The intro is comprised of short-of-breath voice samples, Darth Vader breathing and twirling acid-lines… Later on the hard-hitting bassline is unleashed and the track is in full, apocalyptic effect… So yeah, this is not for the faint-hearted… This is Halloween trance… And damn good Halloween trance too…
#06: 3PLT – Boogieman [148 BPM]
“Welcome, we have been expecting you!” Behind 3PLT is Tommaso Favretto aka. DJ Tommi who owns Pixan Recordings and also compiled this CD… This is my first encounter with his music which is kinda like a mixture of evil darkpsy and funny, playful psytrance… Yeah, Tommi doesn’t take it too seriously, and somehow that shines thru in the music… There’s nothing wrong with a little humour in psytrance, but somehow this just seems a little too hectic… Maybe I’m just stoned, but I can’t seem to find the basic direction here and the flow seems a little off too… Or maybe I’m just not in the right mood for it…
#07: Bon – Mental Swing (Arsenic Edit) [145 BPM]
“Unauthorized entry!” Up until recently everything I’ve heard from Italian producer Fausto Emillano Gianni was released on Aussie label Digital Psionics… With his darkish night-trance with epic, melodic qualities he has got his very own style and I’ve appreciated most of his stuff so far… And Fausto is true to his previous work, as this is easily the most melodic track so far… Don’t get me wrong, this is still über dark night trance, but we get an influx of trippy melodies too… Just what the doctor ordered! This is rich, playful, psychedelic night trance… Lovely!
#08: Wizard Lizard – Mechanic Vibration [146 BPM]
I’ve only ever heard one track from Israeli producers Roi Levi & Guy Marciano… Their track on the 2005 Parvati compilation Psychedelically Yours 3 was damn good with its multi-layered style of gritty, dirty, super-demented, evil hyper night-psytrance… And so is this! Hell yeah, this is high-quality, acid-ridden night-trance which could’ve just as easily been on a Parvati, Peak Records of Trishula compilation… Ripe of the bone! Sweet!
#09: Seroxat – Fire Zone [146 BPM]
Israeli producer Ofer Maoz really impressed me with his druggy, trip-friendly take on murky darkpsy on the 2005 compilation Over Identity released on Xilium Records…This track is maybe less trip-friendly, but it makes up for that in sheer dancefloor potential… After a subtle intro, we’re soon launched straight into banging, hands-in-the-air, shake-your-ass psytrance… Fast-paced, multi-climactic, acid-ridden night trance – guaranteed to tear the trancefloors up… Very tasty!
#10: Toxic – Sos Tasis [146 BPM]
The journey ends with another lethal dose of Israeli night trance… This time by the Toxic duo (Alon Atias & Avi Aboresi) who has released some really hardcore, gabberesque tracks… This track is less hectic though, but it’s still a very different track… I’m not quite sure what ‘sos tasis’ is, but I think it has something to do with Jewish weddings – which the weird, morphed melody in this track would also indicate… Basically this track is more uplifting that the previous ones – and that’s uplifting within dark, night trance mind you… Pretty good, but it is a strange cocktail of all kinds of different elements which I haven’t fully absorbed yet…
This compilation was my first encounter with Pixan Recordings, but not that last I hope! Oh yes, this really surprised me positively and my indication of stand-out tracks below should also underline just how many great tracks you find on this piece of plastic…
Of course there are a couple of tracks that I don’t really connect with, but they are easily outweighed by the many brilliant tracks here… The musical diversity is present, though it doesn’t sway very far away from ‘darkpsy’… But hey, when it’s this good, I don’t give a shit… This is indeed a good compilation and a couple of these tracks could very well become classics within the genre… I’m impressed! The cover art may be a little simple and dark, but I think it fits the music… All in all this is one of the better darkpsy compilations I’ve heard recently – and it’s easily worth a purchase based on the many stand-out tracks… Recommended to fans of Parvati, Trishula, Mistress Of Evil, Ketuh, Peak Records and other deviant labels… Enjoy!
Favourites: 1, 3(!!), 4(!!), 5(!), 7(!), 8(!), 9
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External links:
Pixan Recordings: http://www.pixan.net
Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/release/644833
Saiko Sounds: http://tinyurl.com/o36pa
TranceShop: http://tinyurl.com/nwzde
Beatspace: http://tinyurl.com/ohq6r
Discobole: http://tinyurl.com/ql3yh
Wirikuta: http://tinyurl.com/nhvvu
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Wakyo: http://tinyurl.com/rh8uz
Chaos: http://tinyurl.com/oe4rv
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rajatrao2
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Posted : Mar 21, 2006 17:50
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Was disappointed with this release.... Only the wizard lizard, xatrix and seroxat stood out somewhat....rest were really mediocre IMO...dunno what to say hehe
hope the next release is better,
rajat 
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cosmic_natraja
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Posted : Mar 27, 2006 10:30
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zebra N is this new guy from netherland...im listening to his work rite from 'madcow disaster'...nice new style!!
blisargon as usual...digs hole in ur head!
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Bloodclot
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Posted : Mar 29, 2006 11:30
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I loved this compilation. Very powerful music through out this album. Certainly a very interesting release and awesome track selection on this VA. My favs were 3,4 and 10. 3 minutes into Toxic's track - the sample used there is quite catchy. Loved it. Anyone know where its from? Or was it made by them?
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rajatrao2
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Posted : Mar 29, 2006 16:45
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hehe fucking god cant get over the wizard lizard....wicccccked! |
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montezuma
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Posted : Mar 31, 2006 11:53
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i just get the cd and i listened really detailed and i really like this compilation it has good story inside from the first to teh last track and i really like the new project called 3PLT anyone knows who they are?
keep on Tommy in this good way
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Bloodclot
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Posted : Mar 31, 2006 16:44
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@Blisargon - 3PLT is Tommaso Favretto aka. DJ Tommi who owns Pixan Recordings. 
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montezuma
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On 2006-03-31 16:44, Bloodclot wrote:
@Blisargon - 3PLT is Tommaso Favretto aka. DJ Tommi who owns Pixan Recordings.
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nice to know
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Hagenith
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Posted : Apr 3, 2006 01:53
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the compilation is not bad , my favourites are tracks: 5,8,9,10 valentino makes another very nice track |
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bluespectralmonkey
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superman
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On 2006-03-27 10:30, cosmic_natraja wrote:
zebra N is this new guy from netherland...im listening to his work rite from 'madcow disaster'...nice new style!!
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me too.....since that track im folowing his work....i liked the cow in the middle 
as far as i know he is signed with trishula records
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On 2006-03-27 10:30, cosmic_natraja wrote:
zebra N is this new guy from netherland...im listening to his work rite from 'madcow disaster'...nice new style!!
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me too.....since that track im folowing his work....i liked the cow in the middle
as far as i know he is signed with trishula records
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Pixan rec.
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Hi everybody,
thanks for the comments,good and bad.
It was years that I was dreaming about to build up my label and now I see that my dream come true.
I hope to go on whit doing my best.
The next Pixan release it's taking for also whit some surprise newcomers,stay tune!
Fusion and Confusion.
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bluespectralmonkey
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BASSTARDZ
[Pixan Records 2006]
(PXNCD002)
01. 08’18” Hyper Frequencies – Smokerz Paradise Rmx
02. 07’23” Zebra-N - Glooblala
03. 07’16” Xatrik – Frankie Five Of Diamonds
04. 08’45” Hypno - Rampage
05. 07’56” Blisargon Demogorgon – Wrong Murder
06. 06’25” 3PLT - Boogieman
07. 06’50” Bon – Mental Swing (Arsenic Edit)
08. 07’29” Wizard Lizard – Mechanic Vibration
09. 06’42” Seroxat – Fire Zone
10. 06’56” Toxic – Sos Tasis
After the debut with 'Keepers of Freakuencies' Pixan recordings come out again with the second release'Basstardz' going on with promoting its deep and solid nighttime twisted sounds.
Compiled by the label manager Tommi, 'Basstardz'as the name suggests, concentrates on stimulating the base charka with low frequency basslines. So ground yourself and get ready to be stimulated!
Released: 03.2006
http://www.pixan.net
so on with the review already! im about 3 months late on this one. Which means i have given the cd full party-testing and lets just say its a solid dj tool and very good for driving on the highways....
1. hyperfrequencies begins with some serious tokage session and a solid groove thats not too in your face, just right, with a touch of humor. picking things up quickly from the start, this track is a great opener as it builds the style of the compilation firmly. a couple more times we get to hear bongsounds and the bassline rules with a couple nice key shifts here and there. probably the best tune from HF ive heard in a while. Crackin'!
2. Zebra-N has a distinct style in his basslines which is recognizeable to those who may have heard his other tracks. Briskly rolling along with a touch of warmth overtop, it gets more mysterious and crispy, with nice layering and soundscrapes in the back. one thing i do notice about Z-N tracks though is that there tends to be a breakdown in the middle ... in this case we get a sample about smoking reefer. "turn the tv on and see what it looks like..." it comes back with a bit more streaky topend and continues its groovage. definitely mixable and a solid track for the dark dancefloor.
3. Xatrik had what was probably one of my favorite artist albums in 2004, his debut "Project A". Now we get to hear his sound as it has evolved. Maintaining the fatness that he has strongly established, this one comes across with a sly almost pimpin' attitude, with nice long keys and twisty grindbits. Everytime you think its going to get too hectic it just keeps smoothing itself out and becoming even more sneaky. This would probably fall more into the twilight category, but its definitely more nighttime than morning. whatever that means! As it grows and evolves, it doesnt letup and maintains its fun, funky, not too dark attitude. yeah, attitude, thats it.
4. Hypno brings us yet another tasty jam, a bit cyberific, a bit slamming. all the while constantly moving along and never boring. the massive percussion section almost feels like a steel drum band. a good selection of sounds fill up the soundarea, never too in your face. the bassline rolls along like a greased up marble down a teflon speed-gutter, and lights streak past, the whole thing just pumps. even getting a bit of epic feelings towards the end as everything starts to spiral upward.
5. Blisargon Demogorgon start off with a wobbling bass and sizzles. and thats where it remains for a time, until it gets more bouncy and grindy but after the last two this one doesnt keep my feet moving-- the sample kills it for me. something about executing POW's and a senseless slaughter, not mind images i want in my dancespace, so, next!
6. 3PLT comes out strong with another variation on the dark wobble roller bassline. its got a selection of odd sounds going on to keep things trippy, and feels full spectrum. a couple nice shifts and increasing the funk helps it along. and Dr Frankenstein comes in for a minute to remind us "It's Alive!!!!!" Deep, dark and crispy. The tune hints at being sucked into a vortex or thru a black hole or some other odd cosmic adventure...
7. Bon provides me with what has been one of my favorite tracks on the disc, one i have played a number of times in the past few months... its exciting and dark, mysterious and all so obvious at the same time. The tripped out vocal effects really create a distorted mental space, and the constantly morphing acidlines combined with the monster presence of the song overall evokes a mysterious feeling that is quite tasty.
8. Wizard Lizard raises an even higher vibration with this bouncing, playful, blowup rocket of a track. Ive seen this track work both in the night and in the day, and ive played this one a fair number of times also to great response. We begin to feel the hands in the air vibes and it just continues up from there. Grinding and still uplifting, rolling and solid. nice.
9. Seroxat -- havent quite been able to write what i feel about this one but when i was dancing the other night my friend played this one and it made me go a bit wobbly and i had to ask him what it was hehehe. its proper serox sound. no doubt about that.
10. Toxic aka TalkSick shows again thier versatility. the jazzy horn bit puts a tongue into the cheek a bit hard but manages to pull it off somehow,
Overall a tasty compilation, full of solid grooves and interesting, intelligent flavor. only one track didnt grab me, and the rest are just great. i keep running out of time and still dont feel like i gave a proper review but lets just say im still carrying the cd around everywhere after 5 months, and that should tell u something?
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LigaLize
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nothing spesial at this album...but first trak by Hyper Frequencies really funny 
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