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The mystic-groove party continues as once again we pass beyond the velvet rope through portals of pure sonic pleasure and enter into the inviting atmosphere of Buddha-Lounge 2. Back by popular demand - the buzz is already on the streets that "the Lounge" is open for yet another enticing round of late-night multi-cultural grooves and world-trance rhythms. Sink into the smooth hypnotic sounds as our mystic DJ spins a whole new sensational set of the tastiest, invigorating down-tempo rhythms from beyond your imagination. Come on in, relax and chill out in the Buddha-Lounge. Features 70 minutes of tracks from proven-selling Sequoia artists David & Steve Gordon, Jaya Lakshmi and European favorites such as Karunesh, tya, Ginkgo Garden, Rudy K, Opera to Relax, and many more.
Release date: April 5, 2003
Published Reviews
All Music Guide
Intoxicating grooves, continuously mixed for maximum chill - an upbeat fusion of New Age and Indian styles suggesting accessible worldbeat pop.
Music Design In Review
The Buddha Lounge is jumpin' again! Or, maybe chilling would be a better word. Buddha-Lounge 2 picks up were the first installment left off, featuring eleven delectable slices of ethnic electronica tied together by a healing theme. Indian vibes open the album, but before long, everything from Gypsy Flamenco to Native American flute to didgeridoo comes into the mix, giving the album a wonderfully diverse feel. Once again, this excursion in the "Buddha Lounge" is a winner, and will surely gain the favor of world-beat aficionados and those who enjoyed the first release.
New Age Retailer
The inside of the liner notes for Buddha-Lounge 2 shows a 1950's-era photo of people gathered around a cocktail bar while a digitally inserted Buddha floats among the clouds outside the window. Although this struck me as hilarious at first, I eventually concluded that the illustration exemplifies the dilemma for spiritually minded folks who live in our fast-paced technological culture. This collection from Sequoia Groove attempts to create a place where these two seemingly disparate ways of living can meet. The variety of musical styles on this album is representative of a broad range of different cultures from around the globe. Favorites include the Eastern influences of TYA's 'Coming Home' and David and Steve Gordon's acoustic native-style 'Faithkeeper, Part 2.' Other artists making contributions include Ginkgo Garden, Jaya Lakshmi, and Karunesh. Add Buddha-Lounge 2 to your list of quality multicultural releases from Sequoia Records.
— Mara Applebaum
New Witch Magazine
Buddha Lounge 2 is a gorgeous and stirring compilation of some of the most innovative trance-dance' offers I've heard in a while. Treat yourself to a stay in the lounge.
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