Mystica - African Horizon/Bliss [1998]

[m_st]

Anyone who head Oakenfolds GU New York mix will be familiar with this opener. Synths are majestic


Mod edit:

Also decided to add the African Horizon (incl. the X-Cabs Mixes), as they are both part of the same release and very good tracks as well.

 

[Uplifted]

Change the title to 1998*, as for 1988 this sounds too modern

Mystica has always been one of my favourite goa trance projects, along with Astral Projection and Man With No Name.

 

[Narel]

A sublime tune. Melted me on first listen and would still kick today in the right set.

 

[No Return]

Master track sounding completely gorgeous at times.

 

[Manofearth]

Brilliant track. There are a few imperfections scattered throughout the track but it only adds to the charm in my opinion.

There is also a slowed down version, which someone made when they noticed the release states it should be played at 33rpm, however it must be a misprint. It turns into a downtempo psychedelic at this speed. Some of the elements maintain their allure at this speed, but the imperfections I mentioned previously get accentuated a little too much unfortunately.

Slow tempo

 

[Daysleeper]

Love it and perfect opener. Its just the sound choices/design that makes it stick out. Its simple but lovely.

 

[Archon]

It's gorgeous indeed.

 

[Archon]

Added the African Horizon mixes to the OP. Would love to hear the X-Cabs Remix 1 in full, seems very rare.

 

[HTY]

Mind blowing! These are on a whole other level

 

[TwinSilo]

From one of the best GU. Killer beginning with this one.

 

[Hensmon]

Amazing stuff. Should have updated the totw this week with Bliss but got distracted and forgot. Such a nice tune.