This semester has been a trip.. and my special gift to Art 100

I haven't been through so many emotions in one semester. It's been an interesting trip, and I can say it was a learning experience, although not necessarly a fun one. I have been teetering on the positive scale of depression and anxiety pretty much all semester. Ive had to deal with past heartbreaks, things ive been trying to bury away, stresses of friendship and bearing the load of many for classes. But thats a good thing... You must face your demons and the things you fear, and cause you dis-ease. I will never be able to erase the name Marina Abramovic from my mind ever again. She has moved me. After hearing about her, i was thrust into a 2 day mindfuck/depression. Other fancies of the semester: Pollock. LACMA. Tagging/Urban graffiti. Museum Of Jurrasic Technology, VENICE BEACH ART WALLS!!!! Coco Fusco. The Cacophony Society, flash mobs, happenings. I've been inspired all semester, yet let down because a majority of things i enjoy about what we have learned arent present. Oh well, LA and SF is calling to me, so eventually ill go to one. BUT! Heres my gift to everyone, plus some tracks ive been listening to lately, and my personal thoughts on it. Enjoy! ;)

Ok, here is a youtube "video" (basically a picture with effects) I made for my remix of Young Nosha's video "Rapper passes out from blunt hit". Musically, its been called "Young Nosha - Get Smoked By That Blunt".. so I did a proper techno/electronic remix from scratch using his vocals, fruity loops studio 5 and basic samples/vst's/effects. I made this track over a week ago, finalized the video on youtube on the 14th, and now im sharing with you now!

This track here, I heard for the first time in years a few days ago. It has consumed me ever since, and it has made me over the last few days shed more tears than I have in a long time. This is very nostalgic to me, and it represents a mindset, a way of life that has slowly disappeared in the Los Angeles rave scene. This is such a moving experience, I dont know why LA has phased out Happy Hardcore... =`( Seriously, I cry each time I listen to this track...

Okok, enough of the cheezy touchy feely emotional shiz. Let's Get fucking DIRTY AND GRIMY!!!
Ive just recently heard of drumstep, and this shit is fucking so dirty, that I dont want to get clean. Fucking amazing. This is the future of edm.

And this is just pure sex. Taking the best of Scarface and making it a smooth yet semi dirty drumstep monster. Im telling you, drumstep is coming up. I love the classics, trance, house, dnb, techno, happy hardcore, but this young beast is going to explode.

Take care, its been a trip.

Id like to keep in touch with thoes who care to care back.

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Yours Truely,

 Epicnizzle

New OC music, and artist blogs

OC as in original content, not Orange County. I am still doing research on the artists, i enjoy alot that i see, but its ard to fully grasp the concept and explain how i feel about it. But i am being creative this spring break, i have 2 new music demos...

Beall Center for Art and Technology

This place was ALOT smaller than I was imagining, but it was awesome! I had a smile on my face the entire time I was in there. Very interesting work to look at. I also liked it when the actuators kicked in and was playing music! Very interesting indeed! :D

Circus Saturdays - Activa/First State and Fetish Night

Well this past Circus Saturdays (4/2) was by far my most favorite time to date. Great trance, and it was Fetish Night!

21+!! Circus Saturdays Hollywood,CA

Activa and First State this Saturday, April 2nd, at the premier trance club Circus Saturdays in Hollywood, CA. If you would like to be on the guest list, send an email to epic.nova@hotmail.com and I will make sure you get put on and give any info you would like. Help spread the word and tell your friends!

Activa

First State

Writers Block

I've been slacking in the artist blogs, but be rest assured that I am reading about and viewing thier work daily. In the meantime heres some trance.

Earth Hour 2011

It's events like these that allow me to keep my faith in humanity. It brings smiles to my face, and tears to my eyes.

Save The Rave!!

In San Francisco, there is a bill being proposed that blatantly targets people or organizations who throw raves, making them criminally responsible. If you can, do your part and ensure this doesn't happen!!

If I would have known about this earlier, I personally would have made it out to San Francisco to voice my opinion. You can still do your part, check out the link below.

Raving isn't just something you do, its a way of life. Remember that!

Don't let legislators tell you your lifestyle is criminal.

Get involved.

Jason Sperling, also know by Dyloot in the EDM world and proponent of Save the Rave had this to say:

"Since I started in this industry, I have seen an explosion in the popularity of electronic dance music. The younger generation has embraced this community in higher numbers than we have ever seen, leading to larger events and an increased number of attendees who have not yet benefitted harm reduction program. (A Little knowledge can save a life)


Issues of drug and alcohol abuse are larger social issues that are not the result of EDM events. We welcome the opportunity to work on harm reduction with the cooperation of City Officials. I suggest that we look to our colleagues in Los Angeles for a valuable model about how to proceed. Their task force – made up of public health officials, venue operators, promoters, and local law enforcement – arrived at a series of recommendations that are extremely helpful. "
     
            - Jason Sperling - President, Skills DJ Workshop Inc

Thanks Jason for your contributions to the EDM world!
Please check out http://www.savetherave.org/ for details.

Trance euphoria, a celebration of life.

You must listen to this very loud, with a decent surround system with a sub to get the full beauty of this track. This track always brings tears to my eyes. =`)

And this track is just.. ahh! Always gives me chills. I think about why it is I am sharing trance secrets with everyone, and its because I can't keep music such as this a secret. Too amazing not to. If I ever find my motivation or muse I will mix an epic trance mix, post to Soundcloud and then on here. Perhaps.

An insightful day

Im still brewing over what was discussed in class today.

Trance from the past..

Here is a track that I still enjoy to this day, and was a huge deal back when I first started raving waaaayyy back in 1999,  Amazing how much and so little has changed when it comes to trance! Enjoy ;)

                                           Binary Finary - 1998 (Paul Van Dyk Remix)

In-f**king-sane!

I totally forgot to post these mindblowing psytrance tracks last night. These two tracks always get my blood pumping, and the hairs on my arm standing up! enjoy!

State of mind

Ive been listening to alot of psytrance lately, as apparent by my profile picture! Just thought id share one of my favorites with you all. Intense psytrance journey! Get ready to throw your hands up!