| |
| Author
|
V.A Set 6 - Iboga Records , October 2005
|
lunar
Started Topics :
5
Posts :
171
Posted : Nov 16, 2005 12:54
|
beautifull compilation!!!
thanx iboga  |
|
|
Opus (Eli)
IsraTrance Junior Member
Started Topics :
24
Posts :
385
Posted : Nov 18, 2005 10:43
|
very nice cd,really good work!!!
ppl one thing from this cd really surprise me for the good,and this is manuel track,really good one housy
&groovy, it make me duck skin  !!!
good luck to meny(manuel) for is 1 relese 
keep it on this way!!!
opus(senka)
 "The harmony between heart and soul is the divine...
the divine trance". |
|
|
|
PKS
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
75
Posts :
490
Posted : Nov 21, 2005 09:52
|
Iboga Records based in Denmark is out with their sixth chapter in their Set series, as usual focusing on progressive trance. This time it is compiled by the pretty wellknown prog trance artist Freq (dj Frequence), who has also picked out a couple of progressive house tracks here.
Set 6 (Iboga Records) 2005 (IBOGACD33)
1. Freq – carbon Based Lifeform (Sun Control Species Rmx)
2. Freq – Strange Attractor (Liquid Soul Rmx)
3. Beckers – Switch (Ace Ventura Rmx)
4. Zen Mechanics – Enviromental Porn
5. Morax – Lost In The Woods
6. Casa Flava – Further South (Deep Mix)
7. Nyquist – Singularity (Freq Revision)
8. Manuel Duego – Deception
9. Nasser – Vovoli
Freq has managed to pick some tracks here that will probably be appreciated both in the progressive house scene, and in the progressive trance scene. A couple of the tracks become a little bit too housy for my taste, such as the Beckers track, which should probably fit better in a disco than on a progressive trance floor. Those vocals we get in there is so annoying! Anyway, we get some really trancey, trippy tracks here too, such as the quite massive Zen Mechanics track (my favourite on this compilation) and the deep Liquid Soul remix of the Strange Attractor track originally made by Freq himself. The tracks are well put together, so we get a nice flow through the compilation.
Iboga Records has managed to compile a CD that should fit the taste of a bigger crowd than the usual progressive trance scene. I’m sure many of these tracks will be found on several progressive house floors too this fall. Another example of how small/difficult the border between progressive house and trance is.
PKS
More reviews at:
http://www.trance.net
CHILL TRIBE
CTRCD01 QUALITY RELAXATION
CTRCD02 RELAXED JOURNEYS
CTRCD03 EAR PLEASURE
CTRCD04 WOMBATMUSIC - Shameful Silence
CTRCD05 POLYPLOID - Grow Your Own
CTRCD06 IAN ION - Gringo Locomotion
CTRCD07 SUNKINGS - Before We Die |
|
|
|
Suspekt
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
64
Posts :
563
Posted : Nov 23, 2005 03:47
|
Super-label Iboga’s set series has been one of the strongest performers of 2005, with each volume showing a different side of this diverse and innovative label. “Set:6 – Evolved” compiled by New Zealand born, Australian-based Freq is the latest in the series, and a corker it is. Freq’s style is definitely evident in this release- deep, groovy progressive music, with massive production that puts in a class of its own.
Set:6 contains a mix of new Aussie music together with some great music from the rest of the globe- artists like Nyquist (Freq’s deeper side project), Ace Ventura, Morax, Nasser, Zen Mechanics and remixes of Freq’s tracks by reknowned artists like Liquid Soul and Sun Control Species should give you a good idea of the worth of this cd. A major feature of the cd is the production level- each track’s mastering and studio work is amazing, clean and crisp sounds all around. Freq’s love of deep bass also shines through, with each track possessing a intelligent and groovy bottom end.
The compilation begins with Sun Control Species’s masterful remix of Freq’s Carbon Based Lifeforms. One of my favourite tracks on the Freq album, I heard that this was one of the biggest arrangements that SCS has ever put together. And it shows- the remix is all class, with the intelligent musicality of SCS music paired with the amazing Freq sound- it would be hard to put a foot wrong. Emotional, atmospheric and most importantly- danceable. Liquid Soul’s remix of another Freq album track- “Strange Attractors” is next- and let down the pace it doesn’t. Liquid Soul are on fire right now- and this track is easily one of the standouts of the cd. Takes the original track to a more stomping, psychedelic level, without losing any of the feel of this amazing song. The lead work is done really well- with the dominant original melody riding out over a revised bottom end- wicked stuff. Loved the bass break down toward the end too… All class this track.
Next up is the Ace Ventura (half of the legendary act psysex’s progressive act) remix of the Beckers electro smash “Switch”. The original was a definitely club anthem, and I was definitely interested when I heard Yoni was doing the remix. When I first heard this track I couldn’t imagine it with a massive galloping bassline- but after hearing this reworking, I couldn’t argue- this track rocks. Massive bassline that just keeps grooving, huuuuge tribal percussion work and that catchy vocal that will just run about your head all day… I can see this being one of the dancefloor smashes of the coming months. Zen Mechanix are better known for their full on projects, but they have had one previous release on Iboga too, and judging by that and this track- they aren’t half bad progateers either. A deep groovy bassline with funky, cheeky leads- definitely one for the daytime hours.
Morax is the side project of the well known Israeli tek-trance act Triac. Please don’t be fooled into thinking this is tek-trance though- the Morax direction definitely seems to be more in the upbeat, daytime progressive that is starting to come more and more out of Israel. Its good to see some great proggy music coming out of a place that is usually more reknowned for full on. When I first heard the next track by Casa Flava, I really did think it was Freq. They have an amazingly similar sound in production and I can easily see why Freq chose “Further South (deep mix)” for his comp. Similar leads and production shows that while Freq’s sound is very unique- there is other music in the world on this same level. Lovely tribal atmospheres and more of a housey feel, this one is in the top3 tracks of the album for me. Pure and utter class.
Freq’s only original on the cd is from his new side-project, the deep and grindy Nyquist. The Nyquist sound is definitely a lot deeper than the original freq, slower in BPM with a whole lot more emphasis on rhythm than the floaty leads than Freq is famous for. I know this track is definitely an older one- I’ve heard it some time ago- and its soooo damn good so I can only await for more Nyquist stuff in the future. I must say, from what I’ve heard, I much prefer the Nyquist sound to Freq- I hope he keeps it up! New Israeli progressive act Manual Duego is up next with the winding “Deceptions”. I must say for a first release, this one is a real corker. Probably the most “psychedelic” progressive one on the release- a moving bassline and twisting melodies with a sweet break down section toward the end. Looking forward to hearing more from this guy!
Closing the comp is Nasser, an artist which I haven’t seen a release from in a while, its nice to see hes still alive and well, haha! Groovy tribal for the last offering, great end to one of the best compilations this year. Love the hihats in this one- topped off with the little tribalisms and slinky leads I’d have to say the closing track is one of the highlights.
All in all, while I would have thought Freq might have put a few more newer originals on this one, Set:6 is still undoubtedly one of the best progressive releases of the year. Something for everybody on this release- it ranges from stomping, more “psy” progressive stuff, to deep and intelligent tribal- all without feeling that lovely feel of the Australian progressive scene. Freq time and time again proves he’s one of the premier artists in the world, and this one shows he is no slouch compiling other peoples music as well. Go Freq! I love your taste bro, can’t wait for some more originals soon!!! Iboga hit it on the head once again (can you expect anything else these days?)
8/10
Favourites- 1, 2, 6, 7
Open Records, Australia
www.open-records.net |
|
|
|
rica
IsraTrance Junior Member
Started Topics :
11
Posts :
251
Posted : Dec 1, 2005 02:30
|
Quote:
|
On 2005-11-07 09:57, kristyandmoe wrote:
The casa flava track is probably the stand out track of the release.
|
|
i 2nd that, been hearing this track over and over for the last few days and seeming to be doing the same for some more time
Bhavatu sabba mangalam |
|
|
|
Acidhive
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
76
Posts :
2014
Posted : Jan 9, 2006 22:41
|
It's been a few weeks now and this has definately grown on me. I even like track 3 now and think it's better than the original (although it'll never become one of my fave tracks, it is good enough). The rest of this compilation is just great and it stands after repeated listens, which can't be said for a whole lot of other compilations out there. At a few listens I placed this behind Set:5, but now I'd be hard-pressed to tell you which is my fave. It's a close one, I can tell you that. Anyway, here's hoping for more Iboga!
"Subconscious unravels at the point of death, and all time it has known erupts into a moment. As death extinguishes us, so we become it."
[Esoteric: Subconscious Dissolution Into The Continuum] |
|
|
|
leandromorales
Demonizz/Duophonix
Started Topics :
16
Posts :
445
Posted : Jan 10, 2006 13:55
|
i got this cd today..some trax really impressed me ..nice work
Reboleitor mode on hehe
by |
|
|
|
Nathan
IsraTrance Senior Member
Started Topics :
301
Posts :
3605
Posted : Jan 10, 2006 14:38
|
This is for sure one of the best releases of 2005.
The highlights for me of this album are:
Morax – Lost In The Woods unique and special creation. That's what I call smart music!
The remix to This instant classic Freq – Strange Attractor by Liquid soul is stunning!
Ace Ventura did ag8 job also on the remix to Beckers, took it to more funky direction.
-=The Meaning Of Life Is To Give Life A Meaning= |
|
|
|
Paladin
IsraTrance Junior Member
Started Topics :
10
Posts :
62
Posted : Jan 10, 2006 16:48
|
IBOGA on form..... AGAIN!!!
A nice collection of tunes for the earlier, deeper parts of a prog set!!!
Stand out tunes for me are:
Liquid Soul's excellent remix of Freq's Strange Attractor taking the original into more uplifting territory!
Nyquist(aka Freq in deeper guise!)with nice tribal overtones!
Zen Mechanics in deeper mode but on top form.
Sun Control Species with a nice remix of Freq's Carbon Based Lifeforms in deep fashion but with subtle tribal/techno influences!
And finally, a nice deep tribal tinged bomb from Nasser to close out the cd.
Way to go IBOGA......more please!!!
If you point your cart North,
when you want to go South,
How will you find The Way?
----Ryokan---- |
|
|
|
|
|
