While browsing Youtube for interesting trance-related content I came across this excellent music video for Lost In Translation by the genre-defying New Zealand group Pitch Black. The song is taken from their album Ape To Angel, originally released in 2004. The video is quite tasteful–unlike a lot of the rubbish that floats around the trance scene. I really like the distinctive visual aesthetic in use here–it meshes well with the music and shows the producers in action but doesn’t overdo anything. Flash is required to view this video:

While we’re on the subject, don’t miss out on Pitch Black’s latest album Rude Mechanicals; it has been in regular rotation around here for months now and shows no sign of losing its lustre. I hope to get to a full review soon, but the short version is that I heartily recommend it for anyone seeking something a little different from the norm. They’ve also got a video out for the title track, but this one might be a little more inaccessible for trance fans than Lost In Translation. Check it out if you’re up for some deep dubby rhythms and ecologically conscious lyrics.

LIFE PSYCLE, presented by Stereoshift. Line-up:

Basilisk [Toronto - ektoplazm.com]

Briden [Victoria - briden.org]

Cloud Dancer [Victoria - Rainbow Cathedral]

ShellB [Victoria - stereoshift.org]

Heidrogen [Vancouver - stereoshift.org]

Johnny Dubbs [Vancouver - Perception Inc.]

Join us to participate in the Life Psycle of our global collective tribe! We’ve planned for a well rounded night of mind expansion as we bring one of Canada’s top psychedelic DJs to Victoria for a special 2 hour set. Basilisk is one of the hardest working DJs in Canada, constantly pushing forward and progressing psychedelic music and culture worldwide. His website www.ektoplazm.com showcases his dedication to the scene, be sure to check it out.

In addition to Basilisk we have a full stock of DJs you won’t want to miss. We’ve got something for everyone, including Cloud Dancer of the Rainbow Cathedral, a little bit of funk from Vancouver in the form of Jonnny Dubbs, some electro from the beautiful ShellB, and full on glitched out madness from Heidrogen, sure to leave you begging for more.

$20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available from Flavour, 581 Johnson Street. Doors open at 9pm, music until 6am. Venue: Sunset Room, 1810B Store Street, Victoria, B.C.

(Info taken from the Facebook event posting.)

The venue for this event is not Blak! The new location is 85 Christie St.

Get ready for another night of psychedelic pleasure!

Main Room: (Psytrance )

DJ Stargazer – Outworld Resistance
DJ Sidra – Outworld Resistance
DJ Basilisk – ektoplazm.com
Sound Breakers (Live)- Psychedelic Connection

Second Room: (For those who need a progressive fix)

DJ Pressure – Outworld Resistance
DJ Paul Eb

19+
85 Christie St.
Doors open @ 10pm

Deco by RompfndasL
Tickets: $10 advanced (more at the door).
Available at Shanti Baba or message Outworld Resistance on Facebook for out of town list.

The first outdoor event of the season is here! Once again the honours go to the mysterious organization behind the previous Goa 4:20 event…

The nerds of The Quanta are at it again.. celebrating 420 in the best way possible — Psychedelic Sound and dance!!

This event is open to everyone and anyone.. Ego-maniacs denied.

There is no entry fee… in fact there isn’t even a venue. The location will be announced closer to the actual date.. to keep “the man” off our back as efficiently as possible. I can tell you that public transport will be an easy-means of coming or going Very Happy

Musical Talent is as follows (no specific order or times):

Modziw – The Quanta
Yram – The Quanta
CatDevNull – The Quanta
DrüüG – The Quanta

SPECIAL GUESTS!!

Plan B – The shakti Collective (pixie dust?)
Kevin Stargazer – Outworld Resistance (likely on around midnight)

Art/Visuals by ANSR

We’ll do our best to supply free water, treats, and snacks. Suggested items you might want to bring: Flashlight, toilet paper, warm shoes, clothes, blankets, etc.. (don’t forget you’ll be dancing!), and anything else you might want for an all-night outdoor party in mid-april!!

Mark your attendance on Facebook or check out the Freetekno event posting for more.

Final note: you will probably have to put some work into sorting out the location… I might not get around to posting it here so check those links out when the time is right.