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Shpongle’s “… And the Day Turned to Night”

Shpongle a.k.a. Simon Posford performs his Shpongletron DJ set at Avalon in Hollywood in this vintage photo from 03.12.14.
I'm going to end November with Shpongle's magnum opus "... And the Day Turned to Night."  It's an appropriate conclusion, as the title even suggests.  Shpongle, of course, is psy-ambient-trance pioneers Simon Posford and longtime collaborator, flutist and all-round tripper Raja Ram.  From the previous post, you might recall Posford as one half of Younger …

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Younger Brother’s “Psychic Gibbon”

Younger Brother's 2007 album "The Last Days of Gravity," featuring "Psychic Gibbon."
As we're about to head into the final month of the year,  I thought I'd cap November with a few personal psychedelic ambient and trance favorites, which I'll attempt to post throughout the remainder of the day.So for starters, here's Younger Brother's "Psychic Gibbon."  I previously posted these guys back at the outset of October, …

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Younger Brother’s “Train”

Old press pic of Younger Brother in the studio, circa 2011. Simon Posford (right) and Benji Vaughan.
Younger Brother is a U.K. duo comprised of two of my favorite psychedelic trance artists, Simon Posford of Shpongle and Benji Vaughan of Prometheus.  Together, they mesh their own individual electronic stylings with more organic progressive rock vibes. Add a bit of vocals and some alternative '80s action to the mix, and you've got a …

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Shpongle’s “The Magumba State”

Shpongle's 2017 sixth studio album "Codex VI," featuring "Magumba State."
Simon Posford and Raja Ram are the progressive heart and sonic soul of UK electronic outfit Shpongle. For nearly two decades, these guys have been innovating the most mind-bending psychedelic and ambient trance the genre has to offer.  "The Magumba State" is one of their more recent efforts.  Guaranteed, I'll be returning to these guys …

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