Chill with Chopin

Advantages: The most beautiful performance of a superb collection
Disadvantages: The CD has an end!

...From the second that the left hand begins the oscillating theme in the first track of Fantaisie Impromptu it is clear that Naxos have made a fantastic decision in the use of Idil Biret as the pianist for this collection. The pianist plays with more human regard for the pieces than I have ever heard from another- she is never rushed, even through the mad vivace tempo marking the Minute Waltz- even in that she plays with a beauty and subtle tone that leaves the listener glad to have partaken in the experience. The collection is superbly recorded and sourced- there is a wide variation of the Chopin favourites here, and they can all be excused their vast notereity solely as Biret's interpretations are so secure and novel. For any Chopin fan this CD takes you through all forms of his works- from the surprising anger... Read review

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Advantages: Relaxing, reasonably priced, and better than its predecessor.
Disadvantages: Not enough tracks!

...If you haven't heard 'Chilled Ibiza', then don't worry, because the sequel, 'Chilled Ibiza 2' rocks! In much the same style as its predecessor, 'Chilled Ibiza 2' is guranteed to make you lie back and relax, and it's the perfect cure for road rage (trust me, I should know). I've always wanted to create my own compilation CD of chill out music, but as soon as I heard the first 'Chilled Ibiza', my work was more or less done. And now with the release of the second CD, my mission is complete. 'Chilled Ibiza 2' has all the tunes that I myself would have chosen. But I must stipulate, that this isn't one of those albums that's likely to make you fall asleep. By far, it will relax you and put you in the mood. The next best things about 'Chilled Ibiza 2' are the artists it features, and its price. At only £13.99 from HMV (prices... Read review

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Advantages: Great to listen to after being stressed out or something similar, Excellent choice of tracks
Disadvantages: None

...This is one hell of a great album. Ever wanted to listen to an album after a hard days work or stressed out and it helps you relax? Then try this album called Deep & Chilled Euphoria. Mixed by Red Jerry, the man behind the prevoius Chilled Euphoria, he has superbly mixed and selected dance tunes which bring a chilled out feeling to you and helps you relax. I just love every single track on here, especially BBE. This was a superb track to hear when it was released in 1995 and I loved the remix of it which brought a feeling of chilling out to your whole body. All the songs are brilliant and have Groove Armada, Leftfield, Rui Da Silva, Miro, Xstasia, Sasha, Sister Bliss and Moby featuring with many more included. The first CD has 14 tracks mixed in and the second CD has 15 tracks. Both are excellent. So basically... Read review

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