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Three Pill Vortex

Spiritual Architect | Tongue Of The Ocean | 02/26/2010

(3 out of 5 stars)

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You must sign upon receipt of delivery.

The contents of the Empty Box are as follows:

1 Each [1 Total] Voyage 34

[Substance: Erethizontidae / Hystricidae > Pinaceae > Pinus]



You may ask:



What is Voyage 34 and who are Porcupine Tree?



- Voyage 34 is a Soundtrack for the LSD Experience.



- Solomon Saint Germaine, Mr. Jilly, Tarquin Anderson, Sebastian Tweeter Blampton The Third, Timothy Tempo Jones, The Expanded Man and on lead guitar The Porcupine Tree himself ~ these are your groovy gurus who will be guiding you on your journey.



The Porcupine Tree is a pilgrimage

Far out beyond your normal mind

Into that risky and revelatory territory

Which has been explored for thousands of years

By mystics and visionary philosophers

~ Dr. Timothy Leary



Here are some of the more frequently asked questions:



How should Porcupine Tree be used?

- It is best used as a sonic lubricant in your search for the parameters of your mind.



What are the 5 levels of Voyage 34?

- There are 4 Phases ~ followed by 5 minutes > 8 seconds of silence ~ giving way to a coda at the end ~ the proverbial acid flashback.



Which is the most potent of the Phases?

- Phase 1 and 2 are the more popular, containing the harder / faster / louder effects. We here at Three Pill Vortex Manufacturing & Inducement prefer the 3rd Phase. It starts off mellow, with effects treated voices and keyboard ambience. The "Call me the Hunter" refrain emerges, followed by a lone gong. Synth patterns then emerge and take you on a journey that is calm, relaxing, soothing, blissful... after 6 minutes the percussion perks up. A minute later the bass drum kicks in. This is followed a minute later by a repetitive bass line, which then again is followed by guitar, weaving in and out, like a distant lighthouse. This groovy grove sound collage goes on for 8 minutes. This is the most chill out part of the complete trip. As the bass and drums finally fall away, you will be totally content in sound and mind. That is our `Money Back Guarantee'*. And of course to complete the Complete Trip, Phase 4 starts off with the required public announcements ~ both for and against ~ the inhalation of such said Trip.





What are the sexual visions of Porcupine Tree?

- Their Temple is the human body. But the congregation cannot extend beyond your family or your closest friend. You know, tears of running mascara, open cars, your cousin's bed... well... you get the picture.



What are the set and settings of Porcupine Tree?

- England, 1989 ~ the outgrowth of a personal joke about a legendary band which never actually existed. Culminating 3 years later in the 34th Voyage.



Should anyone be allowed to go on Voyage 34?

- Only if mentally and emotionally prepared for the aftershocks.



Does Porcupine Tree cause hallucinations?

- Do snakes have hips?

Well, no actually they don't so that is the wrong answer.

[But we just love that saying anyway]

So let's try that one again.



Does Porcupine Tree cause hallucinations?

- Did your mother give birth to you?

[Test Tube Babies need not apply]



How long does Voyage 34 last?

- 70 minutes > 41 seconds.



Is Porcupine Tree habit forming?

- Extremely so. Do not partake of the Tree thinking of it only as a recreational drug. It will affect your entire life ~ both waking and sleeping.



What effect does Voyage 34 have?

- This remarkable, sometimes incoherent transcript illustrates a phantasmagoria of fear, terror, grief, exaltation and finally breakdown. Its highlights have been compressed on this recording to make their own disquieting points.







Does Porcupine Tree pose a danger?

- Yes. As with any addiction, their complete catalog of sound enhancements may cause goon syndrome.



Does Porcupine Tree cause insanity?

- Let's look at what some of our satisfied customers have to say:



- "...trips me out. I love it! ...why stop with great lol, how about freaking awesome!"

~ Samantha Magistrale



- "I thought my head was going to fly off my shoulders I was banging it so hard."

~ The Tune Freak



- "I may grow another head or something."

~ Randy Blythe



- "Oh my God! Oh my God!... I just freakin' love this band!...... Yep, growing another head sounds like some of my experience's... But boy, when I need to hear some PT, I jump in like a hog at feed time......PTGSIFE!!!"

~ D. Guymon



- "I usually don't bother and just bang my head like a mad man with the stereo on 11."

~ Gorgar



- "... never been anything short of blown away."

~ S. Perry



- "It will infect every last molecule of your being if it chooses to. If it does you'll know it. Beware. The first sign is disposing of all your disposable cash, and then some, towards Porcupine Tree related items.

~ T.McGee



- "First off, let me caution anyone just getting into PT... I've got shivers going down my spine right now just thinking about kicking back on my boat, in the solitude of my slip, and immersing myself in it"

~ Dread Pirate Ogre



- "mind numbingly brutal

full frontal assault

a musical revelation

mesmerizing ambia-tronics

electrifying stage presence

psychedelic video graphics

warning senses overload"

~ Dan



- "What you're listening to are musicians performing psychedelic music under the influence of a mind altering chemical called...... "

~ Danny (metal guy)



- "Now I have Colourflow in Mind =D"

~ Deadwing





Are there substitutes being sold as Porcupine Tree?

- A generic but still highly potent version can be found over the counter. See Abigail's Ghost.



Can the Complete Trip be taken more than once?

- Most consumers take the Porcupine Tree trip on a daily basis.



Hopefully most of your questions have been answered.

If you have more questions - answers may be found at our website:



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Thank you for your purchase.

We are positive you will be self-medicated to the fullest extent.



Sincerely,

Upper Management

Three Pill Vortex

The Leaders in Manufacturing & Inducement



Have a Happy Trip : )





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PORCUPINE TREE ...EXPERIMENTAL

Camilo Correa | 10/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the beggining of the real sound of Porcupine Tree; an excellent cd for all PT fans, not for begginers."

One of the best PT recordings

unclemat | United States | 09/24/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I absolutely love this album. None of other, usually great Porcupine Tree works have comparable atmosphere. Might not be to everyone's liking but everyone interested in Porcupine Tree should listen and form it's own opinion instead of relying on overly negative reviews posted here."