Chill Out In Paris 3 2CD set by Buddha Bar
by David Visan

To chill out = to relax, to unwind. The purpose of this double compilation is clear: when you listen to it, you will feel a real sense of letting go that will take you across mellow, sonic lands.
David Visan, the creator of the first two volumes (sold at over 100,000 copies), as well as the celebrated Buddha Bar volumes IV and V proves one more time his ability to open new musical horizons. The first part entitled Fusion speaks for itself: diversified and colourful, the titles offer us a stream of exotic atmospheres enriched by the acoustic sonorities which are predominant. The first title is signed by the Danish outfit Gassskirt and is a good example of the languid atmosphere in chill out. Their fellow countrymen Bliss, present on CD 1, are also excellent examples of the most cutting edge musicians in this genre. The piece by Lino Cannavicciuolo, the Italian violin virtuoso, carries us into traditional Italian music from the south of Italy, while the talented Souad Massi plunges us into her native Algeria.
The album ends with the joyous mambo Mariguana Cha Cha Cha from Stefi Akos. The second part entitled Confusion has much more rhythms and contrasts. It opens with the title Ya Ghayeb from Fadhl Shaker, a commercial success in modern oriental music. The title Gia from Despina Vandi, remixed by Said Mrad, is also in line with this oriental register. This track-list is punctuated with various Latino titles starting with Tango de Lambur from Fragil Vida, followed by Esculpio from Piero Piccioni and finishing with the samba Sobabini. Indian sounds are also present with the titles Orient Express and Bhangra. The piece Scapricciatiello from Nicos is also a good representation of Greek music. David Visan and Carlos Campos created an African air with the piece Hello Yaoundé which they composed together. Finally, this compilation includes original versions of Besame Mucho and C'est Si Bon.
TRACKLISTING
Disc: 1
1. Pleasant Dream, Pt. 2
2. Jerusalem of Gold
3. Sa Lughe
4. Anapest
5. Em Goa
6. Taste of Joy
7. All Is Dust
8. Long Life to You My Friend
9. Freedom
10. Piya Bavari
11. Ghir Enta
12. Mosaïques
13. Awakening
14. Venice Beach Dub
15. Mariguana Cha Cha Cha
Disc: 2
1. Ya Ghayeb
2. Orient Express
3. Scapricciatiello
4. Tango de Lambur
5. Ionel, Ionelule
6. Esculapio
7. Bhangra
8. Punjab [Chiller Twist Fruity Mix]
9. Aphrodivina [Gambafreaks Mix]
10. Gia [Said Mrad Remix]
11. Besame Mucho [Dub Mix]
12. Sobabini [Remix]
13. Hello Yaoundé
14. Ayo Nene
15. C'est Si Bon

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