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Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar (Slip)

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From the opening Qawali wail through the final passionate work out from Femi Kuti, this is a very seductive disc, ambient, techno inspired and otherworldly in every respect. I'm way too old to do ecstacy, but, as I listen to this I get that Peter Gabriel sense of "I love to be loved." Indeed, this is all mood enticingly seductive and relaxing. This sets you in a very different fram of mind and should never, never be listened to while driving a car, or operating heavy machinery. Get yourself parked on a sofa, a bed, the bloody floor for that matter with someone you want to squeeze, and take the ride.
Techno culprits Ben Hassan and Riccardo Eberspacher and Mars Lasser are featured, and whoever this DJ producer is has done an intoxicatingly good job blending the sirens' calls. I emerged from listening to this for 2 hours like Woody Allen in SLEEPERS with his orgasmatron. This is non essential all the way, but if you have the [$$] to blow on some fun, this is great.

Beautiful. Passionate. Sensual. Entrancing. Magical. Relaxing. Enveloping. Uplifting. Focusing. Amazing. Unclassifiable, yet universal. Distant, yet familiar. Transcendent, yet intimate.

I recommend this CD set without hesitation or qualification. You may never have heard "eastern" or "world music" before but I really believe you'll be delighted. And if you're already familiar with world music, you'll find great riches here.

I especially recommend this CD for listening while soaking in a warm, scented bath, with a dozen candles lit in the bathroom, and sipping a glass of wine. Or while getting a massage to unkink all your tension and stress. Or while....well, I'll just smile and say nothing more here, letting you use your imagination.

Enjoy the blessings of this lovely music.

This is an amazing CD that will capture your soul. I have all of the Buddah Bar CD's and this is by far my favorite. If you like really good trance or want to just hear a good mix of music, get this CD.

If you're into music from the likes of Claude Challe, the Buddha Bar series, Thievery Corporation, Blue Six, Nitin Sawhney, etc. then this outing from Ravin, the genius behind Buddha Bar 3, is quite probably the BEST asian-inspired lounge CD that I have ever heard.

The choice of tracks and their order are superlative: this is one album that you can genuinely say that there's not a bad track on there. Superb stuff, highly recommended.

(shame about "Spirit of Buddha Bar Vol 2" however...but that's another story)

I'm a major fan of the Buddha Bar compilations and specially the ones made by Ravin so I can say that this cd is a complete trip! The first cd is softer and smoother, really good for deep thinking; and the second cd is great to share with good company! I recommend it 100%, more than a purchase is an investment!

I have all of the buddha-bar albums(three and four being my favorites)and I recently purchased dj Ravin's Siddhartha:spirit of buddha-bar, volumes one and two. Without a moments hesitation, I would rank the first disc of the set "Emotion" as one of the finest compilations of world music I have ever heard. From begining to end it is flawless in technical and aesthetic qualities. It is a true journey of delight - for all the senses. "Passion", the second disc of this set is great too, but "Emotion" is my favorite. If asked to give a recommendation to a first time buyer of ethnic/world music, this uni-album is where I would begin and if you are a long time admirer of the buddha-bar series - buy this album without fear of disappointment. DJ Ravin has proven - once again - he is masterfull.

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i garantee you're going to be absolutely satisfied with this cd, if you're one of fans of buddha-bar series or any electronica lounge music. i have all the series of buddha-bar and great fan of lounge music. i can tell this cd is better than any buddha-bar series.
buddha-bar series sound little bit dark, but this one is so bright and comfortable.
mixing is technically wonderful.each song mixes like one song.
no regret!

Get ready to take a trip when you listen to this album. I just bought this album this week and I listened to it 2 times already. This album takes you away - If you close your eyes - you'll mind will travel far away...
Musicians are very talented and the music is very smooth to listen to. Very imagenative and spiritual.
Bravo!

I purchased this CD for a friend, first time i used Amazon for my purchases. I loved the service, will buy again

I like both the emotion and passion CDs - play them often and do not get tired of hearing them. Most visitors / clients want to know what I am playing - so it seems to have broad appeal. If you like this CD set, try Versions by Thievery Corporation.