Customer Reviews

Bellydance Superstars Vol. V

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from the Bellydance Superstar mixes. After the dreadful Vol. 4, I finally feel like dancing again. If you have liked the contemporary mixes on Vol. 1, 2 and 3, you will like this one as well. The first track "Yearning" is outstanding and most of the other songs are the expected mix of instrumental and upbeat vocals. These CDs are perfect for new dancers, who are just starting out to build a music collection. Just skip Vol. 4.

As a fan of BDSS music and shows, I've been disappointed with the latest efforts (Versions 3 and 4). While I still think nothing will top the first music CD put out by the BDSS, Volume 5 is a great CD.

I agree with the previous reviewer that the opening song is simply the most beautiful piece of belly dance composed in a long time. It's haunting and I can't help but dance when I hear it. There are also some fun, upbeat danceable songs on this CD, but there are several songs that I couldn't use for my style - too repetitive in their beats.

By biggest complaint is the same complaint I've had with past BDSS CDs, there is no good drum solo on the CD! My favorite CDs are those that contain music from which I can create a complete routine, entrance, veil dance, floor work or taksim, upbeat crowd pleaser and drum solo. This CD is has the veil routine and the upbeat piece, but is lacking the others in my opinion.

If it took an album like "Babelesque" to make BDSS 5 happen, it was worth it.

Every single song on this album is infectious and danceable, from the classic Egyptian stylings of "Escape from Cairo", to the sha'abi of Hoda and Sa'ad, to the techno of Oojami's "Zaman" and the tribal fusion of Beats Antique's "The Lantern".

Most importantly, the album opens with a heart-wrenchingly gorgeous track, the magnificent and dramatic "Yearning", which I think may be the most beautiful and expressive song ever included in the BDSS catalog.

I apologize, Miles. More, please. Thank you.

Many of the songs were not as enjoyable as the passed Volumes. Actually I only liked Yearning. Lil disappointed in DVD. But delivery time was fast!

It was'nt as good as earlier cd, but different music & happy I purchased it.

The Bellydance Superstars phenom has produced a mixed bag of goodies for the serious bellydancer. Luckily this is the most solid CD of this particular series. As others have mentioned, "Yearning" is really lovely & hopefully will not be over-used, but it will be hard to resist. Expect to see a lot of emoting with sword & veil to this one. The other fun, poppy tunes are also quite good. Just... please quit using Oojami... I like them but they are on EVERYTHING.