DJ Solitare's Retro Goa Explorations, Episode 67 - Psychopod: Psychopod & Dreampod

The 67th in my Retro Goa Explorations series of videos in which I present some of my favourite 'Goa Trance' tracks from the '90s.
In this series, I go back to my first experiences in the Goa Trance electronic dance music movement starting in late 1994, drawing upon my recollections of hearing specific music at certain events and using my classical music background explore the elements that I believe make these tracks so great.
The series is currently focused on music I first encountered in the '96-97 season, starting in September 1996, when I moved to London. The two related tracks in this episode include one that I heard in Tsuyoshi's set at the Return to the Source party at the Liberty Science Centre in New York in September 1996: Psychopod's twin tracks Psychopod and Dreampod. After I give some background about the track(s) that were shared with me by project member Ian Ion, I present the music simultaneously with my observations; after some closing remarks, I then share both productions without my commentary.
I featured Dreampod in my first gig in Tokyo as DJ Solitare 26 years ago from the day of this episode's broadcast:
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And Psychopod was in my 2022 ZNA set, part of the climactic end of my set:
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[@Clone604]

I bet if they sold that Oberheim Expander, they are kicking themselves. It's one of the most epic synthesizers ever built. An old highschool friend had one and it was quite the machine.

[@oha604]

I know that track. That 'alien' melody is unforgatable. Dreampod might be knew though. interesting stuff!

[@Leo_prado]

Amazing, mang. Wonderful! The entire Headlines is the very best album ever made in psychedelic trance imo.

[@jorgeribeiro8927]

What a fantastic episode! My favourite, to dance, is Dreampod, but Psychopod it's full of details, seems more like a storie.😃

[@leotex26]

❤

[@alfredneumann1750]

Their trademark sound made me discover how colourdrops would sound when spread all over the place. Really a facemelting experience 🙏

[@gergoszabo7465]

I started like these music more then nowdays psy respect to all the scene of course

[@hliask.9949]

Aloha

[@Clone604]

Great spotlight on a genius music project that made mindblowing music. Two of their absolute finest tunes. Dream Pod is my personal fave of theirs. Epic!

[@pepoelectra5439]

They created really mind blowing stories and tracks. Thanks for bringing this one Mark. ❤️

[@oliverd6347]

Incredible track! Yes amazing storytelling and really has the feel of mystery, wonder and beauty, which really lifts your spirit towards the end of a night. Can't hear this without remembering epic nights 🙂. Great to know which synth made that amazing sound it it! This and the wizard remix are just something else. Thanks!