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Ozorian Prophet May 2013 Universally Owned | Our 4th year. Issue No.27 Saturday, August 8, 2015 Independent and Free INTERVIEW MUSIC + CIRCUS More complex music The child within By novishari more difficult in terms of On the Way to Ozora, one getting around authorities of our favorite villains, for proper free parties, but London born Phil Getty, a when it's good, it's still spe- true Fagin’s Reject joined cial, and that's why I still us for a bit of a talk. do it. In terms of sound, it's definitely been an im- – So what hooks someone provement though! No coming from a psychedel- more DAT tapes and crap ic rock and metal back- quality, now it's all about ground to Goa? the crystal-clear sound – It was a natural pro- systems that will do jus- gression for me to go tice to the more complex from metal to psychedel- music. ic rock, especially after I – You have a collection got into Led Zeppelin and of limited vinyl releas- Hendrix. Then from bands es dating back to those like Ozrics, Hawkwind and early 90’s. What is/are the Gong to goa trance. I think greatest vinyl treasure/s this was because of the syn- you have? thesisers used for the trip- – All of it. It's a journey py stuff, I could never work through my life in musi- out how they made those cal form. But If I had to sounds. But the thing that pick something it would sticks out most in my mind be Jungle High by Juno was seeing Eat Static live Reactor as it was the first in 1992. I was already into track I recognised as Goa techno and acid music, so trance in a record shop, discovering psychedelic back in 1992. dance music brought my – You can count as a Goa tastes together. Also my veteran as well, how do Photo: Sam Angeli friend's older brothers had you see the Goa-psy- been visiting Goa since the trance scene change in FORECAST BEATS ANTIQUE Live “Sidecar” Cappel had had inspired him, orig- mid 80's, so that was our Goa throughout the years (feat. David Satori & arrived a day earlier, inally, to form his own gateway into the scene. If compared to your first Sidecar Tommy) – After so they had the chance troupe (!). you compared the 1992’s experiences in the early their explosive perfor- to see the secret Freak So it’s really no sur- London based Goa par- 90’s? How influential is mance two years ago, the Fusion show mentioned prise that the Freak ties to the psytrance today, it on the rest of the scene Oakland boys have re- above, after which sim- Fusion made a three- what are the greatest dif- around the world? turning to the Ozorian ply connected with the song-long guest appear- ferences (sound, vibe, peo- – The Goa I first visited in D 37°C | 98°F Dragon Nest Stage and troupe members at the ance on stage during the ple), what has stayed the 1994 is gone. When I went N 21°C | 70°F were joined on stage by backstage of Magic Beats Antique concert same? It was new and back in 2008 after some members of Freak Fusion Garden headquarters. two years ago. What we It really was something years away I didn't recog- INSIDE Cabaret. It all began This is when Pocok, the saw last night was the special. I was 17 so it all nise much at all. Now it's two years ago, during spirit of the troupe, real- very essence of this coop- seemed very magical to mosly commercial music Lineup overview that by-now legendary ized that Tommy Sidecar eration, never rehearsed, me. Everyone was on the and tourists. But, if you See what's going on the performance. was in fact the found- just lived; and it made the same vibe, certain things know where to go you can Main Stage, in the Chill The guys, David er of the legendary Yard Nest explode with creativ- were free as you walked in still find the old school par- Dome, at the Pumpui tent and in the Dragon’s Nest. Satori and Tommy Dogs Road Show that ity and true good vibes. and you were free to do as ties and decent music. As See our program recom- you wished. These days it's for the rest of the world? mendation P4 essentially the same, but Goa is a great place to see There is a heatwave alarm in the country. Please take special care of your- there are less spandex flu- everyone from around the News Digest selves and look out for each other, especially in this heat. Drink plenty of oro leggings and UV can- world that you may have A colourful mix of the Ozorian news P2 water, stay hydrated and stay in the shade. If you have any medical issues, nons, also the way peo- met at a festival, or to meet please keep them in mind and make sure that you get the care you need. ple danced back then was friends you know from the Gastro way more freaky. It's a scene in your country. It's a Colours of food: Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you notice that anyone around you is feeling Purple P3 unwell. lot more money-oriented these days, and of course Turn to Making, Page 4 Egotrip Kai says P2 For the safety and well-being INTERVIEW VISIONARY ART Astrology of all of us, please take these Your daily mood forecast P4 cautions seriously! On the path of the warriors of light DO NOT USE fireworks and mtrixism: So first of all also avoid lanterns work- Art is a bridge please tell me what will By novishari of light tread on, as en- ing with fire! We have been happen Saturday night? TUNE IN ON LIGHTenment was an warned by the local authori- The art showcase of radiO- RADIOZORA ties already. Use the ones with ON FM 91.6 The labyrinth this year especially central theme zora Monday Vision’s very Bella: So Saturday night can be as adventurous in this year’s Labyrinth the leds inside. own mtrixism was talking is so exciting because we as you make it, can be concept. NOTE that due to the heat we about arts with Timea are combining not only the an experience as deep Everyday life, un- face an extreme level of fire Talian, Benedetto Fellin canvas painting but we will risk. as you take it. Not be- less you observe it with- A lot of personal documents and Bella Volen, visionary also combine body paint- cause there are a mul- out truly experiencing have been found already. We artists of the Mirador. They ing and our performer is a titude of twisting paths it, holds many opportu- have a well-operating Info are artists of their own but professional Kung Fu fight- you can get lost on but nities for us to crack the POINT where you can get this time they are doing a er so you will see some very because there are special layers that build around guidance if you are looking production together for the special moves. Interesting spots along the one you our soul, shed prejudic- for the LOST AND FOUND. first time called Triptichon. thing is that the can- can take, which can move es, preconceptions and We have more than 600 We should prepare for a re- vas painting is something you forwards on the road learned thoughts. There green toilets on the festival ally nice Saturday night live which is quite permanent, of personal development. territory. They are to be used act show in the Chill Out so do not piss on others’ tents It is the path the warriors Turn to Heart, Page 2 Dome at 20:00. Turn to Painting, Page 3 for they are their homes! FELLOW OZORIANS! DO NOT FORGET to set your parking / emergency hand-brakes and find some wheel chocks, rocks, bricks, logs, etc to put behind or in front of your tires! SMALL CHILDREN can only use the toilets with parental guidance. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING except toilet paper in the toilets. TAKE CARE of each other and watch out for your friends! CAMPFIRE Take care of the camp fire! Also check for any fire-related updates in The Ozorian Prophet or on radiOzora FM 91.6. Please make sure that your DOG/S are on a leash at all times. You are responsible for your loved ones! 2 Saturday, August 8, 2015 NEWS DIGEST DRAGON NEST STAGE KAI SAYS LOST & FOUND – Canon 6d with Canon 50mm 1.4 lens - there is a yellow K on Being @$%#¤ open the strap - lost by one of our photographers around By Kai Teo to forge these bonds with Tuesday 1-2am in Dragon buddhamag.org our world and humbly Nest by the backstage learn from our fellow entrance. First and foremost, we beings. would like to thank the 6.5 billion humans BIRTHDAY – One of our person on our main floor on this planet and about crewmembers, MATYA, who turned up with the 478 floating around in was born on the 4th August. watermelon hat yester- space stations, we have Fortunately, there isn’t any day. We truly appreciate a lifetime supply of reason to celebrate this you taking up our sug- teachers. again today. By the way, all gestion and blurring the When we open our- of us have the possibility to boundaries between the selves to the universe, we celebrate our birthday.
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