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It's not trance - and it's wonderful, September 18, 2009
By Stochastic (New York, NY)
This is not trance. I'm not kidding. Go look up each of these tracks on Beatport. They are listed under progressive house. To the best of my knowledge, nothing on this compilation gets above 130 BPM.
And it's flawless.
I am a bedroom DJ. If you DJ long enough, it becomes difficult to enjoy compilations or live shows. You hear mistakes. You hear ways that mixes could have been better. I am telling you that this is the most perfectly mixed CD compilation I have ever listened to. Markus's Toronto 09 is a close second. I get lost in this mix every time I listen to it.
And, just because it's progressive house, doesn't mean it doesn't have high energy. I'll never forget the time I heard Alterimage play Murder Weapon in a club with a massive sound system as part of a warm-up set. You know what? It is a monster tune. So are a lot of these. Komytea, Proff, Dinka, Jaytech, all these guys are staples on the Anjunabeats label. You can't get that kind of sound anywhere else.
I'm not very free with 5 star ratings. This compilation--without a doubt--earns it. ____________________________________________________________________
Loving CD2!, July 19, 2009
By D. Joel (USA)
As is often the case with a double CD, one CD usually eclipses the other. In this outing CD2 clearly comes out on top; that is, if you prefer melodic, high energy trance over progressive/house trance.
This is not to say CD1 never makes its way into my CD player, for I did like about half the tracks (#5, 7, 8, 9, & 12). But with CD2 I only hit the skip button for the first two tracks (house tracks) and from track 3 on you are treated to some of the best high energy trance of 2009.
As others have noted, this is NOT at all like the Anjunabeats series, which had much more "vocal" trance numbers, but this new series is perfect for donning a good pair of headphones and chilling out. I can almost guarantee you'll be treated to a sonic journey that will leave you hitting the repeat button again and again! ____________________________________________________________________
Perfect collection., June 25, 2009
By Alejandro C. Espinosa "Music and movies" (HOUSTON TX)
I'm glad with this two cd album. It is an hynpotic music. The perfect music to be played as a background with friends and drinks.
I like all the songs. ____________________________________________________________________
Something Different & Something Good!!, April 19, 2009
By Defiled Horror (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
I enjoyed this set from Above & Beyond very much! The first disc is definitely the best. A great mix of slower, progressive sounds, and if you are a fan of Above & Beyond's mixes and material I'd purchase this set for sure.
"Anjunabeats Vol. 6" was definitely their best on that series, and Above & Beyond is on a roll!
Also check out: George Acosta, Christopher Lawrence, TRANCE WORLD 4 (Without a doubt the best of the series mixed by John O' Callaghan!!) ____________________________________________________________________
nice cd for the headphones, March 30, 2009
By D. Meyer "jayman" (dallas, tx)
I like the cd it is more my speed than the Anjunabeats albums. I'm not much of a trance head so when i saw this on progressive sounds i thought id give it a go. I have only one thing that would have made it better, if they would of had James Grant or Jaytech mix the cd as this is what they play not A&B.
All in all good mix to listen to at home or in a more relaxed atmosphere, so if your on the fence if you like progressive house than you will like this mix.
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A great example of what Anjunadeep is all about, March 24, 2009
By Ricardo Mansur (San Francisco, CA)
This review is from: Anjunadeep 01 (MP3 Download)
Don't bother with the negative reviews, they clearly don't know a zit about EDM.
This album presents the more chilling housy imprint from A&B's Anjunabeats label, named Anjunadeep.
It blends a beautiful mix of progressive, house and trance into a chilling package that works both for when you're having a BBQ with friends or when you're warming up the party. A&B themselves have said this is the kind of stuff they will play on the first half of their longer sets slowly building it up into a melodic trance prowess.
With that said, if you're expecting their trademark trance stuff, this is not the right album, look at Anjunabeats instead. On the other hand if you're looking for a beautiful compilation that builds the perfect mood for those chilling times at home or at a party, then look no further than Anjunadeep 01. You'll be in for quite a voyage. ___________________________________________________________________
Grows on You, March 24, 2009
By Jack Broyles Jr. "Enigman420" (Seattle, WA)
I Love Above and Beyond-finally made it to my first A&B gig last month. They are amazing entertainers. A party is likely to start whenever their music is playing.
So I of course had to preorder this CD-even got Paavo to sign it at his gig. But I wasn't sure I really LIKED it. Seems slower, more down tempo, and less expressive.
That is, until I listened to it in a quiet atmosphere-with a glass of red wine. This is a FANTASTIC compilation-deep and moving-but more on a spiritual level than an Anjunabeats release, which gets the heart and blood pumping.
Perfect accompaniment for studying, relaxing, or talking. The music fills your mind without overpowering it. Another great addition to the huge and growing Anjunabeats label.
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A&B's BEST YET!, February 28, 2009
By Nicholas Rindahl (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
This review is from: Anjunadeep 01 (MP3 Download)
Let me state this off the bat, I am an incredibly discerning listener, so this in no way is a light review.
After listening to electronic music, everything from Dance to Progressive House, for the last 10+ years I can honestly say this is on my top 10 all time favorite albums list. I have no clue as to why the other reviewers gave this album such a low rating and seeing as how I don't usually write too many reviews, I was compelled to let everyone know THIS IS WORTH BUYING.
It's a lot more progressive house sounding than their usual trance-progressive trance sound, so perhaps that's why some will be disappointed. But once they grow up out of pure trance, this will be a much more dynamic listen than A&B's other albums; not to detract in any way from its predecessors. Anjunabeats is still CLASSIC and a must for any fan of electronic music. The beauty of A&B however, lies in the fact that with each album they get better and better and continue to progress as artists and djs. Just go back to Anjunbeats Vol. 1 and go through the list and you will see exactly what I mean. Seriously though, don't bother listening to the two other reviewers, and hell, don't even listen to me. Give these tracks a sample for yourself and you'll quickly be blown away.
Happy listening!
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Missing Radiohead remix track, not disclosed in description, February 24, 2009
By Todd Dailey (Santa Clara, CA United States)
This review is from: Anjunadeep 01 (MP3 Download)
If you compare this with the Anjunadeep, Vol. 1 CD version, you'll see this version has 26 tracks versus 27 on the two CD's. This is because Radiohead doesn't license the Reckoner remix for electronic distribution. Rating this as 1 star because 1) this isn't disclosed in this description and 2) it's a really good track. Buy the CD version instead
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