Buddha Bar [Limited Edition]

Claude Challe | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Chall'O Music/Mercury
• ASIN: B00003ZL0D
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #56 in Music > Latin Music > Urban > Latin Electronica

Track Listings

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 Men

10. El Fuego (Trote King Mix)-Zen Men

11. Shalom-Anima Sound System

12. Guru Bramha-Jai Uttal

13. Meena Devi (Goddess)-Tulku

14. Gypsy Rain-Armen Chakmakian

15. 68 (Original Mix)-Anima Sound System

16. Touareg-Le Duc

17. Skin (Original Abstract Mix)-MKL Versus Soy Sos

18. Drifting Away (Paradiso Mix)-Faithless

19. Psique-Intro

20. Two Wrongs Making It Right-Kevin Yost

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

2004 reissue of one of the greatest selling chill out compilations of all time. 28 tracks in all including Craig Armstrong-'Weather Storm', Faithless-'Drifting Away' (Paradiso Mix), Kevin Yost-'Two Wrongs Making It Right', Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan-'Pyre Piya Re' (Remix), & many more. Originally released in 1999. Double digipak box with attached lid. Wagram

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The First Entry of the Buddha-Bar Series., April 24, 2004

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The Groove (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buddha Bar 1 (Audio CD)

This is the debut entry of the "Buddha-Bar" series, and considering that it was released back in 1999, the material still sounds remarkably fresh. A co-worker of mine recommended the Buddha-Bar series since she knows I'm really into downtempo music with a touch of Eastern flavor. When I approached this set, the first thing that grabbed me was the rather steep pricetag, which seems to be putting off quite a few listeners. But the deal is this: "Buddha-Bar" is recommended depending on who you are. If you're a casual listener who buys maybe 3-5 CDs a year, then this may not be a wise purchase. However, if you're a music lover who has an extensive and diverse range of genres in your collection, then I don't see how forking out the extra cash should be that big a deal. The fact is: the material on this album is very good. In this handsomely-packaged collection, we have two discs: "Buddha's Dinner" and "Buddha's Party." The stronger of these two discs is definitely the "Dinner" one, which has mellowed-out tracks that really give off a sense of calm. My favorite track has to be the lovely "What Will I Be" by Zeave Ben. It's one of those tunes that stayed imprinted in my head because the song is so distinct and beautifully arranged. The "Party" disc has slightly less of an Eastern vibe, but has a fair amount of really good dance tunes that are decent enough for any party. The main attractions here are the Eurodisco bounce of So Emotional, who does a cover of the hit "All By Myself" as well as Byron Stingily's "Flying High," which gets a Brazilian makeover by DJs Masters at Work. While not quite flawless, I'm overall pleased with "Buddha-Bar," and I hope to explore other volumes of this fine series.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the CD that started it all !!!, December 4, 2003

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Monty Overson (Campbell, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buddha Bar 1 (Audio CD)

Buddha Bar....Claude Challe....Legendary !!!
When Claude Challe lent his mixing talent to Buddha Bar, something special happened. Buddha Bar is the posh restaurant/club in the financial district of Paris, owned by none other than Johnny Depp, brought to life by the likes of George Visan and DJ'd by Ravin, the Jr David Visan and of course, Claude Challe.

Claude Challe has a reputation for excellence, whether as 'the man with the golden shears' as a 19 year old Parisian in his own salon, or as a free spirit, travelling the near East and India, and as a musical genius.

The arrangements Claude Challe has compiled here are breathtaking. Indeed, "Buddha Bar" may yet become it's own genre. People have tried, but cannot find an appropriate moniker for his work. Among the genre names that don't quite fit are electronica, dance, world, ambient, but Buddha Bar serves best.

He creates a mood. Slow and sensual early on, to more upbeat further in. But the total package is inimitable.

Danceable, and imminently listenable, this listeners advice is to hear this CD and continue with Claude Challe's solo compilations and get all the Buddha Bar's out there !!

I'd also recommend going to Paris to visit the actual Buddha Bar, as well as Barrio Latino, but the sound systems at each simply do not do the music justice. But for cool destinations, they absolutely can't be beat.

Cheers ! Monty and Amber Overson, San Jose, California.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buddha Bar Party and Buddha Bar Dinner are AMAZING, August 2, 2000

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"elbrittie" (Fountain Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buddha Bar (Audio CD)

Claude is a visionary and his compilation CD's Buddha Bar Party and Buddha Bar II Dinner tells his story. He definitely has an ear for music. I picked these CD's up at the Buddha Bar in Paris and spoke to Claude as well. He told me some really cool CD's to pick up and I must say that any recommendation from him has been some of my best CD buys ever! Buddha Bar is a MUST BUY!