Buddha-Bar [Limited Edition] [Import]

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Paris's glitzy nightspot Buddha Bar is best known for its signature ambient environments, which are available in elaborately packaged, pricey, and popular CD compilations. This offering consists of two sections: "Buddha's Dinner," which is designed to accompany a deluxe dining experience, and "Buddha's Party," which is more groove-oriented. Although the selections are inspired by and built upon traditional music, mostly from Asia and South America, fans of club-oriented world music are advised to check out edgier electronica by Cheb I Sabbah, TransGlobal Underground, and Aisha Kandisha. But those who adore the likes of Deep Forest and Enigma will contentedly chill to these tracks. --Christina Roden

Product Description
28 track dance collection featuring Craig Armstrong-'WeatherStorm', Faithless-'Drifting Away' (Paradiso Mix), Kevin Yost-'Two Wrongs Making It Right', Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan-'Piya Re Piya Re' (Remix) and many more. 1999 release. Double digipak box wth attached lid.

Buddha-Bar,Claude Challe,Universal Int'l,Dance Collections,Dance Music,Dance-Pop,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Not so bad...... Chill Same quality as always Not any where near the 1st and 2nd A weak link in a strong chain

Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V (Imports) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Huvafen Fushi Maldives: Mixed by Ravin Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Claude Challe Presents: Just Good Music Mixed by Jean Marc Challe 10 Years of Buddha Bar Buddhattitude ASIN: B000MRA83K Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Sospiro - Bardo State
2. Flight BA0247 - Mystic Diversions
3. Sleep - Amanaska
4. Yes Boss - Hess Is More
5. Koop Island Blues - Koop
6. Mongolia on the Line - Eccodek
7. Wood Street - Serafim Tsotsonis
8. Heart Beat of Life - Existence
9. Essence of Our Origins - The Lushlife Project
10. Astradeni - Michalis Koumbios
11. Iceflowers - Asheni, York
12. I Know Jayne - David Lowe's Dreamcatcher
13. Sunday - Nikonn
14. Fragment Two... the First Picture - Kenneth Bager, Julee Cruise
15. Bugu Jazz - Burhan al

Tracks:

1. Mrs Daisy May - Sunset Boulevard
2. Pila - Cosmic Orient
3. Djinns [Trentem Remix] - Djuma Soundsystem
4. As the Day Breaks [Montreal Remix] - Grant Lee Phillips, Carmen Rizzo
5. Daydream - Massivan
6. Africa [Quicksound/Alain Vinet Remix] - Cirque du Soleil
7. Roots 4 Acid - Rocco
8. Last Chance - Passion of Percussion
9. Machete - Novalima
10. Chambermaid Swing - Parov Stelar
11. Choban in Space - O.M.F.O.
12. Amor Que Se Baila - Otros Aires
13. Gypsy Majik [Gypsy Lounge Vocal Remix] - Naked Rhythm
14. Loneliness [Chill House Mix] - Blank & Jones
15. Indusufi - Bahramji, Mashti
16. Karma Busta Rhythm - DJ Ravin, Karma Sound Collective

Album Description

DJ RAVIN returns to head up Buddha Bar 9. The theme this time is the English Springtime, to pave the way for the new Buddha Bar club opening in London later this year. A breathtaking, fresh and sun kissed selection, with surprising titles coming from places like Greece and Eastern European countries and also from Australia.

Album Details

2007 Ninth Volume of this Most Popular of Lounge Series, Celebrating the Opening in September 2007 of Buddha-bar London, Just Two Steps Away from the Infamous Waterloo Bridge. This Breathtakingly Fresh, Sun-kissed Selection by Ravin Includes Surprising Titles from Places Like Greece and Eastern European Countries as Well as Australia...a Renewal of the Lounge Music World! "Buddha-bar 9" Follows in the Footsteps of Its Predecessors, Remaining as Light and Groundbreaking as Ever with Exclusive, Outstanding Tracks that Definitely Emerge as Genre References. Included in this Breath is the Amazing "Koop Island Blues" by Koop, but also Hess with "Yes Boss". To Quote Ravin's Compilation Production...fasten Your Seat Belt!

Customer Reviews:

Not so bad.............2007-07-26

I dunno...I feel this to be better than VIII, which is a good thing. While I could have done without the opening track on disc 1, the rest of this disc is easy enough to listen to. Disc 2 is the clincher, much more like the BB of old. Wonder what #10 will be like? And what's up with the packaging, just about everyone of these volumes has this problem with the disc trays coming unglued from the box, with Vol IX no different.

Chill.......2007-07-24

Buddha Bar 9 is chilled out nicely, and does justice to the atmospheres of the actual restaurants. I rarely write reviews, but the others were too negative. I'm listening right now and I think the track selection and overall feel is amazing. I don't think the soundbites did it justice. A CD like this is a bridge to my other favorite genre: progressive trance. Several of the songs could practically be on Coldharbour.

Personally I think 6 was the 1st knockout, and 7 was an impressive evolution in sound that still kept the stereo full of rich HI-FI. 8 sucked and most of the earlier ones did too (IMO), but this CD makes me want to twist one up. Ravin is the Truth.

Same quality as always.......2007-06-27

I always find it interesting when people pan these albums, I mean seriously even if it's not your favorite it should get a minimum of 3 stars just for the quality of the music and honestly how can you know in one day if you are going to like it over all. Good music takes time to settle in and establish itself, if you want disposable pop, you are in the wrong place. 1 star would mean a terrible album and this is not that from any angle, like it or not the musicians are all top notch. That being said, this is exactly like versions 1-8 before it, so chances are if you like them you will grow to like this. You may prefer others, but they are all very similar. This one has some hauntingly beautiful music and some thumping chill burners. It's a very good selection for the buddha bar family. Highly recommended although not at $64, you can download it for much less.

Not any where near the 1st and 2nd.......2007-05-26

I get so excited when the new Buddha Bar CD's come out and rush to get them as fast as possible. This time and the last few hasn't been as deep and strong as the ones in the past. Still a nice collection of unique music but a bit of dissapointment for me.

A weak link in a strong chain.......2007-05-08

The Buddha-bar series is some of the greatest music we enjoy.
I never write reviews, until now.
Sorry to say, buddha bar 9 is the most dissappointing in the series.
Go back to BB8,7,6,4,2,1. Buddha Bar Nature DVD is excellent.

Average customer rating: The Best Buddha Bar Album Just as good as we hoped it would be! Buddha Bar Specilist, Not disappointed Buddha Bar

Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. II ASIN: B0007DBJNM Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Breathe - (with Bliss)
2. Huong Vietnam - (with My Phuong Nguyen/Thiery David)
3. Light Signs - (with Riccardo Eberspacher)
4. Indian Summer, An - (with Al-Pha-X)
5. Take Me Inside - (Christophe Goze mix, with Afterlife/Dannii Minogue)
6. Aja Maji - (Sacred Rhythm Version by Joe Claussell, with Ustad Sultan Khan)
7. Lovasok A Szakadek Fele - (with Bigteteny's Finest)
8. Postales - (with Federico Aubele)
9. Moment, The - (with Vargo)
10. Moussoulou - (Charles Webster remix, with Salif Keita)
11. Light My Heart - (with Jose Padilla)
12. Aganju - (John Beltran remix, with Bebel Gilberto)
13. Magma Mama - (with Ramasutra)
14. Core Nire - (Azoia remix, with Peppe Barra)
15. Distracted Minds - (with Da Lata)
16. Happy Dreamer - (with Laidback)

Tracks:

1. Song, The - (with Kirpi)
2. Ohm Suaa - (Martin Morales remix, with Sainkho Namtchylak)
3. Spirit Of Drums - (SUMO Afrobounce remix, with Lonesome Echo/Mutabaraku)
4. Flute Fantasy - (with DJ Nasha)
5. Mo Ashibi - (Jason Bentley remix, with Ryukyu Underground)
6. Perfume - (Campo remix, with Luciano Supervielle)
7. Joy On A Stick - (with Mambayaga Project)
8. Uzoamaka - (with King Britt Presents/Oba Funke)
9. Ritmo Caliente - (with Phatjak/DJ Hamoodi)
10. Medusa - (with Harem)
11. Drum'n Boogaloo - (Full Vocal mix, with Mo' Horizons)
12. Clockwork - (Shantel vs Mahala Rai Banda remix, with Mambayaga Project)
13. Mama Guela - (STUHR remix, with Tito Rodriguez)
14. Sous Le Soleil De Bodega - (Bodega Di Moko, with Les Negresses Vertes)

Album Description

Ravin and David Visan have again served up a luscious, alchemical brew in which the purity of traditional sounds blends with pulsing electro in the holiest of unions. "Sarod", the first disc, serves up a harmonious yet assorted platter of Brazilian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Indian, and Malian sounds. "Sarangi", the second disc, is a homage to Ustad Sultan Khan, elegantly riding a joyful electro-ethnic wave, alighting here and there to be serenaded by such artists as Mabagaya Project, Tito Rodriguez, or King Britt.

Customer Reviews:

The Best Buddha Bar Album.......2007-06-12

This is the best Buddha Bar album I own, the older they get, the slower the music seems to get. There is a great mix of nationalities represented and the songs don't get too monotonous with the electronic beats. Aja Maji, Aganju, Flute Fantasy, Perfume, Mama Guela, Uzomaka, and Drum'n Boogaloo are my favorites!

Just as good as we hoped it would be!.......2007-05-15

This is a great CD. We heard it in a restaurant and were so impressed that we wrote down the name and recently bought it. One disc is more relaxing and the other is a little more on the "party" side-both are great fun.

Buddha Bar Specilist,.......2007-04-08

great CD needs no review just get it
Very strong
Crossection of music for all tastes
Even breattaking at times

Not disappointed.......2007-03-19

I already had another set of 2 CDs that I love from Buddha Bar. I had a $25 gift certificate so I looked for the set that was on sale and ordered it without listening to it. It's more "smooth" and softly moody than the other one I have - more like listening music rather than dance.

Buddha Bar.......2007-01-19

An incredible Fusion of music from India, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. Ranges from classical and jazz to disco and latin Rythms......I have Siddartha, Buddha Bar 5,6,7 and 8.....and not heard a track that I did not like......Great ! Great ! stuff.

Average customer rating: World Music Conoissiuer BUDDHA BAR III - STUPENDOUS! Great music to chill to...

Vol. 3-Buddha-Bar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. II Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI ASIN: B000A0HG2A Release Date: 2005-09-13

Album Description

The 3rd edition in arguably the most popular series to come out of France in the down-tempo, chill out genre in the past 10 years. Taking over where Claude Challe left off, Raven is now behind the wheel and brings all the themes & vibes one would expect when experiencing Buddha Bar where the focus is on mellow rhythms & styles, mixing Spanish, Indian and Asian vibes with other ethnic styles like Indian fusion, Japanese House, Modern Tango, Bandoneon and more. A pure seduction for the mind, body & soul. George V Records. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

World Music Conoissiuer.......2007-03-06

You first must be able to appreciate all kinds of music
Then u have to understand that world music is a collection of all special types of genres in one from the relaxing to the funky
all types including oriental asian egyptian african etc.........
so when u listen to any world music compilation keep an open mind
u will be amazed this is a amazing CD
buy it.............
World music Connoisseur
World music lounge owner (BUDDHA lounge)
Entertainment Consultant
KOE.

BUDDHA BAR III - STUPENDOUS!.......2006-07-28

I highly recommend all of the Buddha bars, but this one is by far the best. Reach for a higher level of education, both spiritually and mentally! A++

Great music to chill to..........2006-07-11

I just loved Vol.3 Buddha Bar...it brought me back to Paris where I first discovered the music and the fabulous bar.
I highly recommend it!

Average customer rating: Great Music I won't stop listening World Music Conessuier Simply Awesome - A Sonic Joyride Over-Hyped !!! Chill Out Trancelike beauty!

Buddha-Bar Claude Challe Manufacturer: Chall'o Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar, Vol. II Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Vol. 3-Buddha-Bar ASIN: B00009XBYK Release Date: 2003-06-27

Tracks:

1. Weather Storm - Craig Armstrong
2. Straight To The Heart - Sina Vodjani
3. Kitu - Deepak Ram
4. Anni Rose - Tulku
5. What Will Be? - Zeava Ben
6. The Merciful One - Zohar
7. La Soledad - Pink Martini
8. Un Bel Di - Aria
9. Une Table A' Trois - Zen Man
10. El Fuego - Zen Men
11. Shalom - Anima Sound System
12. Guru Bramha - Jai Uttal
13. Meena Devi - Tulku
14. Gypsy Rain - Armen Chakmakian

Tracks:

1. 68 - Anima Sound System
2. Touareg - Le Duc
3. Skin - MKL Vs. Soy Sos
4. Drifting Away - Faithless
5. Intro - Psique
6. Two Wrongs Making It Right - Kevin Yost
7. Feeling Good - Huff & Hurb
8. All By Myself - So Emotional
9. Flying High - Byron Stingily
10. Piya Re Piya Re - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
11. Eshebo - Etti Ankry
12. Shaft - Malik Adouane
13. Elveda - Metin Arolat
14. Demasiado Corazon - Willy De Ville

Album Details

Reissue. The Motherlode, the Standard of all 'lounge' Collections...the One Collection Every Other Collection Released Since Aspires to Be. The Assembly of These Tracks Stands as a Monumental Work of Art. Every Recording is Placed Together Here So Precisely and the Quality of Each Track So High. When Someone Asks 'what is a a Good Compilation', this is Far and Away Light Years Beyond all the Rest. Based on Music Heard in Paris' Buddha Bar, Each Track is a Mesmerizing Wonder, Expertly Chosen and Sequenced, Each Perfectly Fitting Puzzle Pieces. It Stands as Simply the Best of the Genre. The Music Here Inspires You to Expand Your Musical Horizons and Seek Out More of the Same as You Become Familiar with These Songs after Repeated Plays....and You Simply Can't Get Better Than That!

Customer Reviews:

Great Music I won't stop listening.......2007-03-09

Great Music I won't stop listening. Very enlightening and soothing.

World Music Conessuier.......2007-03-06

You first must be able to appreciate all kinds of music
Then u have to understand that world music is a collection of all special types of genres in one from the relaxing to the funky
all types including oriental asian egyptian african etc.........
so when u listen to any world music compilation keep an open mind
u will be amazed this is a amazing CD
buy it.............
World music Connoisseur
World music lounge owner (BUDDHA lounge)
Entertainment Consultant
KOE.

Simply Awesome - A Sonic Joyride.......2006-09-05

Masterfully put together, and beautiful in every sense of the word. The two discs in the set (one party and one dinner) set the perfect moods for any occasion. This isn't your typical schlocky compilation - every piece of this musical puzzle fits like a velvet glove. I intend to buy more Buddha Bar's from the series - WOW!

Over-Hyped !!! Chill Out.......2006-08-23

I am going to preface this review with the two things I was fortunate to experience with this CD. First, I was able to purchase this CD for $20 because it was used. Secondly, the CD had a constant skip on disc 1 from tracks 11 on, therefore, I was able to return the CD to my local store and actually exchange it for something else...thank god they did not have another one in stock!!! I was able to listen to this CD for about a week and I gave it a lot of attention and I just could not get into it. I listen to a lot of chill out such as Thievery Corp, Kruder and Dorfmeister, the Del Mar Compilations, Tosca and so forth. With that said, I like a lot of different influences on my chill out whether it's Dub, Jazz, Indian, Bossa Nova, whatever...I'm always down for different sounds. I own the Buddha Bar nature CD and really enjoy it which is why I was really disappointed with this CD. When I purhased this in the store, I was already thinking about which one I would buy next..that is until I started listening to it. There are some good tracks on this CD without a doubt. But overall, it's just not that good and frankly anyone who mixes a friggin disco song like "all by myself" on a chill out CD should be ashamed. I understand that this CD was made in 1999, but Claude Challe was a disappointment. You read all these reviews telling you that it's the definative chill out CD that all others set as a benchmark and that it's legendary. I probably will not buy another Buddha Bar CD again. What's scary is that Challe only mixed the first two and if you notice the reviews on some of the newer ones with Ravin and David Visan, people say they went down hill after Challe stopped after volume 2!!!What are you guys comparing this CD up against??? A good chill out CD should make you feel great and enjoy the whole thing from start to finish. Chances are, you are going to be hitting the remote to change tracks on both of these discs frequently. Maybe, some of the other one's are good, as I have seen some good artists listed on some of the others, but for the price they charge, you may be taking a big gamble if you are not happy with it. Take a look at a CD called Cantoma, mixed by Phil Mison...this is an unbelievable CD. Also, World Dub Pastry is excellent as well as Elemental Chill vols. 1-4. Give the Buddha Bar Nature disc a go..it's at least worth the money, yet not overpriced. If you are going to buy the Buddha Bar vols., I would try to find them used if possible. Good Luck!!!

Trancelike beauty!.......2006-07-11

Buddha-Bar is incredible...this was bought as a replacement of a copy I completely wore out...the cd is a winner for anyone who loves to dance, relax to trance beats or just plain enjoy some unique music!!

Average customer rating: Review Buddha Bar Specilist, An excellent relaxing cd! Again! Amazing Excellent always! with some suggestions ..

Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) David Visan Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. II ASIN: B0000645IW Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

1. La Fille De Pekin - Frederick Rousseau
2. Tibet (A Passage To...) - Tibet Project
3. Opium - Jade Or
4. Moonrise - Natin Sawhney
5. A Window Of My Dreams - Nash Didan
6. Amatevi - Agricantus
7. Tiempo - Manuel Franjo
8. Historia De Un Amor - Guadalupe Pineda Con Los Tres Ases
9. Distant Lands - Armen Chakmakian
10. Desert Dancer (Zeb's Slow Camel Ride Remix) - Nickodemus
11. Monsoon - Flam
12. Rahda Ramana - Tulku
13. Tora To Thimithikes - Natassa Theodoridou
14. Una Musica Brutal - Gotan Project

Tracks:

1. Karma (Extended Mix) - Outsized
2. Party People - Time Passing
3. Mundian To Bach Ke - Panjabi MC
4. Comme Toi - Ishtar
5. Dancing With The Muse - Chris Spheeris
6. Irish Coffee - Carlos Campos
7. The Novel Sound - Llorca
8. Loco - Loving Paris
9. Percussion's Rhythm (Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit) - Roland Louis
10. Louxor In Vegas - Dan Lacksman's Alliance
11. Agoraki Mou - Angie Samiou
12. Aktar Wahed - Amr Diab
13. Yo Vivire (I Will Survive) - Celia Cruz
14. Nocturne In Paris - Usual Masters

Album Description

This fourth installment of the now highly acclaimed Buddha Bar series is presented to you by resident #1 DJ David Visan. After studying music at the Los Angeles Music Institute, Parisian born Visan returned home to France where he was educated in the ways of deejaying by Claude Challe himself (Buddha Bar & Buddha Bar II) His mentor went on to train him in the spirit of the Buddha Bar. Buddha Bar 4 is a new sound adventure and the perfect follow up to its previous volumes. The series grows stronger with each release and IV is no exception. Visan injects new life into this double CD set and unlike the many that have tried to emulate the style of the Buddha Bar he carries you away with as much power, if not more, than those who have previously created the perfect sound in a perfect Bar. Housed in a slipcase. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Review.......2007-05-30

Well i think it's a great CD.
But buyers beware!!! Check you CD's!
Because mine actually came scratched!!
There was just one big like 'slash' going though the CD--And sometimes it'll skip.
But other than that, "it's alllllll good."

Buddha Bar Specilist,.......2007-04-08

Yes always a strong series
good to get all of them
this does not disappoint

An excellent relaxing cd! Again!.......2007-03-27

This double cd collection was very good. I like all of the music. Later on, I do plan on buying more Budda Bar cds. If u are in music that has to do with meditating, relaxing, and just having a good time, BB might just be the one to look up on.

Amazing.......2007-01-08

An avid fan of New Age music, I must say that this compilation of music is an excellent choice whether you're out on a long drive or relaxing at home. There is not one track that I didn't like.

Excellent always! with some suggestions .........2006-06-25

Big fan of the Buddha Bar series .. always the best music for all kinds of late night chillout sessions. Love the asian vibe to them .. And if you like that sound, I've recently discovered some more authentic tunes you'll love: Hong Kong's "Celestial". Check them out, they are titled:

Hong Kong Dub Station
Happy Valley
Spirit House

And these album probably take a deeper step into Asia, possibly because they originate from there.

Average customer rating: Buddha Bar Specilist Buddha Bar 10 Years

10 Years of Buddha Bar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Buddhattitude Vol. 3-Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 ASIN: B000ICMGEI Release Date: 2006-10-24

Customer Reviews:

Buddha Bar Specilist.......2007-04-08

Its a wonderful Cd a must have for the Collective
A good starting point if u want a feel for the Whole series
So Go out and get it
u wont be disappointed

Buddha Bar 10 Years.......2006-11-14

If you are new to the Buddha Bar collection, this might be a good first test to see if you'd like to buy other Buddha Bar disc's. This project are their choices of the best of the Buddha Bar music previously released. There might be one or two original songs on it, maybe. If you have most or all of the other disc's like I do, this might not be for you. I've remixed my own version of the Best of the Buddha Bar music. I paired down the eight volumes the Buddha Bar, three volumes of Siddhartha and one Chill Out in Paris disc's. Remixing those volumes took me six very full CD's not only two. My guess, they will release other volumes like this one. Seems only logical they would since they still likely have the rights to the music.

Average customer rating: Buddha Bar Specilist, not the best buddha bar, but far from bad Good but... There are better options... Great CD

Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha-Bar, Vol. II Buddha-Bar ASIN: B00008AY6S Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. Nie Kantshaietsa - Jade Or feat. Bielka Nemirovski
2. I've Kept A Hold Of My Life - Mikis Theodorakis
3. Road - Refractory
4. Far Away - Trumpet Thing
5. Gesso's Guitar Song - Mystic Rhythms Band
6. Lemanja - Angelique Kidjo
7. Baadima - Elie Karam
8. Tamtra Tibet - David Visan & Michael Winter feat. Ani Choying Drolma
9. Loucura - Mariza
10. Maskaremeni - Maria Papadopoulou
11. Indra Story - David Visan & Carlos Campos
12. Silk Road - Laurent Dury
13. Sen Gelmez Oldun - Alihan Samedov
14. Princess W. Cheng - Frederick Rousseau
15. Mon Amour - Operatica

Tracks:

1. La Notte Etterna - Emma Shapplin
2. Just You & I - dZihan & Kamien
3. Muel - Sarma
4. Egyptian Disco - DJ Disse (Buddha Bar edit)
5. Salaam - Gipsyland feat. Anoushka
6. Meglio Stasera - Mondo Candido
7. Blue - Latour
8. Gia - Despina Vandi
9. Sphynx - Giampiero Ponte feat. Moran (club)
10. Blinded - Julie
11. Czardasz - David Visan
12. Wunderlande - Rubin Steiner
13. Laurence d'Arabie - Ritchie Lawrence (Ambient mix)

Album Description

The latest from the groundbreaking BUDDHA BAR compilation series. Still the best and most reknowned lifestyle compilation series, BUDDHA BAR V mixed by David Visan will build on the positive word of mouth created by its fans to reach an even broader audience and they will be turned on to this unique & sophisticated style of music from the moment the music starts!! Featured artists include Angelique Kidjo, Frederick Rousseau, Operatica, and Gipsyland.

Album Description

Volume 5 in the successful chillout series from George V Records. Deluxe digi-box packaging. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Buddha Bar Specilist,.......2007-04-08

The influnces on these two cd is full eastern
with a little funky style strong cds will
pleasure u
dont dissapoint buy now

not the best buddha bar, but far from bad.......2007-01-04

i disagree with the reviewers who have branded this compilation as unoriginal and not memorable. they have perhaps not listened to the first five songs on CD1, which in my opinion make the purchase of this album well worth it on their own. and there are some other good tracks sprinkled here and there throughout both discs; in fact i would argue disc one is very strong throughout.

disc two is perhaps found wanting in comparison to buddha bar IV, but it's hard to blame David Visan for running out of some ideas after putting out 2 disc sets in successive years. but let me get back to the first five tracks on the first disc.

starting with David Visan's own Nie Kantshaietsa, the listener is transported into what i picture as a natural reserve, hearing a woman telling a story about.. something :) enter a flamenco guitar, a piano softly in the background, and the voice of the woman talking about something that i can only describe as fascinatingly unintelligeble :P
it is really all quite captivating, cheesy as it may sound. this really is one of the best opening tracks on any buddha bar in my opinion, and fans of the series will know there have been many many a great one.

the second track by Mikis Theodorakis is sort of grandiose, shorter track, that reminds me a bit of his fellow countryman, Vangelis. it too has oriental flavor however and makes a great lead in to the best song i have ever heard on any buddha bar cd (!!!!!) and that is no small honor..

entitled 'Road,' track 3 is a collaboration among a few different artists, and the result is just stunning. the singer's voice is quiet, enchanting, seductive, and the music is there to match it; deep, resonant bass, catchy beat, unobtrusive background synths and sitar, and occasional, well placed trumpet. she sings both in english and some foreign, presumably eastern tongue that sounds delicious to my ears. not since Oliver Shanti's 'sacral nirvana' has a buddha bar track gripped me as this one has.. it is magnificent.

track 4 by trumpet thing does not quite hold the same standard as 'road,' but it is a worthy follow up. slightly over-cheesy on the vocals, the production is nevertheless good, and the bassline is well appreciable on a good sound system.

this review is getting long so i will wrap it up with a few additional comments about the rest of the album. this does not live up to the overall high standards of volumes I and III, but considering how soon it followed the release of IV, much worse could have been expected. and in 'road' it contains on of the all time greats of buddha bar. CD2 is not all bad either. the emma shapplin track is quite nice, as well as the Despina Vandi track, and David's reconstruction of Liszt in 'Czardas' is quite pleasing.

4 stars for moments of brilliance and a job well enough done despite precious little time to do it.

Good but..........2006-06-30

I enjoy this double disk set but few of the songs have any memorable beats or melodies. Try "Little Buddha Bar" for higher quality music.

There are better options..........2006-06-05

The Buddha Bar sound can be defined as the sound of Asia, put through a Chill Filter, and tuned for Zen relaxation. And if you like that sound, then you'll love the albums from Hong Kong's Celestial. Check them out, they are titled:

Hong Kong Dub Station
Happy Valley
Spirit House

And these album probably take a deeper step into Asia, possibly because they originate from there.

Great CD.......2006-03-22

The overall experience was great
The package arrived earlier than forecasted; the CD conditions were perfect and the tracking information accurate
The music is just what I was looking for, friends we've had over for dinner parties are buying it as well

Average customer rating: Love Excellent music! with some suggestions .. Pure Bliss Off the chart Arkan

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar DJ Ravin Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 Buddha-Bar Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V ASIN: B000089CKE Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

1. Wish You Were Here - Bliss
2. Osiride - Riccardo Eberspacher
3. Sacrifice - Mars Lasar
4. Burundi Bedsong - Grassskirt
5. Passione - Nicos
6. Bach To The Future - Bnm Corp.
7. Mia Agapi Mikri - Mikael Delta Feat Tania Tsanaklidou (Faithful Mix)
8. Gde Trava? - Max Chorny (Siddharta Remix)
9. Adi Menekse - Sezen Aksu
10. Seventh Heaven - Dreamcatcher
11. Deja Vu - Michalis Nikoloudis
12. Adeel - Infernal
13. Long Life To You My Friend - Bliss (Christophe Goze Remix)
14. Mi Corazon - Al-Pha X
15. Marisi - Cantoma

Tracks:

1. Sen Gelmez Oldun - Alihan Samedov
2. Ziroq - Ziroq
3. Mesaj - Melih Kibar
4. No One - Mikael Delta
5. Ke Dolor - Santos (Banzai Republic Remix)
6. Orbi Terrarum - Agricantus (Dj Rocca Deepmix For Mafia Sound System)
7. Frontera Del Ensueno - Rey De Copas
8. D Ror Yikra - Oi-Va-Voi Feat. Ben Hassan
9. Maha Lakshmi - El Cosmo Group
10. Do Your Best - Femi Kuti (Faze Action Remix)
11. Negritos Mogambos - Dr Kucho!
12. Mombassa - Big Bud
13. Tu Tu Hai Wahi - Dj Aqeel

Album Description

Ravin, the celebrated French DJ responsible for the highly acclaimed "Buddha Bar III", presents a sexy new compilation that enchants and inspires. Featuring a vast array of artists, including Femi Kuti, Riccardo Eberspacher, Bliss, and Nicos, "Siddharta" truly captures the spirit and essence that has made the "Buddha Bar Presents" series unforgettable.

Album Description

Ravin, the celebrated French DJ responsible for the highly acclaimed Buddha Bar III, presents a sexy new compilation that enchants & inspires. Featuring a vast array of artists including Femi Kuti, Ricardo Eberspacher, Bliss, & Nicos. Digibox. George V. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Love.......2006-12-26

I love this album...Oh, love is such an overused term; don't you think? Anyway, it's great and I recommend it.

Excellent music! with some suggestions .........2006-06-25

Big fan of the Buddha Bar series .. always the best music for all kinds of late night chillout sessions. Love the asian vibe to them .. And if you like that sound, I've recently discovered some more authentic tunes you'll love: Hong Kong's "Celestial". Check them out, they are titled:

Hong Kong Dub Station
Happy Valley
Spirit House

And these album probably take a deeper step into Asia, possibly because they originate from there.

Pure Bliss.......2006-02-25

This is an amazing CD that will capture your soul. I have all of the Buddah Bar CD's and this is by far my favorite. If you like really good trance or want to just hear a good mix of music, get this CD.

Off the chart.......2005-09-22

I would give this 10 stars, if I were able. This book is a classic, and after reading it, you can undestand why Hesse refused the Nobel Prize for Literature. I have loaned and purchased copies of this book since the early 1960s. This latest copy I bought for my oldest grandson. It's a book like The Little Prince, The Rubiyat, This is My Beloved, and some others that I still buy for new friends and family members who do not have a copy. I think it should be in everyone's library. What? You haven't read Siddhartha yet? What's taking you so long?

Arkan.......2005-09-10

It is a nice cd. I keep on listening it whenever I have time.

Average customer rating: A new musical genre...Buddha-Bar Great CD A return to fine form awesome!! Superb!

Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar Buddha-Bar Nature ASIN: B000EPFDFI Release Date: 2006-04-11

Tracks:

1. Korana - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
2. White - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
3. Son Nefes [Deep Mix] - Alihan Samedov
4. Hasdi Hasdi [Hit Squad Mix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm,
5. Palm of the Prophet - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
6. Desire [Tiger Mix 2006] - Out of Phase
7. Madre, Si Esto Hazina - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
8. Lost in Reflection (La Forza del Destino) - Pompon Finkelstein
9. Awakening - Shubha Mudgal
10. Once Upon the Sea of Blissful Awareness [Esionjim Remix] - Shpongle
11. Golden Ring - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
12. Chura Liya - Nomadix
13. Wallanwala - Elkin Marin
14. Tagama - Stefano Saletti
15. Tan Ca Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm

Tracks:

1. Oblak/Cloud - Vasilisa
2. Asilah - Ensemble Ethnique
3. Mother Blues - DJ Bool/Jerk House Connection
4. Ebatule - Belladonna
5. Balkan Vocals - Sanja Ilic/Balkanika
6. Angels In The Desert - Alberto "Beto" Una (Original Profundo mix)
7. La Esperanza (Hope & Faith) - Bongoloverz
8. Good Morning Paris - Dan Marciano (Dr. Kucho! remix)
9. My Name Is Kirpi - Kirpi
10. Istanbul 1:26 A.M. - Orient Expressions
11. Turta - Biber
12. Dil Mera - Sam Popat/Alexandre Scheffer
13. Nomadic Knights - Yves LaRock
14. I Feel You - Schiller
15. Mystic Desire - Angel Tears
16. Oblak/Cloud
17. Asilah - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
18. Mother Blues - Jerk House Connection
19. Ebatule - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
20. Balkan Vocals - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
21. Angels in the Desert [Original Profundo Mix]
22. Esperanza (Hope & Faith) - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ursula Cuesta
23. Good Morning Paris [Dr Kucho! Remix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
24. My Name Is Kirpi - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
25. Istanbul 1:26 A.M. - Orient Expressions
26. Turta - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
27. Dil Mera - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
28. Nomadic Knights - Yves Larock
29. I Feel You

Customer Reviews:

A new musical genre...Buddha-Bar.......2006-08-22

Buddha-Bar music has become a genre, not just a restaurant-bar. DJ Popat took this genre to its next level; a total chill-out experience. It goes well with dinner, wine, good company, the loving, or just when you want to be alone with yourself enjoying life for what it is, an experience. I thought the Little Buddha Cafe CD was at the top, but this Volume VIII raised the bar for all those chill seekers outhere. Lets see what V IX brings. Can't wait...

Great CD.......2006-08-09

I love this volume VIII. The mix and music choices are just perfect for my taste. I have alle the other Buddha Bar CD's but this is one of the best.

A return to fine form.......2006-07-09

I have been a long time admirer of the Buddha Bar series for the last few years. Unfortunately I was mildly disappointed in the last two volumes. The last two volumes had taken a more Indian influence courtesy of DJ Ravin. I had preferred the work of Dave Visan (the son of Raymond Visan, founder of the club/bar Buddha Bar) and Claude Challe who mixed the first three Buddha Bar cds. I was a bit hesitant to buy volume eight because of my mild disappointment but when I found a used but in excellent condition copy, I decided to give the series another shot. I'm glad I did. Sam Popat, the dj at NYC's Buddha Bar, did not fail me. The music re-captures the magic that made me fall in love with the series. Sam Popat breathes in new life into the series with his mix of Asian and modern dance music. I absolutely loved both discs and usually I prefer the more laid back disc over the more dance orientated disc.

awesome!!.......2006-07-01

This actually came as a surprise to me regarding how good this is. I was enjoying a 3 and 1/2 hour layover at IAH (GB Intercontinental Airport, Houston) and perused through a music store. I came across Buddha Bar 8 at a listening station, put on the headphones and before I knew it I was swaying to the music. I think I was putting on quite a show bobbing my head and tapping my fingers and foot. The music will put you in a good mood. My favorite is probably the first track, which begins gently but crescendos into a soaring and upbeat melody. The vocalist is also very expressive, although no distinct words are sung, almost like a vocalise.

I advise you to try this, your heart will soar and your feet will dance!

Superb!.......2006-05-21

This is just what I expected to be the next volume of this series, excelent, dont miss it!

Average customer rating: Buddha Bar Specilist, Great Mix Buddha Bar Lover and collector First time I love both CD's equally A Nice Rebound

Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Various Artists ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Buddha-Bar, Vol. V ASIN: B000E0VWQC Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Korana - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
2. White - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
3. Son Nefes [Deep Mix] - Alihan Samedov
4. Hasdi Hasdi [Hit Squad Mix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm,
5. Palm of the Prophet - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
6. Desire [Tiger Mix 2006] - Out of Phase
7. Madre, Si Esto Hazina - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
8. Lost in Reflection (La Forza del Destino) - Pompon Finkelstein
9. Awakening - Shubha Mudgal
10. Once Upon the Sea of Blissful Awareness [Esionjim Remix] - Shpongle
11. Golden Ring - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
12. Chura Liya - Nomadix
13. Wallanwala - Elkin Marin
14. Tagama - Stefano Saletti
15. Tan Ca Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm

Tracks:

1. Mystic Desire - Angel Tears
2. Oblak/Cloud
3. Asilah - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
4. Mother Blues - Jerk House Connection
5. Ebatule - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
6. Balkan Vocals - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
7. Angels in the Desert [Original Profundo Mix]
8. Esperanza (Hope & Faith) - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ursula Cuesta
9. Good Morning Paris [Dr Kucho! Remix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
10. My Name Is Kirpi - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
11. Istanbul 1:26 A.M. - Orient Expressions
12. Turta - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
13. Dil Mera - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
14. Nomadic Knights - Yves Larock
15. I Feel You

Album Description

This eighth installment of the now highly acclaimed Buddha Bar series is presented to you by Sam Popat. The series grows stronger with each release and VIII is no exception. Popat injects new life into this double CD set and unlike the many that have tried to emulate the style of the Buddha Bar he carries you away with as much power, if not more, than those who have previously created the perfect sound in a perfect Bar. Wagram. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

Buddha Bar Specilist,.......2007-04-08

very strong for number 8
it may not be as strong as 6 but has some great tracks
a great addition
cant wait for nunber (9)

Great Mix.......2007-03-07

I usually listen to this album while I do my homework. Great great stuff. Ever since I bought this I have been trying to desperately find an album by Vasilisa (He does oblak/cloud the second song on disc 2). But seriously a very good mix I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.

Buddha Bar Lover and collector.......2007-01-24

Must say, the cd dubbed 'Paris' would have fitted a title 'Calcutta'
As for the 'New York' cd, well, that's more like a disco run.
Seems as if BUDDHA BAR series has lost it's sophistication.
What ever happened to the different cultural feels world wide?
Non-the-less, I can't say I dislike the two cds, it's just not BUDDHA BAR anymore. GEORGE V RECORDS GET BACK ON TRACK!!

First time I love both CD's equally.......2006-11-28

The Tiger Popat is unvelievably creative. Les operatic and vocal than Visan; less of Oriental battucada than Ravin (one of my favorite DJ's) and less loungy than Challe. Which means Popat is different and great in his own style. The Tiger controlls the beat masterfully and bulids the diversity of music through instrumentation around the beat.

Good job Sam. I'll definitively go and visit you in NY!!!!!

A Nice Rebound .......2006-10-14

Buddha Bar VIII is definitely a righting of the ship. After the indifferent BB VI and the abysmal BB VII, this release is a welcome recovery. It returns the franchise to a more varied selection and really keeps the listener engaged. It's clear that BB needed an injection of new blood and Sam Popat has taken that to heart. Not the best BB release, but certainly a positive change in direction. To put this review in a little perspective, here's my ranking of the BB releases from favorite to "not so much"; VI, III, V, II, VIII, I, VI, VII (because I had to rank it somewhere... it is truly is aweful).

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