“A ritual studies analysis of Gil's "Redefining the Ancient Tribal Ritual for the 21st Century," commonly known as the "Goa Trance Party" or "Psychedelic Trance Party." The phenomenon is looked at from the points of view of Emile Durkheim, Victor Turner and Max Weber. Dukheim's theories are used to establish the event as social or secular ritual. The phenomenon is then shown to fit Turner's conception of ritual structure, following the pattern of a rite de passage. Finally, the role of Weberian charisma in the figure of Goa Gil, the DJ, is considered. Ultimately the phenomenon is argued to be "ritual" contingent on all three points of view, the charismatic dynamic allowing for the successful application of ritual structure and resulting in a specifically "ritual" type of collective effervescence.”

- Michael McAteer

[The Endless Knot]

PRESENTS A COLLECTION OF ATMOSPHERIC RITUALISTIC PSYCHEDELIC TRANCE INSPIRED AND ATTRIBUTED TO GIL.

ARTWORK BY : SACRED VISIONS
MASTERING BY : THE ENDLESS KNOT

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Sunken Gloom is the sonic vessel of a seasoned guitarist and sound explorer active since 2008, fusing the raw grit of old school psychedelic rock, metal, and blues with the immersive textures of modern modular synthesis. Drawing from a deep-rooted love for analog guitar tones and the infinite possibilities of digital soundscapes, Sunken Gloom exists in the space where vintage soul meets futuristic noise.

This project channels decades of riff-driven intensity into hypnotic, genre-blurring compositions — where blistering solos melt into swirling synth layers, and heavy rhythms collide with atmospheric depth. Inspired by the spirit of improvisation and the experimental freedom of modular gear, Sunken Gloom aims to evoke a deep, introspective journey: shadowy, expansive, and emotionally charged.

Welcome to the sound of unraveling, reverie, and the slow spiral inward — welcome to Sunken Gloom.

Orphism is the result of years of experimentation from OldSkool Rock n Roll & MetalMusic to New-Age Synthesis


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