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Buddha-Bar, Vol. 9 by Various Artists (CD - 06/26/2007)

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Buddha-Bar III [2/7]

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Buddha-Bar III [2/7]

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. III [George V]" (02/01/2007) Electronic Ravin, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Ravin. Personnel: Niladri Kumar (sitar). Audio Mixer: Moreno Visini. Audio Remasterer: Louis K. The third issue in a series from the infamous Buddha Bar in Paris, this two-CD set diverges from the "Dinner"/"Party" split that Buddha Bar owner Claude Challe had used on the series' first two installments. DJ Ravin, who is at the helm for this issue, splits it instead into two discs entitled "Dream" and "Joy." The first disc has a more new age, ethnic fusion feel with songs that span from the nouveau flamenco of Jesse Cook to Adrian Enescu's ethereal "Invisible Movies, Pt. I," which features hypnotic vocal samples of Sheila Chandra. The second disc veers off into ecstatic territory with percussion-heavy cuts from artists like Talvin Singh and Kodo. Ekova's "Starlight in Daden" also appears, and Dierdre Dubois' heavenly, exotic-sounding voice fits right in with the downtempo feel of the album as a whole. While this release may not fully capture the unique energy that has made Buddha Bar known as the Studio 54 of Paris, it does present some pleasant chill-out music from a wide variety of electronic artists. ~ Stacia Proefrock The third issue in a series from the infamous Buddha Bar in Paris, Buddha: Bar, Vol. III is two-CD set that diverges from the "Dinner"/"Party" split that Buddha Bar owner Claude Challe had used on the series' first two installments. DJ Ravin, who is at the helm for this issue, splits it instead into two discs titled "Dream" and "Joy." The first disc has a more new age, ethnic fusion feel with songs that span from the nouveau flamenco of Jesse Cook to Adrian Enescu's ethereal "Invisible Movies, Pt. I," which features hypnotic vocal samples of Sheila Chandra. The second disc veers off into ecstatic territory with percussion-heavy cuts from artists like Talvin Singh and Kodo. Ekova's "Starlight in Daden" also appears, and Dierdre Dubois' heavenly, exotic-sounding voice fits right in with the downtempo feel of the album as a whole. While this release may not fully capture the unique energy that has made Buddha Bar known as the Studio 54 of Paris, it does present some pleasant chill-out music from a wide variety of electronic artists. ~ Stacia Proefrock

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Siddharta: Spirit Of Buddha Bar Vol. 3 [...

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Siddharta: Spirit Of Buddha Bar Vol. 3 [2/7]

"Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V Records

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Buddha-Bar VI *

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"Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI [Digipak]" (02/01/2007) R&B Ravin, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Ravin. This is part of George V Records "Buddha Bar" series. Personnel: Anne Marie Purdy, Angela McCluskey, Stephane K. (vocals); Eduardo Makaroff, Phil Mison (guitar); Nini Flores (bandoneon); Christoph Mueller, Philippe Cohen Solal (electronics). Audio Mixers: DJ Ravin; PQM; Cellar 55. Audio Remixers: Luis Paris; Gotan Project; Martin Sharp; Banzai Republic. Recording information: Laundry, Miami, FL. Author: Soren Kierkegaard. Arrangers: Fred de Fred; Keith Gordon; Kenneth Bager; PQM; Phil Mison; Cellar 55. The sixth installment in the famed Buddha-Bar series is the creation of producer Ravin, a Paris-based DJ of Indian extraction who has been combining traditional sounds of South Asia with European electronica for the past 15 years, and is currently the resident DJ at the London bar from which this series gets its name. Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI consists of two discs, about half the contents of which are previously unreleased. Assuming that the 13 tracks included on the condensed promotional version are representative of the whole album, it's a beautiful and surprisingly restful affair -- funky enough, to be sure, but not something that will compel you to dance if you're not up for that. Michael Stipe is almost unrecognizable on a gentle and introspective romantic ballad called "The Way You Dream," and there are clubby remixes of a piano miniature by the 20th-century French composer Erik Satie, and of Sarah Vaughan's rendition of "Whatever Lola Wants," as well as more obscure fare from the Danish group Bliss (whose "Manvantara" is both rhythmically intricate and absolutely gorgeous) and a band called Loopless (whose "Pink Blue Hotel" is a sort of dub-house fusion with nice, breathy vocals). The album offers a surprising variety of textures and sounds despite its relative consistency of mood. Highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson

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Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar by Various Artists (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V RecordsComposer: Mikael Delta. Personnel: Tania Tsanaklidou, Infernal (vocals); Peter D?ring (percussion); Mikael Delta (programming). Audio Mixers: Doctor Kucho; Michael Pfundheller; Infernal . Audio Remixers: Christophe Goze; DJ Aqeel; Banzai Republic. Recording information: C+C Studio; Infernal Studio; Moketa Studio, Athens, Greece; Nu Sound Piercing Studio, Frosinone, Italy; Weekend Studios, Madrid, Spain. Photographer: Jean-Marc Lubrano. Arrangers: Christophe Goze; Melih Kibar; Kivanch K.; Steffen Aaskoven; Marc George Andersen; Infernal ; Phil Mason; Phil Mison; Santos.

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV [George V] [Digipak] by Various Artists/David Visan (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV [George V] [Digipak]" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by David Visan. The Buddha Bar series has become a band name by now, and Buddha Bar, Vol. 4 does nothing to break the new tradition. Compiled by David Visan, the two-CD set is divided into "Dinner" and "Drink." The former is definitely music for the consumption of comestibles, pleasant and polite with exotic touches of world music, like Nitin Sawhney's "Moonrise" or Gotan Project's revolution of the tango with "Una Musical Brutal," but they're the mildest examples of the artists' output, never pushing themselves forward, but providing a backdrop for food and civilized conversation. "Drink" fares a little better, but has traces of anonymity -- Time Passing with "Party People," for example, or Chris Spheeris and "Dancing With The Muse" could both come from a modern TV ad -- although its less afraid of imposing itself, with the delightful Panjabi Mc, whose track is gleefully annoying, and Loving Paris, who offer "Loco," which is exactly that. Egyptian heartthrob Amr Diab comes across as glossier than usual in this setting, while salsa diva Celia Cruz contributing a version of "I Will Survive" is one of the musical standouts -- the song translates surprisingly well to her genre. Still, it's a disc without rhyme or reason, and bizarrely sequenced, with little sense of movement, just a random bunch of tracks slung together without a great deal of thought. Overall, a moderate success only. ~ Chris Nickson

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Buddha-Bar Presents: Living Theater Vol....

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Buddha-Bar Presents: Living Theater Vol. 1

"Living Theater: Act One" (04/17/2002) Electronic Various Artists, Kunduru MusicPersonnel: Joe Turano (vocals, guitar); Joseph Baldassare (acoustic guitar, strings, keyboards); Eric Maelearts (electric guitar); Xakan (oud, saz); Peter Bauwens (Hammond b-3 organ); Djerma (wind); Anna Mertzani (spoken vocals); Ara Dinkjian (oud); Kyriakos Gouventas, Thanos Giouletzis (violin); Bert Joris (trumpet); Andy Barrett, Vasilis Ghinos (keyboards, programming); Vincent Pierins (keyboards); Jim Copley (drums); Schuyler Deale (programming). Audio Mixer: Djoum. Recording information: ICP Studios, Belgium; Pilot Studios, New York, NY; Sierra Studio, Athens, Greece. Arrangers: Joseph Baldassare; Vasilis Ghinos. Buddha Bar, the upscale Paris bar/club, has received a brand name with its own compilations and is now branching out. This is as stylish as anything else released under the moniker. But the problem is that you need some style under the substance, and this is sadly lacking. Producer/writer/musician Joseph Baldassare bills this as "modern music from the Mediterranean and beyond," but with the exception of the flying oud on World United's "Sign of the Dove," you'd be hard-pressed to pick any specific country -- or region, for that matter -- in the material. Yes, there's a vague world music feel to it all, but it's all gloss. Bert Joris' trumpet on "Adam & Evenings" brings the earlier muted work of Mark Isham to mind, while other tracks have echoes of Madonna's electronica, and Medea (who are all these unfamiliar names, anyway?) attempts to clumsily meld classical and chill-out grooves on "Dove Vai." "What Is This?" from Kyoko harks back to early Kate Bush; in other words, Baldassare is all over the shop in his writing and arrangements, with his vision -- assuming there is one -- completely diffuse. The production is very clean and crystal-clear, but that only adds to the rather clinical feeling of distance, as if this should come free with an expensive interior design catalog. Even the record's sole cover, a version of "My Funny Valentine" sung by P. Melas, seems less about the love than the self. Doubtless it'll find a home in trendy restaurants and boutiques, where something unintrusive with elements of the unusual and exotic would be in demand. But for regular listening pleasure, this just doesn't cut it. ~ Chris Nickson

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. III [Slipcase] by Ravin...

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. III [Slipcase] by Ravin (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. III [Slipcase]" (02/01/2007) Electronic Ravin, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Ravin. The third issue in a series from the infamous Buddha Bar in Paris, this two-CD set diverges from the "Dinner"/"Party" split that Buddha Bar owner Claude Challe had used on the series' first two installments. DJ Ravin, who is at the helm for this issue, splits it instead into two discs entitled "Dream" and "Joy." The first disc has a more new age, ethnic fusion feel with songs that span from the nouveau flamenco of Jesse Cook to Adrian Enescu's ethereal "Invisible Movies, Pt. I," which features hypnotic vocal samples of Sheila Chandra. The second disc veers off into ecstatic territory with percussion-heavy cuts from artists like Talvin Singh and Kodo. Ekova's "Starlight in Daden" also appears, and Dierdre Dubois' heavenly, exotic-sounding voice fits right in with the downtempo feel of the album as a whole. While this release may not fully capture the unique energy that has made Buddha Bar known as the Studio 54 of Paris, it does present some pleasant chill-out music from a wide variety of electronic artists. ~ Stacia Proefrock

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Buddha-Bar Presents: Living Theater Vol....

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Buddha-Bar Presents: Living Theater Vol. 1

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV [George V] [Slipcase...

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV [George V] [Slipcase] by Various Artists/David Visan (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV [George V] [Slipcase]" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by David Visan. The Buddha Bar series has become a band name by now, and Buddha Bar, Vol. 4 does nothing to break the new tradition. Compiled by David Visan, the two-CD set is divided into "Dinner" and "Drink." The former is definitely music for the consumption of comestibles, pleasant and polite with exotic touches of world music, like Nitin Sawhney's "Moonrise" or Gotan Project's revolution of the tango with "Una Musical Brutal," but they're the mildest examples of the artists' output, never pushing themselves forward, but providing a backdrop for food and civilized conversation. "Drink" fares a little better, but has traces of anonymity -- Time Passing with "Party People," for example, or Chris Spheeris and "Dancing With The Muse" could both come from a modern TV ad -- although its less afraid of imposing itself, with the delightful Panjabi Mc, whose track is gleefully annoying, and Loving Paris, who offer "Loco," which is exactly that. Egyptian heartthrob Amr Diab comes across as glossier than usual in this setting, while salsa diva Celia Cruz contributing a version of "I Will Survive" is one of the musical standouts -- the song translates surprisingly well to her genre. Still, it's a disc without rhyme or reason, and bizarrely sequenced, with little sense of movement, just a random bunch of tracks slung together without a great deal of thought. Overall, a moderate success only. ~ Chris Nickson

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Buddha-Bar Presents Living Theater, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Buddha-Bar Presents Living Theater, Vol. 2" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V Records

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Buddha-Bar Presents: Amnesty International 40th Anniversary by Frank Nigel/Various Artists/Ravin (CD

"Buddha-Bar Presents: Amnesty International 40th Anniversary" (02/01/2007) Electronic Nigel, Frank, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Ravin & Frank Nigel. The cause is one well-worthy of support, as Amnesty International celebrates 40 years. And the music here is set to appeal to what is probably the organization's core following: the baby boomers. The music has a hip edge, mixing electronica and world music, especially on the first disc, without being overpowering or threatening; sometimes, in fact, it seems more like the soundtrack for a meal at a fashionable restaurant rather than music for serious listening (to be fair, it is called Peace). However, the final five tracks on disc one have some real meat, beginning with Nitin Sawhney's take on the Asian underground. Egyptian star Amr Diab brings new flavors in with his sha'bi style, and Mo'Horizons turns on the Latin beat before semi-classical diva Sarah Brightman chills it out with some Rachmaninov. Disc two, which is "blended and mixed by Frank Nigel," is more upbeat, but ends up being even more anonymous (and at times extremely annoying, like the stuttering repeated beat on "Thierr Mi Ti Ai"). In part that's because it falls between two stools. It's not music for the chill-out room, intended to be calming and soothing, but neither is it really meant for the dancefloor, so nothing's booming and banging. Most dance music -- and it's certainly true of the majority of the 13 tracks here -- isn't made for listening. There are exceptions, like Dorjee's "Mantra Chanting," which brings in Tuvan throat singing to help satisfyingly fill out the bones of the track. Overall, it's a mixed bag, a little too smooth and slick to be completely musically successful -- although, perhaps ironically, its very smoothness will help it find its audience. And, the bottom line remains the fact that the cause is good. ~ Chris Nickson

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. III by Ravin (CD - 02/0...

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Buddha-Bar, Vol. III by Ravin (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. III" (02/01/2007) Electronic Ravin, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Ravin. The third issue in a series from the infamous Buddha Bar in Paris, this two-CD set diverges from the "Dinner"/"Party" split that Buddha Bar owner Claude Challe had used on the series' first two installments. DJ Ravin, who is at the helm for this issue, splits it instead into two discs entitled "Dream" and "Joy." The first disc has a more new age, ethnic fusion feel with songs that span from the nouveau flamenco of Jesse Cook to Adrian Enescu's ethereal "Invisible Movies, Pt. I," which features hypnotic vocal samples of Sheila Chandra. The second disc veers off into ecstatic territory with percussion-heavy cuts from artists like Talvin Singh and Kodo. Ekova's "Starlight in Daden" also appears, and Dierdre Dubois' heavenly, exotic-sounding voice fits right in with the downtempo feel of the album as a whole. While this release may not fully capture the unique energy that has made Buddha Bar known as the Studio 54 of Paris, it does present some pleasant chill-out music from a wide variety of electronic artists. ~ Stacia Proefrock

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Chill Out in Paris, Vol. 3 by Various Ar...

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Chill Out in Paris, Vol. 3 by Various Artists/David Visan (CD - 02/01/2007)

"Chill Out in Paris, Vol. 3" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V RecordsThis is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by David Visan. Personnel: Thierry David (synthesizer, programming, sampler). Audio Mixers: David Visan; Michael Pfundheller. Recording information: Fulham Studios, London, England. Arrangers: Steffen Aaskoven; Marc George Andersen; Vittorio Muo'; Grassskirt. A double mix CD that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the San Carlo dal 1973 store ("one of the top 100 luxury and contemporary design stores"), Chill Out in Paris, Vol. 3 is one of the best Buddha-Bar-related releases. Like the Buddha-Bar series, the Chill Out in Paris series is all about atmosphere and ambience, but less trippy and more cosmopolitan. Mixed by David Visan, the album throws more curveballs than most albums that have "chill" on the cover. Most of twists and turns work because Visan pays more attention to the tone and mood of a song than its geographic origin. The first disc, titled "Fusion," is the more laid-back, but there's enough head-bobbing beats and Middle Eastern flavor to keep listeners from floating away. It's more organic than expected and the electronic touches are generally light and purposeful. "Confusion," the second disc, coolly mixes genres up a bit more and the head-bobbing gives way to hip-shaking. Not that this is nighttime club music, but it's not a morning contemplation soundtrack either. Sometimes worldbeat, and sometimes jazzy downtempo, this is afternoon music for chic boutique shoppers. ~ David Jeffries

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Buddha Bar VIII [4/11]

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Buddha Bar VIII [4/11]

"Buddha-Bar, Vol. 8" (02/01/2007) Electronic Various Artists, George V RecordsPersonnel: Selda Kaya, Ursula Cuesta, Michele Adamson (vocals); Alexander KG Klaus (guitar, keyboards); Raul Sengupta (timbales). DJ: Sam Popat. Audio Mixers: Daniel Garcia; Franck Dona; P. Brunkow; David Marciano. Audio Remixer: Mark Summers. Liner Note Author: Acel Neiluj. Recording information: Miracleworkz Studios, Istanbul, Turkey. Author: Soren Kierkegaard. Arrangers: Daniel Garcia; Patrick Serrailler; Thierry "DJ Thierry" Thibon; Stephane "DJ Bool" Bernaille; Yasmin Levy.

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Buddha-Bar VII [Slipcase] [3/22] *

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"Buddha-Bar, Vol. 7 *" (02/01/2007) R&B Ravin, George V RecordsAudio Mixers: Claus Frostell; Marcus Darius; Shantel; St?phane Karo. Audio Remixers: Christophe Goze; Martin Morales; John Beltran; DJ Nasha; Charles Webster. Arrangers: Christophe Goze; DJ Nasha.

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