Chillout Music

Cafe del Mar 15 is out!

2008-09-02T02:20:00.000-07:00

Hi there all Cafe del Mar and chillout music fans!

Cafe del Mar is out! The long-awaited (for me at least) sequel to Cafe del Mar XIV is a 3-CD album. Here is a picture of the album cover:

I still have to go out and buy the album. I can't wait to listen to it! If any of you get it before my next post, please tell us what you thought of the album.

Chillout Lounge: Downtempo New Grooves for Late Night Lounging

2008-01-20T13:42:00.000-08:00

Check out this new, 3CD compilation of chilled out grooves. Here is a product review written by a satisfied purchaser:

"As a Respected DJ, Blues/Soul Journalist and World Renowned Musician, British DJ Ben Mynott Probably Owns the World's Best Collection of Truly Exceptional Tunes. His Mixing Expertise Laid Evident on this Intelligently Cool CD that You'll Find You Just Can't Put Away, So Keep on Listening! These Artistes and their Fabulous Contemporary Sounds Represent the Massively Thriving Downtempo Scene that Epitomizes Electronica in It's Best Chilled Form. Each of These Special Tracks were Carefully Chosen for "The Chillout Lounge" to Stimulate, Soothe, Inspire and Delight the Listener with It's Seamless, Soul-stirring Journey Into Contemporary Audio Utopia!"

Preview or buy this CD NOW

Cafe del Mar 14 is here!

2007-07-08T08:44:00.000-07:00

Cafe del Mar has released volumn 14. This album takes on a Summer-like feel and includes quite a bit of vocals. What I really love about this new album is that the songs are interesting: the sounds are deep, interesting, and satisfying. To be honest, some of the vocals weren't quite to my liking but most of the songs make up for this.

Here are the details for Cafe del Mar XIV

Disc 1:
1. Loving You - Note for a Child
2. Night Highway
3. Cabriolet Tour - Kitty the Bill
4. Longitude - Tape Five
5. Genesis
6. Una Passion Perdida - Deeper & Pacific, Daniela Ferraz
7. Soulsmooth - Mahara McKay
8. Soul Connection - Deeper & Pacific, Daniela Ferraz
9. Missing - Rue du Soleil
10. Do Tara Alap - Caïna
11. Dans Les Rues de Barcelone...
12. Luz de Hielo - Elenah
13. Alba - Steen Thøttrup
14. Land of Eternal Sunset - Almadrava
15. Carma - Michael Hornstein
16. Training

Disc 2:
1. Childhood - Viggo
2. Jam'in Dawn - Melibea
3. Love Luxury
4. Love My Soul
5. Remando al Viento - Schwarz & Funk
6. Slow Down
7. Love Rain Down
8. Wonderland - Alejandro DePinedo
9. Hidden Island
10. Shadows of My Love
11. Love in Spain - Ypey
12. Viva Cuba Musica - Orgatronics
13. With You
14. Sentoda - Alessandro Boschi
15. I Believe - Koru

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Reminder

2007-06-01T03:55:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

Remember that you can preview the album before buying Amazon.com

Cheers till later

Old chillout album, but still very very tasteful

2007-05-31T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone. I finally sorted out my Blogger log in problems so you can except more frequent posts from me in the future!

I found a 2002 chillout album today on Amazon.com. Despite being 5 years old, I found it to be quite tasteful and fresh. You'll no doubt recognize some of the songs on it.

Here is the album's name and track listings:

Chillout 2002: The Ultimate Chillout

1. Here With Me (rollo's chillin' with the family mix) - Dido Listen Listen
2. Trouble - Coldplay Listen Listen
3. Street Spirit - Radiohead Listen Listen
4. Angel (dusted mix) - Sarah McLachlan Listen Listen
5. Teardrop (mad professor mazuruni vocal mix) - Massive Attack Listen Listen
6. Hayling - FC Kahuna Listen Listen
7. Destiny - Zero 7 Listen Listen
8. Swollen - Bent Listen Listen
9. Not 17 (attica blues mix) - Mandalay Listen Listen
10. Intensify (blind faith remix) - Way Out West Listen Listen
11. Shame (bent mix) - BT Listen Listen
12. Edge Of The Ocean (duotone mix) - Ivy Listen Listen
13. Silence (michael woods remix) - Delerium Listen Listen

Classical Chillout

2007-04-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

Check out this new chillout music album, Classical Chillout. It is a double CD comprising 37 songs! You can preview and buy the album here

Here is a complete track listing (From Amazon.com):
Disc: 1
1. Any Other Name - Nikolaj Bloch Listen Listen
2. Vision - Richard Souther Listen Listen
3. Song Of Tears - London Philharmonic Orchestra Listen Listen
4. Largo - Reginald Kilbey And His Strings Listen Listen
5. Hedwig's Theme - Nic Raine Listen Listen
6. Sheep May Safely Graze - Sir Neville Marriner Listen Listen
7. II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Philharmonia Orchestra Listen Listen
8. Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco Listen Listen
9. Eddie - Michael Nyman Listen Listen
10. Espiritu - Thomas Otten Listen Listen
11. Cinema Paradiso Love Theme - Ennio Morricone & His Orchestra Listen Listen
12. Pavane - New Philharmonia Orchestra Listen Listen
13. Pie Jesu - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge Listen Listen
14. Goldberg Variations - Maria Tipo Listen Listen
15. Agnus Dei - David Hill Listen Listen
16. II. Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany Listen Listen
17. Canzonetta Sull'Aria - Gianna Rolandi Listen Listen
Disc: 2
1. Time To Say Goodbye - Orchestra Listen Listen
2. Aquarium - Katia & Marielle Labeque Listen Listen
3. Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffman) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Listen Listen
4. Jean De Florette Theme - Toots Thielemans Listen Listen
5. La Valse D'Amelie - Yann Tiersen Listen Listen
6. Love In Slow Motion - The Planets Listen Listen
7. Heart Of The Volunteer - David Temple Listen Listen
8. II. Adagio - Ton Koopman Listen Listen
9. Nimrod ('Enigma' Variations) - London Symphony Orchestra Listen Listen
10. Going Home (Largo) - Izzy Listen Listen
11. Sarabande - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Listen Listen
12. Facades - John Harle Listen Listen
13. Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir Listen Listen
14. Teleplene And Rubber Band - Simon Jeffes Listen Listen
15. Agnus Dei - National Youth Choir Of Great Britain Listen Listen
16. II. Romance - Garrick Ohlsson Listen Listen
17. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge Listen Listen
18. II: Andantino - James Galway Listen Listen
19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset Listen Listen
20. An Ending - Brian Eno

Opinions on Cafe del Mar 10?

2007-04-11T00:14:00.000-07:00

I know that Cafe del Mar is an older release, but I'd like to know your opinions of the album. I am quite picky when buying chill out music and as result spent a lot of time previewing the Cafe del Mar 10. Do any of you here own the album?

Cheers.

Great new Cafe del Mar clip

2007-03-26T22:58:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

If you're a returning visitor, I apologize for only posting something new now. I've been experiencing some problems with my Blogger account.

Check out this cool clip I found on YouTube: Its a music video to the song "Gymnopedie". I have this song on Chillout Hits 2004, not on a Cafe del Mar cd.

Best of Chillout Hits

2007-02-18T06:34:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, check out this brand new chillout album. This album, called "Best of Chillout Hits, Vol .1 has 25 songs spread over 2 CDs. The songs on this album are composed by artists I've never heard of, except for Cafe del Mar. So, prepare yourself for something different!!

This album costs only $18.99. You can purchase this album buy clicking on a link on the right-hand column of this blog!

Pure Chillout

2007-01-27T22:13:00.000-08:00

Hey guys I came across this chillout album today. Check it out. It includes classics from Enigma, Zero 7, Ultravox, Mike Oldfield, and Coldplay.

Here is the complete list of songs:

Disc: 1

1. Theme from Harry's Game - Clannad
2. Return to Innocence - Enigma
3. Yeha-Noha - Sacred Spirit
4. Adiemus - Adiemus
5. Mission - Ennio Morricone
6. Sadeness - Enigma
7. Prelude - Yanni
8. Dreams? - Ultravox
9. Crockett's Theme - Jan Hammer
10. Tubular Bells, Pt. 1 - Mike Oldfield
11. Chi Mai - Ennio Morricone
12. Heart Asks Pleasure First/The Promise [Theme from the Piano] - Michael Nyman
13. Any Other Name [Theme from American Beauty] - Thomas Newman
14. Adagio for Strings - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
15. Flower Duet [Theme from British Airways TV Ad]
16. Blue Planet [Theme from BBC's Blue Planet] - BBC Concert Orchestra, George Fenton
17. Gymnopédie No. 1
18. Woodbrook - Michael O'Suilleabhain
19. Cavatina - John Williams
20. Tara - Roxy Music
21. Tall Trees in Georgia - Eva Cassidy

Disc: 2

1. All I Need - Air
2. Protection - Massive Attack, Tracey Thorn
3. Porcelain - Moby
4. Destiny - Zero 7
5. Silence [Album Version] - Delerium, Sarah McLachlan
6. Trouble - Coldplay
7. River Man - Nick Drake
8. I Don't Know What I Can Save You From - The Kings of Convenience
9. Sing It Back [Original Album Version] - Moloko
10. At the River - Groove Armada
11. Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
12. Cry Me a River - Julie London
13. Slip into Something More Comfortable - Kinobe
14. Weather Storm - Craig Armstrong
15. So Easy - Röyksopp
16. Moments in Love - The Art of Noise
17. Sunset - Nitin Sawhney
18. Lovely Head [Theme from Mercury One 2 One Ad] - Goldfrapp, Will Gregory
19. Ending (Ascent) - Brian Eno

More sunset at Cafe del Mar

2007-01-25T21:27:00.000-08:00

This video's picture quality isn't very good, but the music is. Hope you enjoy it. I'll post information about a new CD tomorrow.

At Cafe del Mar

2007-01-06T04:38:00.000-08:00

For those of you who didn't know, Cafe del Mar is actually a real location in Ibiza. It is reputed for its amazing sunsets and super cool ambiance. Here is a clip taken at Cafe Del Mar in 2004. Enjoy!

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A Cafe del Mar classic: Energy 52

2007-01-03T03:42:00.000-08:00

"Energy 52" has to be one of the best known Cafe
del Mar and chillout songs of all time. Here is the music video. Enjoy!

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Have a great 2007!!

2007-01-01T10:02:00.000-08:00

This blog would like to wish all of you a magnificent 2007. We will keep you up to date with information on the latest chillout music and much more. Have a great year.

Great Cafe del Mar music video

2006-12-30T04:04:00.000-08:00

Check out this cool music video. It was done with Fligh Simulator 2004 and uses the song "Chicane - Offshoe"

Is "Chillout 06: The Ultimate Chillout" a good album?

2006-12-28T14:03:00.000-08:00

I was looking for some new chillout music today and came across Chillout 06: The Ultimate Chillout. I wasn't familiar with the tracks on the CD, so I read some of the reviews. Most of the reviews didn't seem positive and some guy who sounded like a big chillout music fan even asked "What happened?"

Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think!

Here is the track listing:

1. You & I (Slow Rise Mix) - DELERIUM Listen Listen
2. On My Own - ULRICH SCHNAUSS Listen Listen
3. World On Fire (Solarstone Mix) - SARAH MCLACHLAN Listen Listen
4. Against All Odds - THE POSTAL SERVICE Listen Listen
5. Life's What You Make It - TALK TALK Listen Listen
6. Silent Life - BENT Listen Listen
7. Nothing But The Sky - IVY Listen Listen
8. Weekend (Alpha Mix) - THE PERISHERS Listen Listen
9. Time Is My Everything - IAN BROWN Listen Listen
10. Come To Me - JAMES HOLDEN Listen Listen
11. Venice Dawn (Slow Rise mix) - HIRATZKA & KAZELL Listen Listen
12. Birthday - JUNIOR BOYS Listen Listen
13. Ugly And The Beautiful - THE REAL TUESDAY WELD Listen Listen
14. Bellisimo - SAN ILYA

(album picture and track listing from Amazon.com)

A new chillout music blog...

2006-12-28T13:26:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, someone recently informed of a new chillout music blog called Music2Chill (http://music2chill.blogspot.com/). Check it out some time. The blog owner appears to be a big Cafe del Mar fan.

Chillout Session 2006

2006-12-25T14:10:00.000-08:00

I bought Chillout Sessions Vol 6 a year or two ago and loved it. As with most quality chillout music, you can listen to it whenever. Chillout Session 2006 is probably just as good, though I haven't gone out to buy it yet. Here are the track listings:

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Disc: 1

1. Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
2. Teenage Kicks - Nouvelle Vague
3. JCB Song
4. Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap,
5. 95 aka Make Things Right - Lemon Jelly
6. Ritournelle - Sebastien Tellier
7. Polite Society
8. Nine Million Bicycles - Katie Melua
9. Wonders Never Cease - Morcheeba
10. Dice - William Orbit, Finley Quaye
11. All Possibilities
12. Bumcop
13. Stops
14. I Melt with You - Nouvelle Vague
15. It's Better to Have Loved [Guy Sigsworth Mix] - Temposhark
16. Dayvan Cowboy - Boards of Canada
17. American Dream [Afterlife Mix] - Jakatta
18. Happy Dreamer - Laidback
19. Sail into the Sun
20. ...and I Kept Hearing

Disc: 2

1. Muscle Car [Mixdown]
2. What Else Is There? - Röyksopp
3. Thunder in My Heart - Leo Sayer
4. Seven Days in Sunny June [Steve Mac Classic Mix] - Jamiroquai
5. Make a Move - Joey Negro
6. Love Generation - Gary "Nesta" Pine, Bob Sinclar
7. Speechless - Mish Mash
8. Be My Friend [Michael Gray Remix]
9. Empty Streets - Late Night Alumni
10. Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own) [funky lowlives mix] - Kathy Brown, Soul Central
11. Fade - Kimblee, Solu Music
12. Steppin Out [Lounge Mix] - Kaskade
13. Love on My Mind [After Hours Mix] - Freemasons, Amanda Wilson
14. Give It [Quantic Soul Orchestra Mix] - Kurt Wagner, X-Press 2,
15. Heartbeats
16. Zombie Party
17. Hideaway
18. So in Love with You [Acoustic] - Duke
19. Lovin' You More (That Big Track) [Steve's Acoustic Edit] - Steve Mac,
20. Listen to Your Heart [Edmée Unplugged Vocal Edit] - D.H.T.,

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Listen to uber sexy chillout songs with Erotic Lounge 5

2006-12-22T16:21:00.000-08:00

Erotic Lounge 5 is the latest release from Erotic Lounge. I think this cd deserves a big thumbs up!! Here are the track listings:

1. Dirty Little Secret
2. Lovin' You
3. Kleine Traeumerei
4. Bedtime
5. Weird Love
6. Take
7. Nube De Agua
8. Is This Love
9. Fall In The Water
10. Morning
11. Give It Up
12. Others Delight
13. Principle Of Love
14. Midnight
15. In Your Hands
16. I Am You
17. Heut' Nacht
18. Mon Coeur
19. You're Like An Angel
20. Let's Stay Together
21. Together
22. Our Love
23. Entao Eu Vou
24. Late Loungue Lover
25. Do What?
26. Sparkling Desire
27. Alone Again
28. Model
29. Love Theme From Seductive Souls
30. Heart Of Glass (Justus Kohncke Remix)
31. Best Friend
32. Data Love

Get Erotic Lounge 5 now

Name your favorite chillout album

2006-12-21T14:46:00.000-08:00

What is your favorite chillout album? There is a lot of good ambient music out these days which makes it very difficult to narrow down your list of favorites. So, if naming one is impossible, list your tip 3. Mine are: Buddha Bar 1, Cafe del Mar XIII, In Search of Sunrise 4.

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Celebrating 10 years of Buddha Bar in 2006

2006-12-15T11:39:00.000-08:00

Since 1996, the Buddha Bar series has, in my opinion, set the standard in chillout music. This latest release celebrates 10 years of Buddha Bar and is, as you might expect, jam-packed with great chillout hits. A must buy!! Get 10 Years of Buddha Bar NOW

(Image source: Amazon.com)

The latest Hotel Costes (volume 9) is out!

2006-12-15T11:31:00.000-08:00

The latest volume of Hotel Costes is out, but I'm not too impressed with it. It isn't an exceptional album because I only thought a few songs were nice. Here is the complete list of songs on the CD. Let me know what you think of the album!

1. The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti – Stephane Pompougnac
2. No One In This World - Neobe Adani Wolf
3. All I Want – Jehro
4. Hostel Costes - One-Ohm/Bruno
5. Emotional Rescue (2 Many Beats Remix) - Freedom Due
6. Different - Gotan Project
7. Con Mi Sombra - S-Tone Inc
8. Kiss Me Twice - Parov Stelar
9.You Ain't Really Down (Jazznova'S Hey Baby Remix) - Status IV
10.Little White Roses (With Todd Ivy) - Paul & Price
11. Free For All (Soudstream Remix) - Rythmn & Sound
12. Bluebird - One Self
13. Et Ecoute Ces Choses - Rouge Rouge
14. Demain Matin – Djako
15. Womb – Niko
16. Belle - Alif Tree

Check out Hotel Costes 9

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Analysis of Cafe del Mar XIII

2006-12-12T08:53:00.000-08:00

I was impressed by Cafe del Mar's latest album. It really is music that describe sunsets!! This album sounds more contemporary and includes quite a bit of vocals. If you don't like vocals in your chillout music, do not be worried because not all the songs include vocals. Here are the songs on the Cafe del Mar XIII album:

(The album cover is on the right hand column of this blog:)

CD 1

1. Heading for the Sunrise - Annette Berg, Steen Thøttrup,
2. Shiva - Elsieanne, One Mind's Eye
3. Mister Mista - Kitty the Bill
4. Set Me Free - Gary B.
5. Cositas de La Vida - Elenah
6. Indígena - Ritmo Intacto
7. Cause I Love You No More [Alster Lounge Chill out Vocal Mix] - E-Love
8. Panonia - Panonia
9. So Awesome - Roberto & Nera Sol
10. Pure Joy - D.A.B.
11. Cinnabar Mix - Ivan Tucakov
12. Beautiful - Triangle Sun
13. Os Pastores Da Noitte - Gelka
14. Monika's Summer - Future Loop Foundation
15. Capricorn - Alejandro DePinedo

CD 2:

1. Del Mar - Nera & Felix
2. No Talking - Caïna
3. Brisas - Lenny Ibizarre
4. Angel Eyes - Rue du Soleil
5. Vocie - Singas Project
6. Lamento - Melibea
7. Hablo del Amor - Fuego, Yann Kuhlmann
8. Meaning of Love - Mads Arp
9. Flores de Libertad
10. Sympathy - Jeff Bennett
11. Let You In - Julie Harrington, Luminous
12. Vai Vedere
13. One Mississippi [Chris Coco Mix] - Hey Negrita
14. Tu Despertar [Original Chill Mix]
15. Rivers Flow - Glow, Viggo

The Latest Cafe del Mar is out: Cafe del Mar XIII

2006-12-09T06:32:00.000-08:00

Cafe del Mar continues its great series with Cafe del Mar XIII. The new album includes 30 songs spread over two CDs. You can check it out here

Welcome

2006-12-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

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