The Time & Space Machine- Vol. I (2007) and Vol. II (2009)

More awesome psych revivalism madness! This is one of half of Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve, DJ Richard Norris, engaging in the same fun, familiar territory. More awesome music to blast since it's summertime and, honestly, this stuff is some bad ass summer music. Does the word "groove" meaning anything to you? Get it, scallywags!




Vol. II (2009)



Vol. I (2007)

"Now onto Time & Space Machine, or Richard Norris, one half of psyche Sun warriors Beyond The Wizards Sleeve. 'Volume One' sounds like it was recorded in a field just outside of Dunwich where the haystacks burned with crimson flame and the Moon rose to meet with the Sun, clashing violently in plumes of cosmic miasma, seeping torrents of blood from a wound that drenched the earth and soaked into Richard's synthesisers, fantastic machines built with the technology from Videodrome."

Both albums together babeh.

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Beyond the Wizards Sleeve-Ark 1 (Re-up)

My album of the year 2008.


No matter what, this album is perfect for any situation. Lounging, tripping, driving, whatever, it moves at such a perfect pace that it's just impossible not to get into it.

For example, we popped on Alice and Wonderland with this album in an attempt to sync it up while under the influence. Not only did us time travelers love it, but my drunk roommates also enjoyed it as well. To me, that's the sign of a completely compatible album. Everyone I've played it for really digs it, regardless of genre preferences.

So what is it? I guess if I had to describe it, I would say it is the Girl Talk of old school Psych, Krautrock, Freak Beat, etc. None of the music is original but goddamn if it isn't perfectly reinterpreted and overall enjoyable. The guys are two premier London DJs with an affinity for Psych and so there you go. If you missed it the first time around, don't this time. If any music makes Zoltar joyous, then it has supernatural powers without a doubt. Get it.

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P.S. This is for you Shevrin. No code to enter. Bwahaha.

Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve Are Awesome

First, let me say thanks to Tednindi for posting/putting all of these in one convenient place

I've talked about them before and I will indeed talk about them again. Erol Alkan and Richard Norris, two London DJs who are apparently very highly regarded, cut up and remix 60s/70s Psych Rock tunes, some familiar and some very obscure. I'm not really into Dance/Club music so I do not know much about them but goddamn this stuff is so much fun! They're starting to get some press attention as well since they have just released a "Re-animation" album of tracks by Franz Ferdinand, Chemical Brothers, and Peter, Bjorn, & John. Not so much my cup of tea but the debut full length was posted here (Twice actually) which you can find HERE and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. On top of that, there are two completely bad ass club mixes (look at those setlists!) and a short radio mash up. Gotta love "Hey Bulldog" in there. I'm telling you, they're like Girl Talk for Psych nerds. Who knew that all these bands needed was some groovy drum beats to become music you dance to at a club?

Live at the G-Mex, Manchester, 2007

Beyond Space - Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve
Battlescars (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Demo Re-Animation) - The Chemical Brothers
Words - Unknown (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Edit)
You Can Talk To Me - The Beatles (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Edit)
My White Bicycle - Tomorrow
Open My Eyes - The Nazz
Bubble Burst - The Small Faces (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Edit)
Uptight - Reggie Cravens Quartet
The Horror Scope - Unknown (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Edit)
Just Dropped In - Kenny Rodgers and The First Edition
Love Buzz - Shocking Blue
Young Folk (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Re Animation) - Peter Bjorn & John
A House Is Not A Motel - Love (Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve Edit)
The Witch - The Rattles
Save My Soul - Wimple Winch
See Emily Play - Pink Floyd
Once You Understand - Encounter
Banana Splits Theme - Richie Adams and Mark Barkan

Live at the Zodiac, March 2008

Electric Banana (BTWS Edit) - Electric Prunes
Battlescars (BTWS Re-Animation) - The Chemical Brothers
Be There (A BTWS Announcement)
Million Grains Of Sand - Freak Scene
Granny Takes A Trip - The Purple Gang
Mr Pleasant - The Kinks
She’s About A Mover - Sir Douglas Quartet
Kickabout - Teenage Fanclub
Beyond Space - Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve
Time Of The Season - The Zombies
Losing The Will To Survive (BTWS Re-Animation) - Findlay Brown
Happiness (BTWS Re-Animation) - Goldfrapp
Slip Inside This House - Primal Scream
The Bears Are Coming (BTWS Re-Animation) - Late Of The Pier
Hey Bulldog (BTWS Edit) - The Beatles
Paint It Black - The Love Sitars
Number 1 High (A BTWS Annoncement)
I’m A Man - Wynder K. Frog
Gemini - (A BTWS Annoncement)
Talk Talk - The Music Machine
Colour My Love - Petula Clark
Sunshine Superman - Wynder K. Frog
Aquarius - The Fifth Dimension

Album of the Year 2008

I'd make a list but I'm far too lazy. I've posted a bunch of stuff from 2008 that would make up the potential list anyway. In fact, my album of the year is an earlier post but on the heels of a wonderful trip into the nether regions of the mind, I figured it couldn't hurt posting it again. No matter what, this album is perfect for any situation. Lounging, tripping, driving, whatever, it moves at such a perfect pace that it's just impossible not to get into it.

For example, we popped on Alice and Wonderland with this album in an attempt to sync it up while under the influence. Not only did us time travelers love it, but my drunk roommates also enjoyed it as well. To me, that's the sign of a completely compatible album. Everyone I've played it for really digs it, regardless of genre preferences.

So what is it? I guess if I had to describe it, I would say it is the Girl Talk of old school Psych, Krautrock, Freak Beat, etc. None of the music is original but goddamn if it isn't perfectly reinterpreted and overall enjoyable. The guys are two premier London DJs with an affinity for Psych and so there you go. If you missed it the first time around, don't this time. If any music makes Zoltar joyous, then it has supernatural powers without a doubt. Get it.

A very happy new year to all. 2009, here we are.




Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve-Ark 1 (2008)