Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Korana - Balkanika,
2. White - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
3. Son Nefes [Deep Mix] - Alihan Samedov
4. Hasdi Hasdi [Hit Squad Mix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm,
5. Palm of the Prophet - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
6. Desire [Tiger Mix 2006] - Out of Phase
7. Madre, Si Esto Hazina - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
8. Lost in Reflection (La Forza del Destino) - Pompon Finkelstein
9. Awakening - Shubha Mudgal
10. Once Upon the Sea of Blissful Awareness [Esionjim Remix] - Shpongle
11. Golden Ring - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
12. Chura Liya - Nomadix
13. Wallanwala - Elkin Marin
14. Tagama - Piccola Banda Ikona, Stefano Saletti
15. Tan Cañi - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm

Disc 2:

1. Oblak/Cloud - Vasilisa
2. Asilah - Ensemble Ethnique
3. Mother Blues - DJ Bool/Jerk House Connection
4. Ebatule - Belladonna
5. Balkan Vocals - Sanja Ilic/Balkanika
6. Angels In The Desert - Alberto "Beto" Una (Original Profundo mix)
7. La Esperanza (Hope & Faith) - Bongoloverz
8. Good Morning Paris - Dan Marciano (Dr. Kucho! remix)
9. My Name Is Kirpi - Kirpi
10. Istanbul 1:26 A.M. - Orient Expressions
11. Turta - Biber
12. Dil Mera - Sam Popat/Alexandre Scheffer
13. Nomadic Knights - Yves LaRock
14. I Feel You - Schiller
15. Mystic Desire - Angel Tears
16. Oblak/Cloud
17. Asilah - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
18. Mother Blues - Jerk House Connection
19. Ebatule - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
20. Balkan Vocals - Balkanika,
21. Angels in the Desert [Original Profundo Mix]
22. Esperanza (Hope & Faith) - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm, Ursula Cuesta
23. Good Morning Paris [Dr Kucho! Remix] - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
24. My Name Is Kirpi - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
25. Istanbul 1:26 A.M. - Orient Expressions
26. Turta - Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm
27. Dil Mera - Sam Popat, Alexandre Scheffer
28. Nomadic Knights - Yves Larock
29. I Feel You - Schiller

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24578 in Music
• Released on: 2006-04-11
• Number of discs: 2

Album Description
This eighth installment of the now highly acclaimed Buddha Bar series is presented to you by Sam Popat. The series grows stronger with each release and VIII is no exception. Popat injects new life into this double CD set and unlike the many that have tried to emulate the style of the Buddha Bar he carries you away with as much power, if not more, than those who have previously created the perfect sound in a perfect Bar. Wagram. 2006.

Customer Reviews

A return to fine form
I have been a long time admirer of the Buddha Bar series for the last few years. Unfortunately I was mildly disappointed in the last two volumes. The last two volumes had taken a more Indian influence courtesy of DJ Ravin. I had preferred the work of Dave Visan (the son of Raymond Visan, founder of the club/bar Buddha Bar) and Claude Challe who mixed the first three Buddha Bar cds. I was a bit hesitant to buy volume eight because of my mild disappointment but when I found a used but in excellent condition copy, I decided to give the series another shot. I'm glad I did. Sam Popat, the dj at NYC's Buddha Bar, did not fail me. The music re-captures the magic that made me fall in love with the series. Sam Popat breathes in new life into the series with his mix of Asian and modern dance music. I absolutely loved both discs and usually I prefer the more laid back disc over the more dance orientated disc.

A new musical genre...Buddha-Bar
Buddha-Bar music has become a genre, not just a restaurant-bar. DJ Popat took this genre to its next level; a total chill-out experience. It goes well with dinner, wine, good company, the loving, or just when you want to be alone with yourself enjoying life for what it is, an experience. I thought the Little Buddha Cafe CD was at the top, but this Volume VIII raised the bar for all those chill seekers outhere. Lets see what V IX brings. Can't wait...

awesome!!
This actually came as a surprise to me regarding how good this is. I was enjoying a 3 and 1/2 hour layover at IAH (GB Intercontinental Airport, Houston) and perused through a music store. I came across Buddha Bar 8 at a listening station, put on the headphones and before I knew it I was swaying to the music. I think I was putting on quite a show bobbing my head and tapping my fingers and foot. The music will put you in a good mood. My favorite is probably the first track, which begins gently but crescendos into a soaring and upbeat melody. The vocalist is also very expressive, although no distinct words are sung, almost like a vocalise.

I advise you to try this, your heart will soar and your feet will dance!