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  C O L L E C T I O N-Жанр: Electronic, Berlin School | Страна: United Kingdom | Год издания: 2004-2011 | Аудиокодек: FLAC | Тип рипа: image+.cue, tracks+.cue, tracksПродолжительность: 25:03:09 | Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: частично, cover | Лейбл: Neu Harmony, AmbientLive, Not On Label (The Omega Syndicate Self-released)Источник: RuTracker, Soulseek, обмен-The Omega Syndicate is David Gurr (synthesizer, sequencer, sampler) and Xan Alexander (synthesizer, sequencer, sampler), they create Progressive, Improvised Electronic music.There were other syndicate members besides official that played in sessions and live shows: Javi Canovas, Paul Nagle, Glen Alexander, Stephan Whitlan, John Sherwood, Michael Daniel, James de Winter, Steve Frost.-      Особая благодарность: jianniz
 Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: May 15, 2004 Тип издания: CD, Album Издатель (лейбл): Neu Harmony Каталожный номер: NH033 Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:15:35 Источник (релизёр): Ripper by Antikalk Треклист: 01. Analogue Waves ...... 18:52 02. 12:21 PM ...... 21:48 03. Dark Skies ...... 34:56 Released at Alpha Centauri festival in Holland. Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 4 from 23. January 2008 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 There is Berlin School, then there is Hardcore Berlin School, and then there is this! Xan and Dave Gurr, the guys behind he Omega Syndicate, really don't seem to care what some people might think. They like sequences, of the good old-fashioned style, subtle as a brick and don't see why you shouldn't crank them up, and up and up. Why should there be a limit to the number of sequencer lines you can have anyway? They let rip and just keep going. I mean, there are three tracks here averaging over twenty-five minutes each, one over half an hour with hardly a moment to catch breath. The sounds they choose are all so mid to late seventies but of denser proportions than I have heard from anything actually coming out of that period. Some reviewers are going to hate this for its pure lack of sensitivity or originality but these guys are having enormous fun doing what they love doing and this fun is infectious. It certainly left a smile on my face throughout the entire album. It is also true that there is the occasional bum note but on the whole the lead lines are melodic and fit the mood so well that they don't really grate, it's all just part of the fun really. A swirling wind, or rather 'Analogue Wave' gets the appropriately named title track underway. It is accompanied by wonderful cosmic twitters and other deep space effects conjuring up images of a desolate planet far away from our galaxy. After three minutes the first sequence makes an entrance. And what a sequence it is, rapid and bass laden enough to shake the floor. A slow lead line, fitting the mood perfectly, gently fizzes over the top. I was concentrating on it so much that I missed the appearance of the second sequence which was even more bass heavy than the first. It all goes together to make an amazingly thick wall of pulsating analogue sounds. Another sequence comes in, a little higher register one, faster and more melodic than the others, morphing in and out of the mix. We are less than 10% into the album and already wonderfully close to overload. '12:21 pm' commences with Sci Fi type electronic bleeps and solar flares. It's another one for all you space cadets out there. Just lie back and drift to the deepest regions of the cosmos. It isn't long however before a steam roller of a sequence rumbles forth. Little splashes of cosmic colour add detail as a second sequence forms low in the mix, spewing steam like a locomotive as the initial line of pulsations become even more thunderous. Again there is nice detail underneath as another melodic lead line plays over the top. This is no pretty little ditty however, being just as mean as the maelstrom it is accompanying. Another lead comes in, even more full of attitude than the first, mellotron putting the icing on the cake- wonderful stuff! There is many a morphing of the sequences and even with five minutes to go the pace increases with additional rhythm and new lead lines heightening the excitement still further. Rarely, for me, has twenty odd minutes passed so quickly. Now you might think that the guys have pushed the style just as far as it can go already but you haven't heard 'Dark Skies' yet! There were doubts as to whether people could take the full version of this track as there were edits done but at the risk of it just being too much for some people it was decided to not curtail the beast so you have the full almost thirty five minute version. It begins in similar cosmic style to the previous two numbers but even more intense with a no nonsense deep reverberating drone creating an intimidating atmosphere. Repeated, slow stabs of sound echo from the speakers then in the second minute a rapid but melodic sequence surges forth full of excitement and energy. Fasten you seat belts as there is now going to be no let up for the next, almost half hour! We step up another gear just a few minutes later as yet another, even faster sequence falls into formation, the backing becoming denser as we go and an almost battle cry of a lead line flashes over the top. Mellotron adds a little softness but to be honest is virtually drowned out by the storm. The sequences morph and for a moment, I though we might be slowing down for a breather but no, instead in comes a repeated salvo of drums and then a steady rhythm, as if golf ball sized hail is smashing into the ground. This is accompanied by another lead line, this time flashing like lightning. It is as if we have all the most devastating atmospheric conditions happening at once. The drums momentarily depart being replaced by a repeated three and then four note melodic motif but the energy level is just as high as before. More lead lines come and go, the best so far making an entrance in the sixteenth minute. It's almost catchy but also very exciting, like laser beams shooting up from the ground, greeting the lightning from above. It's one hell of a solo, ideal for air keyboard whilst the rest of your body moves to all the complex lines of pulsations bubbling away underneath. Unbelievably more sequences keep coming. Yet another lead solo is introduced in the twenty fifth minute as the backing is stripped down to only three sequences or so but it's still more powerful than an exploding nuclear reactor! With seven minutes to go we get more mellotron and a sort of calmness does start to take a hold by the thirty- minute mark. Even so a lone sequence can still be heard slowly winding down amongst more cosmic effects until the finish. Take the CD out of the player and go for a lie down.
 Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: November 4, 2004 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:10:59 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Linear ...... 16:06 02. Astral Projection ...... 15:57 03. Xen ...... 21:23 04. River Of Light ...... 17:21 A Special Limited Edition of Previously Unreleased Material. Released at the debut concert of The Omega Syndicate at The National Space Centre. Leicester on the 13th of November 2004 Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 Of all the sequencer based Berlin School inspired bands The Omega Syndicate probably are the least compromising or subtle. They do it with so much joy and enthusiasm however, not really caring that some will find it OTT and this enthusiasm shines through - always leaving a huge smile on my face. Deep reverberating analogue sounds get the opener 'Linear' off to a rather menacing beginning. A bass sequence, full of venom, then breaks through like a tank thundering through a flowerbed. Mellotron is added, its softness contrasting the sequence beautifully. The sequences are left to pound through your body for the first seven minutes before lead lines are added, which when they come almost snarl from the speakers. It's as if demons are flying above, revelling in the mayhem below. 'Astral Projection' begins with what sounds like the hum of a spacecraft engine accompanied by all sorts of cosmic twitters and sci fi type effects. The sequence emerges after a couple of minutes and it is a melodic optimistic one.
More sequences are gradually placed in formation with the first, lead lines coming and going, becoming especially effective as we near the end. 'Xen' has a similar opening to the last track but then we get a mournful lead line soon followed by a rapid, even urgent, sequence. Another more bass laden one is also deployed, as is a steady rhythm. The lead lines now speak more of mystery as if we are questing at lightning speed into the vast unknown. The sequences mutate and fresh leads are brought into play, keeping the attention locked in as our adventure continues. In the eleventh minute (about the half way mark) things are stripped down to mainly the main sequence through which various cosmic effects emerge before the track slowly starts to rebuild. Sighing pads and soft mellotron get 'River of Light' underway. The deepest sequence on the entire album then breaks through. The lushness of the backing combines perfectly with the bass pulsations which seem to ebb and flow in intensity from near overload to a thunderous peak then back. 'Escape Velocity' is a limited edition of 100 released to coincide with their Space Centre appearance. We don't have too many left so if you want it I would advice you not to hang around.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: 2005 Тип издания: WEB, Album Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Продолжительность: 01:08:09 Треклист: 01. Nostromo (Edit) ...... 09.58 02. Overworld (Edit) ...... 13.19 03. Experiment #6 (Edit) ...... 13.59 04. Dark Skies (Live @ National Space Centre, Leicester) ...... 22.21 05. Our Communication Satellite Has Disappeared (Edit From The Forthcoming Album "Phonosphere") ...... 08.30 Was given for free after buying anything at Synth Music Direct internet store in 2005. ----------------------- foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: June 10, 2005 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:11:43 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Undercurrent ...... 25.09 02. Sequencing On A Grand Scale ...... 20.02 03. Mello-Dramatic ...... 26.32 A Special Limited Edition of Previously Unreleased Material. Limited edition of 100 copies. Released at the second Omega Syndicate concert at the Awakenings Mini Festival in Leeds on the 10th of June 2005. EAC extraction logfile from 20. May 2007, 8:40 for CD REM GENRE Misc foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 So titled because they performed their second concert in Leeds. As with the first gig in Leicester they released a limited edition album of just a hundred copies containing all new Berlin School music (though of course not the gig itself) to celebrate the occasion. It is that album I am reviewing here. 'Undercurrent' has a rather quiet beginning with fizzing, twittering electronic effects- how gentle, how lovely- then bash, in steamrolls a rapid metallic sequence with just the right quality of unsubtlety I love about the band. But then what's this- a rather tender lead line? What an excellent combination. The sequence morphs into an even better pattern.
We get a lovely change in the seventh minute where a new sequence stands in isolation twisting this way and that with deep growling bass effects in the background. The original sequence returns to join it accompanied by some exquisite flutey synth over the top. OK, so they can have their delicate moments, but it is all relative, and even more effective when placed in the context of such a sequencer heavy album. More leads come and go, featuring both plucked strings and shimmering crystalline sounds. It all become increasingly intense as more layers are added. Things also seem to be ever so slowly getting faster though this could just be my imagination. The sequences continue to mutate and mix differently together right until about three minutes from the end when a rumbling bass one comes in, all else fading away as it eventually does itself. Some titles do half the reviewers job for them, as with the next number 'Sequencing On A Grand Scale'. A rather tuneful but still rapid swirling sequence starts us off. This is joined by a melodic echoing piano lead line. It is the echo that gives it a rather cosmic feel as each phrase slowly disappears into the ether. Another sequence, even faster than the first falls into formation and the piano departs. Mellotron sounds then come in providing a lovely contrast amongst all the pulsations. The piano returns through which the sequences surge once more but this time with even greater vigor. These first two tracks were good but they have saved the best to last. 'Mello-Dramatic' is another of those self-descriptive titles and again it sums it up perfectly, as what we have here is an ideal balance between power and beauty. It has a very atmospheric beginning with lonesome flute gently floating from the speakers. In the fourth minute the best sequence on the album so far forces its way to the surface like a steam train first being heard in the distance, gradually getting louder as it gets closer. Its pattern changes as a second bass heavy sequence very slowly rises in the mix to join it. Then a third line of tinkling pulsations nestles perfectly between the first two. Lovely little lead detail is provided in the middle of the mix which draws the attention first this way then that stopping us being completely hypnotised by the cleverly shifting note patterns. Rhythmic flourishes are added at around the half way mark then we get a wonderful lead line higher in the mix. All sequences apart from some percussion depart momentarily in the seventeenth minute giving a chance for the more mellow aspects of the track to be heard once more. They soon surge forwards again however, more and more lead lines being introduced as we get closer to a finish. This is one of their best tracks so far.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: October 29, 2005 Тип издания: CD, Album Издатель (лейбл): Neu Harmony Каталожный номер: NH036 Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:08:41 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Our Communication Satellite Has Disappeared ...... 15:04 02. Onyx ...... 21:55 03. Phonosphere 1 ...... 01:05 04. Phonosphere 2 ...... 06:48 05. Phonosphere 3 ...... 07:45 06. Phonosphere 4 ...... 01:23 07. Phonosphere 5 ...... 06:46 08. Phonosphere 6 ...... 00:52 09. Phonosphere 7 ...... 06:57 Released on Neu Harmony Records & features the main set of the Omega Syndicate's debut concert and two studio tracks (1,2) featuring Stuart Jackson. Tracks 1 and 2 created in the Mind Cavern on February 22nd, 2004. Tracks 3 to 9 created at the National Space Centre, Leicester on November 13th, 2004. EAC extraction logfile from 4. November 2005, 11:02 for CD PERFORMER "The Omega Syndicate" foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 The snappily titled 'Our Communications Satellite Has Disappeared' is a very impressive opener. Lovely thick analogue cosmic whooshing might sound like quite a standard way of beginning a track but there are ways of doing it- and there is The Omega Syndicate way of doing it! In electronic music the choice of sounds is vital and these really are impressive- indeed they are some of the best space sounds I have ever heard though you will need a pretty good system to appreciate them fully. Out of this stellar bliss first one high register sequence then another massively bass laden one surge forwards. Again the sounds are awesome. They constantly morph and move in and out of the mix almost like gusts of wind surging one way then another in a storm, reeking havoc as they go. Little lead lines fizz between the pulsations like lightning, the mellotron being heard from time to time as if the hand of God is making an appearance, personally conducting the mayhem. There is no atmospheric beginning for 'Onyx' as we are straight into a swirling constantly changing sequence. Indeed you could say it is completely self-sufficient containing rhythm, melody, power and atmosphere all in its ever-shifting pattern of notes.
By the third minute it has departed and we get an atmospheric section full of tinkling tones (as in a soft rain) and slow tuneful pads. It reminded me of water gently falling on a wind blown lake. A stunningly beautiful flutey lead line takes an already exquisite track up a further gear then in comes the most gorgeous melodic sequence you could ever wish for. A slightly more powerful six-note sequence gives added oomph but without destroying the pure beauty the lead line and original sequence had already created. A third sequence comes in, almost mimicking but also in support of the first then the second is cranked up in response. Pure words make this all sound rather mechanical but nothing could be further from the case. There is an organic' quality to this whole album. Everything is a constant state of flux but also perfect balance. It is as if the music is a living entity not just mere 'compositions'. We now commence the first episode of the seven-part title track with shimmering metallic atmospherics. This only lasts a few seconds though before we enter the multi sequencer layered part two. What grabs the attention most however are the wonderful lead lines ranging from lush to awesome bass, speaker wrecking growls. It is so powerful! This sort of intensity can't be kept up forever so we return to atmospherics for the beginning of 'Part Three' Another brace of sequences reek devastation, one hurling thunderbolts whilst the other issues forth a torrent of rain. The lead again is like the intervention of some divine being. But we have only started. Unbelievably the quality gets even better and more powerful. The sequences develop a snarl to their edges then increase in pace as if a wolf has chosen its moment to pounce in chase of its pray, leading to the inevitable bloody conclusion. The fourth part calms things down with a short piano passage before the sequences return once more for 'Part Five'. They are rather tuneful ones acting as a perfect base for some lovely lead lines and mellotron backing. This is still retro bliss but with a touch of tenderness. The eye of the storm I suppose.'Part Six' is another very short piano interlude taking us back to the steamroller sequences of Part Seven- slow but powerful. You wouldn't want to get in their way. When I first heard The Omega Syndicate I loved their attitude of just having a bloody good time producing Berlin School inspired music. It was exciting stuff but didn't take itself too seriously. I am sure the tracks on this album were done in the same spirit but these guys are learning their craft so quickly that the quality of what they are now coming up with is of the very highest. This album marks a sort of coming of age - the realization if you like that life also has a darker side.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: June 6, 2006 Тип издания: CD, Album Издатель (лейбл): Neu Harmony Каталожный номер: NH038 Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:08:41 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Apocalypse ...... 14:15 02. The Lycanthropic Principle ...... 07:43 03. Pixie's Playground ...... 10:32 04. The Global Extinction Of The Wireless ...... 22:30 05. Masque ...... 13:31 Released on 06/06/06 this is the latest offering on Neu Harmony Records & features all new material and the studio debut of new guitarist Robert Clynes. EAC extraction logfile from 9. June 2006, 11:46 for CD REM GENRE Electronic foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 This is the third 'proper' album by the band and sees the introduction of a new member, Rob Clynes. He is a most wonderful guitarist, never twee but just knowing when to provide support work and when, very occasionally, to let rip. It is a CD which sees them mature still further into one of the best UK Electronic Music groups around. It is most certainly their best work to date. The coolest of cosmic sounds get the title track underway. This is really moody stuff. Three minutes in and a stunning (and I mean stunning!) melodic sequence strikes up along with some menacing cosmic guitar playing which adds that extra bite without dominating too much. There is the feel of pent up power about to explode. 'The Lycanthropic Principle' cranks the sequences up immediately. A wonderful bass laden one erupts from the speakers accompanied by sympathetic rhythms and excellent tuneful pads. Extra bite is added in the form of superb guitar riffs nestling in the middle of the mix. Then to make this exquisite combination still better in comes the most stunning lead line duelling with the guitar. Some say that guitars can sometimes spoil EM but surely that can't be said of this, it just works so well. If Tangerine Dream had come up with a track like this in the last 20 years people would be in ecstatic bliss. It really is something special. 'Pixie's Playground' might not be my favourite title on the album but musically it's another winner. Shimmering metallic drones mix with sonic tinklings, a heavenly flutey synth line floating above it all. A bouncy melodic loop adds a little extra movement which is soon stepped up a gear as another wonderful bass sequence rolls into formation. 'The Global Extinction of the Wireless' begins rather moodily with a melancholy melody just hanging in the air above delicate fizzing drones. A rapid tinkling sequence cuts through the calmness. A second joins it along with restrained guitar licks. Yet another sequence is chucked into the brew and we are now storming along in almost 'Force Majeure' fashion. Things continue to gain added oomph, the guitar taking the main melodic duties but keeping fairly restrained, letting the sequences provide the powerful salvos. 'Masque' starts like there is a UFO coming down to land then yet another awesome sequence rolls forward with steam hissing from its vapour trail. What we have here is of classic Arc proportions. The lead lines, one after another, are all brilliant and could have come straight from Ian Boddy as Mark wielded the mighty modular. Yes, the track's that good! Their first album was good, fuelled by pure joy of what they were doing. The second album refined their style somewhat but what we have here is really something special. I have played it many times already and especially the second and last tracks would be on any best of compilation I would currently make, even if I just has one eighty minute CD to put my current favourites on. Mention should also be made for the artwork which is an original work by Gary Ocean portraying a half destroyed National Space Centre! An all round wonderful package.
 Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: July 8, 2006 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks (no log, .cue) Продолжительность: 01:04:16 Треклист: 01. Dark Skies (Live @ The Black Horse, Salford 20/11/03) ...... 12:39 02. Stormbringer (Previously Released On Sequences #28) ...... 13:22 03. Eerie Interval (Live @ Awakenings, Leeds 10/06/05) ...... 08:09 04. Mask (Original Improvised Version Of Masque 11/01/03) ...... 19:36 05. Rick O'Shea (Live @ NSC, Leicester 13/11/04) ...... 10:30 Exclusive free CD given to attendees at The Omega Syndicate's Awakenings gig on 8th July 2006 Performer - David Gurr, Stuart Jackson (tracks: 1), Xan Alexander Track 5 created by Froese/Franke/Baumann ----------------------- foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: July 8, 2006 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:13:50 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Gremlins In The Desk ...... 17:50 02. While My Filter Gently Sweeps ...... 19:51 03. Synthetic Sphinx ...... 15:38 04. No Reservations ...... 20:31 A Special Limited Edition of Previously Unreleased Material. Limited to 100 copies. Released at the third Omega Syndicate concert at the Awakenings in Leeds on the 8th July 2006. EAC extraction logfile from 9. August 2006, 8:24 for CD REM DATE 2006 foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: 2006 Тип издания: WEB, Compilation Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Продолжительность: 01:13:18 Треклист: 01. Linear ...... 09.00 02. Astral Projection ...... 07.07 03. Xen ...... 04.51 04. River of Light ...... 13.32 05. Undercurrent ...... 15:15 06. Sequencing On A Grand Scale ...... 11:33 07. Mello-Dramatic ...... 11.45 SMD Download album featuring edits of tracks fron the now no longer available Special Limited Editions 'Escape Velocity' and 'Sequences, Chords and Leeds' ----------------------- foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: 2006 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Live Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:18:51 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Kriegspiel ...... 16.44 02. Equilibrium of Injustice ...... 17.54 03. Yersinia's Release ...... 17.37 04. Harbinger ...... 13.35 05. Dark Skies ...... 12.49 David Gurr: Synthesizer, Sampler Xan Alexander: Synthesizer, Sampler Rob Clynes: Guitars Glenn Alexander: Synthesizer Recorded by John Sherwood, Xan Alexander CD/DVD recorded live at The Omega Syndicate's Awakenings gig on 8th July 2006 EAC extraction logfile from 26. October 2006, 9:21 for CD REM GENRE Electronic foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 This is the CD of the band's 'Awakenings' performance on the 8th July. All the tracks except the encore are new material - and excellent they are too! Heavenly soft choral pads mix with twittering effects. What a beautiful way to start the album and the opening track 'Kreigspeil'. A slow delicate sequence starts up- subtlety being the order of the day. In the background a feeling of menace is developing, heightened by guitar stabs. Another sequence comes in but things are still rather strained with the feeling of pent up power increasing all the time. Things start to let rip in the seventh minute, becoming quite euphoric. Loads is going on with sequences, mellotron and synths working in harmony weaving wonderful melodies, the guitar adding extra bite low in the mix, like a storm heard from far away. There is no chance of monotony here as the guys do a tremendous job holding it all together from one tremendous moment to the next.
The quality continues straight through to 'Equilibrium of Injustice'. First one sequence then another shimmer round each other, like rays of light glistening through a waterfall. Yet another excellent sequence starts up adding to the momentum still further, becoming like an intense laser turning the water into steam. The heat increases as the guitar enters. A soft lead line adds some contrast (maybe could have been a little lower in the mix). A stronger repeated melody appears in the ninth minute then a scything lead line really lets rip- wonderful stuff. Tron returns to give the leads a breather before fresh lead lines give it the full treatment. We finish with a moody processed piano solo. The sequences strike up immediately for 'Yersinia's'. Yet another stonking melody comes to join it, nestling nicely amongst further tron sounds. Little guitar touches add to the interest, weaving a lovely spell, as the sequence morphs superbly adding extra oomph to an already blistering track. Things become even more syncopated. An organ sound enters. One of their very best tracks. Not to break with tradition 'Harbinger' also goads the old sequencer into life, pulsing along gently over relaxed mellotron. Rhythm adds to the energy, imparting a little moodiness, whilst laser sharp lead lines flash from the speakers. The guitar is let off the leash near the end to really let rip. It all becomes rather heady and trippy. Yet another winner. We finish with the encore. An oldie but a goodie in the form of 'Dark Skies' but this time a condensed twelve minute version. It punches an even bigger punch than before with enough differences about it to make it well worth another outing.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: 2006 Тип издания: 2xCDr, Album, Live Издатель (лейбл): AmbientLive Каталожный номер: ALR3010 Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:17:02 + 01:12:01 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: Disc One 01. Phase 1 ...... 27:10 02. Phase 2 ...... 07:48 03. Phase 3 ...... 09:09 04. Phase 4 ...... 12:46 05. Phase 5 ...... 09:53 06. Phase 6 ...... 10:15 Disc Two 01. Phase 7 ...... 10:42 02. Phase 8 ...... 15:16 03. Phase 9 ...... 12:01 04. Phase 10 ...... 05:58 05. Phase 11 ...... 18:27 06. Phase 12 ...... 09:33 Dave and Xan participated in the first Hampshire Jam 'Jam' on Friday 20th October 2006 at Liphook Village Hall. This 2CD set features edited highlights of a 3 1/2 hour jam which featured 7 musicians, of which only 3 were onstage at anytime. Every half hour 2 musicians would leave and be replaced whilst one remained. In this way each of the 7 musicians played with all of the others The other musicians were: Jez Creek, Steve Humphries, Brendan Pollard, John Sherwood and Stephan Whitlan. EAC extraction logfile from 15. January 2007, 10:31 for CD REM GENRE Electronic foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 EAC extraction logfile from 27. January 2007, 10:26 for CD REM DISCID 4C10E006 foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 The evening before the Hampshire Jam 'proper' a group of musicians (with the approval of the organisers) got together to play new music. There were seven of them in total but only three would be on stage at any one time. One musician would leave (to come back later) to be replaced by a fresh pair of hands. I suppose this is a similar idea to the Cosmic Smokers sessions or even the event that that meeting paid homage to, the original Cosmic Jokers.
The musicians featured on this double album are: Dave Gurr and Xan Alexander from The Omega Syndicate; Jez Creek from Modulator ESP and Astrogator; Steve Humphries from Astrogator and Create; Brendan Pollard from Rogue Element; John Sherwood from 4m33s and Stephan Whitlan - so quite a line up! On the back of the artwork 7 phases are mentioned. Each phase refers to a new change in line up but they do not relate directly to the individual tracks here (all eight of them). The index points are just put there to identify when there is a significant change in the music. Electronic twitters aren't exactly an original way to start a track but they certainly work for me. And these are especially good twitters! It doesn't take long before a tinkling percussive sequence starts up, soon to be followed my a more substantial melodic one and a real cracker it is too, sounding all rather 70s TD. A steady rhythm comes to join the pulsations then a lovely delicate little melody. A more substantial lead line flashes forth. The mood becomes much darker on the back of a very deep rumbling pulse. A menacing slow rhythm joins it, a sequence being heard very low in the mix. A moody lead plays over the top which is just spot on. I found myself closing my eyes as I blissfully floated along with it. This really is a very impressive opener. The Second Part commences moodily, a deep throbbing sequence starting real low. Mellotron comes to join it then the sequence mutates taking us to Berlin School heaven once more. The pace quickens as little dreamy lead lines shimmer away, adding that last finishing touch. If anything this is even better than the opener. The Third Part starts with more mellotron, this time sounding all rather melancholy. Another sequence starts low in the mix as a dysonesque lead strikes up accompanied by deep organ sounds that again reminded me of early to mid 70s Tangerine Dream. This Incredibly moody stuff continues through to the beginning of the next part. A rapid exciting sequence imparts a sense of real attitude. The Fifth Part takes things on with a feeling of menace as the sequence gains added oomph then morphs to become rather metallic. The sound of an owl can be heard then another sequence and tron become the main features whilst meandering leads fill the middle ground. The sequences start to play against and off each other. The Final Part of the first disc presses the Mellotron into even greater flourishes as mournful pads build to quite epic proportions. Again, two sequences duel against each other. The pulsation depart and we begin what I thought was a slow wind down but with two minutes to go the track erupts again finishing energetically. The Second Disc starts, of course, with yet another sequence, a really nice mid 70s sounding one. Strange animal noises wail underneath. Low bass thuds add to the tension as we go through all manner of sonic stabs, mellotron choirs completing another extremely exciting homage to the golden era of analogue sequencer based music. The leads become increasingly euphoric in a rather Wavestar sort of way, getting the second disc off as impressively as the first. The Eighth Part begins with gorgeous ethereal wordless vocal pads. A delicate melody adds to the gentle, serene atmos still further then fades away. This time we have to wait about ninety seconds for the sequence to arrive. It is a sedate one providing a little gentle movement whist a second comes to join it- then a third bass one, rising and falling through the sea of pulsations like a whale breaking through the surface only to plunge down to the depths once more. Things become increasingly complex and exciting as we go- almost reaching overload but just staying on the right side of manic mayhem! The Ninth Part gets underway with a slow relaxed rhythm giving space for some lovely mellotron flute to weave its gorgeous spell. Tinkling percussive piano adds to the beauty still further all topped off with groovy organ. Loved it. Part Ten continues on in a similar mood but is a meandering little number featuring tron strings until a sedate sequence gives a little structure. More mellotron is used but this time of the flute variety. We now get to the much meatier Part Eleven which brings back tinkling electronics then a period of float until things take a darker turn in the fifth minute. Subtly, it all becomes rather tender. A slow chugging sequence starts up but doesn't set the world alight. The Final Part has a rather meditational quality as pulsation and loops mix. It then becomes a little more abrasive using a similar style of sequencing to the previous part. So, to sum up, there is some very fine music here, especially on the first disc and first half of the second.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: May 26, 2007 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks+.cue Продолжительность: 01:05:50 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by Zammo Треклист: 01. Control Freak ...... 21.43 02. Secrets in the Sand ...... 12.39 03. Haunted ...... 20.57 04. Fuse ...... 10.31 A Special Limited Edition of 100 copies (Previously Unreleased Material). Released at the fourth concert by The Omega Syndicate on 26th of May 2007 at St. John the Baptist Church, Leicester. Tracks 1 & 4 recorded at The Mind Cavern (May 29th 2005 and February 10th 2006). Track 2 recorded live at Awakenings, Leeds (June 10th 2005). Track 3 recorded at Starhenge (April 22nd 2007). EAC extraction logfile from 5. June 2007, 11:14 for CD REM GENRE Electronic foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 As with their other Limited Edition CDs this album of all new music is bound to sell out fast. As I write half have gone already. Tron chords provide a lush beginning to 'Control Freak'. As expected it doesn't take long before a sequence makes an entrance, and quite a melodic one it is too - high register but fairly rapid. Dark ominous fizzing drones add to the build up. The sequence morphs beautifully, gaining power all the time. Those drones also increase in intensity, coming and going in waves, almost like a warning siren. A bass line gives proceedings even greater oomph. It's like being in the middle of a storm, devastation going on all around but somehow being protected from the external forces. Unbelievably the track just keeps building and building becoming more bass heavy as we go, the floor shaking in response. What an awesome opener!
'Secrets in the Sand' has an appropriately mysterious Eastern sounding melody over more soft mellotron. Exciting rapid pulsations come in waves carrying the track forward, providing its backbone until more strident leads arrive in the seventh minute. 'Haunted' starts, as expected with rather eerie sounds but it is only a few seconds before the sequence emerges. It is initially relatively sedate, quite melodic and absolutely fantastic, weaving the most captivating of spells. Big slabs of bass sound with loads of reverb add to the tension. Spectres fly amongst the pulsations. There is subtlety here as well with every sound beautifully placed. Take anything away and it would be to the detriment and yet every time a new element is added it enhances the whole wonderfully. A sedate melody floats in the middle of the mix. Other aggressive stabbing melodies come and go. The pace really quickens in the ninth minute, the spectres return and a purposeful rhythm augments the sequence. In the twelfth minute the most awesome of melodies is introduced which transcends an already fantastic track to one of the bands very finest if not THE finest. 'Fuse' gets straight into a sequence and electric guitar combination. A further bass sequence comes in as the guitar gives it some oomph. All then seems to wind down a little as organ joins proceedings before things take off again, the sequences leading the way. Don't hang around on this one; it won't be available for long.  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: October 6, 2007 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: tracks (no log, .cue) Продолжительность: 00:44:53 Треклист: 01. Track 1 ...... 20:18 02. Track 2 ...... 24:35 These two untitled improvisations use sequences that appeared again at the Hampshire Jam 'Jam' event that this disc was released at. Limited edition of 30 copies, sold at the Hampshire Pre-Jam 2007. ----------------------- foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: 2008 Тип издания: WEB, Compilation Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Продолжительность: 01:18:00 Треклист: 01. Gremlins In The Desk ...... 10.23 02. While My Filter Gently Sweeps ...... 14.27 03. Synthetic Sphinx ...... 10.07 04. No Reservations ...... 08.13 05. Control Freak ...... 10.25 06. Secrets In The Sand ...... 06.59 07. Haunted ...... 10.36 08. Fuse ...... 06.59 This downloadable disc features edited versions of tracks from the now sold out Limited Editions: “Same Synths, Different Day!” & “Baptism of Wire” ----------------------- foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: August 23, 2008 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:17:03 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Eastern Promise ...... 11.54 02. Anamorphosis (Javi Jam Version) ...... 12.46 03. Inferno ...... 16.18 04. Millennium (Live in Liphook, 19/10/07) ...... 20.25 05. Arcadia ...... 15.40 Released at the Holy Trinity Concert in Hull on the 23rd of August 2008. This 100 copy Limited Edition has Dave & Xan collaborating with established members Rob Clynes (track 3) & John Sherwood (track 4) as well as new members Javi Canovas (track 2) & Stephan Whitlan (track 5). Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE "Traditional Electronic" foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 Welcome to the latest Omega Syndicate Limited Edition of 100 release containing all previously unreleased music.
‘Eastern Promise’ starts with lush warm pads over which soars a beautiful lonesome lead. A slow sequence emerges without detracting from the exquisite melody. A second tinkling sequence falls into formation with the first but then the oomph level is really intensified as yet two more layers of pulsations are deployed, one being a rumbling ground shaker whilst the other provides just the right high register contrast. ‘Anamorphosis’ features Javi Canovas and cranks up infectious multi sequencer layers right from the off. A synth lead then starts to spar with electric guitar. Just before the half way mark a slow steady rhythm adds a sharp ‘cracking’ contrast to the duelling leads, the guitar especially responding with real vigour. As with the previous track ‘Inferno’, wastes no time in spewing the most wonderful pulsations from the speakers, synth and guitar (courtesy of periodic Syndicate member Rob Clynes) weaving around each other- one moment calling, replying the next. A new deep almost growling loop and infectious rhythm really add to the power as the guitar starts to soar above it all, the synth lead responding in kind with the most awesome solo heroics. Softer leads do provide a lovely contrast from time to time but really this track is all about excitement and power- and I loved it! For ‘Millennium (Live in Liphook 19/10/07)’ John Sherwood helps out. It begins with the most delicate of raindrop type pulsations. A second line turns the heat up a notch. The overall feel so far though is all rather mysterious. There is a nice ebb and flow up to around the half way mark where all sequences descend into an organic gloop, crows flying over the top. The mood now changes completely becoming purposeful, even anthemic, as a positive slow rhythm and uplifting lead take us forward. It sounds like the band are having fun playing for the audience- studio track this certainly ain’t. ‘Arcadia’ features the fantastic Stephan Whitlan. A tender flutey lead floats above tinkling electronics until the first sequence picks up the pace. This is a track that builds slowly but never becomes too boisterous, instead staying on the right side of tenderness but with a moody twist. As with the previous limited editions by the band this is bound to sell out very quickly so get it while you can!  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: April 18, 2009 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:14:25 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Prowler ...... 14:39 02. Into The Unknown ...... 13:59 03. Vaporizev ...... 15:01 04. Avalon To Acheron ...... 30:46 Limited edition of 100 copies. Released at the sixth concert by The Omega Syndicate on 18/4/2009 at the Paget High School Business and Enterprise Centre, Staffordshire. As a point of interest, the sequences from tracks 2 & 3 were used during the Awakenings set, although the tracks are very different versions to those on the album. Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: October 30, 2009 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:15:01 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. The Hum From Humberside ...... 22.21 02. Spectres In Salford ...... 18.01 03. Too Klaus For Comfort ...... 16.07 04. Aurora ...... 18.41 Limited edition of 100 copies. Released at the seventh concert by The Omega Syndicate on 30/10/2009 at the Liphook Village Hall, Hampshire. The album features Xan Alexander, Ed Britten, Rob Clynes, Javi Canovas, David Gurr & Russell Storey. Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: November 13, 2010 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:09:42 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Stellarium ...... 19:08 02. Valkyrie's Quest ...... 17:29 03. The Ivory Mile ...... 24:38 04. Firefly ...... 17:12 Limited edition of 100 copies. Released at the ninth concert by The Omega Syndicate on 13/11/2010 at Hampshire Jam #9 which took place at The Millennium Hall in Liphook, Hampshire. Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: November 13, 2010 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:18:27 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Stellarium ...... 19:08 02. Valkyrie's Quest ...... 17:29 03. The Ivory Mile ...... 24:38 04. Firefly ...... 17:12 Released at Hampshire Jam 9 at the Millennium Hall, Liphook, another 100 copy Limited Edition which had an even more limited run as 20 of the 100 were done in blue ink by accident. These were numbered & sold out almost immediately. Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1  Жанр: ElectronicСтиль: Berlin School Год издания: February 12, 2011 Тип издания: CDr, Album, Limited Edition Издатель (лейбл): The Omega Syndicate Self-released Каталожный номер: none Тип рипа: image+.cue Продолжительность: 01:16:01 Источник (релизёр): Ripped by jianniz Треклист: 01. Chimera ...... 28:10 02. Blue Dawn ...... 13:55 03. Tsunami II ...... 15:58 04. Challenger ...... 17:58 Limited edition of 100 copies. Released at the tenth concert by The Omega Syndicate on 12/02/2011 which took place at The Slaithwaite Conservative Club, Huddersfield. Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 6 from 9. April 2015 REM GENRE Ambient foobar2000 1.5.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1 Альбомы 2006 - All The Way To Leeds... и 2007 - Starhenge Opening раздаются как есть (нет log, .cue, проверку AccurateRip не проходят).
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