- Audio CD (1 Aug 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sony
- ASIN: B00005V6J3
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 130,003 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As soon as you start listening to "India", the very first track of "Music Detected", you realise immediately that this last release from Deep Forest represents somehow a BIG departure from the typical Deep Forest style that DF's fans have come to know and love in the past: a powerful, almost shocking riff of live, hard-rock electric guitars (yes, you read that right), accompanied also by acoustic drums, follows a short Indian theme played on a sitar, and marks indelibly the entire track (featuring also a nice Indian theme, by the way, much more akin to the "usual" DF's tunes).
If the message was not clear, the second track, "Endangered Species" (among the best of the entire CD, by the way, and also present in an even more powerful "bonus" dance track remixed by French group Galleon in the European release) will open your eyes for good: an irresistible, fast-paced techno-like song conveying a bleak message, with vocoder-style vocals reminiscent of the '80s Rockets and underscored by African-like choirs, clearly states that the world-famous French music-makers have embraced also the almost-ubiquitous techno style which has been marking so many music productions of this new millennium.
The following tracks just reinforce this stylistic statement, marrying the usual - but much less prominent - world-music samples ("Soul Elevator", "Beauty in Your Eyes", "Computer Machine") with the new "acoustic" sound, a strong overall Asian influence, blues/rock atmospheres ("Dignity", "Elemental"), multilayered electronic sequences, intentionally cheap synthesised voices and hints of 80's ("Computer Machine", "Beauty in Your Eyes"), as well as - most notably and surprisingly - American and British singers and English lyrics: Beverly Jo Scott in the wonderful "Yuki Song", as well as in "Elemental" and "Dignity", and Angela McCluskey in "Will You Be Ready" grace these tracks with their sensual vocal presence, and greatly contribute in creating the overall atmosphere of this CD. Other vocalists featured in the recording are Mahalakshmi Iyer, Stefka Iordanova and Hajime Chitose, but all this surprising new mix just adds up to the real "pearl" in this recording: the breathtaking guest-performance of Anggun in "Deep Blue Sea", a melodic track that might as well be worth alone the price of the whole CD, in my opinion. (Along with the wonderful "Yuki Song".)
So, is "Endangered Species" different from the previous DF productions? Definitely, but in a great and very mature way: with this record Deep Forest clearly demonstrate all their ability as composers and "real" musicians, not only just as great music-makers who compile, arrange and reinvent existing music from all over the world. World-music fans and DF's "purists" might be disappointed at their first listening, but remember: in order to fully appreciate this release for it's qualities, you just need to switch your mind to a different kind of expectations (a second listening will help), and embrace the new style that will most likely mark all future DF productions.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well ,when i first listened to music detected i was amazed by the change that had happened. From the sound of Boheme and Deep forest 3 to this new and often experimental sound is flawless. songs that stand out are India,Elemental and You will be There. They are also in english which is something i thought they would have done. overall this album brings deep forest forward and gives them a sound that will add ten years to their careers. Best album so far.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What an amazing CD! I was disappointed with Deep Forest 3 compared to their first two albums and decided that I would buy their 4th CD in the hope that they had learned form their mistakes! And boy have they! Music Detected is more of a heavier, rockier guitar driven experience but it still carries the essence that is Deep Forest.
All the tracks are amazing - especially 'Yuki Song' and 'Elemental'(sung by Beverly Jo Scott) and 'Will You be Ready' (Sung by Angela McCluskey)in ENGLISH!!
My complete favourite is 'Soul Elevator' and contains mystical chanting and Arab sounds that send chivers down your spine and your mind off into far off exotic destinations.
You won't be disappointed in this installment.
I can't wait for the next adventure that is Deep Forest.
All the tracks are amazing - especially 'Yuki Song' and 'Elemental'(sung by Beverly Jo Scott) and 'Will You be Ready' (Sung by Angela McCluskey)in ENGLISH!!
My complete favourite is 'Soul Elevator' and contains mystical chanting and Arab sounds that send chivers down your spine and your mind off into far off exotic destinations.
You won't be disappointed in this installment.
I can't wait for the next adventure that is Deep Forest.
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