Features a Whole Spectrum of Different Styles Reflecting the Countries Visited in the Acclaimed Travel Programme. Musicians from around the World were Brought Together and They Combined their Experience and Creativity.
Features a Whole Spectrum of Different Styles Reflecting the Countries Visited in the Acclaimed Travel Programme. Musicians from around the World were Brought Together and They Combined their Experience and Creativity.
CD Reviews
Like Abstract Art
Alex T Paglinawan | Manila Philippines | 11/18/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been a Lonely Planet traveler for many years now and this album echoes not only the indigenous music of a certain locality but all the nuances, sentiments, even noises that always hum in my mind whenever I get back from a certain place. It's like abstract art: nothing explicit or literal like pop music, but a deeper, more emotional soundtrack that transports you all over the world!"
Traveling Without Moving
papavic | Glendale, CA United States | 03/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album transports the listener to the far reaches of the mind and spirit. More than just evocative of the popular BBC travelogue of the same name or even the specific locales/regions suggested by the track titles, these seamless blendings of traditional worldbeat and electronica draws the listener on a journey of thier own making. The interspersion of variations on the main Lonely Planet Theme weaves a common thread that holds together a diverse musical tapestry of South American drums, African chants, Asian strings and other native instruments and voices from around the world, filled in and enhanced with beautifully-modulated electronic hooks and rythyms.
Perfect backround music when turned down, it easily holds attention when the volume is increased. Invariably when I play this at gatherings I'll catch people bending to listen to some of the tracks or smiling and tapping thier feet to some of the livelier tempos. Someone will inevitably ask: "What -is- this? it's GREAT!" and then I lose ANOTHER copy of it, given away to a grateful discoverer of this really excellent 2-CD set."
Great music!!
warrends | 11/07/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Goes along with the great TV series of the same name (now somehow related to the "Globe Trekker" TV series). Great music from around the world. Some surreal; some just plain cool sounding."
Amazingly complex and beautiful music!
warrends | 09/07/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These recordings are so good that I can't believe they are not more well known. The musicians on the Lonely Planet, V1. and V2. shine in comparison to other well known `world' musicians (like Deep Forest, B-Tribe and Enigma). Highly recommended to buy both V1 and V2, four CDs for less than 40 US dollars. I can't wait to get on an airplane and listen to this awesome CD set! Long live Lonely Planet!"
Best travel companion
jeremy david | bataan,philippines | 12/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I had the disc for some time. Its one of my personal treasures. Simply a great creation. A perfect fusion of ethnic and electric elements. Gentle and soft but energetic and forceful. A beautiful melting pot of music from all continents. A perfect drug for aural intoxication. Should be married to your portables during travels."