The Infinity Project offers a masterclass in the early 90s Goa trance sound, where the organic and the extraterrestrial collide. Their music is characterized by a relentless, driving pulse that serves as a canvas for shimmering synth leads and squelchy, resonant filter sweeps. It is music that feels both ancient and futuristic, grounding its high-speed electronic rhythms with tribal percussion and occasional, haunting flute melodies.
What truly sets them apart is their ability to balance peak-time dance floor energy with a deep sense of atmosphere. While many of their contemporaries focused solely on the 'kick and bass' formula, Raja Ram and Graham Wood incorporated cinematic soundscapes and spoken-word samples that suggest a larger narrative of cosmic exploration. The production, often aided by Simon Posford, possesses a liquid, three-dimensional quality that rewards focused listening.
Start with the album 'Feeling Weird' to experience the definitive blueprint of the genre. It captures the transition from early acid house influences into the full-blown psychedelic intensity that would define the TIP Records legacy. It is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to understand the roots of modern psytrance.
The Infinity Project (TIP) was a British 1990s goa trance band. Members included Raja Ram, Graham Wood and Anjee Sian, with Simon Posford occasionally working with them. Other contributors include Martin Freeland (Man With No Name) and Nick Barber (Doof). In 1994, Infinity Project members Graham Wood and Raja Ram, along with Ian St Paul founded the record label TIP Records.
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