September 22, 2006
Back Room Vol. 1 and Back Room Vol. 2
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This was a surprise find. The amazing amazon.com recommender found it for me and I was totally impressed. A little bit faster tempo than true laid back music, but not fast enough to get your heart rate too high for relaxing. A bit house, and made for swaying to a comfortable beat while reading a book. Buy both volumes!
Buy Back Room Vol. 1 and Back Room Vol. 2 from amazon.com |
Posted by dshen at 11:42 AM
May 19, 2006
Brookstone CDs
When I think of Brookstone, I think of all the interesting tools and gadgets they sell. But over the years, I have discovered their CD collections which are quite good. I always drop by the Brookstone at LAX since I pass through that airport every week. The latest CDs I have found which are really great are:
1. Rio Lounge - Chillout in Brazil - Brazillian/Latin chill music
2. Zen Grooves - Chill music with an Asian flavor; very nice!
3. Mingle, Chillout versions of Classic Standards - new twists on oldies
4. Chillout 2: Laid Back Grooves for Urban Lifestyles - A great follow on to the first collection, which is also very good.
Definitely check out the CD display if you get to a Brookstone at your local airport or mall.
Posted by dshen at 09:18 PM | Comments (2)
May 14, 2006
Renee Olstead
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TV star gone music star - Renee Olstead has an incredible voice and style to match. I love her renditions of great oldies, and the duet on "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" brings up funny memories of Neil Sadaka, but I think I like her version better. She is among my favorites in modern female vocalists. |
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