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In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 4: Latin America

Though he's as close to being the quintessential trance DJ as anyone, Tiësto has in the past used his mix records to drop new, sometimes challenging material (e.g., 2003's Nyana). But that's never been what the Sunrise records are about. Like 2004's Olympics-anthem release Parade of the Athletes, the vibe is all-inclusive, overtly positive, and infused with a strong orchestral bent that broadens its appeal. The first disc works up a lather after a lukewarm start, ending strongly with tracks from Gabriel & Dresden and BT ("Force of Gravity," spiffed up with a Tiësto remix). The second disc isn't so shy, though the Ibiza sheen gets a little glossy. If there's one thing this DJ can do, it's convincingly integrate a distinctive vocal ("Silence," anyone?), and his collaboration with Aqualung's Matt Hales on "UR" is no exception. One gets the sense that Sunrise 4 could have been just one disc and still delivered the essential punch--but even though it's a bit bloated, this collection unquestionably has the epic heft for which Tiësto is known and revered. --Matthew Cooke

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Customer Review:

It keeps getting better!!!

DJ Tiesto is one of those DJ's out there who can pick 3 12" records out of crates of 1000, and make a set. His talent for listening is much like Oakenfold early on, before he went too big. The Search for Sunrise albums are a series that refuses to settle for less. Each track compliments the other, and is put together with perfection by Tiesto. Its a shame Tiesto's label isn't Perfecto Records, because he proves time and time again that his style and skill at set building doesn't get old and outdated. I feel like each of these records is an emotion, a feeling that Tiesto feels when he thinks about his life touring, meeting people, and having fun. It just so happens that these records can represent other listeners emotions. Nevertheless, this fourth installment of SFS shines on through, and doesn't feel like a big production company chose the tracks. Keep em' coming, Tiesto!!!!!!

Tiesto Does It Again

Tiesto does it again with ISOS 4! True, the chilled out vibe from ISOS 3 isn't there but this is a great mix. CD 1 is a bit more esoteric and takes a while to get used to, but there are some great tunes on there and the Latino spice throughout makes it a great compilation. Track 4 is great and the Blank & Jones remix of "Perfect Silence" at the end is just thumpin'. My God, you just want to get up and MOVE when it begins.
CD 2 is the cream. Tiesto has done it again 'cause--and this might sound cheesy--you don't hear his ISOS mixes you EXPERIENCE them. This one's no different. CD 2 doesn't make you move--it is movement. Just a great mix of songs, transitioning to different beats keeps you on your feet as the music just gets inside you and courses through your veins. Listening to this makes me think of steamy summer nights, a dark club and incredibly hot chicks dressed to kill bumping endlessly to this. Tracks 1, 8, 10, 13 are outstanding, but the best is 14 which is the best Eurotrance I've ever heard. You won't be disappointed.

TRUST MY REVIEW!!! ... I know what I'm talking about!!!

I'm not going to go on and on about ISOS 4. Just know that this is one of the most creatively mixed trance compilations I've ever heard. Tiesto seemlessly mixes different genres of trance. The first disc begins melow with a bit of a latin flare, takes you into track 8, "My World" (one of the most sultry, suductive trance grooves I've ever heard. The second disc is flawless from beginning to end!!! Tracks 1 - 4 ?... PERFECT ! Tracks 6 through 10 MIND-BLOWING, especially track 9, "Gravity", with its deep-ripping, synthesized bass line. WOW!

This album surpasses Tiesto's Nyana...in my opinion. He definately delivered a new, fresh mix of seemless, ambient, heart-thumping trance !!! GO BUY IT !!!

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Keywords: Club/Dance; Dance Music; Electronic; Pop; Progressive Trance; Trance;

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Six Feet Under, Vol. 2: Everything Ends

It seems an easy task to put together a CD for a series about a funeral home...pick some songs about death and make people smirk on topic for a moment before they toss it into the soundtrack graveyard. But this is not a disc to be tossed away. Six Feet Under: Everything Ends is a collection of music that feels exactly like the series: a floaty-bordering-on-surreal batch of greatness. The disc starts off with an underrated track from Nina Simone, the sultry "Feeling Good." Fans of Coldplay and Radiohead will certainly be familiar with their previously-released tunes ("A Rush of Blood to the Head" and "Lucky" respectively) but the best element of this disc is that it gives lesser-known, musically-similar artists a push. After all, finding Death Cab For Cutie's "Transatlanticism" and Sia's fragile "Breathe Me" on pop radio is, well...let's stick to the theme and use the "snowball's chance in hell" analogy. There are a host of great, previously unreleased and exclusive tracks on this CD: Jem's Dido-esque "Amazing Life," the Caesars' "Don't Fear The Reaper" cover, Interpol's discordant and dark "Direction" and Arcade Fire's wonderful "Cold Wind"--a whispered, frail, and beautiful soundscape, perfect to watch hearses off drive into sunsets by. --Denise Sheppard

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Customer Review:

Amazing

A great soundtrack with some heartbreaking songs

A fitting end to the series

Sorry to see the series ending, but at least there's this CD

Co-curated by the series' musical supervisors, KCRW DJ's Gary Calamar and Thomas Golubic, this 2nd soundtrack CD does an excellent job of capturing the show's offbeat introspectiveness and moody aesthetic. More than any other TV series, Six Feet has had me doing internet searches following most episodes to answer the question, "what was that song?" This CD does unveil a few of those mysterious voices, particularly the breathy Sia and the French electronic band Phoenix. There are also several more well known artists and songs, but they're ones that suit the show. Setting aside the ready availability of many of the songs elsewhere, it's just a well designed collection of music that is worth repeated listens. Anyway, one can never hear Coldplay's wonderful "Rush of Blood" too many times, eh?

Excellent mood setter

This is an excellent compilation of songs that reflect the eclecticism and moodiness weirdness of the TV show very well. From the haunting accapella intro of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good", you are drawn into the album's spellbinding groove, which continues on such little-known gems as Sia's "Breathe Me", Irma Thomas's bone-chilling remake of Rolling Stone's "Time Is On My Side", Jem's "Amazing Life" and Imogen Heap's "Lonely Little Petunia". As with any soundtrack compilation, there are also the big chart hits, in this case, Coldplay's "A Rush of Blood To The Head", Radiohead's "Lucky", Death Cab For Cutie's "Transatlanticism" and Phoenix's "Everything Is Everything", all of which enhance and add diversity of sound and taste to the collection. The most exhilarating moment comes from The Caesars' remake of "Don't Fear The Reaper", here given a punchy surf-rock vibe that really updates the Blue Oyster Cult classic for a new generation. Overall, this is a wonderful collection of songs to listen to late at night while you are driving on the highway, as it sets you in the mood to think about death and redemption, two topics we all have to face one day. This is the perfect set of tunes to do it to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Keywords: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock; Indie Pop; Indie Rock; Pop; Soundtrack; Soundtracks; Soundtracks & Film Scores; TV Soundtracks; Television Music; Vocal Jazz;

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Planet Sleeps

Everything about this CD, from its eye-popping cool packaging to its beautiful booklet, is wonderful, perhaps peerless. It's a study that spans 16 countries, catching paeans to childhood sleep from varied traditions. The set traverses the Cape Breton Gaelic tradition with the Rankin Family, Haiti with pop stars Boukman Eksperyans, and the African continent with music from Tonga, Algeria, and Cameroon. Despite their distances from each other, at times the songs sound quite alike. Voices might begin alone but then gather into choral size, with a reliance on wordless passages to emphasize the flow of time as sleep encroaches. In execution, the surprises are many. Algerian Houria Aïchi sounds East Indian; the Traditional Japanese Music Ensemble of New York sounds poised somewhere between a stately concert of historical court music and a touching homage to childhood; and German singer Michelle sounds pop-music ready even as she toes the line on singing a sleep-triggering song. Beyond being a great collection of international music, this is probably the most interesting mix available of cultural voices approaching the issue of children sleeping. --Andrew Bartlett

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Customer Review:

A great cd, very relaxing for babies and adults!

My 4-month old daughter LOVES this cd. She is a very active baby who can have a hard time settling down, but she calms right down when this is on. She loves listening to it, and I really like it as well. I'm not sure that this cd would ever put her to sleep, but she loves to listen to it or to have someone dance with her while it plays.

Simplity Beautiful Music - Wish It Included Lyrics

I just wanted to say that I love this CD. My daugther, my husband and I sleep to it every night since I brought it about 2 weeks ago. I love all the songs and attempt to sing them to my daughter (no lyrics manuel :( ),even thoughout the day. I'm addicted.

The first time I listened to the CD I sat down and was captured by the beauty of all the songs so much that I listened to it again.

I highly recommend this CD to any music lover!

Not for MY baby...

I cannot imagine that this weird bunch of jungle music would actually help a baby sleep. The music is not "bad" per se, if you want a collection of foreign folk music. However, only the french song is remotely like a real lullaby. The other songs are just too stressful and weird. It is hard to believe that any of these songs help babies sleep, even in each song's country of origin. I suspect that IF my baby ever slept to this CD it would result in nightmares.

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Keywords: Alternative Pop/Rock; Folk Collections; Indian Classical; Int'l & World Music; Lullabies; Pan-Global; Pop; Worldbeat;

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Listen to Your Heart

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Great album... as expected

The DHT album is not the most original piece of work, but the girl can sing, and if you want love songs and songs about break ups and such, this is the CD for you. I bought it for my girlfriend and later wanted my own copy after hearing it in her car. Listen To Your Heart is a great track, along with track 5 and 6. The whole CD is an easy listen and a great buy.

Cool single!

I love this one! :
1. Furious F. Ez Radio Edit: I loved this one! Definately my favorite!
2. Hardbounze Single Edit: This is good, too but not as good as the radio version
3. Edmee's Unplugged Vocal Edit: Too slow. It's not even in the right key.
4. Furious F. Ez Extended Mix: My 2nd favorite! IT'S AWESOME!!!!!
5. Hardbounze Extended Mix: 4th favorite. Pretty good.
6. Extended Hardstyle Mix: EWWW HATE THIS ONE!!!!!!!

This Song Kicks!

For lovers of club music everywhere. The Furious F. EZ Radio Edit is the best version of Listen To Your Heart on this disc, and this CD it is worth it for that song alone. It touches your heart, but it is also wholly danceable. If you like club music you should own this single.

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Keywords: 5"CD Singles; Club/Dance; Dance Music; Hi-NRG; Pop;

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