Optimus

A new label started by Rami Shpira (a.k.a. Chakra), who is also doing A&R. The label is going to deal with a variety of Electronic music, mainly with psychedelic trance and fusion of rock and electronic music. The aim is to bring back the spirit of old time with new music, while searching for new original directions.
There is also a sub-label called Optimus Prime, which will deal with more experimental stuff and areas of electronic music besides trance.

Contact:
Optimus Records
101 Yoseftal St.
59548 Bat-Yam
Israel
Tel/Fax: ++972 ( 0 ) 3 5089128
Website: http://www.optimusrecords.com
E-Mail: optimusr@zahav.net.il

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FireWire - compiled by Chakra ( Optimus , Apr 2001 )

1. Pasolator 5000- The Last Gun-star 8:20
2. Ticon- Marmite on the Keys 9:13
3. Soul Pitcher- One Way Ticket 8:55
4. Manufacturing Consent- The Green Lab 5:58
5. Lock Clock- 50 NIS in the Back Yard 6:14
6. Hack-Tor- MesameMucho 6:37
7. Z-Domain- Siesta 5:52
8. Soul Pitcher- It Ain\'t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings 7:10
9. Z-Domain- Keep it Cool 7:36

Few words: First word that jumps to mind is quality. The guiding strong hand of Chakra is felt all over this release, that shows that a trance label can also invest in new artist- brilliant progressive release with a great feel to it, and amazing sound of course.

Favorites: 1(!), 2(!), 3, 4(!), 5, 7, 8(!).

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Manufacturing Consent 12" ( Optimus , May 2001 )

A. In the Belly of the Beast 6:15
B. The Green Lab 6:00

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Resurrection - compiled by Chakra ( Optimus , Dec 1999 )

1. Chakra feat. Liquid Metal- Resurrection 9:32
2. 3.Turn- By Any Means Necessary 5:33
3. Liquid Metal feat. Chakra- Search for God 9:14
4. Screec- Tribal Emphasis 7:12
5. Eon Project- Intra Natural Power 8:06
6. Reefer Decree- O.Tonin 8:33
7. Dandandado- El Cateto 5:42
8. Chakra- Deliverence 10:16

Few words: A powerful hard no-nonsense compilation from Chakra's new label. Apart from the three massive tracks involving the man himself, there is a lot of interesting and diverse stuff here. Be warned: this CD will test your speakers!

Favorites: 1(!!), 3, 4(!), 7, 8.

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Resurrection 12" ( Optimus Records / Nova Tekk , Aug 1999 )

A. Chakra feat. Liquid Metal- Resurrection 9:52
B. Liquid Metal feat. Chakra- Search for God 9:51

Few words: Welcome to real chaos- wooooooo! Chakra is back full power- mad sampling, twisted tunes, full on beat, squeezing build-ups! It's been a long long wait but it was worth it!

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Son Kite - Snurrgubben 12" ( Optimus , Nov 2000 )

A. Snurrgubben 11:45
B. Foolife - Foonice 8:17

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Soul Pitcher 12" #1 ( Optimus , Feb 2001 )

A. One Way Ticket 9:23
B. Reset Devises 7:59

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Soul Pitcher 12" #2 ( Optimus , Mar 2001 )

A. It Ain\'t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings 7:21
B. Brain Bump 7:22

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Ticon - Marmite 12" ( Optimus , Dec 2000 )

A. Marmite on the Keys 9:17
B. Honey Dipped Ants 9:57

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