Buddha-Bar, Vol. 9

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 16, 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: George V
• ASIN: B000QCU9SU
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,782 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sospiro - Bardo State

2. Flight BA0247 - Mystic Diversions

3. Sleep - Amanaska

4. Yes Boss - Hess Is More

5. Koop Island Blues - Koop

6. Mongolia on the Line - Eccodek

7. Wood Street - Serafim Tsotsonis

8. Heart Beat of Life - Existence

9. Essence of Our Origins - The Lushlife Project

10. Astradeni - Michalis Koumbios

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Mrs Daisy May - Sunset Boulevard

2. Pila - Cosmic Orient

3. Djinns [Trentemøller Remix] - Djuma Soundsystem

4. As the Day Breaks [Montreal Remix] - Grant Lee Phillips, Carmen Rizzo

5. Daydream - Massivan

6. Africa [Quicksound/Alain Vinet Remix] - Cirque du Soleil

7. Roots 4 Acid - Rocco

8. Last Chance - Passion of Percussion

9. Machete - Novalima

10. Chambermaid Swing - Parov Stelar

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This volume is the latest in series that began as ambient music for upscale, celebrity-studded, Buddha-themed restaurants (the flagship venue is in Paris.) But largely due to frenzied word of mouth, the tunes quickly outgrew their initial parameters, becoming massively popular in nightclubs and with private listeners. Compiled by DJ Ravin, who has been involved with the project since the first pair of groundbreaking albums, the present two-disc set celebrates the opening of a new Buddha-Bar in London. But aside from reflecting the multi-cultural population of this, or, for that matter, virtually any other large modern city, the set list has relatively little to do with any precise physical location. Titled Royal Victoria and Baron's Court, the twin programs are typically chilled-out and multi-layered, sometimes anchored by frigidly precise snare beats. Some tunes have a louche, urban feel, giving an almost cartoon-like nod to forties film noir or a bal-musette of the imagination. Others offer forlorn-sounding Albinoni-like strings, disembodied synths and chorales that seem to descend from, yet linger, on high. Still other tracks journey to Africa, Asia, the Middle and Far East, with handmade flutes, fiddles, and percussion, plus intersecting, overdubbed solo voices imported from various locales. After so many years and innumerable imitators, Buddha-Bar obviously is no longer quite the latest thing, but still wields the indisputable clout of an original. Longtime fans will certainly find a lot to like here. --Christina Roden

Product Description

DJ RAVIN returns to head up Buddha Bar 9. The theme this time is the English Springtime, to pave the way for the new Buddha Bar club opening in London later this year. A breathtaking, fresh and sun kissed selection, with surprising titles coming from places like Greece and Eastern European countries and also from Australia. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And the tradition continues..., April 19, 2007

By	Gaurav Vij - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Buddha-Bar, Vol. 9 (Audio CD)

Ravin continues to amaze me as a DJ starting with his early days on the George V record label. His style continues to evolve from one album to the next and he has delivered yet again. Though Buddha Bar III is still my all time favorite out of the previous 8 albums, I can see myself making this one a close second. Sophisticated mixes with delicate layers laid with artistic flair that only a true artisan can enamor. This series has gathered a lot of fame over the years, and I am really glad that Buddha Bar IX is here to keep that flame alive. Buy this album without an apprehension...pure sonic bliss.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Same quality as always, June 26, 2007

By	Forrest Dunton (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Buddha-Bar, Vol. 9 (Audio CD)

I always find it interesting when people pan these albums, I mean seriously even if it's not your favorite it should get a minimum of 3 stars just for the quality of the music and honestly how can you know in one day if you are going to like it over all. Good music takes time to settle in and establish itself, if you want disposable pop, you are in the wrong place. 1 star would mean a terrible album and this is not that from any angle, like it or not the musicians are all top notch. That being said, this is exactly like versions 1-8 before it, so chances are if you like them you will grow to like this. You may prefer others, but they are all very similar. This one has some hauntingly beautiful music and some thumping chill burners. It's a very good selection for the buddha bar family. Highly recommended although not at $64, you can download it for much less.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best so far..., December 9, 2007

By	Saul M. Parreira (Uberlandia, MG Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've always loved buddha bar cd's but this one is definitely wonderful! Some may say that it's even a little different from previous ones because it seems to have a little more dance tracks than others but the mixing of real slow and more upbeat songs is incredible.The final three songs of the second cd are simply perfect!