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DATUV 001 Total Eclipse – Live in Bordeaux 1997

DAT Universe is pleased to expand on a release that showcases one of the most foundational and unique projects in the global Goa scene: Total Eclipse.

This fabled band has been active since before the term ‘Goa Trance’ came into use and has been an innovative influence on the evolution of this musical language. In their halcyon years in the 90s, the trio of French musicians produced an unparalleled volume and variety of music that embodied the incredible versatility, creativity, and expansiveness that was the heart of the scene, from growling cyber-rock stormers and energising psychedelic numbers to playfully quirky productions and ethereal morning music. Regardless of the flavour of a given work, each was masterfully crafted, with impeccably balanced harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic elements.

No band created as much music with this much variety, including the volume of both released and unreleased productions – something that this DAT Universe release will reveal as some long-secret tracks are made available for the first time.

The 3-CD set ‘Live in Bordeaux’ features both live and studio productions in an array of styles that showcase the project’s astounding originality. The first disc centres around a superb 1997 live set that captures the incredible energy that the dynamic trio brought to their live gigs, a performance supplemented by three more numbers from another thrilling live appearance. The second disc features a selection of unreleased tracks by these innovative musicians, both alternate mixes of well-known classics as well as original compositions. The final disc is a fascinating exploration of the trio’s early work as they were forging their unique sound signatures: in an array of tempos and styles, these early productions provide a glimpse into the evolution of this unique band’s distinctive music.

A stunning release that is sure to be prized by collectors and fans of the best psychedelic electronic music of the 1990s!


released June 23, 2021

All tracks written and produced by Stéphane Holweck, Loïc Vanpoucke and Serge Souque except:

1, 6, 13, 14, 16 Written and produced by Stéphane Holweck and Serge Souque

2, 4, 8, 11, 18, 19 Written and produced by Serge Souque

5, 29 Written and produced by Loïc Vanpoucke and Serge Souque

10 Written and produced by Loïc Vanpoucke

20 Originally written and produced by Ben Watkins and Johann Bley

25 Written and produced by Stéphane Holweck

Tracks 9, 10, and 11 are taken from the Abbaye Live – March 25, 1995.

Executive Producers: Federico Draeke, Vas Cosmogenesis, Mark Ainley, Marek Tychmanowicz

Interview and Liner Notes: Vas Cosmogenesis, assisted by Mark Ainley Artwork by, Design: Miro Moric, Federico Draeke

Original manuscript scans and digital manipulation: Tarik Laghrissi and Virginie Crance

Photos courtesy of: Total Eclipse, Mark Ainley, Gregory Boubault, and Mélina Sabatier

Mastered by: Jaroslav Valo @ Analog Dimension

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