Essence of the Forest

Deep Forest | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 27, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B0001NBLRM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,730 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A mixed bag of surprises, August 13, 2004

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B. Ackley "jumpstudios" (Douglasville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essence of the Forest (Audio CD)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My first exposure to this duo and not my last...., May 26, 2005

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R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essence of the Forest (Audio CD)

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 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Forest - Essence of my music collection, February 24, 2007

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Amber (Mpls, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essence of the Forest (Audio CD)

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.