Tracklist
Companies etc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Suntrip Records
- Copyright (c) – Suntrip Records
- Distributed By – Arabesque Distribution
- Produced At – E-Mantra Studio
- Mastered At – 4CN Studios
Credits
- Artwork – Mars (6)
- Mastered By – Tim Schuldt
- Written-By, Producer – Emanuel Carpus
Notes
Actual track durations are slightly different to what is listed on the artwork.
Artwork – @ psynews.org
The artwork was assembled using images, photos and paintings of: Lucas Van Valckenborgh, BM01, Madison.Murphy, Oliver Renoncourt, Hubble, and The Universe.
All tracks written & produced @ E-Mantra Studio, Constanta, Romania.
Mastering @ 4CN Studios, Germany.
"A knowledge of all lunar forms arises through one-pointed meditation upon the moon."
Mystic Aphorism of Patanjali
℗ & © Suntrip Records 2009.
Other Versions (Showing 1 of 1) View All
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcana (8xFile, MP3, 320) | Suntrip Records | SUNDD17 | Belgium | 2009 |
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Reviews & Discussion
Before the release of Arcana, I heard a few tracks from E-Mantra such as Metempsychosis and Voyager II. Simply put, I was blown away. Finally, a talented producer steps up and makes the music that was so long forgotten.
Then came Arcana, out of the blue, and E-Mantra made true goa trance even better. I hear people saying that E-Mantra should put more melodies in the next album, but why? So that he can sound like all the generic psy artists out there? Please no. E-Mantra is at the forefront of new school goa using deep atmospheric and pumping music. This is how it's done.
Only one point of detailed criticism is that the kick in Shamanistic Rituals could have used a lot more bass around it. Like I said, details.
My favorite track is "War of the Hierophants". Each time I listen to it, it's like a solar wind completely bulldozing over me. So beautiful, complex and powerful.
Let's also not forget the cover. Majestic and one of the most beautiful covers I've ever seen.
The album is a milestone and is essential for everyone keeping true goa trance in their hearts.
Wonderful work, Mr. Carpus. We want much more.
Then came Arcana, out of the blue, and E-Mantra made true goa trance even better. I hear people saying that E-Mantra should put more melodies in the next album, but why? So that he can sound like all the generic psy artists out there? Please no. E-Mantra is at the forefront of new school goa using deep atmospheric and pumping music. This is how it's done.
Only one point of detailed criticism is that the kick in Shamanistic Rituals could have used a lot more bass around it. Like I said, details.
My favorite track is "War of the Hierophants". Each time I listen to it, it's like a solar wind completely bulldozing over me. So beautiful, complex and powerful.
Let's also not forget the cover. Majestic and one of the most beautiful covers I've ever seen.
The album is a milestone and is essential for everyone keeping true goa trance in their hearts.
Wonderful work, Mr. Carpus. We want much more.
THIS IS IMO BEST NEW SKOOL NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Same level as Etnica (imo concidered as best old skool goa), just totally different.
Emenuel uses total different style and sounds as any other artist. I think we will need 5 - 10 years to relise what impact he will have on the scene; call me a wanker, but i feel like this!
If you want cliché climaxes, simplicity and only predictable tunes, don't buy this complex and outstanding CD
He uses so many moodswings in tracks it's almost confusing!!! His climaxes are so suttle, briliant melodies appearing very suttle, floating down again, to make wicked wicked spirals! if people would know with what extremally limited material he makes this, you would be surprised!
...even his ambient is massive, again sometething good with original sounds!
This is the very intense strechy soundscape goa! With all in it for me.
The only thing that disturbed me (but he editted that in his live version) were the wolf souds in track 2 "Shamanistic Rituals".
critisism as "no main melodies are not true, if you listen to the tracks carefully enough they are there, but not exploited as 99% of goa makers would do...imo
so for me a 9,999 / 10
Same level as Etnica (imo concidered as best old skool goa), just totally different.
Emenuel uses total different style and sounds as any other artist. I think we will need 5 - 10 years to relise what impact he will have on the scene; call me a wanker, but i feel like this!
If you want cliché climaxes, simplicity and only predictable tunes, don't buy this complex and outstanding CD
He uses so many moodswings in tracks it's almost confusing!!! His climaxes are so suttle, briliant melodies appearing very suttle, floating down again, to make wicked wicked spirals! if people would know with what extremally limited material he makes this, you would be surprised!
...even his ambient is massive, again sometething good with original sounds!
This is the very intense strechy soundscape goa! With all in it for me.
The only thing that disturbed me (but he editted that in his live version) were the wolf souds in track 2 "Shamanistic Rituals".
critisism as "no main melodies are not true, if you listen to the tracks carefully enough they are there, but not exploited as 99% of goa makers would do...imo
so for me a 9,999 / 10
Just stunning! I did not believe that today such an empressive goa-trance album will be released. i am listening over and over and i feel like being back in the days under a black sky full of stars and dancing through the galaxy and feel deep inside this warm feeling - part of the universe - love.
There is no weak track all is floating very well - and these melodies are just amazing. In each track is this harmony without edges.
Also the two last downtempo tracks are just beautiful. My conclusion: very good production - very mature.
Namaste!
There is no weak track all is floating very well - and these melodies are just amazing. In each track is this harmony without edges.
Also the two last downtempo tracks are just beautiful. My conclusion: very good production - very mature.
Namaste!
[r2010601]
E-Mantra is one of the best goa artists in the world !!! Trust me , This album is the best new school goa to date , Amazing loop sounds & samples , Really excellent effective music in the world !!!