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duyoush
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Posted : May 12, 2006 03:08
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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Trancers Guide To The Galaxy Vol. II
Label: Chaishop Records
Format: CD
Release: Jun 2006
Catalog: CR001CD
Chaishop Records is proud to announce their first release: The Trancers Guide to the Galaxy Vol. II compilation which features 10 grooving tracks from progressive trance artists coming from 10 different countries of the world. The tracklist speaks for itself and promises more than one hour of great music.
The release was compiled by DJ Mikadho, who put together a special blend of tunes to accompany trance travellers on their journeys around planet earth.
This Limited Edition CD comes in a special Digipak and also includes the 64 page full color Trancers Guide to the Galaxy magazine for the year 2006, the travel guide for the global trance community! It contains information about music, history, parties, festivals, shops, artists, labels and contacts in 31 countries of the world.
The magazine and compilation have been heavily promoted, so the trance community is looking forward to it.
Track List :
01. Flowjob - The Asian
02. Shuma - Zora
03. Feuerhake & Liquid Soul - Elmazing Vibe
04. El Zisco - Tango (Remix)
05. D-Nox & Beckers - One Shot (Flame on Fire Remix)
06. Sonic Cube - Subminimal (Sonnenvakuum Online Remix)
07. Pion - Feel Good
08. Sensifeel - Let´s Get A Good Time
09. Ecliptic - Dense Matter
10. Shen - Embrace
http://arabesque.co.uk/index.php?option=com_artistavenue&task=singleCd&id=363&Itemid=1
http://www.saikosounds.com/english/show_label.asp?label_id=473
Cheers
  "The external world became changed as in a dream and colors became more glowing.When the eyes were closed,colored pictures flashed past in a quickly changing kaleidoscope.what had caused this condition?"
Albert Hofmann Laboratory Notes (1943) |
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mikadho
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Posted : Jun 13, 2006 23:55
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Review (by Profane):
The website Chaishop.com has existed for 10 years, and through the years it
has achieved the status of becoming one of the undoubtedly most well-known
trance-websites in the world. The most recent project Chaishop is involved
in, is their new label Chaishop Records, and the first release is "Trancers
Guide To The Galaxy Vol. II" - a lot might already know the "Trancers Guide
To The Galaxy" magazine, a magazine released once every year (2006 is the
3rd year it is released), covering most of the important trance-scenes
around the world.
Last year the official "Trancers Guide To The Galaxy" compilation was a
double-cd released on Yellow Sunshine Explosion Records, but this time
around Chaishop decided to do the thing by themselves, and release 2 CD's
separately, with representatives from some of the countries highlighted in
the magazine - one with progressive psytrance, and one with psychedelic/full
on. In this review I'll be focusing on the progressive release, "Trancers
Guide To The Galaxy Vol. II"
01. Flowjob - The Asian Persuation [133 BPM]
Denmark is represented by the duo Flowjob, who recently released their debut
album "Support Normality" on Iboga Records, an album that generally received
quite positive feedback. "The Asian Persuation" is more traditional
progressive psytrance than the output on their album, meaning with less
electro-influences, but still with that sunny outdoor vibe people have come
to expect from Flowjob. Good job.
02. Shuma - Zora [132 BPM]
Croatia is represented by Shuma, known for their releases on Tribal Vision,
Hadshot and Groove Control. Their sound is usually on the techy/electro
side, but "Zora" is a more fluid and well-polished groover than I was
expecting, and that is certainly not a bad thing. It isn't as distinct as
their earlier material, but in my opinion one of their best tracks so far -
no-bullshit outdoor grooves for the daytime.
03. Feuerhake & Liquid Soul - Elmazing Vibe [135 BPM]
Representing Germany is the old Freeform Records regular Feuerhake with a
fresh collaboration with the Swiss producer Liquid Soul. "Elmazing Vibe" is
taken from the 3rd, recent Feuerhake-album "Re:Start", and it maintains the
sunny outdoor vibe from the first 2 tracks on this compilation, but with a
bit more powerful, and quite typical Liquid Soul grooves. Could become a
small DJ-favourite this summer.
04. El Zisco - Tango Remix [136 BPM]
El Zisco is representing Chile on this compilation, but he is currently
based in Germany, where he has already played on festivals like Fusion and
VooV. His first release was last year on Dance N Dust Records, and since
then he has appeared on labels like Plastik Park and Iono, and there is an
album on its way on Dance N Dust Records. "Tango Remix" is, in my opinion
his least impressive release so far - quite standard German psyprogressive
with some slightly annoying voice-samples.
05. D-Nox & Beckers - One Shot (Flame On Fire Remix) [128 BPM]
The upcoming Greek producer Flame On Fire take on the difficult task of
remixing "One Shot" by duo of the moment, D-Nox & Beckers. I haven't heard
the original, but this remix is quite nice - pounding progressive
electro-house with some very catchy grooves in the well-known D-Nox &
Beckers style, and with some male vocals that doesn't seem to be over the
top compared to some of their material. Good tune.
06. Sonic Cube - Subminimal (Sonnenvakuum Online Remix) [135 BPM]
The Swiss act Sonnenvakuum is up next with a cryptic "Online" remix of their
own sideproject Sonic Cubes track "Subminimal". It's a quite standard
production from these guys - pounding, well-polished progressive psytrance
with nice, subtle melodies and generally the track is a pretty good overall.
A slight annoyance is in the, in my opinion unnecessarily dominant, repeated
"Online" voice-sample.
07. Pion - Feel Good [133 BPM]
Serbia isn't among the biggest suppliers of psytrance acts, but one of the
most promising talents from the Balkan republic is Pion. Recently a member
of the act Manifest, he already has some experience in the psytrance scene,
but 2006 looks like his breakthrough year, with an upcoming release on the
Swedish powerhouse label Spiral Trax. "Feel Good" is a good teaser for the
upcoming releases, very fluid and engaging tune with housey elements, but
definitely more on the morning-trancey side.
08. Sensifeel - Let's Get A Good Time [137 BPM]
With album-releases on labels like Domo and Yellow Sunshine Explosion and
appearances on labels like Plusquam, Interzone, ZMA and Sinn Tec, Sensifeel
from France is quite a household name on the progressive psytrance scene,
and "Let's Get A Good Time" continue in his well-known style. It's quite
typical German-influenced progressive for the outdoors (which is probably
also why he is so popular at the German festivals), but it didn't really
leave a big impression on me.
09. Ecliptic - Dense Matter [143 BPM]
The last dancefloor track is by the Mexican act Ecliptic, and at the same
time it is by far the fastest, running at 143 BPM. "Dense Matter" is
crossover between full on and progressive - the sound-themes seem very full
on, but it is certainly much more on the groovy side, and by no means
full-power dancefloor mayhem music. I would categorise it as groovy full on
for the daytime - nothing really spectacular, but nothing bad either.
10. Shen - Main Springs
Last but not least is a downbeat track by the Canadian act Shen. Chillout
fans might remember him for his releases on Iboga Records and Native State
Records, but he is definitely more well-known on the techno-scene under his
Noah Pred moniker. "Main Springs" is a mesmerising dubby tune with
absolutely beautiful female vocals, sweet clicks'n'bleeps and a deep,
hypnotizing atmosphere. Running for less than 5 minutes, it's sadly just too
short... But an outstanding last track.
Bottom line:
With "Trancers Guide To The Galaxy Vol. II", the well-established website
Chaishop will probably also establish itself as a label to watch out for.
The concept of a CD representing 10 different countries (one for each track)
is noteworthy, and although there aren't many really big highlights or
surprises along the way, the compilation maintains a quite high quality
throughout. Also the booklet, the 2006 edition of the "Trancers Guide To The
Galaxy" is undoubtedly among the most extensive booklets you'll find on a
psytrance-release.
In short, "Trancers Guide To The Galaxy Vol. II" is a good progressive
psytrance compilation. Not absolutely essential, but certainly worth the
money.
Links:
Chaishop: http://www.chaishop.com
Trancers Guide To The Galaxy: http://www.trancersguide.com
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The_Guardians_Of_Truth
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Posted : Jun 14, 2006 11:15
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Finnaly is out !!
looks like a great compilation 
I can't wait to hear
Good luck Chaishop !!
Boom !!
NEW ALBUM OUT SOON !!!
"ATMA - Music Revolution"
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mikadho
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Posted : Jul 1, 2006 19:14
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WAVELOGIX
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Posted : Jul 2, 2006 14:32
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good luck mikadho with this one !! .... heartiest congratulations and best wishes ..
chandan aka Wavelogix ! |
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