Essence of Deep Forest [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Deep Forest
2. Bohemian Ballet
3. Night Bird
4. Yuki Song (Remix)
5. Sweet Lullaby
6. Cafe Europa
7. Freedom Cry
8. Far East
9. Deep Blue Sea
10. Savana Dance
11. Hunting
12. Endangered Species
13. Madazulu
14. Deep Weather
15. Martas Song
16. While The Earth Sleeps
17. Sweet Lullaby (2003 Version)
18. Will You Be Ready (Be Prepared Remix)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Subtitled - Best Of 1994-2003. Deep Forest's first best-of compilation includes new versions of 'Sweet Lullaby' (2003 version featuring Ana Torroja), 'Will You Be Ready' (Be Prepared Remix) & 'Yuki Song' (2003 Remix), along with 'While The Earth Sleeps' & 'Freedom Cry'. The Japanese edition is scheduled for earliest release. Epic/Sony. 2003.

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Essence of the Forest
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Deep Forest - Essence of my music collection
  • The Best of The Forest
  • My first exposure to this duo and not my last....
  • A mixed bag of surprises
  • Excelent new 6 tracks
Essence of the Forest
Deep Forest
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001NBLRM
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

  1. Sweet Lullaby (Version 2004)
  2. Marta's Song
  3. Madazulu
  4. Night Bird (Version 2004)
  5. Freedom City
  6. Desert Walk (Version 2004)
  7. Dignity
  8. Ekue Ekue
  9. Boheme
  10. Yuki Song
  11. Deep Weather
  12. Green And Blue (Live)
  13. Twosome (Marta Et Katalin Version)
  14. Will You Be Ready
  15. Undecided (Deep Radio Mix)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Deep Forest - Essence of my music collection.......2007-02-25

I bought this cd a year and a half ago not really knowing much about the group except for their song Sweet Lullaby. I was not disappointed, I love this cd!! It is now one of my most played cds I own!! It will be a cd that will always be in my music collection. Some people don't get into music they cant understand the words too, but I think that is one of the more beautiful sides to the album. I have also purchased Boheme and will purchase more of their cds the duo has recorded.

5 out of 5 stars The Best of The Forest.......2007-02-08


Essence of the Forest is a masterpiece collection.

The wonderfull reproduction of eternal music of the French duo will not dussapoint anyone in this beautifull world, united so well by the Deep Forest music.

I Love the Essence of the Forest! Thank You Eric and Michel !

4 out of 5 stars My first exposure to this duo and not my last...........2005-05-26

Beautiful re-arrangements of traditional African ballads with solid harmonious orchestration. This is my first exposure to Deep Forest and if what the more experienced reviewers are saying, not their best work, I can't wait to explore more. Perhaps not the best choice, but "Essence" has me wanting more of this group's work.

3 out of 5 stars A mixed bag of surprises.......2004-08-14

Deep Forest's greatest hits collection finally sees a stateside release, albeit with a drastically different tracklisting to its import counterparts. While imports versions tend to be better in this case neither version is truly satisfactory. The US release offers Deep Forest's biggests hits "sweet lullaby" (in a slightly remixed form) and "marta's song" as well smart choices like "ekue ekue" and "twosome." These songs really showcase the act's ability create modern vocal pop songs from ethnic chants and old folk songs. The US collection sadly omits the duo's collaboration with Peter Gabriel on "while the earth sleeps." Neither domestic nor import release give a nod to "Pacifique" - the soundtrack they scored. The US tracklisting works well despite its noticeable omissions. It does try to make up with the inclusion of the Deep forest remix of "undecided" for artist Youssou N'dour. If you are a casual fan of deep forest or relaxing world music this is a great hits package. For fans of the group this album may be a huge disappointment and it may be worth seeking out one of the 2 import versions that exists.

5 out of 5 stars Excelent new 6 tracks.......2004-08-03

I got this CD because it was playing in the CD store.
Deep Forest I reconized, even that the track Desert Walk sound diffrent, better than the released in World Mix. For me, now Desert Walk 2004 and Night Bird 2004 should be singles of this album, they are so good songs.
Sweet Lullaby 2204 is excellent. Ana Torroja sounds good in Sweet Lullaby 2003. The remixes of Yuki Song and Will You be Ready sound better than in music detected. I LOVE THIS ITEM AND I AM WAITING FOR THE DVD OF THE VIDEOS OF DEEP FOREST, THE BEST IN THE MUSIC IN THE TELEVISION
Essence of the Forest
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    Essence of the Forest
    Deep Forest
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000YI5ZI
    Release Date: 2004-03-16

    Album Description

    2004 compilation from the atmospheric dance act. Details TBA. Sony Music UK.
    Essence of the Forest
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      Essence of the Forest
      Deep Forest
      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0001R9P3K
      Release Date: 2004-03-09

      Tracks:

      1. Sweet Lullaby (2004 Version)
      2. Martas Song
      3. Night Bird (2004 Version)
      4. Anasthasia
      5. Freedom Cry
      6. Desert Walk (2004 Version)
      7. Dignity
      8. Ekue Ekue
      9. L Isle Invisible
      10. Yuki Song
      11. Deep Weather
      12. Far East
      13. Deep Blue Sea
      14. Lament
      15. La Lune Se Bat Avec Les Etoiles
      16. Twosome
      17. Will You Be Ready
      18. In The Evening
      19. Will You Be Ready (Be Prepared Remix) (Bonus Track)
      20. Yuki Song (Remix) (Bonus Track)
      21. Sweet Lullaby (2003 Version) (Bonus Track)

      Album Description

      2004 reissue of 2003 compilation features 21 tracks including 3 exclusive bonus tracks, 'Will You Be Ready' (Be Prepared Remix), 'Yuki Song' (Remix) & 'Sweet Lullaby' (2003 version). Sony.

      Album Details

      Asian Version featuring Three New Mixes of Past Tracks, as Bonus Tracks: "Sweet Lullaby (2004 Version", "Night Bird (2004 Version)", and "Desert Walk (2004 Version)".
      Essence of Deep Forest
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • comments...
      • it was about time
      • something missing
      • Where's the new stuff?
      Essence of Deep Forest
      Deep Forest
      Manufacturer: Sony Japan
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      World DanceWorld Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
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      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00007K5BX
      Release Date: 2004-04-13

      Tracks:

      1. Deep Forest
      2. Bohemian Ballet
      3. Night Bird
      4. Yuki Song [Remix] - Deep Forest, Beverly Jo Scott
      5. Sweet Lullaby
      6. Cafe Europa
      7. Freedom Cry
      8. Far East
      9. Deep Blue Sea - Anggun, Deep Forest
      10. Savana Dance
      11. Hunting
      12. Endangered Species
      13. Madazulu
      14. Deep Weather
      15. Marta's Song
      16. While the Earth Sleeps [From Strange Days] - Deep Forest, Peter Gabriel
      17. Sweet Lullaby [2003 Version] - Deep Forest, Ana Torroja
      18. Will You Be Ready [Be Prepared Remix] - Deep Forest, Chitose Hajime, Angela McCluskey

      Album Description

      Subtitled - Best Of 1994-2003. Deep Forest's first best-of compilation includes new versions of 'Sweet Lullaby' (2003 version featuring Ana Torroja), 'Will You Be Ready' (Be Prepared Remix) & 'Yuki Song' (2003 Remix), along with 'While The Earth Sleeps' & 'Freedom Cry'. The Japanese edition is scheduled for earliest release. Epic/Sony. 2003.

      Album Details

      Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars comments..........2004-01-19

      Just wanted to point out that 'While the Earth Sleeps', the duet with Peter Gabriel, was featured on the Strange Days soundtrack before being here.

      5 out of 5 stars it was about time.......2003-10-11

      It was about time for Deep Forest to release Greatest Hits, and these ones are worth the price with more than one addition of never released material. I don't agree with past reviews as I think these are greatest hits and there is nothing weird here. It is not attemt to make more money (they don't need money as they have enough, and it's not like record company will benefit here as they don't sell too much these years anyway), but the fact that Deep Forest exist for 10 years now and it's just perfect timing to put out a greatest hits album, and make their fans happy.

      3 out of 5 stars something missing.......2003-09-19

      I absolutely agree with the above person. I think this album is just an attempt to make money since Eric and Micahel(the men behind deep forest)have run out of ideas for a new one, after the disaster of "music detected". I believe "While the earth sleeps" comes from the extended edition of the album "Boheme", while the remix versions of "Yuki song", "Sweet lullaby" and "Will you be ready" havnt been heard before and are only featured in this CD. The rest are known songs from their past five studio works excluding "Pacifique", which is a movie sountrack recording but is still Deep Forest. One more thing, only two songs from my favorite album "Comparsa" were taken for this CD. I'm sure they considered "tres marias", "green and blue" and "forest power" I wonder why those didn't make it.

      3 out of 5 stars Where's the new stuff?.......2003-09-09

      No new tracks in this best of album? Was "While the earth sleeps" the only song composed for this compilation? I don't think I've heard it on the previous releases but still I don't see much sense in spending your hard-earned cash on this one if you already own all DF albums exept for a few diferent versions of older familiar songs. Also, in addition to a few new recordings, I wish they had included several great songs such as "twosome","boheme","forest power" and "green and blue" which are my favorites. I would recomend this one to someone who's not familiar with DF or like to know what they're all about. All in all, it's a good disc containing most of their popular songs.
      Essence of the Forest
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        Essence of the Forest
        Deep Forest
        Manufacturer: Sony
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        World DanceWorld Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00009ZY0D
        Release Date: 2003-08-12

        Tracks:

        1. Deep Forest
        2. Bohemian Ballet
        3. Night Bird
        4. Yuki Song (Remix)
        5. Sweet Lullaby
        6. Cafe Europa
        7. Freedom Cry
        8. Far East
        9. Deep Blue Sea
        10. Savana Dance
        11. Hunting
        12. Endangered Species
        13. Maduzulu
        14. Deep Weather
        15. Martas Song
        16. While The Earth Sleeps
        17. Sweet Lullaby (2003 Version)
        18. Will You Be Ready (Be Prepared Remix)

        Album Description

        2003 collection of tracks from the duo of Eric Mouquet and Michel Sancez, a couple of keyboardist/programmers from France and known to their adoring audience as Deep Forest. Among the generous 18 tracks here are new versions of 'Sweet Lullaby' (2003 versi

        Album Details

        2003 Collection of Tracks from the Duo of Eric Mouquet and Michel Sancez, a Couple of Keyboardist/Programmers from France and Known to their Adoring Audience as Deep Forest. Among the Generous 18 Tracks Here Are New Versions of "Sweet Lullaby" (2003 Version featuring Ana Torroja), "Will You Be Ready" (Be Prepared Remix) and "Yuki Song" (2003 Remix) Along with "While the Earth Sleeps" (Featuring Peter Gabriel) and "Freedom Cry". "Sweet Lullabye" was Featured Prominently in the San Francisco Season of MTV'S "The Real World".
        Essence of Deep Forest
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          Essence of Deep Forest
          Deep Forest
          Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000DEQ0V
          Release Date: 2003-08-12
          Essence of the Forest
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            Essence of the Forest
            Deep Forest
            Manufacturer: Sbme Import
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            World DanceWorld Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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            Dance & DJDance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
            New AgeNew Age | Imports | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B00008YJCW
            Release Date: 2003-04-22

            Tracks:

            1. Deep Forest
            2. Bohemian Ballet
            3. Night Bird
            4. Yuki Song [Remix] - Deep Forest, Beverly Jo Scott
            5. Sweet Lullaby
            6. Cafe Europa
            7. Freedom Cry
            8. Far East
            9. Deep Blue Sea - Anggun, Deep Forest
            10. Savana Dance
            11. Hunting
            12. Endangered Species
            13. Madazulu
            14. Deep Weather
            15. Marta's Song
            16. While the Earth Sleeps [From Strange Days] - Deep Forest, Peter Gabriel
            17. Sweet Lullaby [2003 Version] - Deep Forest, Ana Torroja
            18. Will You Be Ready [Be Prepared Remix] - Deep Forest, Chitose Hajime, Angela McCluskey

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