Asian Inspiration (Relaxation - Harmony & Wellness) - Various Artists

Advantages: Various songs, hottest cuts, kool classics
Disadvantages: a few songs bit iffy

...Essential Asian Flavas Vol.2 - Various Artists Following the success and major hit records of Essential Asian Flavas Vol.1 - Various Artists, the 2nd volume launched in May 2003 by outcaste records. It comprises of a mixture of various Asian artists from the likes of Jogi, Jay Sean and Bhangra Knights. This album is bigger and better then the first with fresh new hits, fresh grooves and desi beats that will have you swinging your hips in no time.. !!! It features a wide selection of tracks including brand new street tunes from Rishi Rich & Juggy D with Dance With You, and influential classics from the last few years Shazia Manzur with Aaja Sohneya, a pure classic!! The track listings are as follows:- Tracklisting: 1) Dum Dum Project feat the1shanti 'Punjabi 5-0' 2) Punjabi MC 'Jogi' 3) Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D... Read review

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Advantages: Expertedly produced, features diverse world music styles, wonderfully addictive
Disadvantages: Too short

...of traditional sounds of various countries. In 'Politik Society', African beats support Latin banjo's and trumpets. Similarly, the opening track 'Absence Heard Presence Felt' features Asian strings, as well as heavy hip-hop inspired bass. He incorporates the voices of rap artist Ohmega Watts, as well as the lead vocalist from acclaimed urban jazz band "The Rebirth", Noelle Scaggs. As with "The 5th Exotic", Holland is evidently describing his varied travels, delivering it with an extremely cool and addictive musical experience. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ...THE TRACKS... 'Absence Heard Presence Felt' The opening track has a distinct Asian feel, beginning with delicate Chinese strings, which sound as if they are radiating from old, dusty speakers. It is soon interrupted with some abrubt soulful... Read review

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Advantages: Well played, highly original
Disadvantages: May become repetitive over time.

...Ed Alleyene-Johnson is an incredible artist who uses electronic mixing techniques to compliment his masterful skill of the violin. Not only this but he does it while playing and uses 'looping' to play several parts at once. His melodies are soothing and harmonious and although similarties between songs may become repetitive all have thier distinct differences from one another. My personal favourite from this album is 'Orange' which slowly builds up from a simple base line to a flurry of well orchestrated violin solos. Overall i would recommend Ultraviolet to anyone who wants an original take on classical and rock fusion or just wants some relaxing music to play in the background after a long days work. I emplore you to investigate his other albums as well as they consist of some well perfomed covers from well known artists.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful