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V/A - Multiple Personalities [Manic Dragon Rec's]
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Rah
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Compilation: Multiple Personalities
Web: http://www.sonic-dragon.com
Label: Manic Dragon Records
Year: 2005
Format: CD
Songs:
1. Terminator vs CPC - Mosgortrans
2. Paranoize vs Claw - Vampire Legend
3. Xenomorph vs himself - Schzoid Transpersonal.Progressions
4. Procs vs Captain Ifan (aka Duck Off) - We Are Closed
5. Dejan vs Jellyheadz - Freakin' Six-Pack!
6. Mubali vs Ocelot - Mood Swinger
7. Sequipa vs Baphomet Engine - Multiple Personalities
8. Quasas vs Dylalien - Alien Together Now (Baba mix)
9. Kulu vs Strangers - Unbelievable
Here is an interesting idea band together two of the most deranged acts from several countries and give them a little homework. To make music for even more deranged people. To begin with, the self-titled ‘Fried Babas' from Manic Dragon compiled this bad boy, does that tell you enough? This is trance you have gulp down first and enjoy second. At times I have to wonder when it stops being music and it just becomes another avant-gard-ish experiment. Well, if it still shakes my bones as if I had stuck the finger in the electricity socket, we're good to go. The good side about a versus only compilation is the fact at least an entertaining level of complexity to the arrangements can be expected. The order of the day includes a strong fetishism for squeaks, blips, alien melodies and splashing timbres with an oceanic depth.
Terminator vs. CPC - Mosgortrans [148]
‘Mosgortrans' brings a lot of lot banging what else with these two. In the forefront a slowly building/creaking synth spiced up with a juicy distortion, the now fashionable heavily delayed quasi-voices and a sense of cryptic Russian groove. Sampling as usual is alien-like, methodic and highly spectral, you can expect to see this one the Goa Gil sets.
Paranoize vs. Claw - Vampire Legend [148]
I'm not sure why I associate Paranoize (Alex Ladyzanskay) with Dracula-ambient noises. The break sample ‘I am Dracula' seems to confirm my rumors. Claw (Charalambos Pieris) from Cyprus brings forth even more madness to the ‘Vampire Legend' in a heavily compact number full of assorted surprises, that remind a bit of Manifold on the eerie bass and leads, while the synth's can be compared to previous Paranoize material in the likes of ‘Fucking Evil Noise' (Ketuh). The kicks here are immense. In between we have as usual; vampire-oriented samples, a few screams and a strong gothic feel to go dance your hips off while you sport fangs.
Xenomorph vs. Xenomorph - Schizoid Transpersonal Progressions [145]
Here's someone who fills the description ‘multiple personalities' disorder quite well. In all seriousness, the song is a pretty good builder. It feels more developed, more melodic but still along the lines of “Incongruent Anatomy (Vertigo). The bass is knitted alongside the melody on a peak around the third minute with very pleasing knob turning.
Procs vs. Captain Ifan (Duck off) – We are closed [148]
How often do you fall in dreams where that sense of depthless-ness occurs? I feel the same way with this one… a sudden jump into the unknown. These cats are going about their business with a ‘We know how this thing normally goes, but we are just going to do our thing.' kind of attitude, this is beyond twisted… very precise sample work on so many levels is just thought-numbing and groovy, especially the ‘quack-quack'. bass line. On the drums there is a good doze of tribal work, fast syncopated beats and samples that remind a bit of Scozbor specifically in songs like ‘Normal Drug Taking'… very involving stuff. We recently had an opportunity to ask Procs a few questions as well.
Dejan vs. Jellyheadsz – Freakin' six Pack [150]
Interesting to see these two French acts band together. My thoughts about Jellyheadz' earlier work where a bit mixed. With Dejan I knew it might be a more… earth bound somehow. This one floats away though. It's very spacey, I feel like in the planetarium for some reason. On one hand you can feel the Dejan beat driving the song while Karim goes wild on the upper ranges. The progression seems a bit slow and at times redundant, but is something coherent at the end of the day.
Mubali vs. Ocelot – Mood Swinger [144]
You know how we have never really seen C3PO, (the white-bullet like robot from Start Wars) intoxicated? Well imagine how that would sound. 'Mood Swinger' fills my description of the scene quite nicely. Imagine those bleeps and chirps running wild on delays, as strangely pitched build-ups intertwine with seriously dazing effects.
Sequipa vs. Baphomet Engine - Multiple personalities [148]
This one takes the cake for me. A seriusly melodic track in very South African way. The singing-chanting-roaring voices are great. I'm going to guess is some sort of strange German dialect, truth be told – I have no clue. They stick in your head though. This one is a personal favorite.
Quasas vs. Daylalien – Alien Together [153]
Says who you can't you use the Lone Ranger melody/anthem for westerners these days? This is pretty out there stuff as well… sample vortex and interesting beat work at specifically syncopated steps in the sequencer, but no strong melodies to back the madness up though. A bit to fractal for my taste.
Kulu vs. Strangers – Unbeliable [150]
The Greeks close the compilation with Russian spiced riffs and a strong mechanical drum work. Besides the screams here and there this is pretty involving, the upper ranges show such complex diversity of effects, I'm not even going to attempt describing it. Its madness, I'm finding it a bit more acceptable because there is still that static drum work that reminds a bit of the Doof stuff. Not very melodic in the traditional sense of the word. Having the synth's drowned to such proportion in latest effects ensures it sounds that way. My guess is that was the point.
Overall a crazy ride, with a number of acts showcasing original tunes with a bent for dancing-madness. A number of melodic tracks like “vampire Legend”, “Schizoid Transpersonal Progressions”, and “Multiple Personalities” stuck in between more ethereal experiments with a clear sense of psychedelic aesthetics: “We are closed”, “Freakin' Six Pack!” and “Mood Swinger”. All and all it is exactly what you can expect from reading the artist list and bit more.
Favourites:
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
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FrodOhm
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Posted : Aug 8, 2005 13:30
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Okay so i had some time to digest this release from manic dragon and i like it alot!!! 
Fav Moments:
Terminator vs CPC-Mosgortrans
This is russian to the bone!! Great drive in the track and the samples makes nothing just sense for me! Moskva!!!! 
Procs vs Captain Ifan - We Are Closed
Listen to what happens when two of swedens most spaced out guys come together and makes noize like this!! You will probably find your other personality somewhere in here,iknow i did!! So prepare! This is not for the fain of heart!
Quasar vs. Daylalien – Alien Together now RMX
Aliens is invading the earth, atleast the californians, this is realy far out stuff.... speeding up after a few minutes (155bpm )and becomes one hell of a powertrip!! Can't wait for the Fractal Cowboys to unleash more like this!!!
Thumbs up for Manic Dragon!! |
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Posted : Aug 8, 2005 14:21
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va - multiple personalites (manic dragon records)
01-Terminator vs. CPC - Mosgortrans
very typical russian night time music ..nothing special
02-Paranoize vs. Claw - Vampire Legend
fulon night time music ..much in the mould of iron madness , average
03-Xenomorph vs. Xenomorph - Schizoid Transpersonal Progressions
nice track from xenomorph here , perhaps should have been the first track of the cd.
04-Procs vs. Captain Ifan (Duck off) – We are closed
now were talking  hard dark squelchy crunchy madness for the late hours 
05-Dejan vs. Jellyheadsz – Freakin' six Pack
the madness continues 
06-Mubali vs. Ocelot – Mood Swinger
this imho the best track on the cd , hardd intense , freaky track 
07-Sequipa vs. Baphomet Engine - Multiple personalities
eew ..what a yucky track..what the hell is this one doin on a cd like this .. bummer 
08-Quasar vs. Daylalien – Alien Together
nice re edit kinda of an old previously unreleased track from the san fran freaks.. nice and hard keeping with the mood of the cd .. production leaves a bit to be desired tho but more than makes up in idea and structure.. not for the faint hearted
09-Kulu vs. Strangers – Unbelivable
yet another track with not so professional sound .. average night time filler ``dark`` track ..screams etc .. nothing special
hats of to manic dragon for venturing where few others have gone before overall a excelent cd for those that prefer the more underground night time sound ..tho theres a couple of tracks here that really suck imho (1,2 and 9) ..the rest of the cd is nice ..
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Mat N
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Posted : Aug 12, 2005 02:21
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most of the tracks here are decent and for sure it's a compilation for those who love hard psychedelc trance but not too melodic . my favorites are Paranoize Vs. Claw, Xenomorph (no surprises here and probably the most melodic track here), Mubali Vs. Ocelot, and Sequipa Vs. Baphomet Engine
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Fragletrollet
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Posted : Aug 15, 2005 03:15
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Strange how taste differs. I love track nr 1. for instance |
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DiMiTry
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Posted : Aug 16, 2005 11:20
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1. Terminator vs CPC - Mosgortrans
creepy whispery dark stuff, not so driving, more subliminal - very cool.
3. Xenomorph vs himself - Schzoid Transpersonal.Progressions
mwhoa.. best i've heard from him in ages. very graphic, almost like cassandra nightmare. i like.
5. Dejan vs Jellyheadz - Freakin' Six-Pack!
mmm.. yes. twisty and liquidy, tasty stuff.
8. Quasar vs Dylalien - Alien Together Now (Baba mix)
the remix is really a lot nicer than the ancient original. best track on the comp, imo. twisted psychedelic stuff, wonderful.
all in all, some amazing tracks here. one of the best "dark" compilations in a while.
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Dark_Dork
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Posted : Aug 16, 2005 11:56
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On 2005-08-08 00:48, Rah wrote:
You know how we have never really seen C3PO, (the white-bullet like robot from Start Wars) intoxicated? |
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C3PO is the golden british one... You are talking about R2D2  |
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Rah
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Posted : Aug 16, 2005 18:31
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damn... you're right... 
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Memory Loss
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Posted : Sep 25, 2005 00:11
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Very good CD from Maniac Dragon Records .
Terminator Vs CPC - Its just a brillent track,the bip bip sound just mass your mind  .
Xenomorph - keep kinda old style with new..The intro its just like walking in the forest alone..Spooky.
Duck Off is just pure psychedelic noises kicking your mind to another earth,pure mind exploding..LOVE IT!
The Many Faces - I cant say nothing..Thanke good for creating this project beetwin Dejan And Jelly Headz,huge track! The break in 3:05 is just pure psycedelic emotion..I can dig it!!
Keep the underground work guys  .
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X-static
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Posted : Sep 25, 2005 01:43
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O yeh , this is one of the sickest , twisted dark compilation I heard this year!!!
The best track for me is : #5 -The many faces - fucking great track! Same is #1 - Terminator vs CPC
and Xenomorph!
But in general all tracks are realy good!
Respect to Manic dragon and all the artists for keepin it psychedelic! |
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rajatrao2
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Posted : Sep 25, 2005 11:52
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Man oh man!!!
Paranoize vs Claw- Vampire Legend, ehhe now thats what a bassline and kick is supposed to sound like!!! Insane mother fckuing track!!! Killer leads towards the end.
Also liked the Jelly and Dejan combo, good twisted stuff
Overall nice compi
Good job
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terrorist
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Posted : Sep 25, 2005 14:38
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all tracks are good on this except for 7 |
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mikeonacid
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Posted : Sep 25, 2005 20:16
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This cd looks great when u see the tracklist,
but when it comes to listen to it, its the best i heard...
I expected more, this is my opinion...
Personal favorites: my homegrown producers, claw, kulu and strangers 
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Combat - New Generation
VA - Greekedelia
VA - Endangered Species
Psychotic Micro - Edge of Sanity
VA - League of Shadows
Delysid - Noize Infection
VA - Twilight Vision soon... |
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PSYTOUR-night oracle recs
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Posted : Sep 26, 2005 10:38
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Many great artists in here. nice thinking this 'VS' story
favorite tracks:
Xenomorph vs Xenomorph-Schzoid Transpersonal Progressions
Kulu vs Strangers-Unbelievable
*Night Oracle Records
www.night-oracle-records.com
*Vertigo Records/Indigo Recs
*Femina Mandragora/Rhakti Dei |
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Posted : Sep 26, 2005 16:13
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All the best for this one
i really enjoy this album
Xeno, kulu, claw, terminator tracks are great
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