I first came across Goa Gil quite by chance, while exploring the world known as Burning Man a few months after graduating from college. He played right next to the burning man, in what was then known as community dance. This was when the man burned on Sunday night. So, after he started playing, I thought, this is pretty amazing, Ill just check out this dj until he ends.
Fast forward to the next day, mid morning. I am surrounded by floral freaks, all dancing in what seemed to be a really open, and care free way... When a tank rolls onto the dancefloor. That shoots fire out of the cannon... Fire dripping from the cannon, it rolls up and confronts Gil, with, I shit you not, “play some Skinner””
There was a long, ever extending pause, as the tank driver, who has popped out of the hatch at the top, and Goa Gil gaze at each other.
And after a minute, with no words spoken, they both smile, and the tank departs.
Great party!
And it helped me to be prepared for literally anything!!!!
Are you about to attend your first Goa Gil party?
If the Answer is yes....keep reading!
If this is your first Goa Gil party AND your first outdoor music camp out type event, please also read over "Outdoor Events: How To"
We will try to help get you prepared by answering some FAQ!
1. When will you release the line up? We are gonna do it right now. Are you ready? It is...Ariane followed by....Goa Gil. Ariane plays a few hours of what can only be described as the primoridial sounds of which all psychedelia is based upon. Followed by Goa Gil.
2. What is the time frame for the music? The music begins around sunset on Saturday, and ends after Sunset on Sunday (roughly 24 hours).
3. What is the flow of the event? Generally speaking, Ariane and Goa Gil might do some African drumming or play some other live instrument (time permitting). Then Ariane will play some primarily beatless tribal inspired music. Then Goa Gil will play, usually starting right after the sun goes down.
4. What time can you arrive/leave? Please check the event page as the date gets closer to the event. Generally speaking, the gate opens around 3pm on Saturday. You are also welcome to camp out on Sunday night, but everyone must clean their campsite and be gone by Monday.
5. Personal Recommendation: Everyone has their "favorite" part of the party, usually defined as a part of day (Saturday night, Saturday late night, Sunday sunrise, Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, Sunday Late afternoon, Sunday evening, and Sunday bananas time). Don't burn out too early!
Literally, there is nothing on Earth that compares to this experience. We are truly lucky!
Fast forward to the next day, mid morning. I am surrounded by floral freaks, all dancing in what seemed to be a really open, and care free way... When a tank rolls onto the dancefloor. That shoots fire out of the cannon... Fire dripping from the cannon, it rolls up and confronts Gil, with, I shit you not, “play some Skinner””
There was a long, ever extending pause, as the tank driver, who has popped out of the hatch at the top, and Goa Gil gaze at each other.
And after a minute, with no words spoken, they both smile, and the tank departs.
Great party!
And it helped me to be prepared for literally anything!!!!
Are you about to attend your first Goa Gil party?
If the Answer is yes....keep reading!
If this is your first Goa Gil party AND your first outdoor music camp out type event, please also read over "Outdoor Events: How To"
We will try to help get you prepared by answering some FAQ!
1. When will you release the line up? We are gonna do it right now. Are you ready? It is...Ariane followed by....Goa Gil. Ariane plays a few hours of what can only be described as the primoridial sounds of which all psychedelia is based upon. Followed by Goa Gil.
2. What is the time frame for the music? The music begins around sunset on Saturday, and ends after Sunset on Sunday (roughly 24 hours).
3. What is the flow of the event? Generally speaking, Ariane and Goa Gil might do some African drumming or play some other live instrument (time permitting). Then Ariane will play some primarily beatless tribal inspired music. Then Goa Gil will play, usually starting right after the sun goes down.
4. What time can you arrive/leave? Please check the event page as the date gets closer to the event. Generally speaking, the gate opens around 3pm on Saturday. You are also welcome to camp out on Sunday night, but everyone must clean their campsite and be gone by Monday.
5. Personal Recommendation: Everyone has their "favorite" part of the party, usually defined as a part of day (Saturday night, Saturday late night, Sunday sunrise, Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, Sunday Late afternoon, Sunday evening, and Sunday bananas time). Don't burn out too early!
Literally, there is nothing on Earth that compares to this experience. We are truly lucky!
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ReplyDelete5) haha yeah tbh my favorite part by far is afternoon gil when he slows it down and gets it all funky and groovy. if i ever make it to another one ill probably just show up around noon on sunday. not to discourage anyone, you really need the ful gil experience to have any inkling of what I'm talking about
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