Last call before the end of the world.

Artwork @brownsword

Hard Awakening

This mix was recorded in a unique nature reserve near the enchanting city of Sintra, Portugal. Here, surrounded by ancient trees and a mystical atmosphere, incredible magic unfolded. The sounds of shamanic hypnotic house and pulsating psy-chill rhythms created a space for meditation, dance, and a deep immersion of the guests into a world of boundless pleasure.

The sunset bathed the sky in soft hues, tongues of flame danced to the rhythms of the music, and time seemed to stand still. Beautiful people, the aroma of delicious food, and a high-quality sound system amplified every moment, turning it into an unforgettable journey through human senses and the vibrations of nature. Thus, the night began…

Vlad LX - Play Villa "The Beginning", Portugal, 24.08.2024

Eight World – Lament Over the Cosmic Egg by Ernst Fuchs (1947) one of the earliest significant works by Austrian painter Ernst. Only 17 years old at the time, Fuchs had recently enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he was studying under Professor Albert Paris Gütersloh. The painting reflects a remarkable level of technical skill and philosophical depth for such a young artist, offering a glimpse into the symbolic and spiritual vision that would later define Fuchs' mature style.

Rendered in a mixed technique of tempera and oil glaze on wood, this work exemplifies the early stylistic foundation of what would later become known as the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism a post-war artistic movement cofounded by Fuchs in the 1950s alongside artists such as Arik Brauer, Wolfgang Hutter, Rudolf Hausner, and Anton Lehmden. This group sought to combine the classical painting techniques of the Old Masters with surreal and symbolic imagery that explored dreams, metaphysics, and the unconscious.

The composition of Eight World – Lament Over the Cosmic Egg is visually structured and allegorically rich. It is centered around the image of a cosmic egg, a symbol found in many ancient mythologies representing the origin of the universe, the birth of life, or the fusion of matter and spirit. In this painting, the egg appears as a glowing central form, flanked symmetrically by two elongated, ethereal female figures, whose posture and expressions contribute to an atmosphere of solemnity and mystery. The background is divided into three horizontal zones: a dark, watery lower realm; a middle space filled with abstract, flesh-like or geometric forms; and a luminous upper sky, possibly signifying a spiritual or transcendent plane.

The painting’s meticulous glazing technique, inherited from Flemish and Renaissance traditions, creates a jewel-like surface that enhances the dreamlike quality of the image. Fuchs was known for reviving and mastering these older methods to heighten the spiritual intensity of his subjects. His early fascination with sacred art, biblical themes, and medieval iconography is already evident here, woven into an original visual language that would later be recognized as central to his oeuvre.

Fuchs’ lifelong engagement with spiritual philosophy, esotericism, and sacred geometry would later become central to his vast body of work, including paintings, stained glass, architectural design, and religious sculpture. Eight World – Lament Over the Cosmic Egg is thus not only a powerful standalone piece but also a formative step in a career devoted to the mystical possibilities of art.

Fuchs continued to develop this visionary aesthetic throughout the 20th century, eventually gaining international acclaim. He died in 2015 in Vienna, leaving behind a legacy that fused classical craftsmanship with surreal imagination and spiritual inquiry.

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For this special MuséeCast session, Octave Marbot the DJ and producer from Kaiserslautern (hertzmusic) takes on the role of your trusted tripsitter through the electronic underground. Since 1999, he has been navigating the audio galaxies to bring the sound of the universe to the dancefloor. With a deep-rooted passion for transcendental frequencies, Marbot crafts an experience that is more than just a set; it is a guided journey through states of mind and space.

Drawing from mystical and psychedelic sounds sourced from all corners of the world and beyond his set fuses hypnotic basslines, percussive grooves, spacey synth riffs, and a subtle infusion of acid and trance. The result is an atmospheric ascent into cosmic spheres, where sound becomes light and rhythm becomes gravity. Just as the energy peaks, he gently brings the listener back down, landing softly on the edge of the inner world.

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https://www.instagram.com/octavemarbot/

MuséeCast 024 by Octave Marbot

Manoj Puri - Metaphysic the Shipibo Fractal

After a gentle summer pause, we’re back to present you with downtempo excellence.
And wow, we’re really thrilled to share a set as classy as this one.

No surprise here, yet still managing to amaze us, ECKRT delivers a set that’s eclectic all the way, mixed with grace and fine detail.
But the story side of it, that turns three hours into a true masterclass in Octopus Downtempo DJing... Just perfect.

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Artwork @brownsword

Octo Friends #69 - ECKRT

Downtown Mixtape7

It was the full moon day of August, and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. After some good rains during the last few weeks (ending a long dry spell), the forest was fresh and green once again, and summer flowers were blooming everywhere. There were even some penny buns popping up at the foot of some trees.
Normally, Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the witch apprentice) always fly to a witch coven on all full moon days. But strangely, they didn’t feel any urge to fly on that sunny day. It was clearly a sign that mother earth wanted the witches to celebrate the full moon in their home forest. The girls decided to visit Lalita, the nymph who is protecting the little oak tree which is destined to become the future mother tree of the forest. 
The witches always love to listen to the stories of Lalita’s epic 3-year journey from the rainforest of the Malay peninsula all the way to this forest in Flanders. This time she told many stories about her long odyssey through the Arabian desert, wandering from oasis to oasis and especially savoring the stunning starry skies every night. 
The witches were so spellbound by Lalita’s stories, that they hadn’t noticed that the sun was already going down. It was high time for their evening bath in the nymph’s pond, which was dug by the clan of badgers who live in a circular sett underneath the future mother tree. As tree nymphs never go further than 300 steps away from the tree they are protecting, the forest animals have done their best to make Lalita’s life as comfortable as possible.
The girls slipped out of their immaculately white dresses and waded into the cool water. It is always a lovely sight to see Falke’s shiny blond hair, Hekske’s long brown hair and Lalita’s raven black hair just above the mirror-like water surface, before dipping under water.
When they resurfaced a few minutes later, Falke spotted the rising moon over the Southeastern horizon. The girls were instantly spellbound, as the silver white moon was brighter and clearer than ever. It made Lalita think back to the sultry starry nights in the middle of the Arabian deserts. 
The girls dipped under water again and lazily floated around, until they noticed that the moon was hovering above their heads. The soft light was reflecting in Falke’s blue, Hekske’s green and Lalita’s dark brown eyes. The moon descended even further, until she was hanging just one foot above the water surface, right in the middle of the 3 girls. They had never seen the moon from this close, and it felt as if they were floating in space, surrounded by the moon, the planets and the milky way. They lost all sense of space and time and just felt the strong and loving energy of the universe. The girls were so mesmerized that it was impossible to tell whether this precious moment lasted for minutes or hours.
After what seemed like an eternity, the girls slowly returned to their senses and felt the water touching their skin again. When they opened their eyes, they saw they were back in the nymph’s pond. And the moon? She was back in the sky again, shining brightly with a soft silver-white light and getting ready for a new cycle …

Connect with the artist : 
https://soundcloud.com/iris_anahata
Performed at the Musence Portal at the Hive Festival.

Photo credits : Ironika (Irina Alexandrovna)

Story written by Hekske on the 10th of August 2025


Witchtape #196 | Guest Witch : Iris Anahata

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My story for Temple of the Down community 🇿🇦
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Hans Holman - «VENTUS ROSA»            ЭХО exclusive podcast
Live studio session in Gazgolder Club

1 - Cereus - Taos (Original Mix)
2 - KataHaifisch, Nugi - Fortuna (Original Mix)
3 - Dit_eau - Monte Diggelmann (SkarÃº Remix)
4 - Stefan Alexander Thomas, Tibetania - Ozone (Majed Salih Remix)
5 - Carrot Green - Sinos _ Sina (Deep Mix)
6 - Temple Tears - La folie (Atric Remix)
7 - Tony Casanova, Frida Darko - On Fleek (Original Mix)
8 - T-Puse - Syd's Night (The Oddness Remix)
9 - Emrat - Insomnia (Original Mix)
10 - Alex Fogo, Dandara - Ostium (Original Mix)
11 - Air Horse One - Lower Upside (Original Mix)
12  - Allies for Everyone - Message From a Past Life feat. Ethereal Forms (Original Mix)
13 - PATH  - Esra (Original Mix)
14 - Kapoor - Exodus (Original Mix)
15 - Phanoman - Red Moon (Extended Mix)
16 - Erhan Yilmaz - The Night (Thommie G Remix)
17 - Joe Carl - Reckless Driving( original Mix)
18 - Catatonique - Let Me Go (Original Mix)
19 - Ykonosh, Mundai, Don Jongle - Lost in Mozambique (Original Mix)
20 - Planet Caravan - Circuit Bending (Original Mix)
21 - Manucho - Uni (Thea & Schtu Remix)                                        all cuts versions made by Hans Holman

Hans Holman - exclusive set @ EXO

Sounds of Love — Author's Show of EDM, Tech & Deep House, Progressive Trance, which comes out every Sunday on LO&CO Ucrania FM (@loancofm) from 21:00 (GTM +2), BARCELONA 90.8 FM /DAB+, IBIZA 106 FM, MALLORCA 92.5 FM and online.

It is music with a rhythm, depth, and personal nap, which you want to listen to and feel.

This Sunday were special guests Wagashi Brothers (UA) @wagashibrothers.

Wagashi Brothers is a music project from Dnipro, Ukraine, known for its unique and harmonic blend of ethno-motives and electronic sounds. Their music creates an analog world thriving within the digital universe, where traditional rhythms and old instruments meet electronic melodies. This fusion results in compositions that evoke a multicultural journey filled with themes of love and freedom. The voices from the past are metaphorically sung through electronic tunes, making their sound a distinctive mix of old and new.

Their work includes compilations, DJ and live sets, which often take listeners on immersive journeys through diverse cultural sounds. Wagashi Brothers' music is released on various labels, including Cosmic Awakenings, Pipe & Pochet (@pipeandpochet), Deep Bali Records, Lump (@lump-rec), Cafe de Anatolia (@cafedeanatolia), and Camel Riders (@camelridersrec). Their live performances and festival appearances span several years and include festivals such as Vibronica Festival and Chillary Festival in Ukraine.

Overall, Wagashi Brothers represent a modern reinterpretation of folk and ethnic music infused with contemporary electronic beats, appealing to listeners who appreciate innovative world music and electronic fusion. Their artistic approach emphasizes a blend of analog warmth and digital soundscapes, inviting audiences into a sonic space where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wagashibrothers
Bandcamp: https://wagashibrothers.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/wagashibros/

Tracklist:

01. MAREWREW - Hunpe Yan Na (Andi Otto Remix) | @andiotto
02. RSS Disco - Stray Phrase | @rss
03. Bliz Nochi, Emil Jourjou - Doina Unicornulu | @bliznochi
04. Vinicius de Moraes - Samba Em Prelúdio (Dr Parnassus Edit) | @drparnassus
05. Joachim de Lux - Waqt | @joachim-de-lux
06. Umoja - Rabia | @umojaworldwide
07. Salvatore Evola - Ritual | @salvatoreevola
08. LVND - Yar | @land-musica
09. Sun Sone - Helicoidal | @sun_sone
10. Cuervo Cuervo - La Fuerza | @cuervocuervomusic
11. Cheb Aarab - Law Kan Lityk (Karl Planck Edit) | @karlplanck
12. Degiheugi - Favelas (feat. Zackarose) | @degiheugi @zackarose
13. VIA Iveria - How to Forget (E-Gerät Remix) | @egerat
14. Dr Parnassus - Seu Juremar (Nikosh Remix) | @nikosh
15. AmuAmu - Popol Vuh (Polcari Remix) | @amu_amu @pierpaolopolcari
16. Magupi - Breath (Ft Ekoa) | @magupi
17. Rafael Aragon and Mandruva (Da Iguana Remix) | @rafiralfiro @mandruvamusic @da-iguana



Wagashi Brother Essential mix for LO&CO Ucrania FM

Recording of my set @ Louvain Burn.

A tribute to the sound of Progressive House in the 90's!

Vlad LX - Play Villa "The Beginning", Portugal, 24.08.2024

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