Carte Blanche

Carte Blanche

Track Listings

1. Groove - Global Communication

2. Stanway's Revenge - Sidewinder

3. Funkin Around [Amalgamation of Soundz Remix]

4. Complete Life - Jazzanova, Liquid Lounge Vs. Jazzanova

5. Soulmate [Swag Remix] - Summerland

6. Just Listen to the Record - Mr. Gone

7. Heartbeat - Qalo Mota

8. When 6 Loves 9 - Only Child

9. Curiosity (What It Is) - Molasses

10. Beau Mot Plage [Freeform Reform], Pt 1-2 - Isolée

11. Only - Aquanote

12. Dust of Life [Joe Claussell Main Guitar Mix] - Fazed Idjuts

13. Searchin [Atjazz Remix] - Little Big Bee

Carte Blanche,Various Artists,Naked Music,Club/Dance,Dance Music,House,Pop

Average customer rating:

Real Detroit sound

The D is where it's at

Damn near to a Classic!

Carte Blanche
Phat Kat
Manufacturer: Look Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Return of the Magnificent

Champion Sound

Port Authority

ASIN: B000MRA4UW
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

Nasty Ain't It? Produced by J Dilla
Get It Started Produced by Young RJ
My Old Label Produced by J Dilla
Cold Steel feat. Elzhi. Produced by J Dilla
Danger feat T3 and Black Milk. Produced by Black Milk
Vessels feat. Truth Hurts. Produced by Nick Speed
Lovely feat. Melanie Rutherford. Produced by Young RJ
Cash Em Out feat. Loe Louis. Produced by Black Milk
Game Time Produced by J Dilla
Survival Kit Produced by Black Milk
Nightmare feat. Guilty Simpson. Produced by Nick Speed
Hard Enuff feat. Fat Ray. Produced by Black Milk
True Story Pt.2 Produced by Young RJ
Don't Nobody Care About Us Produced by J Dilla

Album Description

Legendary Detroit emcee and original J-Dilla collaborator Phat Kat brings the "D'"s underground hip-hop sound to the forefront with Carte Blanche, his second solo album and first for Look Records. Featuring previously-unreleased Dilla tracks, plus collaborations with Elzhi and T3 (Slum Village), Truth Hurts, and Guilty Simpson Carte Blanche is a rugged, hardcore ride through the life and times of Phat Kat, aka Ronnie Cash.

Customer Reviews:

Real Detroit sound.......2007-07-08

In some of the songs on this album, Detroit rapper Phat Kat laments that it took the death of legendary producer J Dilla for radio stations to actually play any of his music. As crass as that may sound, he's got a point: Hip-hop radio has completely slept on any Detroit artists that aren't Eminem or in Eminem's camp.

Phat Kat, for instance, has been around for quite a while and, with this masterfully assembled album, is finally getting some due outside the 313. Basically, if you like hard-hitting beats and grimy lyrics you should like this album and you should check out other Detroit luminaries such as Black Milk and Guilty Simpson. And, of course, J Dilla.

The D is where it's at.......2007-05-23

being from NY, I can honestly say that the D(etroit) is the near being the next NY. Phat Kat brings it hard to the mic with beats from J Dilla, Black Milk, Young RJ, and Nick Speed. A classic Detroit sound that will evoke thoughts of the "Old" New York.

Damn near to a Classic!.......2007-05-09

This is an amazing album. Production is on point of course with Black Milk and Dilla, and "cold steel" is the perfect single for this album. Certainly a must have for any hip-hop fan. I consider this a solid album that could easily be considered classic.

Average customer rating:

Great
TRULY ECCLECTIC!!!
If you can judge a book by its cover, this one lives up
if you like it chilled, you will LOVE this whole label

Carte Blanche
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Carte Blanche, Vol. 2
Carte Blanche 3
Nude Dimensions, Vol. 2
Bare Essentials: Volume Two [Regular Edition]
Vol. 3-Nude Dimensions

ASIN: B00005Q46Q
Release Date: 2001-11-05

Tracks:

The Groove - Global Communication
Stanway's Revenge - Sidewinder
Funkin Around (Amalgamation of Soundz Remix) - Longineau Parsons
Complete Life - Liquid Lounge v. Jazzanova
Soulmate (Swag Remix) - Summerland
Just Listen To The Record - Mr. Gone
Heartbeat - Qalo Mota
When 6 Loves 9 - Only Child
Curiosity (What It Is) - Molasses
Beau Mot Plage (Freeform Reform Pts. 1 & 2) - Isolee
Only - Aquanote
Dust Of Life (Main Guitar Mix) - Fazed Idjuts
Searchin (Atjazz Remix) - Little Big Bee

Album Description

Following in the tradition of Nude Dimensions and Midnight Snack, Carte Blanche fills the gap with its unique blend of percolating, sidewaze delights. The perfect antidote for the discriminating listener, with its eclectic selection of jazz, breakbeat and midtempo gems.

Customer Reviews:

Great.......2006-03-12

I haven't been able to stop listening to this CD! The music is hot!

TRULY ECCLECTIC!!!.......2003-07-18

"Carte Blanche Volume 1" is the perfect CD for parties, loungin' around or for wallpaper music. It's not overpowering with filler garbage or overused chillout songs or even techno/D&B beats professing to be chillout. The mixture of breakbeats, jazz and funk on Carte Blanche is sure to win over any average music connoisseur. The mixing and music selections are stunningly appropriate, and the songs accentuate each other. The amazing and most impressive thing about the Naked Music Records label comp CDs is the uniqueness of their songs and the unaccessibity of the artists in most records stores. The bad thing is once you've heard most of the songs on their discs, you're frantically looking around for more material from the featured artists. However, you'll find solace in knowing that "Carte Blanche" is more than enough to tide you over in the meanwhile.

If you can judge a book by its cover, this one lives up.......2002-04-09

A great mix of chilly acid jazz with a splash of soul. Perfect for the newly curious -- perfect for dinner parties, or any other time you're just sitting around drinking. In fact, I've found the only time it isn't perfect is first thing in the morning (tried it). What's more, there are seemingly dozens more albums on the same theme, so when you hear this and just can't get enough, you have plenty of choices.

if you like it chilled, you will LOVE this whole label.......2001-12-25

We work, we have families, we aren't in the life (ok, maybe we are, but that's another review...) and so we come to trust others to search through volumes of material and select the best. That's what the Naked-Music label does for me. I love (and own) everything they put out. Deep house, chilled, danceable, partyable, at the beachable. This first compilation CD in the Carte Blanche series set the tone for the others that followed. These are all good. Smart, sexy, lucious. Check it out: do a search for "Carte Blanche" and there it is: 5-star reviews all the way. Follow this label.

Average customer rating:

A quality chillout collection, and that's not easy to find
Classy
sensual and soothing
Excellent chill out music

Carte Blanche, Vol. 2
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Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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Carte Blanche 3
Bare Essentials: Volume Two [Regular Edition]
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Nude Dimensions, Vol. 2

ASIN: B00005Q46R
Release Date: 2001-11-05

Tracks:

Flute Salad - Sven Van Hees
Voodoo Sun - Universal Principles
Sunday 17th - Oscar
Flight - Sidewinder
Afternoon At Rossi's - Les Gammas
Soul Magic 98 - Ybu v. Rae & Christian
Afro Life - Sidewinder
Feel Allright (Crazy Penis Snacks Mix) - Problem Kids
Silver Surfer - Cpen
After The Rain - Sunday Brunch
Good Morning - Fred Everything
Goddess - Wai Wan
True Love - Aquanote

Album Description

It is with great pleasure that we unveil the second installment in Naked Music's Carte Blanche series, pushing the envelope even further and blurring the lines between jazz, funk, trip-hop and soul. Dedicated to fulfilling the sonic desires of our 'between the cracks' quest - we've dug up a good sampling of musical gems worthy of recognition.

Customer Reviews:

A quality chillout collection, and that's not easy to find.......2004-12-12

Finding good chillout discs is tough. Most of the stuff I've come across have a few decent tracks at most, or maybe just one, and a lot of bland filler, often with poorly sung vocals. Not many are good for playing straight through, without wanting to skip tracks. Enter Carte Blanche 2, a fine disc start to finish. Relaxed, spacy, with a strong but downtempo beat and gently soaring and soulful melodies lacing their way across the music. Suitable for parties, lounging, sipping wine, driving in traffic or, certainly, late-night chilling out. This is easy-going but skillfully done music, that won't insult your taste. The Naked Music people have done a fine job here of striking the elusive balance between relaxing and interesting, mellow but still sharp. The tracks are similar in mood and feel, but still distinct and different. You won't get bored. This disc rewards multiple listenings, and unlike all too many others is actually worth the money. If you've been hunting for that rare bird, quality, classy chillout, this is what you've been looking for. A good buy.

Classy.......2002-11-07

being a House fan from the old days and only buying classics,
i just recently discovered this remarkable and hypnotizing brand of music.
I'm kicking myself for not pursuing this earlier...
Shame on me for giving up hope on House.
It's a nice welcome.

sensual and soothing.......2001-12-26

This album in every aspect is fantastic!
Great chillout tunes, excellent for any occasion: A party with friends, a night with your loved one, or even when you're alone at home, or driving your car.

Excellent!!!

Excellent chill out music.......2001-11-30

Relaxed, Jazzy, Laid-back house music. Make me remember my first Naked Music album was Midnight Snack which is released in 1999, what a nice album it was, so different from other mainstream chill out flood. This album is even better with much better sound. Non of the songs in this album disappoint me.

Tracks:

LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: I - Le Dromadaire
LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: II - La Chevre Du Tibet
LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: III - La Sauterelle
LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: IV - Le Dauphin
LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: V - L'ecrevisse
LE BESTIAIRE OU CORTEGE D'ORPHEE: VI - La Carpe
COCARDES: I - Miel De Narbonne
COCARDES: II - Bonne D'enfant
COCARDES: III - Enfant De Troupe
5 POEMES DE RONSARD: I - Attributs
5 POEMES DE RONSARD: II - Le Tombeau
5 POEMES DE RONSARD: III - Ballet
5 POEMES DE RONSARD: IV - Je N'ai Plus Les Os
5 POEMES DE RONSARD: V - A Son Page
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: I - La Maitresse Volage
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: II - Chanson A Boire
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: III - Madrigal
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: IV - Invocation Aux Parques
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: V - Couplets Bachiques
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VI - L'offrande
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VII - La Belle Jeunesse
CHANSONS GAILLARDES: VIII - Serenade
AIRS CHANTES: I - Air Romantique
AIRS CHANTES: II - Air Champetre
AIRS CHANTES: III - Air Grave
AIRS CHANTES: IV - Air Vif
Epitaphe
3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: I - Le Present
3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: II - Chanson
3 POEMES DE LOUISE LALANNE: III - Hier
4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - L'anguille
4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Carte Postale
4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: III - Avant Le Cinema
4 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: IV - 1904
5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: I - Chanson Bretonne
5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: II - Cimetiere
5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: III - La Petite Servante
5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: IV - Berceuse
5 POEMES DE MAX JACOB: V - Souric Et Mouric
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: I - La Couronne
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: II - Le Depart
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: III - Les Gars Polonais
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: IV - Le Dernier Mazour
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: V - L'adieu
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VI - Le Drapeau Blanc
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VII - La Vistule
8 CHANSONS POLONAISES: VIII - Le Lac

Tracks:

5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: I - Peut - Il Se Reposer?
5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: II - Il La Prend Dans Ses Bras
5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: III - Plume D'eau Claire
5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: IV - Rodeuse Au Front De Verre
5 POEMES DE PAUL ELUARD: V - Amoureuses
A Sa Guitare
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: I - Bonne Journee
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: II - Une Ruine Coquille Vide
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: III - Le Front Comme Un Drapeau Perdu
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: IV - Une Roulotte Couverte En Tuiles
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: V - A Toutes Brides
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VI - Une Herbe Pauvre
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VII - Je N'ai Envie Que De T'aimer
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: VIII - Figure De Force Brulante Et Farouche
TEL JOUR, TELLE NUIT: IX - Nous Avons Fait La Nuit
3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: I - Le Garcon De Liege
3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: II - Au-Dela
3 POEMES DE LOUISE DE VILMORIN: III - Aux Officiers De La Garde Blanche
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Dans Le Jardin D'anna
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Allons Plus Vite
MIROIRS BRULANTS: I - Tu Vois Le Feu Du Soir
MIROIRS BRULANTS: II - Je Nommerai Ton Front
Le Portrait
La Grenouillere
Priez Pour Paix
Ce Doux Petit Visage
Bleuet
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: I - La Dame D'andre
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: II - Dans L'herbe
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: III - Il Vole
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: IV - Mon Cadavre Est Doux Comme Un Gant
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: V - Violon
FIANCAILLES POUR RIRE: VI - Fleurs

Tracks:

BANALITES: I - Chanson D'orkenise
BANALITES: II - Hotel
BANALITES: III - Fagnes De Wallonie
BANALITES: IV - Voyage A Paris
BANALITES: V - Sanglots
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: I - Chanson Du Clair Tamis
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: II - Les Gars Qui Vont A La Fete
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: III - C'est Le Joli Printemps
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: IV - Le Mendiant
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: V - Chanson De La Fille Frivole
CHANSONS VILLAGEOISES: VI - Le Retour Du Sergent
METAMORPHOSES: I - Reine Des Mouettes
METAMORPHOSES: II - C'est Ainsi Que Tu Es
METAMORPHOSES: III - Paganini
2 POEMES DE LOUIS ARAGON: I - C
2 POEMES DE LOUIS ARAGON: II - Fetes Galantes
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Montparnasse
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Hyde Park
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: I - Le Pont
2 POEMES DE GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE: II - Un Poeme
Paul Et Virginie
Mais Mourir
Hymne
3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: I - L'enfant Muet
3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: II - Adelina A La Promenade
3 CHANSONS DE FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA: III - Chanson A L'oranger Sec
Le Disparu
Main Dominee Par Le Coeur
CALLIGRAMMES: I - L'espionne
CALLIGRAMMES: II - Mutation
CALLIGRAMMES: III - Vers Le Sud
CALLIGRAMMES: IV - Il Pleut
CALLIGRAMMES: V - La Grace Exilee
CALLIGRAMMES: VI - Aussi Bien Que Les Cigales
CALLIGRAMMES: VII - Voyage

Tracks:

Mazurka
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: I - Rayon Des Yeux...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: II - Le Matin Les Branches Attisent...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: III - Tout Disparut...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: IV - Dans Les Tenebres Du Jardin...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: V - Unis La Fraicheur Et Le Feu...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: VI - Homme Au Sourire Tendre...
LA FRAICHEUR ET LE FEU: VII - La Grande Riviere Qui VA...
PARISIANA: Le Joueur De Bugle
PARISIANA: Vous N'ecrivez Plus?
Rosemonde
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: I - Pablo Picasso
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: II - Marc Chagall
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: III - Georges Braque
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: IV - Juan Gris
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: V - Paul Klee
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: VI - Joan Miro
LE TRAVAIL DU PEINTRE: VII - Jacques Villon
La Souris
Nuage
Dernier Poeme
Une Chanson De Porcelaine
LA COURTE PAILLE: I - Le Sommeil
LA COURTE PAILLE: II - Quelle Aventure!
LA COURTE PAILLE: III - La Reine De Coeur
LA COURTE PAILLE: IV - Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu
LA COURTE PAILLE: V - Les Anges Musiciens
LA COURTE PAILLE: VI - Le Carafon
LA COURTE PAILLE: VII - Lune D'avril
Toreador
4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: I - La Tragique Histoire Du Petit Rene
4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: II - Nous Voulons Une Petite Soeur
4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: III - Le Petit Garcon Trop Bien Portant
4 CHANSONS POUR ENFANTS: IV - Monsieur Sans-Souci
Fancy
Colloque

Customer Reviews:

Essential for the chansom junkie. Buy It........2006-10-25

'Poulenc Melodies' performed by a really impressive lineup of vocal talent including Elly Ameling and Nicolai Gedda is exactly the kind of recording you need if you are compulsive about having 'complete' collections of things. This shows a range of composition which smaller releases such as single CD 'Voyage a Paris' (Hyperion, with Felicity Lott and Graham Johnson)can give us. For starters, many of these chansom showed a lot more evidence of more modern stylings and a far greater range of interpretation. In fact, I even had to check the lyrics in the included booklet to verify that on some songs, the performers were singing in French. Even though I have a smattering of knowledge of French, I would have sworn that the singers were performing songs in Russian.

I am happy that all four discs run for more than 60 minutes. No cheap short changing here. If you don't want to spring for the large set, the Hyperion release is great, but this is worth every penny.

Almost completely wonderful.......2005-04-29

Its very considerable advantage lies in its completeness. Poulenc was one of the very greatest songwriters of any era. If you have no Poulenc songs in your collection, start here. The recommendation of Kruysen is a fine one, but only after you have heard this as a basis of comparison. Of Ameling, Senechal, Souzay, Gedda, and Parker, the only disappointment is Parker, who - I'll just say it - sings with his usual bleat. Souzay is a shade past it in vocal quality, but he still understands these songs as well as anybody, with great declamation (and that, after all, is what most of French singing is about). The dryness of the voice is nowhere close to disastrous, as it might have been in Italian opera. Indeed, it lends an air of life lived, without excuses. Gedda is okay. The standouts are Souzay, Ameling, and Senechal. Baldwin accompanies superbly.

Indisputable Gallic flair.......2004-06-06

These performances are piquant and stylistically right on target. Even if Souzay is past his best here, he brings a lifetime of experience to bear and the other performers are wonderful. Ignore the curmudgeon who blasted this set. You will enjoy this tremendously if you love Poulenc.

Idiomatic, fresh, cleanly recorded.......2001-05-12

This is a fine set. Dalton Baldwin accompanies each singer with clarity and zest. And who can resist the affectionate singing of the likes of Nicolai Gedda and Elly Ameling? The "melodies" themselves are magnificent--among Poulenc's finest creations. Whether you have other performances of these works or not, I think you'd be pleased with this beautifully recorded set. Certainly the 70's-vintage performances are more individual in profile, more "romantic," if you will, than those conjured by most of the "anonymous" singers of our own age. Recommended with enthusiasm.

the best songs ever ruined by uneven performing.......2001-05-05

This is a warning for all Poulenc fans NOT to take the bargain route and purchase this immense collection -- you might think you're getting a great deal but: the singing and pianism is substandard and doesn't do the music justice (remotely). Songs like Bonne Journe'e or Ho^tel are all but ruined... Here's what to buy: Bernard Kruysen's CD of selected Poulenc masterpieces (favoring the Elouard settings)... nobody will ever come close to Kruysen in interpreting Poulenc. Avoid THIS CD. They still get 2 stars for (1) being encyclical and (2) delivering clear and even sound quality.

Average customer rating:

Misplaced Mix, Carte Blance style...
The best in the series yet!
The best of the three
The Best mix from Naked Music
After owning for a year, this cd is still great!

Carte Blanche 3
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Carte Blanche
Bare Essentials: Volume Two [Regular Edition]
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Midnight Snack

ASIN: B000068790
Release Date: 2002-07-08

Tracks:

Trauma - Blu Mar Ten
Romero Avenue - Fenomenon
Light - Bum Bum
Fall Into You - Stateless
Deeper Love - Onda
Backbone - Projections
Hold You Close - P'taah
Inside - Central Living
Lectropic - Andy Caldwell
Don't Leave Me Behind - Streetlife Originals
Essential Things - Kimra
Falling - Gaelle
Man/Child - Dave Warrin
Thinking About You - Weekender
Stimulus - Quant

Album Description

The Carte Blanche series is devoted to a freestyle spirit, mixing nu-jazz and broken beat flavor with deep and soulful house. Half of the tracks here are new from 2002 featuring artists on the Naked Music label like Gaelle and Dave Warrin. Other tracks are hand-picked rarities and exclusives from like-minded labels that have never appeared on CD before. 15 tracks.

Album Details

Carte Blanche Series is Devoted to a Freestyle Spirit, Mixing Nu-jazz and Broken Beats with Deep and Soulful House.

Customer Reviews:

Misplaced Mix, Carte Blance style..........2006-10-24

I do like the Carte Blance series. Yet I didn't care for Volume #3. Although better than the disastrous Volume #2 mix, which was only a time well spent on blah.

Vol #3 is left needing a theme. The thing with the Carte Blance series, Naked Music's arraingement of lower and slower leftovers, has some keen diamonds in it. Stateless' 'Fall into You' is deep and very good. Central Living (Love that name) 'Inside' is all too hot. Kimra's 'Essential Things' is a unique but very effective cut. Very nice!

The rest of the CD remains a leftover bin. I wish Naked Music would have compiled a better CD for the #3 series. The artists look out of synch in this offering - and it's not their fault.

-Steve

The best in the series yet! .......2006-07-19

I own all three of the Carte Blanche cd's that have been released along with a couple of other cd's in the naked music collection. Carte Blanche vol. 3 is by far my favorite. Vol 1 follows closely in second place.. Vol. 1 offers a more Jazzy feel to it, vol. 2 offers a more funkdified, soulful mix and vol. 3, offers a cooler, smoother sound blending the jazz and soul from the first two releases. My favorite track is Deeper Love by Onda.. The first time I heard it I knew I had to have it..

The best of the three.......2006-05-10

If any of you out there have only one of these cd's (Carte Blanche 1,2, or 3) and you enjoyed it, please get the other two. They just get better and better each time you hear them. I've had this cd for 4 years now and everytime I listen I hear somethign different. It just gets better ever time. Hey, Naked Music, were waiting desperately for number 4.

The Best mix from Naked Music.......2006-03-22

This album certainly encapsulates a style. It was a time in music and a niche thats well worth owning on CD. Soul fronts funked disco jazz and chilled house but its better heard than read or written. Ive always witnessed its positive moving effect on people, myself included, the music journeys deep easily and its an unpretentious clean experience. All in all its the complete selection and mix of changing moods and beats that makes this album excellent rather than its individual talents, isnt that how it was meant to be? Its up there in my alltime top ten.

After owning for a year, this cd is still great!.......2003-07-31

I've owned this cd for over a year now and have to say that I still listen to it quite a bit. This cd just has a way of putting you in a good mood. The first three songs set a calm and wintry mood and the romantic 'fall into you' brightens things up and leads nicely into 'deeper love,' 'backbone,' and then 'hold you close' (my personal favorite of the cd.

On long road trips, it never fails. I put this cd in and am overcome with a great feeling of peace. Rarely does a cd contain songs that, in the aggregate, play so perfectly off each other and create a real sense of enjoyment that transcends the music itself. And if there is any lingering doubt as to what my opinion is, I highly recommend this cd.

Carte Blanche
Average customer rating:

Mind blowing

Just.....Perfect!

Beyond Disco

Sweet Soulful Dance Music

Carte Blanche
Liquid Lounge v. Jazzanova , Summerland , Mr. Gone , Qalo Mota , Only Child , Molasses , Isolee , Aquanote , Fazed Idjuts , and Little Big Bee
Manufacturer: Naked Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Carte Blanche 3

ASIN: B00004U0R9
Release Date: 2000-07-04

Tracks:

The Groove - Global Communications
Stanway's Revenge - Sidewinder
Funkin Around (Amalgamation Of Soundz Remix) - Longineau Parsons
Complete Life - Liquid Lounge Vs Jazzanova
Soulmate (Swag Remix) - Summerland
Just Listen To The Record - Mr. Gone
Heartbeat - Palo Mota
When 6 Loves 9 - Only Child
Curiosity (What It Is) - Molasses
Beau Mot Plage (Freeform Reform Pts. 1 & 2) - Isolee
Only - Aquanote
Dust Of Life (Joe Claussell Main Guitar Mix) - Fazed Idjuts
Searchin' (Atjazz Remix) - Little Big Bee

Customer Reviews:

Mind blowing.......2002-02-07

A fabulous CD, a real soul searching compilation. You will keep playing it until it wears out! Little Big Bee track is brilliant and will blow your mind

A great mixture of sounds

Just.....Perfect!.......2001-02-01

Again Naked Music bring us another great album. If you're that cool-man, under 25 years old, who loves to drink a great rink with a stylistic & exotic beauty girl while listening some beats and vocals as background music, that's the album of the year. A great compilation with the best trip-hop of the 2000. Please enjoy at your leisure...whenever the mood suits you!!!

Beyond Disco.......2000-11-02

I've been searching for music like this since finding out about Cassius. This is a kickin' CD. The grooves are positively propulsive. Carte Blanche is why I listen to music. It doesn't matter if it's Johannes Bach or James Brown; good music is joyful to hear.

Sweet Soulful Dance Music.......2000-06-30

Dance music lovers will need no introduction to Naked Music Recordings, they've seduced ours ears with gorgeous releases like 'Music and Wine' by Blue Six and 'Surrender' by Petalpusher and earned plaudits on both sides of the Atlantic. On their latest release they have enlisted U.K. outfit The Amalgamation of Soundz to mix up a sublime blend of sweet, soulful house and deep, jazzy beats. Some of the names may be unfamiliar but the quality of these tunes will make fans of even the casual listener. Featuring tracks and remixes by Swag, Jazzanova, Isolee, Only Child and Amalgamation of Soundz themselves 'Carte Blanche' bears all the hallmarks of a Naked Music release - brilliant tunes, elegant packaging and an uncomprising commitment to quality. Listeners impressed with this selection will also love Naked Music's previous releases such as Nude Dimensions Volume 1 as well as Amalgamation of Soundz two previous mix albums 'A Room With a View Volumes 1 & 2'.

Average customer rating:

brilliant...

Carte Blanche
Veracocha
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00000JAZM
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Album Details

Pop Trance Track.

Customer Reviews:

brilliant..........2001-03-29

I really have to stress how brilliant this song really is. It's a classic. At first it sounds like nothing special and then this soft piano comes in. Just like that typical trance formula with the build up and the climax... though the climax here is just breathtaking. As the song quiets down when you only hear the soft piano, you don't realise how great the climax is going ot be. As it reaches it, where the full beat comes in, it is almost euphoric.

Average customer rating:

Carte Blanche
Rachid Taha
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music

International | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B0000084FA
Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

Ya Rayah
Douce France - Carte De Sejour
Bleu De Marseille
Rhorhomanie
Ramsa - Carte De Sejour
Zoubida
Barb
Bled
Malika
Voiloil
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Scenes from the Red Room

Manufacturer: Dreamstate
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA9FYK
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Average customer rating:

Funky! Jazzy! Amazing!
Cool.....easy going......and tempting!
Music For
Sexy Masterpiece!!!
The Sequel is Equal

Carte Blanche, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Naked Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Techno-House | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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OM Lounge, Vol. 2

ASIN: B000050HYV
Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

Flute Salad - Sven Van Hees
Voodoo Sun - Universal Principles
Sunday 17th - Oscar
Flight - Sidewinder
Afternoon At Rossi's - Les Gammas
Soul Magic 98 - YBU Vs. Rae & Christian
Afro Life - Sidewinder
Feel Allright (Crazy Penis Snacks Mix) - Problem Kids
Silver Surfer - CPEN
After The Rain - Sunday Brunch
Good Morning - Fred Everything
Goddess - Wai Wan
True Love - Aquanote

Customer Reviews:

Funky! Jazzy! Amazing!.......2002-06-10

I first heard Carte Blance Vol. 1 a few years ago while I was in Demark. It was like nothing I had ever heard before, it is distinctive and moving. When volume 2 came out I knew it was going to be banging! Being a fan of Hip Hop, Jazz & R&B Naked Music is like candy to me, it has all the right elements. I highly suggest Blue Six: Beautiful Tomorrow also. I own many Naked Music titles but Carte Blance 2 and Blue Six get heavy rotation in my CD player.

Cool.....easy going......and tempting!.......2001-06-13

This album is really my this year's favourite and creates an ideal atmosphere for a hot night on the beach. At least I think this is a major turn-on! After having listened to Naked Music's more uptempo Nude Dimensions vol.2 I was certain they couldn't do better than that. How wrong could I be! You absolutely wouldn't regret buying this CD.....

Music For .......2001-05-30

If you are a college student in need of some music to study to, if you work too much and require some music to relax to, if you are planning a romantic evening with your sig. other, etc., than this compilation is for you. It is basically lounge music infused with a little house and trance, but the moving beats and percussion sound really give the album a delicate, but powerful sound. I am especially fond of Silver Surfer.

Sexy Masterpiece!!!.......2001-04-03

I have only started listening to this type of genre of music within the last several weeks, but I must say, you will never see or hear this type of music in mainstream radio. Carte Blanche Vol 2 is smooth, trippy and elegantly designed from top to bottom. Every track flows in your soul and stirs it up with good vibes all the way. If you like this type of music, definitely check out the Hed Kandi series (Winter Chill Vol.2, Serve Chilled Vol. 1 and 2)---vol 2 is the best. Also, Afterlife should be included in this list...her vocals are so hauntingly beautiful. All in all, a MUST HAVE!! *****

The Sequel is Equal.......2000-11-30

When I first listened to Volume II I thought the label had gone a little too downbeat from Volume I. But, as I listened further I began to really appreciate the profound layering and deep lustrous complexion of this extremely fine compilation. I can honestly say that this Naked Music release out of all that I own, (and I own five of them) has stayed with me the longest.

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