Aura - Kalki | Psy-trance Track of the Month (July 2020)
My love for the weird and eclectic world of psy-trance music remains strong.
Exhibit A
Exhibit A was taken at Love Project: this was my first psy-trance party in the majestic mountains of the Western Cape (thanks to my good friend Skye for taking me).
Psy-trance, like coffee, has many notes, flavours, and layers. But underneath that complex exterior is a basic beat that makes an entire dance floor stomp in the mud with pure joy and happiness.
Psy-trance is a unique blend of sounds and sensations that reverberate through your body, mind, and spirit.
Aura by Kalki has a blend of sounds that begin with a traditional, psy-ish landscape, onto a bouncy climax, followed by a hive-like ending.
Big ups to Psy-Nation Radio with Liquid Soul and Ace Ventura for the tip-off.
I fucking love it.
This is an experimental blog post. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts (hello@joshsnyman.com)
👇
The conversation features Patrick Belem—a filmmaker, musician, and spiritual seeker—who offers an authentic perspective on plant medicine. Patrick co-directed the film 'Eskawata Kayawai,' which explores the culture and traditions of the Huni Kuin people in Brazil. The discussion touches on the film's depiction of the revival of the Huni Kuin culture, the intricacies of ayahuasca ceremonies, and the importance of honoring indigenous practices. Patrick shares his journey into spirituality influenced by his upbringing in a culturally diverse Brazilian family and his transformative experiences with ayahuasca. The conversation also covers the need for proper context and respect when engaging with plant medicine and the potential pitfalls of cultural appropriation. The episode ends with reflections on the integration of plant medicine experiences into daily life and Patrick’s insights into his personal and artistic growth.