Friday, June 28, 2024

VA - Sonic Kaleidoscope (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4

PSYCHEDELIC

VA - Sonic Kaleidoscope (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4

A kaleidoscope, with its intricate network of mirrors and vibrant, shifting fragments, creates a mesmerizing spectacle of color and light. As one peers into the tube, light streams in from the opposite end, bouncing off the mirrors to create an ever-evolving mosaic of patterns.

Similarly, psychedelic music is a sonic journey that seeks to emulate and amplify the effects of psychedelic experiences. It immerses listeners in a multi-dimensional soundscape, akin to the captivating visuals of a kaleidoscope.

The operation of a kaleidoscope can be paralleled with the composition of psychedelic music. The mirrors within the kaleidoscope are akin to the diverse instruments in a musical piece. Just as light reflects off the mirrors to form intricate patterns, sound waves reverberate off these instruments, weaving a complex tapestry of sound.

The vibrant fragments within the kaleidoscope are comparable to the varied musical notes and rhythms in a song. With each turn of the kaleidoscope, these fragments rearrange themselves, creating a new visual arrangement. Similarly, as a song unfolds, the notes and rhythms shift and evolve, painting a fresh sonic landscape.

The experience of viewing a kaleidoscope is subjective, influenced by how one manipulates the device and the angle at which light enters. In the same vein, the experience of listening to psychedelic music is also subjective, shaped by one’s personal interpretation of the sounds.

In essence, both kaleidoscopes and psychedelic music aim to create an immersive, dynamic experience that captivates and engages the observer. Whether it’s through the kaleidoscope’s ever-changing light and color patterns, or the layered soundscapes of a psychedelic track, both strive to transport the observer on a unique, transformative journey. Just as each view through a kaleidoscope is unique, so too is each encounter with a psychedelic song. This is the allure of both the kaleidoscope and psychedelic music - the infinite potential for novel and unique experiences. 

Here are 85 tunes that embody the kaleidoscopic nature of music. These songs swirl and shift, creating evolving patterns of sound that offer endless possibilities for unique and new experiences. They meet our auditory senses with sounds that intersect and mingle, stimulating our senses and creating immersive experiences. With their intricate arrangements and innovative use of instruments, these songs craft a sonic journey that is as dynamic and ever-changing as the patterns seen through a kaleidoscope. Embark on this musical journey and enjoy the kaleidoscopic soundscape! (B)


Please remove the duplicated track 70 and REPLACE with this track.

70     Jason Crest    -    Turquoise Tandem Cycle    3:37

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Track lists

CD01

01 Rolling Stones - 2,000 Light Years From Home 4:40

02 Tommy James And The Shondells - Crimson And Clover 5:31

03 Russell Morris - The Real Thing 6:21

04 Who - I Can See For Miles [Stereo] 4:06

05 Rameses & Selket - Mind's Eye 2:42

06 Peter Pan & The Good Fairies - Balloons 2:26

07 Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine 4:10

08 Tom Northcott - Who Planted Thorns In Miss Alice's Garden 2:49

09 Phantasia - Genena 9:23

10 Led Zeppelin - No Quarter 7:02

11 Re-Stoned - Fractal Panorama 11:16

12 Wendy Carlos - Aurora Borealis 19:57

13 Tame Impala - It Is Not Meant To Be 5:21

14 Pearls Before Swine - These Things Too 3:24

15 Hawkwind - Green Machine 4:05

16 John Wonderling - Man Of Straw 2:49

17 Doors - Waiting For The Sun 3:59

18 Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy 5:31

19 Cream - Tales Of Brave Ulysses 2:47

20 Jimi Hendrix Experience - Third Stone From The Sun 6:39

21 Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows 2:59


CD02

22 Eric Burdon & War - Spill The Wine 4:53

23 Rolling Stones - We Love You 4:23

24 Bee Gees - Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You 3:40

25 Kaleidoscope - A Dream For Julie 2:45

26 Ellen Margulies - The White Pony 2:24

28 Human Instinct - A Day In My Mind's Mind 2:11

29 Eloy - Poseidons Creation 1993 11:29

30 Madder Lake - 12lb Toothbrush 5:59

31 Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine 2:27

32 Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride (Mono) 2:54

33 Cymande - Dove 10:56

34 Herbie Mann - Push Push 10:05

35 Misty Wizards - It's Love 2:09

35 Booker T. & The MG's - Melting Pot 3:53

36 Horace Silver - Acid, Pot Or Pills 4:25

37 Fifth Dimension - Age Of Aquarius 3:53

38 Muddy Waters - Tom Cat 3:38

39 Meters - Hand Clapping Song 2:51

40 Pharoah Sanders - Astral Traveling 5:45

41 Don Cherry - Brown Rice 5:16

42 Billy Paul - War Of The Gods 10:03



CD03

43 Santana - Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation 4:31

43 Santana - Waves Within 3:53

44 Misunderstood - Can Take You To The Sun 3:39

45 Family - Scene Through The Eye Of A Lens 2:53

46 Foghat - Gotta Get To Know You 7:38

47 Hawkwind - Silver Machine 4:39

48 Human Instinct - The Nile Song 3:18

49 Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit 2:29

50 Association - Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies 3:00

51 Glass Family - House Of Glass 3:12

52 Kaleidoscope - Flight From Ashiya 2:41

53 Charlatans - Alabama Bound 7:03

54 Visage - Fade To Grey 3:42

55 Nightmares On Wax - I Am You 6:33

56 Tomorrow - My White Bicycle 3:09

57 Holy Mackerel - Wildflowers 3:59

58 Hobbits - Strawberry Children 3:23

59 Monkees - Porpoise Song 4:04

60 Salt - Lucifer 3:03

61 Kennelmus - I Don't Know 2:27

62 Cosmos - Sequences 8:29

63 Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (Mono) 6:30


CD04

64 Smell Of Incense - From The Third Hemisphere 13:38

65 Ultimate Spinach - (Ballad Of) The Hip Death Goddess 3:06

66 Bonniwell Music Machine - Astrologically Incompatible 2:23

67 Baker Knight & The Knightmares - Hallcuinations 2:54

68 Adrian Pride - Her Name Is Melody 3:02

69 Electric Prunes - Antique Doll 3:14

70     Jason Crest    -    Turquoise Tandem Cycle    3:37

70 Ultimate Spinach - (Ballad Of) The Hip Death Goddess 3:06

71 Break Away - The Next Exit 2:46

72 Caleb - Baby Your Phrasing Is Bad 3:17

73 Kim Fowley - Strangers From The Sky 2:57

74 Tokens - How Nice 3:01

75 World Column - Lantern Gospel 3:30

76 Collectors - Looking At A Baby 2:16

77 M.C.2 - My Mind Goes High 2:37

78 Noel Harrison - Sign Of The Queen 2:45

79 Lee Mallory - That's The Way It's Gonna Be 2:59

80 Alt-J - Fitzpleasure 3:39

81 Marlena Shaw - Ahmads Blues 3:07

82 Dead Meadow - No Quarter 7:42

83 Arzachel - Metempsychosis 16:38

84 Pink Floyd - Interstellar Overdrive 9:41

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13 comments:

  1. Thanking you very moooch indeed, BB! Hang on, what's this little bit of blotting paper on my desk... tell you what, I'll just give it a quick chew...

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    1. Hi harry the dog.
      Ah, I see! Make sure you’re not about to embark on a psychedelic journey while you’re in the middle of listening to this music compilation. We wouldn’t want the tracks to get too…trippy!
      Remember, safety first!
      Cheers.

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  2. Great track selection as usual but no Procol Harums "Kaleidoscope" ? - too obvious??

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    1. Hi Dr Robert
      Glad you like it despite Procol Harums absence.
      Maybe another volume will appear at some stage.
      Cheers.

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  3. Oh WOW !...you have done it again Butterboy, what a fantastic compilation and the art work ain't bad either dear sir.....Love & Peace Stu

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    1. Thank you, Stu.
      I hope it brings you joy to listen to it.
      Track 65 has been duplicated at track 70, so I will fix that tomorrow.
      Cheers.

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    1. Have fun listening to this set, MrDave.
      Lots of good memories on this.
      Cheers.

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    1. Hi lemonflag.
      TC below took the words from my mouth... Enjoy!
      Cheers.

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  6. "... and float downstream". Oh yes, marvellous. I'll need this collection when the European Soccer Championship Blues strikes again. Many thanks & Best als walways, TC

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    1. Thanks TC.
      I hope this set hits the spot.
      Cheers.

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