Lorin Bassnectar -- Mesermizing the Ultra

[tiedye]

If you haven't picked this up yet.. GO! RUN! TITI MAU! RIGHT NOW!

So happy this arrived yesterday. I can't stop listening to it. Definately on par with Diverse Systems of Throb.. although a second disc full of remixes kinda gives it the upper hand over Throb.

Regardless. . . if you like Bassnectar, breakbeats, psychedelic, or great art in general.. get this shit. Seriously, there's no other producer out there like this man. I bet the man eats talent for fucking breakfast.

Hahahaha, I think Yoda even makes an appearance in "Blow".

Expect another one of these when my new Tipper disc comes in the mail ;)

edit: I forgot an 'm' in Mesmerizing. My bad.

[dj_soo]

honestly never understood the appeal of bassnector. Don't like many of his productions and i think he's a mediocre DJ at best...

he must be doing something right though since he's got one hell of a following.

maybe i'm just old and jaded.

[project.one]

Im going to admit I like his live stuff better then any of his CDs Ive heard.

Best set yet was at Higher Ground in Kelowna back in 2004.

[anewlife]

Guess I have to disagree...

FNK @ Last.fm

[tiedye]

I've yet to see him live, but I really dig his style. Maybe it's from all the drugs in highschool?

[dj_soo]

The one thing i'll give him live is the fact that he has the stage presence.

as far as a technical DJ mixing-wise goes, I could name 10 locals in van who could mix circles around him.

edit: btw keep in mind i feel that way about a lot of big name DJs

[tiedye]

And there are probably 100 DJs across Canada that could spin circles around them, but this isn't about his mixing.. it's about his studio production which appeals to me immensely. I imagine there are a dozen producers in town that could put out work far more intricate and advanced than his, but you like what you like.

[Revolver]

Originally Posted by tiedye

If you haven't picked this up yet.. GO! RUN! TITI MAU! RIGHT NOW!

So happy this arrived yesterday. I can't stop listening to it. Definately on par with Diverse Systems of Throb.. although a second disc full of remixes kinda gives it the upper hand over Throb.

Regardless. . . if you like Bassnectar, breakbeats, psychedelic, or great art in general.. get this shit. Seriously, there's no other producer out there like this man. I bet the man eats talent for fucking breakfast.

Hahahaha, I think Yoda even makes an appearance in "Blow".

Expect another one of these when my new Tipper disc comes in the mail ;)

edit: I forgot an 'm' in Mesmerizing. My bad.

RIGHT ON!!!!!.

lorin absolutley BLEW me away at shamblalbaba in 03.

i saw this cd at hmv just the other week and baught it completely blind. and i enjoy alot.

took some effort to get into it though.

track number 4 on the second disk is my favirot. the one with the laughing kids.....

[dj_soo]

Originally Posted by tiedye

And there are probably 100 DJs across Canada that could spin circles around them, but this isn't about his mixing.. it's about his studio production which appeals to me immensely. I imagine there are a dozen producers in town that could put out work far more intricate and advanced than his, but you like what you like.

indeed. i have no issue with people who like his stuff, I just don't understand the appeal myself...

[tiedye]

I had a feeling you'd appreciate his work, John. I had no trouble immersing myself in it, personally. I put it on at about 1am and let it mess around with my cerebrum.. this man is a psychedelic pioneer.

[dj_soo]

i suppose it's the psytrance of breaks or something?

[tiedye]

I wouldn't argue with that description.

[Veni*C]

its a pretty good cd...
allthough i personally like his live sets better... its a crazy vibe that i havnt seen alot of other djs duplicate....people go OFF.

[mux]

I dunno. Basic breaks with speed garage basslines.

I too do not understand the draw.

[dj_soo]

i guess when i was doing a lot of drugs, psytrance sorta wasn't on my radar.

Was listening to too much freaky bay-area experimental art/jazz-metal

[dj_soo]

quite frankly, I don't understand the appeal of a lot of rave music nowadays. I think i'm just getting old.

[mux]

totally... like, "jumpstyle" - when did that happen? sounds like underproduced hardcore to me, just a kick, basic perc loop and a single synth most of the time.

I guess most of the ravers weren't around to hear those sounds the first time around.

(in fact, I'm banking on that! )

[Veni*C]

his basslines are huuuuuge.. they just rip thru u and make u loose control lol.. thats the only way i can really describe it.. like i said ... seeing him live is the way to go.. people go insane... u really need to see him play at shambhala to understand it i guess....

and this is coming from someone who lives ..eats ..and breathes house music.. i do listen to everything else.. just not as much.. and i like lorin because its a sound not alot of other people out there have...

[tiedye]

Originally Posted by mux

I dunno. Basic breaks with speed garage basslines.

I too do not understand the draw.

I'd say his basslines are more similar to drum n bass and dubstep over speed garage, personally. I can't stand speed garage.

Originally Posted by dj_soo

i guess when i was doing a lot of drugs, psytrance sorta wasn't on my radar.

Was listening to too much freaky bay-area experimental art/jazz-metal

I'm all about diversity man. I love experimental music with a passion.. Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band is up there in my all-time top 10 and that's as experimental as it gets. Jazz-metal is a little hard to get into due to how uncommon it is, but from what I've heard it's stellar music.

[dj_soo]

Originally Posted by tiedye

I'm all about diversity man. I love experimental music with a passion.. Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band is up there in my all-time top 10 and that's as experimental as it gets. Jazz-metal is a little hard to get into due to how uncommon it is, but from what I've heard it's stellar music.

Mr. Bungle on an eighth of shrooms is one hell of an experience

[tiedye]

Believe it or not, I've experienced that, but if I remember correctly I threw some MDMA in the mix. Horrifically wonderful experience.

[dj_soo]

which album(s)?

only one i never did drugs to was California as I had already quit by then...

[tiedye]

"Disco Volante" of course, and one called "The Raging Rabbit" or something like that.

[dj_soo]

Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny?

That was before they were signed to Warner...

[tiedye]

Oh? I didn't know that.