Best of Lounge, Vol. 1

Best of Lounge, Vol. 1

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Streetscene - St. Germain

2. Barfly - Alex Cortiz

3. Sixth Sense - United Future Organization

4. Pick Me Up - Deadbeats

5. Unconditional Love - LTJ Bukem

6. Serrano Anthem (Amor Amor) - Sven Van Hees

7. Ocean Air - Dzihan, Dzihan,

8. Happy [Uptight Remix]

9. Where's Your Moon - Aromabar

10. Serve Chilled - Groove Armada

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Disc: 2

1. Heroes (Kruders's Long Loose Bossa) - Roni Size

2. Swollen - Bent

3. Porcelain - Moby

4. Life Goes on and On - 9 Lazy 9

5. Love's Gonna Getcha

6. Yes Baby Yes

7. Hearing Voices in One's Head - MC 900 Ft. Jesus

8. Acqui No Ma

9. Fifth Sun - Blame

10. Under My Sensi - Boozoo Bajou

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Tracks:

Skyliner
Mood Indigo
Song Of India
So Rare
Woodchopper's Ball
Sentimental Journey
Blues In The Night
You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It)
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Tuxedo Junction
Jersey Bounce
One O'Clock Jump
Caravan
A String Of Pearls
Little Brown Jug
Green Eyes
The Continental (You Kiss While You're Dancing)
Cherokee
And The Angels Sing
Poinciana

Customer Reviews:

The Best of the "Big Bands".......2005-03-27

first; I never thought I'd be reviewing anything but....I just had to comment about Elgart. Back in the late 50's, & early 60's, I toured with Ralph Marterie. He sent two bands on the road and I played 10 cities. We finished a job in Cincinnati's Moonlight Gardens and I stayed back to catch Elgart. WOW.....we couldn't compete. The arrangements, instrumentality, and Band presence could not be followed by the likes of us. I've been a fan ever since, and have worn out two C.D.'s. One question however, what did he (Les Elgart), have against piano players?

Smooth Perfection........2000-11-29

A must for anyone interested in "Big Band" perfection. My father introduced Les & Larry music to me 30 years ago. A moving reunion. A CD that brings back memories for many. Elgart "style" is a true original. Add this disc to your collection, you won't regret it. Smoooooth!

Les & Larry Elgart Swing the Big Band Hits in Style!.......2000-06-13

I enjoyed hearing the big band hits in "Elgart Style" on this excellently compiled CD! The Elgart brothers were unique in their sound and remain classic today. Buy this one, you won't be disappointed!

Average customer rating:

It's sound that just makes sense.

Best of Lounge, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Universal Special
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

Streetscene - St. Germain
Barfly - Alex Cortiz
Sixth Sense - United Future Organization
Pick Me Up - Deadbeats
Unconditional Love - LTJ Bukem
Serrano Anthem (Amor Amor) - Sven Van Hees
Ocean Air - Dzihan, Dzihan,
Happy [Uptight Remix]
Where's Your Moon - Aromabar
Serve Chilled - Groove Armada
Belle du Jour
Strung Out - MJ Cole
Slaapwagen - Waldeck
Boss on the Boat - Tosca
Adeus (Live for the Ladies)

Tracks:

Heroes (Kruders's Long Loose Bossa) - Roni Size
Swollen - Bent
Porcelain - Moby
Life Goes on and On - 9 Lazy 9
Love's Gonna Getcha
Yes Baby Yes
Hearing Voices in One's Head - MC 900 Ft. Jesus
Acqui No Ma
Fifth Sun - Blame
Under My Sensi - Boozoo Bajou
I'm Not Joking - Baby Mammoth
Focus on Sight - Thievery Corporation
Easy to Remember - St. Germain
Blue Blanet [Fila Brazillia Remix]
Black Gold of the Sun - Nuyorican Soul

Customer Reviews:

It's sound that just makes sense........2001-07-11

Having heard this in nearly every "Coffee Shop" in Amsterdam recently, I picked up a couple of copies for my friends before I returned home. It has since become a favorite souvenir among our circle. I must say that the one thing I learned from my travels to Holland is how freely and aggressively people absorb themselves in music.

This CD collection is the auditory distillation of mood. I won't try and describe each song individually, but rather, express why you should own this compilation...

First of all, after endlessly searching for that perfect marriage of smooth, seductive beats and fluid, ghost-like harmony, you deserve this album. Like me, you might find yourself growing tired of trip hop beats smothered by irritating electronic nuances, and you crave something more visceral. Meatier, perhaps. You might also have recently discovered the infinite complexity of jazz. Fusion is nothing new, as artists have been blending beats and samples for quite some time. But few have created the subtle and organic sounds that ooze from my speakers when Best of Lounge is spinning. Each track works as an individual entity, but when meshed together they paint a hallucinogenic portrait of human sensuality. Each song has a way of tapping into the root of a situation and exploiting it so thoroughly that I find myself trapped within its hypnotic rifts of drum and bass, a high hat tip-toeing through the background while a moist saxophone sneaks in and takes on a life of its own, tickling the ear, tweaking the boundary between rhythm and free form. Breathing. It's sound that just makes sense.

Or, perhaps you are obsessed with music and have spent your life savings on a state-of-the-art car/home audio system that you really want to extract the best sound from. Deep, stoic beats and crisp highs bounce along and have your 12" kickers moving more air than tornado alley. These tracks are clean and layered; never muddy. The collection makes a perfect tapestry for any event, whether you're rolling, reading, or just looking for an excuse to leave the real world behind.

Lastly, you're a mood freak. You listen to this music purely for the sake of the music itself, for it's beauty and direction, and not because some lip-synching bimbo sold it to you and the masses through her flesh-riddled MTV video. If commercialism is an ailment, then "The Best of Lounge" is the antidote.

If you enjoy the Café Del mar series, Sneaker Pimps, DJ Shadow etc, then this is an essential ingredient in your pursuit of the perfect beat.

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