Better late than never - here's my recording for the October Habitat last year! This was a closing psytech (with a little dark prog at the end) set 3-5am after @lewis-music-sa. Having opened for him earlier in the year at Echo (https://soundcloud.com/deacon_za/echo-valley-of-dreams-sat-night-26-march-2022) it was nice to flip things around and it allowed me to dive into the darker side of my collection. Taking over from his high energy sound was a fun challenge. It was also one of the biggest (and best crowds) I've played to - which all resulted in probably my favourite psychedelic techno progression thus far. Hope you guys enjoy it!

Cover photo on film by @shmikesss

Tracklist:
1. @k-se-kochen - Monstera (@yuli-fershtat Remix) [ @stoneseed_music ]
2. @carbon, @lampemusic - Just Stay [ @alulatunes ]
3. @unknown-concept95 - Method to the Madness [ @alulatunes ]
4. @dysmorph-1 - Quietus Korero [ @alpakamuzik ]
5. @javiis-491167884 - Ile de Montreal [ @alpakamuzik ]
6. @lampemusic - Your Future [ @subios ]
7. @valsecchimusic - Thermopylae (Evan Kotton remix)[@teknotribe-records]
8. @thesouthzone - Groovy Movie [ @digital-structures ]
9. @javiis-491167884 - Taurus [ @alpakamuzik ]
10. @darkdesignmusic - Caipora (@unknown-concept95 Remix) [ @digital-diamonds-netlabel ]
11. @luismlive - Mothership [ @alpakamuzik ]
12. @oryzamusic, @sonicjaymusic - Psychosoma (@mr_red_rohit_lall Remix) [ @techgnosis-records ]
13. @delix-140650195 - Inertia [ @techgnosis-records ]
14. @timtaste - Think Twice [ @alulatunes ]
15. @itspeku, @sander-jammes-202657499 - Inquisitor [ @subios ]
16. @unknown-concept95 - Close Call [ @alulatunes ]
17. @thesouthzone - Jet Lag [ @techgnosis-records ]
18. @thesouthzone - Mr. Random Guy (@myda-music Remix) [ @alpakamuzik ]
19. @jouskatechno - More Edges Than a Marshmallow (@equa Remix) [ @alulatunes ]
20. @agustin_muller64 - Atomic [ @alulatunes ]
21. @bendtsenrasmus - Scavenger [ @alulatunes ]
22. @breger - In Terms Of [ @phobosrecords ]
23. @sebgroovy - Chili Boy [ @soupherb-records ]
24. @ewakemusic - Leaving The Matrix [ @techgnosis-records ]
25. @javiis-491167884 - That Time [ @soupherb-records ]
26. @jamesmonro - Atomic Dawn (@eeemus's Post-Apocalyptic Remix) [ @joof-recordings ]
27. @flankomusic - Stay Silent [ @alulatunes ]
28. @nocide - Noize [ @alpakamuzik ]
29. @mow-flow - Rumble [ @alpakamuzik ]
30. @samwise1989 - Tigers Eye [ @techgnosis-records ]
31. @kliment - Message from Orion [ @zenon-records ]
32. @musgolino - Kructopango [ @techgnosis-records ]
33. @juelz-wdg - Abyss [ @zenon-records ]
34. @marcoberdon - Libélula [ @techgnosis-records ]
35. @officialcain, @tomchillam8s - Santosha (@andertwin Remix) [ @digital-diamonds-netlabel ]
36. @medjula, @amblertunes - Static Shock [ @alpakamuzik ]
37. @electrypnose - DPsi [ @universaltribe-records ]
38. @kunisound, @scionaugh - Lady Luck [ @universaltribe-records ]
39. @twistedsibling - We Are Being Contacted (@project-adama Remix) [ @weaponrecords ]
40. @merkabamusic - Humanism [ @zenon-records ]
41. @dharanamusic, Orrech - Mandalorians [ @zenon-records ]

Habitat ~ Among Mountains | Closing [1 Oct 2022] <psytech|zenon/prog> {2h}

There once was a little witch who was standing under a very tall tree. With her sweet voice she was singing a song for her friend the sloth, who was hanging on a branch near the top of the tree. They had become friends a few years earlier, when she saved his life (witches are the protectors of all animals of the forest, and this starts from a tender age). The little girl had a burning desire to talk to her friend, but that was never possible because the tree was too tall to climb. So this ritual went on for years, day after day.
Meanwhile the young witch was growing taller and stronger and one day she found the courage to start climbing the tree. To her great surprise that went very well and a few minutes later she was already halfway. Then she looked down. Immediately a fear gripped her and her body froze. Her heartbeat was racing and she was too afraid to go up or down. She was completely stuck. Then she looked at her friend the sloth. He smiled and whispered calmly ‘You can do it, girl’.
Instantly, the witch felt the tension disappear from her body. She climbed with the agility of a squirrel all the way to her friend, who gave her a big hug when they were finally reunited. For the rest of the day they stayed together on a branch high up in the canopy of the tree, talking to each other and at other moments just enjoying each other’s company in silence. She had boundless admiration for his endless patience, and he had a deep appreciation for her youthful energy and unconditional love for the forest.
All of a sudden, the branch broke off without warning. Both were plunging down to a certain death. All the little witch could do was scream and clutch the branch with both hands while it fell down. And then something miraculous happened. 
The branch started to float in the air, the sloth still hanging on it and the witch still sitting on it while clutching it firmly with both her hands. The little girl still couldn’t figure out what was happening. Witches actually never learn to fly on a broom. They just know it by instinct, once if they have come of age. The sloth whispered ‘This branch is now your broom. It has chosen you. And from now on, you’re a real witch’…
The witch brought the sloth back to his perch high up in the tree and from that day she would simply fly on her broom to visit her friend every day…

Connect with the wizards : 
https://soundcloud.com/friendsofhannes

Story written by Hekske in August 2017 - the very first fairy tale she has ever written (for Witchtape #6).

Photo credits : Fabiano's_Photo 
https://www.shutterstock.com/nl/g/aleph82

Witchtape #152 | Guest Wizards : Friends of Hannes

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome Andre Mayborn (@andremayborn)

A visionary producer and storyteller, Andre Mayborn delves into the realms of melodic downtempo, organic, chillrave and slow-tech sounds crafted into immersive narratives that often guide listeners into altered states of consciousness, inspire relaxation and self-reconnection. Each performance unfolds an invisible sequence of harmonious soundscapes seamlessly arranged in a meditative flow and allowing for a hypnotic exploration of one's inner expanse, conscious mind surfing and intuitive dance.

Andre is a co-founder and resident DJ at AnimaTerra Festival, a global initiative and platform for self-expression which is aimed to promote multicultural electronic, downtempo & organic house music as well as flow and visual arts through engaging creative communities and musical talents all around the world.

Since 2022 Andre also curates Ecstatic Dance journeys by gently combining vocal guidance, sound healing, meditation practices and cacao ceremonies as well as creating unique collaborations with live musicians and multi-instrumentalists to deliver truly uplifting and therapeutic experiences.

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Welcome to Ed Noodle from Amsterdam who created a stunning set with the afterhours in mind, a soft landing, maybe for the morning? Well it does work at all times we can tell you that.
His voyage starts deep in the Swedish forest ending with a breeze of sun and sea. Let’s board together with the wet dancing noodle, Ed Noodle 


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Saturday Morning in the beautiful mountains at the Louvain Burn 2024 - perfect setting for some downtempo loveliness!
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