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Ground Zero

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I love world music. I have always loved listening to music that comes from other countries. I especially love it when traditional world music meets modern, western music like techno to fuse together into one sound. The results is a non-traditional form of dance music. I came across "Ground Zero" tonight when I was looking for some music that I hadn't reviewed here. Due to my extensive cd collection, I haven't listened to "Ground Zero" in a couple of years (and now I am right now). "Ground Zero" is a compilation of Asian music remixed some of today's hottest djs to produce a new type of dance music. The results are absolutely amazing. The cd kicks off with the funky dance track "Fingers" by an Indian artist named Joi. The melodies are traditional Indian music but the dance beats are modern dance beats. The next track takes the mood down a notch with the ambient track "Easy Muffin" by Amon Tobin. It is one of my personal favorite songs on the cd. The beat picks up a bit with "Throw Down" by Ananda Shankar Experience and State of Bengal. Reminds me of Talvin Singh with the Indian-influence drum & bass vibe of the song. "Sweet Pain" by the late and great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Michael Brook sends chills down my spine. This song would be perfect for the Buddha Bar/Siddharta series, especially the Siddharta series. Can't go wrong with "Rise" by Craig Armstrong. I have always loved his music. Overall this is a great cd of Asian-influenced dance music. There was not one single song on this cd that I did not like. "Ground Zero" is a great compilation for fans of dance music looking for something different outside the box in the realm of dance music.

This compilation features some of the best World Dance Music I've heard in a long time. It also offers that advantage only found on compilations--if you don't like one particular artist, the next cut will be by someone different. This CD offers a great introduction to some of the leading artists producing Indian fusion jazz/dance music--such as Amon Tobin, dj Cheb i Sabbah and the Aranda Shankar Experience. Each cut is different, but the compilation is crafted such that the pieces flow one into the other, and keep an interesting continuity throughout the entire CD. The music is not quiet, yet it is not so aggressive that you begin to twitch after a while. The musicians are all masters, and the level of playing is superb. I highly recommend this CD as a great introduction to Indian Fusion music, and as a real keeper for your "make me feel good" collection.

I was just listening to the songs on various CDs in my local music store. When I came across this CD I started listening to the songs one by one. The instant I heard song number 5 ("Shin The Mechanic"), I just knew I had to have this CD. I have always looked for a song that was dance and techno in one. This song is the best one, of this type, I have heard so far. It has been featured in many movies including James Bond. So if you liked the music you heard in James Bond you will love this song. I certainly do not regret my purchase.