VA - Year of the Wood Dragon [Mystic Research]

Artist(s)
VA
Release title
Year of the Wood Dragon
Label name
Mystic Research
Release date
Nov 7, 2024
Release type
Single
Link to external store
https://transki-mysticresearch.bandcamp.com/album/va-year-of-the-dragon-mystic01

erickUO

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Jul 13, 2020
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https://soundcloud.com/transki_mysticresearch%2Fmystic01-previews
1. Seo John - Renegade
2. Brainstorm - Kiu Point
3. Oat M - Endloslok
4. Damian - Omnipotension
5. Alpha Tracks - Baby Won't
6. Liso - Flight Of The Duduk
7. Dj Normal 4 - Examined Correlation
8. Transki - New Worlds
9. Indebraendt - Salt Of The Earth
10. Tadan - Identity Problems
11. TOMO - Lagoa Azul
12. Midnight Climax - Incinerate
13. Komet99 - Signal Point
14. Penelope's Fiance - The Only Lie I Ever Loved
15. Vergil, Transki - Gotenks (Z Version)

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Seo John - Renegade
 

SaltAcidFatHeatAcid

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Jul 19, 2022
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New Seo John! Fuuuuck yeah. One of my fav tracks of the year, easy. Shows how much most nutrance tracks do not develop in comparison. Thanks for sharing. Overall sounds like a pretty eclectic comp tho, look forward to this one.
 
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Manofearth

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Sep 24, 2020
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SEO John track is excellent. If that sets the tone for the compilation we could be in for a nice addition to this years scene. The only other name I recognize is alpha tracks.
 

TRANCEBLASTER

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Jul 21, 2020
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after the comments here I was really excited to hear the 'Seo John' tune aand sadly it doesn't work for me so much.. I have given a try multiple times since saturday and no, im not amused by the melody nor the rhythm, its not a bad track, just boring for me
 

Archon

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Jun 27, 2020
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Ok, I feel why Renegade is liked, but it could've been improved. I feel it's somewhat safe, especially with the arrangement. But it has some lovely elements, that's for sure!
 

Daysleeper

Lost in Trancelation
Jul 13, 2020
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Its stagnant and meandering, with a sleepy overly repetiiv/boring rhythm/flow that does not go anywhere really and in general it doesnt really go anywhere.
. It. The pads are nice but thats it. Could be nice set tool though, if its mixed creativly.
 

Contraband

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Aug 29, 2023
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Reminds me of Mikkel Rev and Oproffessional stuff actually, like their Translucid stuff or more chill tracks, I don't know. I can hear John's signature touch still. That melody and atmos washes over you, real nice. Track arrangement left wanting, but in times of economic strife us beggars really cant be choosers.

Rest of the compilation sounds kinda whack, not gonna lie.
 

SaltAcidFatHeatAcid

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Jul 19, 2022
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melody and atmos washes over you, real nice.

Rest of the compilation sounds kinda whack, not gonna lie.
Agree on the melody and atmosphere. Though a subtle builder, it really picks up energy when paired with the right tracks as well. SEO John tracks have always been like this TBH. What he gets right in the feelz though is always worth the downsides to me.

Yeah the rest of the comp seems wack, as does most of Goddezz's Re-dream II. Tough times for melodic Nutrance.
 

Ruya

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Apr 23, 2023
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Enjoy it for what its worth but I hear the criticisms. More melodic tracks in the underground would be nice. Rambal Cochet does a good job at that.