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Various Artists – Set:4 Essentials (Iboga, 2005)
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Dance N Dust
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Posted : Mar 28, 2005 16:24
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i like that cd very much,, some realy good tunes in here.. most i like: t1, t9, t5
i didnt like the mastering here at all very un pro,
like in track nr 6 there is a big brack of 55 secound or so to track nr 7 ???? what?
sound of the tracks are not good at all like:
"Aerospace – Scatter" the non master track sound much good with out mastering..
is it only me feeling this or?
any way abut the music i like most of track in here and some real good tunes for dance floor
good luck for yoli and iboga craw
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VertigOA
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Posted : Mar 30, 2005 01:24
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This is my first proggy album in a while and Im glad I got it.
I was really impressed with Ace Venturas (yoni) proggy debut, probably my favorite on the CD.
I like the Freq track and Sunseek track as well. Zen closes it out very nice too.
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shahar
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Posted : Mar 30, 2005 11:30
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First thing I must say about this CD, is that it is fun to listen to. It's nice to the ears, it has a trancing effect and it still has moments that really make you wanna dance. Since I don't listen to trance that much anymore, and don't bother to listen to things that do not catch my ears, I don't really bother anymore with classifications and comparisons, bpms and production, which is really fun- so here's a short clean impression after like 10 listens.
The beginning trio has a lot of BLT feel to them, mainly in the sounds used. Ace Ventura is a nice hypnotic track with cool little mind games. Nobody's Perfect is no Perfect Stranger, while it does show the new musical personality of Yuli, you still get two nice explosions of BLTiness, which is really good for me. This track is also one of the best examples how you can make people wanna dance without using excessive energy, just listen to the return from the break. Does only I hear so much BLT in Freq's track? The whole percussion thingy and some other sounds. Nice one anyway. Yotopia are also here with an emotional first light track. Sunseek's Jet Lag is my favorite here- I know this track and its creator for a long time, and the more I hear it the more I like it- so fucking psychedelic, with a beautiful moody yet optimistic feel. Makes me wanna dance in the pre-dawn first light. Cubica's Red Out sounds somehow out of place to me here. Breaks the flow. Scatter from my friend Shanti is also very nice, very emotional track also with that strong mellow optimistic feel and a lot of warmness in the doodoodoodi and some of the melodies. I like the Pixel track, though you can immediately feel how the different sharp sounds typical to the Hommega gang break the fuzzier psychedelic atmosphere of the rest of the compilation- maybe mastering can help with that? dunno. I really like the tribal percussion, though, and it's a fun track. Wouter's Ground Control is also a great one that I know for a while now. Another one with lots of emotion that really makes me wanna dance.
Bottom Line: Excellent compilation. No really weak points. Something with the flow of the second half is not working well enough, might have changed the order of tracks there. Fun to listen to at home and probably to dance to as well (tried only 3 tracks). Nice one Yuli & Iboga. Waiting for more. Favorites: 1, 2(!!), 4, 5(!!!), 7, 9(!!).
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Nokturnal
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Posted : Apr 1, 2005 08:42
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On 2005-03-18 19:40, aje wrote:
Even though this was released on danish Iboga records, this seems to be a showcase of israeli progressive. I dont know why, but IMHO when Israelis do or try to do progressive, it tends to sound superficial and plastic...
...(On a side note there are good israeli house producers, like Moshic or the Flash Brothers, so its just those israelis from the trance scene im talking about here.) |
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I agree with everything you have said, in fact I felt the same way after I heard the cd for the first time. I just find that the sounds are not as textured, they are more predictable and formulaic if you will.
I do enjoy the compilation and look forward to playing a few of the tracks, but it lacks the organic nature that makes me such a huge fan of Scando/Aussi proggy psy.
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homsy
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http://www.psymag.com review:
One of most significant psy-progressive labels, setting new trends & moves are back with a brand new addictive compilation.
Set: 4 is the 4th compilation of the SET: saga, this time it was compiled by Israeli artists Yuli Fershtat (Perfect Starnger aka B.L.T).
As mentioned in the information sheet of this release, this compilation is the first part of a 3 CD mini serious, covering the global spectrum of Iboga.
All this means basically that the content of this exciting release was produced mainly on Israeli soil.
The local progressive scene in Israeli has been gradually developing in the recent, last few years, resulting in more and more quality & innovative music that is released on an on-growing basis. As an Israeli but mainly as a progressive enthusiast this sure brings out feelings of joy.
Set:4 easily won my heart!!!, and is considered by me as one of the most exciting compilations released this year complying so perfectly with the dance floor. Progressive beats with just the right amount of power to lift you up into the sky - Perfect for any scenery, extra rewarding on the dance floor.
It is vividly noticeable that Mr. Yuli F. has put a lot of energy & thought into this compilation, I salute him for that.
9 shinning stars produced by Ace Ventura (yoni Oshrat from the legendary Psysex act) with cardiac arrest a fine opening for this expedition.
Perfect Stranger, Yuli fershtat aka B.L.T with a totally uplifting & groovy segment, bearing Yuli's distinct percussive carnivalistic stamp.
Freq, with no doubt a master of the craft, cream of the crop, delivering yet another dance floor hit.
Yotopia, another solid ambassador of the local Israeli progressive scene, about to release their highly enticipated debut album through Flow records (Portugal).
Sunseek is a new name for me, his fine track takes this compilation towards its peak with a strong, deep & aggressive underground beat, dark & horrific.
Cubica is Mikkel Calum, aka as Fragcult (with his partner Caspar), takes the compilation a step back leading us back into more groovy & sorted realms, Iboga, Iboga, Iboga... - if you are a Frogcult fan as well, like I am... this one is for you.
Guy Shanti (aka Evil Drug Lords), introduces us with his new & exciting new progressive project called Aerospace. Scatter, his contribution to this compilation, takes us on a short journey painted gracefully...
Pixel & Ran Shani, the second Hommega related artist on this compilation, a sweet crossover of psychedelic & progressive scents, not as exciting as one had hopped, slightly misplaced, basically a lot more complying with Pixels recent album, where it was originally nested.
Closing this compilation is Zen Mechanics, Wouter Thomassen, based in Holland, he delivers an amazing hit, watch out for this highly skillful, multi-talented artist...I know I'll keep an open eye...
To sum it all up: "9 hand picked winners... another superb collectors item from Iboga records!!! - GALORE!!!"
Official release information:
Set:4 is a dream of a collection, compiled by Yuli Fersthat from Israel, Known through his work under the name BLT. The CD mainly consists of Israeli Progressive sounds. It’s the first part of a 3 CD “mini series” within the set series, covering the global Iboga spectrum of progressive trance.
Names on this CD include Yoni from Psysex (Ace Ventura), Guy Shanti from radio 105 FM (Aerospace), Pixel & Ran Shani (Hommega), Yotopia and Sunseek. Yuli are also present with his new promising project, Perfect Stranger.
The Compilation also holds top tracks from FREq, Cubica & Zen Mechanics.
The Quality is yet again outstanding and this time very dance floor orientated.
This compilation will knock your socks straight off!!
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Posted : Apr 29, 2005 21:31
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V/A - Set/4 _Essentials
Cover: http://tinyurl.com/akwe4 (front) + http://tinyurl.com/b2zsl (back)
Artist: Various
Title: Set/4 _Essentials
Format: CD (jewel case)
Label: Iboga Records (Denmark)
Cat. #: BOGACD28
Date: February 2005
Track listing:
01. 08’37” Ace Ventura – Cardiac Arrest
02. 08’06” Perfect Stranger – Nobody’s Perfect
03. 07’36” FREq - Lifeline
04. 07’21” Yotopia - Believe
05. 08’40” Sunseek – Jet Lag
06. 08’48” Cubica – Red Out
07. 07’39” Aerospace - Scatter
08. 07’24” Pixel vs. Ran Shani – Disco Nection
09. 09’29” Zen Mechanics – Ground Control
Review:
Bacon, Lettuce and progressive trance…
This is the fourth opus in the Iboga Set series covering the broad spectre of rich, deep, progressive trance from all over the globe… This time it’s compiled by Yuli Fershtat known also as BLT – and the focus is mainly progressive trance from Israel, though there are also tracks from Holland, Portugal, Denmark and Australia… Anyway, let’s pop this baby in the player and check out the set…
Let me take you thru the tracks…
#01: Ace Ventura – Cardiac Arrest [135 BPM]
The highly original name Ace Ventura (gulp!) is an alias of Yoni Oshrat – one half of PsySex… This however is far away from the typical melodic PsySex style – we’re on Iboga Records now, so obviously this is deep, progressive trance… After the initial cardiac arrest, we’re exposed to a very clean, crisp rhythm section… Smooth, funky and kinda wobbly – but still with an almost clinical sturdiness to it… The ‘climax’ @ 3’47 has a certain held-back charm to it making it irresistible… The floating pads are also sweet – just like the acid-ridden surprise ending… A very diverse track which seems to grow more and more on me… Sweet! ;o)
#02: Perfect Stranger – Nobody’s Perfect [134 BPM]
The stranger is BLT (Yuli Fershtat) who also compiled this compilation… I’m glad he didn’t stick to his previous declaration of not releasing anymore music – cause this is damn good! Crystal clear, tight percussion – with phat electro elements, tribal percussion and an overall organic atmosphere… There are no obvious climax or take-offs for the first six minutes, but @ 6’34 Yuli tears his goodie bag open… I could’ve wished for even more party atmosphere, but I’m sure that was never the intention with this track… A nice little groover nevertheless!
#03: FREq – Lifeline [140 BPM]
I always introduce Aran “FREq” Gallagher as one of the progressive trance-acts I enjoy the most... And that hasn’t changed…The quality level is impressive, and this is another sweet, sweet funky choon… Again Aran generously sprinkles big, massive melodic leads into the tune – this time with a serrated edge and a pinch of reverb… I can’t wait for Set/6 compiled by FREq + his third album coming in early 2006… Brilliant track!
#04: Yotopia – Believe [141 BPM]
Yotopia is Yoni Rimon & Tomer Dayan from Portugal and they’ve released quite a few tracks on compilations so far… They kick things in gear with a tribally inspired rhythm-section accompanied by razor-sharp synths and playful little melodic pads… A very joyous combination - and ‘joyous’ as an adjective pretty much sums up the feeling of this track… Good, but not amazing…
#05: Sunseek – Jet Lag [140 BPM]
Sunseek is Miki Ocheri – an upcoming producer from Israel… And damn, what talent this guy possesses… The promotional info describes this as ‘a mixture between psytrance and progressive’ and yes, the cross-over appeal is huge! We get the steady, driving, melodic forces from psytrance – combined with the rich, groovy phatness of progressive trance… Awesome combo! The break-down is no less than amazing – I dare anyone not to move to this! Flawless track!
#06: Cubica – Red Out [135 BPM]
Cubica is Mikkel Calum from Denmark… I remember his brilliant debut EP + live show back in 2001 when he was signed to Ayahuasca Records… Also he’s one half of Frogacult who’ve released quite a few progressive stompers + the debut album Something for Sundays on Iboga last year… Anyway, this track is more stripped down than its predecessors – blunt, cold beats and an almost minimal atmosphere… The track itself is ok, but it seems oddly out of place here… AND the 40 seconds of silence before the next track doesn’t do anything to improve the flow either… Wtf!?
#07: Aerospace – Scatter [136 BPM]
Aerospace is the progressive outfit of GuyShanti from EvilDrugLords… The scatting intro is fun, but the rest of the track doesn’t really do much for me… It’s simple, laidback progressive trance – but unfortunately not much happens… Decent track!
#08: Pixel vs. Ran Shani – Disco Nection [134 BPM]
Pixel is Eli Biton and he released his debut full-on album Reality Strikes Back on HOM-Mega in 2004… This track was also on that album, but it’s notably different from the other tracks… He’s joined here by Ran Shani on a hybrid choon somewhere in border country between progressive, electro and full-on… I really like the cut-up Shpongle-like voice samples and the overall playful electro bits here… A hybrid track – and a good hybrid track!
#09: Zen Mechanics – Ground Control [136 BPM]
Ahh, ZM is Wouter Thomassen from The Netherlands… I really liked his spacey chill track on last year’s Aleph Zero compilation Natural Born Chillers… This is his first venture into progressive trance though – and let’s hopes he keeps it up… This is good! I dig the slow, lazy beats and the well-programmed percussion… I definitely recognize his chill-background, as this track is soaked in atmospheric world-music influences… The vocals are awesome here - rumours have it that it’s Bowie!? Brilliant track to finish of a brilliant compilation!
Another fine Iboga compilation here… Not the best I’ve heard this year, but its high quality nonetheless… There are a handful of very nice tracks here – unfortunately the flow is kinda lost for a couple of tracks halfway through – and the 40 seconds pause is really weird!? But generally this is good, high quality progressive trance – with hints of psy, electro and world music tossed generally around here and there… Nice!
Iboga fans will not be disappointed – neither will fans of cross-over progressive trance… It will come in handy both as a DJ tool and for home-listening… Check out this compilation if you haven’t already… It’s well worth it! Enjoy!
Favourites: 1(!), 3, 5(!!), 8, 9(!)
DeathPosture
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