Buddha-Bar, Vol. V

From the Artist
With each new volume, the Buddha Bar series continues to draw more & more fans! BUDDHA BAR III rose to #3 on Billboard's Independent Album chart, BUDDHA BAR IV climbed to #6 on Billboard's World Music chart and #10 on the Electronic Music chart and has sold over 45, 000 units!!

Product 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.

Buddha-Bar, Vol. V

Buddha-Bar, Vol. V,Various Artists,George V,Electronic Collections,Ethnic Fusion,Int'l & World Music,Pop,V/a Compilations,World Music,Worldbeat

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: 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: 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: Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 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: World music Connoisseur Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 Great music! with some suggestions . . . Buddha Audiophile Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 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 Similar Items: Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V ASIN: B0000DIZTC Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Sleep Will Come - Bliss
2. Speck Of Gold - Afterlife
3. Breeze (Baul Dimension And Murphy Remix) - Ratnabali
4. A Tale (Munchausen Mix) - Cirque Du Soleil
5. Never Feel - Banzai Republic
6. Letting Go - Karsh Kale
7. Lover's Nocturne - Sand System
8. Decourage (Charles Webster Remix) - Sekouba Bambino
9. No Colo Do Mar - Lonesome Echo
10. Passage Of Time - H. Foundation
11. Sun Drum Fun (Toumany Remix) - Cirque Du Soleil
12. Da Hood (Part 2) - Choc Electrique
13. Oscillum - Cirque Du Soleil
14. Enchantments - Peter Tha Zouk Vs. Di Simmon

Customer Reviews:

World music Connoisseur .......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 No 4 on this CD is worth the price of CD alone about 6 other songs also but number 4 WOW
buy it.............
World music Connoisseur
World music lounge owner (BUDDHA lounge)
Entertainment Consultant
KOE.

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2.......2006-08-17

Ravin is an artist, one of the best in his field. Can't wait to hear what's next for him.

Great 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.

Buddha Audiophile.......2006-01-26

Just got an ipod nano for Christmas and with the addition of this CD it made life a whole lot sweeter. This Cd is amazing!! The best thing about these compilations is you can really float away in your own universe to really feel true bliss. Never have I experienced music like this before. Got into the Buddha Bar Cd's with Vol. 1-7 and found Siddharta as the icing on the cake. It's great to hear diverse sounds from all over the world. Spirit of Buddha brings this to you and it doesn't all sound the same like most CD's. If you enjoy trance, dance, and relaxation with some really hot sounding grooves, get this CD you wont be disappointed. The music covers all spectrums of the world, many of which I have only envisioned with this music...but oh what beautiful visions they are.

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2.......2005-10-14

I found this CD to be exceptional in the quality of music, the variety and the mix in both CD's

I already had Volume One and the volume two is as good as the first one.

Average customer rating: EXPECTING MORE FROM DJ RAVIN Siddharta Volume III Very nice...but Siddharta I and II are better.

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 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 | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Buddha-Bar Nature ASIN: B000E115F4 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Dreamcatcher - Bahramji/Maneesh De Moor
2. Saatchi - Midival Punditz
3. Miles Away - Sasha Lazard
4. Ambition Eterna - Thievery Corporation
5. Marrakech - Kyle Eastwood
6. Mingi Mingi - Brenda Fassie
7. Chain Of Fools - Milto Eph & Junior SP
8. By Your Side - James Bright
9. Baby Stay Fair - Luke
10. Eternal Seduction Of Eve, The - The Real Tuesday Weld
11. Go Easy - Battistessa
12. What Will Happen Will Happen - DJ Cheb I Sabbah
13. You're Gonna Love - Sacred Spirit
14. Beautiful Day - Laidback
15. You & I - Filur
16. Hanging - Craig Armstrong

Tracks:

1. For The Time Being - Phonique
2. Snowblind - Swayzak
3. Home - Zero 7
4. Crazy Stranger - Nickodemus
5. Borino Oro - Shantel
6. Andor No Ar - El Payo
7. Candela - Novalima
8. Drinking Vinyl - Mikael Delta
9. Mekseline - Arkin Allen
10. Shivers - Sultan
11. Sayaji - Ustad Sultan Khan
12. Gabryelle - DJ Spen/DJ Technic
13. Blu 4 U - Big Bud

Album Description

Ravin, the celebrated DJ responsible for the highly acclaimed "Siddharta I and II", shares a new compilation that fascinates and inspires. Featuring a vast array of artists, Ravin captures all our senses one more time in this double CD. Includes Thievery Corporation, James Bright, Laidback, The Real Tuesday Weld, Arkin Allen, Big Bud, Zero 7, Nickodemus, Mikael Delta, Sultan, and many more.

Customer Reviews:

EXPECTING MORE FROM DJ RAVIN.......2007-06-11

This CD is good dont get me wrong, but compared to the first 2 it lacks intensity and flow. It is still nice to hear and has some exotic and sensual songs. But I highly recommend the first 2. DJ Ravin is a mixing magician he creates awesome awesome transcendental music. Im sure we will be on the look out for the next amazing CD.

Siddharta Volume III.......2006-04-14

I have the other 2 Siddharta volumes, all Buddha Bar's, (including 8...don't buy 8...it's really a tragedy!) and two Chill Out in Paris CD's. Volume III, while different than the previous volumes, is quite good. It's an additional flavor & compliment to the other volumes. Ravin has a great ear for music and blending tracks. On the first disc, cut 7, he found an unbelievable hip, up to date rendition of "Chain of Fools". This volume is not as ethnic as the others but Ravin shows nice range in mixing volume III. And not to worry, it's not without its ethnicity. The first disc starts very smooth & hip building tempo in the end tracks. In disc two, he takes it up a notch with some nice electronic with culture & class...not the hard repetitive thump with no soul or lyrics. If you like the Buddha Bar and the previous two Siddharta's, it's likely Siddharta III will not disappoint.

Very nice...but Siddharta I and II are better........2006-03-24

Ok people, let me tell you that I pre-ordered this CD almost 3 months ago and I finally recieved it today. I have the other 2 Siddhartas, I and II and let me tell you that I had huge optimism that this 3rd compilation was going to be as good...not so. If you liked the previous Siddhartas that by the way I will rate them as a solid 5 stars ( a must have!) this new compilation is short to be there with them. It has exquisite tracks, specially the first 2 songs witch I thought are amazing. But then the CD shows its shortcomings. I would have liked much more "ethnic" music mixed with synth, electronics, etc. The CD has some music with songs in English, I would have like to hear more aboriginal dialects than anything else. Yes, if you are looking weather you should or shouldn't buy the CD I will say to you to go ahead and buy it. Siddharta III has 2 CD's inside as the other Sidds do, but as far as I am concerned the 2nd CD is not of my taste. I do enjoy very much the 1st CD of all Buddha bars and Nirvanas, but the 2nd CD, the one that is more upbeat, I simply cant hear them. Buy the CD and enjoy very good music, just dont expect to be as flawless and beautiful as the first 2 compilations. Peace!

Average customer rating: While It's Not Horrible, It's a Weak Buddha Bar Entry Great Music I won't stop listening. The Buddha Bar Good music for tuning out .. . with some suggestions .. I had to say something....

Buddha-Bar, Vol. II Claude Challe Manufacturer: Chall'o Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI ASIN: B00008KCOI Release Date: 2003-02-17

Tracks:

1. Need You (Right Now) Ambient Mix - Trumpet Thing
2. I Love You - Omar Faruk Tekbilek
3. Los Bilbilicos (The Nightengales) - Consuelo Luz
4. Alibaba - Karunesh
5. Desire - Deepak Chopra
6. In Through Time - Govinda
7. Onon Mweng (Rainbird) - Oliver Shanti & Friends
8. Spirit - Atman
9. Funky For You - Deadbeats
10. Mambo Craze - De-Phazz
11. Amor Amor - Nino
12. Smell Of Paradise - Sa Trincha
13. Farruca - Intro
14. Nota Bossa - Funky Lowlives

Tracks:

1. How Insensitive - Sun Trust
2. Day Dreaming - Rollercone
3. A Loop In Time - Wally Brill
4. Drama Of Japan - La Roca
5. Cairo (Duke Monster Mix) - Great Barrier
6. Tears Inshalla - Angel
7. After - DZihan & Kamien
8. Felicidade - Suba
9. Logozo - Sidestepper
10. Escravos De Jo - Kerri Chandler & Joe Clausell
11. The String Thing - Soul Ascendants
12. New World - Attaboy

Album Details

The First Volume of this Series Established the Reputation of Claude Challe with the Fans of Lounge Music Compilations as the Man to Follow If You Want to Find the Most Interesting and Pleasing Tracks from around the World, Since He Does all the Legwork for You. This Collection Further Reinforced his Stature as the Man with Golden Ears as Well as a Perfect Sense of Timing as his Blends and Sequencing of Particular Tracks Are Key to the Appeal of this Series. This Volume Introduced Music from Another Vast Variety of Recording Artists Including Chillout Kings De-phazz and Motivational Speaker and Philosopher Deepak Chopra, featuring a Performance by Hollywood Actress Demi Moore. Both Discs Once Again Take the Listener to Greater Places Than Where They May Be at Any Given Time. Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy!

Customer Reviews:

While It's Not Horrible, It's a Weak Buddha Bar Entry.......2007-04-10

First, it is disappointing as I flat out think Claude Challe is brilliant and before this CD - thought he was infallible. He has put together some not just great CD's but CD's that forever haunt you - they are that brilliant! With that bar set, it's hard when he delivers anything less than a revelation but sadly, this CD is such a case. It's mostly pleasant and interesting but just doesn't haunt you like most Claude's mixes that seem to weave in and out of your subconscious and brain - this one is just "okay," for a lot of other mixers, that would be fine but for Claude - this seems far below him ... what also hurts are two flat out spoken word tracks that are so treacly - you actually shudder and feel a little queasy - they are just wretched. As someone who owns thousands of Cd's, it's rare I want to immediately hit stop or want to figure a way to tape up the Cd so those tracks NEVER play again. So, I can see why newcomers might be so turned off by those tracks ... while Buddha Bar is usually not just reliable but excellent - this is definitely the last one to pick up in the series or avoid entirely as the best tracks can be found elsewhere.

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

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

The Buddha Bar.......2007-02-08

Buddha Bar is a very trendy bar in Paris. It is from there that this and other Buddha bar CDs come from. DJ Challe put together the first and second one. There are a bunch of them now. This one, Buddha bar II is interesting because one can hear Demi Moore singing next to Deepak. There are great African and Latin beats too.
delivery was super fast and got it in great conditions, the company goes to great lengths when it comes to packaging. many thanks!

Good music for tuning out .. . 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.

I had to say something...........2006-01-22

I have read many, but never written a review before. I felt compelled this time. I recently purchased this CD and thought it a collection of the most ridiculous music ever. There are a couple of nice tunes but what seems like it may have potential, is abruptly destroyed by some incongruent whim.
Thinking perhaps that I was being a musical snob, I asked the opinion of a friend. She and I laughed so hard at how awful it was, so, I went for a third opinion. The result was the same. In fact it got worse with each listening. We've decided that it will make a nice "booby prize" for my next party. Avoid this like the plague. It is musically inconsistent, non-relaxing and a complete source of irritation. If you want your dinner guests to leave early by all means play this.

Average customer rating:

Buddha Bar, Vol. 9 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar Ten Years Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Buddha-Bar, Vol. V ASIN: B000QCU9SU Release Date: 2007-06-26

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 Tsotsonic
8. Heart Beat Of Life - Existence
9. Essence Of Our Origins - The Lushlife Project
10. Astradeni - Michalis Koumbios
11. Iceflowers - York
12. I Know Jayne - David Lowe's Dreamcatcher
13. Sunday - Nikonn
14. Fragment Two... The First Picture - Kenneth Bager
15. Bugu Jazz - Burhan Ocal

Tracks:

1. Mrs Daisy May - Sunset Blvd.
2. La Pila - Cosmic Orient
3. Les Djinns - Djuma Soundsystem
4. As The Day Breaks - Carmen Rizzo
5. Daydream - Massivan
6. Africa - Cirque Du Soleil
7. Roots 4 Acid - Rocco
8. Last Chance - Passion Of Percussion
9. Machete - Novalina
10. Chambermaid Swing - Parov Stelar
11. Choban In Space - OMFO
12. Amor Que Se Baila - Otros Aires
13. Gypsy Majik - Naked Rhythm
14. Loneliness - Blank & Jones
15. Indusufi - Bahramji
16. Karma Busta Rhythm - DJ Ravin

Average customer rating: World music Connoisseur Buddha Bar 6 is the best Great Sprititual and ecrotic Mix!!! Excellent Asian fusion tunes.. amazed by the mixed reviews

Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. II ASIN: B00018D57Q Release Date: 2004-02-17

Tracks:

1. Angelic Voices - B-Tribe (remix)
2. Way You Dream, The - 1 Giant Leap
3. Shake It Loose - Dolphin Boy
4. Sonargaon - Daniel Masson
5. She Will Never Learn - Deew
6. Gnossienne No. 1 - Erik Satie
7. Por-do-sol - Cellar 55
8. Kanasando - Ryukyu Underground (Rebirth remix)
9. Chair! - Ganga
10. Alkemyst, The - Dos Hombres
11. Naturally - Slow Train
12. Straight To...Number One - Touch & Go (Dreamcatcher's remix)
13. Essarai - Cantoma
14. Yally Kan Yeshgeek Anieny - Oum Kalthoum (Banzai Republic remix)

Tracks:

1. Bangla Soul - Baul Dimension
2. Memory - Table Vs. Ludovico Einaudi
3. Trail Of Dawn - Slow Train
4. Pink Blue Hotel - Loopless
5. Breathe - Telepopmusik (Banzai Republic's X-Hale remix)
6. Whatever Lola Wants - Sarah Vaughan (Gotan Project remix)
7. Manvantara - Bliss
8. Baul Dimension - Baul Dimension
9. Sunrise - Afterlife
10. Nameless - PQM/Pilgrim Soul
11. De Mome De - Casa Flava (Paris & Sharp remix)
12. Bumba - Perfect Sense (Stereo Sax mix

Album Description

On number six in this Buddha-Bar series, musical alchemist Ravin returns with a sublime selection of tracks, half of which are previously unreleased. Artists on this double disc include B-Tribe, 1 Giant Leap, Erik Satie, Cellar 55, Slow Train, Loopless, Sarah Vaughan, Bliss, Afterlife, and many more.

Customer Reviews:

World music Connoisseur .......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 6 is the best.......2006-12-13

I have all the Buddha Bar cd's and 6 is the one I keep coming back to. It never gets old. After that Buddha Bar 3 is second best.

Great Sprititual and ecrotic Mix!!!.......2006-10-26

It's a must by if you wanna get in the mood or just relax. It's soothing and eclectic. I've had it for two years and am still into it as if I just bought it. Buy it, you wont regret it.

Excellent Asian fusion tunes.........2006-06-25

Always been a big fan of the Buddha bar series, and if you like that sound, I've recently discovered 'Celestial" out with three new CDs .. Check them out, they are titled:

Hong Kong Dub Station
Happy Valley
Spirit House

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

Enjoy!

amazed by the mixed reviews.......2006-05-22

I am totally blown away by the fact that this album only gets 3.5 stars. I own all the Buddha Bar CD's up to 6 and love them all, but this one is by far my favorite. I play this whenever we have a party or a few dinner guests, and without fail, people ask me for the name of this CD. It's not as middle eastern sounding as some of the others. It's more of a European groove, but the tracks are very sensual and draw you into almost a chill out state of mind. Out of all the Buddha Bar CD"s this is the set I play the most. After this, Buddha Bar II is my next favorite.

Average customer rating:

Buddha: Bar, Vol. III 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 General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. II ASIN: B000E11572 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Secret Love
2. Golden Lotus - Asiabeat
3. Sorocos
4. Solitude - Karunesh
5. Via Payuta III - Platon Andritsakis
6. Spiral Dance - Tulku
7. Close to Home
8. Tango Serenata
9. Invisible Movie, Pt. 1 - Adrian Enescu
10. Night in Lenasia - Deepak Ram
11. Mausam - Nitin Sawhney
12. Danya
13. Mavis
14. Sacral Nirvana - Oliver Shanti
15. On Walks the Night - Jesse Cook

Tracks:

1. Triptico - Gotan Project
2. Sufism
3. Yara - Thomas Schumacher
4. My Dear Masters
5. Starlight in Daden [Aurora Remix] - Ekova
6. Ali - MIDIval PunditZ
7. Indian Gypsy - Ravi Prasad
8. Flirting Shadows - Hasan Cihat ter
9. Den Me Agabas - Anna Vissi
10. Don't Do Anything - Nacho Sotomayor
11. Sitar Ritual - Badmarsh & Shri
12. Strobe's Nanafushi [Satori Mix]
13. Arabian Song (Da Ghetto Fuckiro Club)

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