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Sinead O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, Travis, and David Byrne add their finesse to make this album complete. In doing so, however, I would only stick to music that is familiar and not expand my musical aptitude.Had I not purchased this compilation, the calypso beats of the Sacred Sound System, the rhythm of Madonna's "Shanti/Ashtangi", and the hip Chemical Brothers' "One Too Many Mornings" would have passed me by. My musical knowledge has increased in breadth as a result of this album, and it pleased me to read that all royalties from the sales of this album are donated to the Tibetan Refugee Fund. I could have created a "Mantra Mix" compilation of my own from my existing knowledge of the electronic/trance/ambient genres. I own several of the albums of the artists on this featured compilation and creating a compilation for driving, reading, or a lounging around the house would be simple.
Sinead O'Connor's number makes you all weepy and fuzzy inside. When you find yourself going absolutely insane with road rage and office madness, put this on. One of the best compilations. But Fatboy Slim's number is a great rock out. Some songs will make you wanna cry, but in a good way. A great mix of different types of music, and a nice intro to throat singing.
Sinead O'Connor's number makes you all weepy and fuzzy inside. When you find yourself going absolutely insane with road rage and office madness, put this on. One of the best compilations. But Fatboy Slim's number is a great rock out. Some songs will make you wanna cry, but in a good way. A great mix of different types of music, and a nice intro to throat singing.
I am now hooked on Kula Shaker and the propellerheads. The second disk is also fun becuase it has clips of the Dalai Lama during one of his public speeches. The cover of this album compelled me to look into what this album holds for its listener. Each song on this album has its own unique taste, but they give a bigger picture of reflection and compassion for the human soul when put together. Check it out - you'll also be helping the Tibetan Refuggee Fund if you purchase a copy. I recognized many of the names, such as Madonna (with her awesome sankskrit song), Sinead (with her compassionate "To Mother You"), and Peter Gabriel (with his heartwrenching "Games without Frontiers). However, many of the other artists on this album were unknowns to me, and I have had the chance to explore their work.
Great for someone wanting to know more about the more religious based music/chants on the 2nd CD. Disk 2 includes Quick Time interactive video of the Dali Lama and information regarding his beliefs (the disk also include the Quick Time program if you don't have it). In short this is one of those rare perfect all situation CDs.
The opening track by Fatboy Slim is so hypnotic you will listen to it over and over. These tracks are, for the most part, segregated to the 2nd CD so you can listen predominantly to the style of you choosing. The music is terrific.
The music and the chants make the perfect background music for an evening at home, the office or for those times when you will listen more closely like a long run or drive. This is the type of CD that your kids and your parents would enjoy listening to. Sinead O'Connor's "This is to Mother You" crushed any negative thoughts about the controversial artist and Peter Gabriel's less digital remake of "Games Without Frontiers" is significantly more satisfying than the original.
In addition to these known artists are some Buddhist chant tracks, one by the Dali Lama himself.
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