DJ Solitare's Retro Goa Explorations, Episode 73 - Slug: Slugfest

The 73rd 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. This track is a stunning collaboration between two legendary musicians - the only track they produced together - and has been a favourite of mine since I got it back in mid '97: Slugfest by Slug ... aka Tsuyoshi Suzuki and Gus Till. After I give some background about the artists and the music, I present the track simultaneously with my observations; after some closing remarks, I then share it without my commentary.
I played this as the closing track for my set at ZNA Gathering in 2017:
/ dj-solitare-zna-gather...
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[@orenpsun]

Absolute monster and THE reason I bought resonance mood :)

[@gergoszabo7465]

Massive one its a true gem

[@timothyhilton3408]

Yea Mark...this one gave me chills again as those kick ass peaks hit. Reminds me of the old days when Goa Gil would put on one of these types of tracks and bust the dance floor open. Gil loved these nasty stompers and I would even say that this type of track was his signature sound before he departed Goa Trance for Psy. I bought this comp 3 years ago, but hard to keep track of all the great tracks that are in my collection. Thanks for the reminder of how special this track is. It is certainly an essential track. Time to move this comp to the 'Special track Rack". Great review Mark!

[@LiamVonOahu604]

I got this on DAT from Goa before release, and of course bought the CD as soon as it was released. Brilliant choice, and the trip through history was top notch as always. Mahalo, Marc!

[@LiamVonOahu604]

"Doesn't all have to be major chords"

[@DJSolitare]

YESSSSSSSS! This non-stop major chord stuff is toxic positivity ...

[@LiamVonOahu604]

@@DJSolitare 100%

[@markyazzigreen8082]

Out of curiosity Mark, have you ever related fibonacci sequence/phi in your classical or goa analysis? 🤔