...dritte Teil der exzellenten “The Sound“-Reihe ...“The Sound Vol. 3 – Downtempo Magic“ überzeugt auf ganzer Linie und beinhaltet 16 Stücke, die so viel mehr zu sein scheinen, wie schlicht Chill Out, Lounge oder, wie im Titel verbaut, Downtempo. ...immerhin wurde “The Sound Vol.3“ SOUL TRAIN-Redaktionsintern kurzzeitig als Anwärter auf das Album des Monats gehandelt.
Michael Arens, Soul Train

 

Mara & David’s “Masquerade” develops its full hypnotic potential in the dreamy and sinisterly groovy Stardely Remix and Pete Alderton’s deceptively smooth cover of the classic “Ain’t no Sunshine” reveals more hidden trapdoors with each listen. Textures are highly refined and polished, lending an equally discreet and timeless touch to these tracks and blurring the line between “real” band efforts and studio creations. A case in point is “Barbie” by Jake Playmo featuring Kathrin Mander, an uplifting fusion fantasy filled with brass impulses and warm bass propulsion.
Tobias Fischer, Tokafi

 

What a welcome relief from all the parties!!! Beautiful tunes, can't wait to play them on air tomorrow!!
My favourite mix: Good Thing.
DJ SueC, Lick.FM, Spain

 

Wow, da hat das Duo Henschkeschlott mit der Jazz-Sängerin Pascal von Wroblewsy ein echt unerwartetes Geschenk für den Hörer. Die Frau hat eine umwerfende Stimme, die wirklich Gänsehaut-verdächtig ist. Die Patty Larkin-Nummer "Good Thing" groovt aus den Boxen, dass es eine wahre Freude ist. Volker Schlott bläst ein prächtiges Sopran-Saxofon und Reinmar Henschke ist für Rhythmus sowie Keyboards zuständig. Dieser Titel ist ein Highlight des Samplers!
Musik auf hohem Niveau und klanglich hervorragend in Szene gesetzt.
Joachim Joe Brookes, Rocktimes

 

Great appetizers for a delicious meal.
Smooth-Jazz.de

 

Perfect tracks for our Liquid Grooves featurette. Got the Cd now - another excellent compilation. More vocal tracks than the first Cd... Incidentally we have Stardelay 'Welcome To Angua' programmed into our next show.
Steve Elliott - Liquid Grooves, UK

 

This is exactly my music of choice when i want to chill. Very good.
DJ Christo, UK

 

I am really privileged to receive the CD's. I was CHUFFED! ....Vol.3 is more vocally & less dreamy than Vol.1. For me personally, I think STARDELAY just wins it hands down, their production is excellent & the vocalist has a really good voice. I liked all of their tracks. My favourite is Thoughts & Words & I was touched with the track 'Something Else' as it appeals to me & a lot of people & life in general, the same for Dago ft Tokunbo Akinro - I Do Love My Life, very appealing. You can listen to these albums anytime of the day & not get bored!!
Harry The East/West Music Analyst, London - UK

 

This is Chill music at it's best!
DJ Mark Alsop, Australia

 

Doing a chillout session on my show lately - this is just what the people want. Got the CD's in the post. My reaction - very impressive. Using reference to Zero 7 & Air on the front cover attracted my eye immediately & I'm happy to confirm that I agree that these tracks are similar in nature to them. There is quite a few labels jumping on the 'chillout' & 'ambient' bandwagon but these should stand out above the current mix. The chillout section of my show on a Sunday receives good feedback especially when running into long sunny evenings, so I know listeners will be fully tuned to what I'll be sampling from these albums. I'm very pleased you chose to sends these to me.
Favourite mix: Stardelay: Thoughts and Words
Alan Mac,106.2FM, Ireland

 

I got the Cd's & can't stop playing them. It is superb chill out music. You just have to close your eyes and float away. I am already putting together a chill out section in the show just for this volume. I'm also gonna refer to vol one as well. tk 9 especially for this era!
thanx they're superb.
My favourite mix: Stardelay, Thoughts and Words
Andy Rogers, Harvey FM - UK, London

 

Brilliantly chilled.
Bazanaius, UK

 

Beautiful music - perfect for my chillout sets...makes me want to go to Ibiza now (Favourite: Stardelay, Thoughts and Words)!!
DJane Lizzy Curious, UK

 

Wicked Tune (about Henschkeschlott, Good Thing).
Geordie Parker, Ireland ETN.fm

 

An album that welcomes the spring ahead. Quality!
Barish Turker, musical director dinamo.fm Turkey

 

Really like the downtempo stuff on this release , gets me in the mood for the summer.
DJ Pencil, London UK

 

Good for chill-out section of my show.
Bogdan Taran, Latvia

 

Nice chillout like the jazz keys and rhythms.
Rupert Romaro, Ministry Of Sound Radio

 

Lovely laid back latino vibes, with very powerful vocalist which draws you into the tune. Very smooth (about Mara & David - Masquerade).
DJ Hyperhypa, UK, London

 

Great Chill.
Ben Jamin, UK - London

 

Very good easy going stuff. Love it.
Sunclub/Topkapi Muzik Istanbul - Turkey

 

I LOVE THIS - after the club sessions.
Deko-ze, Canada

 

Pure sound and great vocals - fantastic chill... (about Mara & David, Masquerade).
Pannel, Drivetime Show on radio Sky Plus, Baltics

Just beautiful & blissful tunes. Looking at voice tracking a downtempo show for late evening so these will be a fantastic asset.
IBFM, UK

 

My favourite mix: Stardelay, Thoughts and Words.
Ben Mynott, UK

 

Thanks for the Cd- this is MINT! Nice to get the occasional CD instead of just downloads! I have added it to the New Dawn section of our new station to be played during the chill out hours. Lovin the work!
James Blond, UK

 

The flow of quality chillout has slowed over the years. Its a breath of fresh air to hear a release as good as this. Reminds me of doing the Sunsets at Mambo- lazy, jazzy, summery chillout vibes that sound incredible in Ibiza.
Jim Breese, Hed Kandi

 

Sweet nice music for my downtempo radio show on Ibiza Global Radio
Dj Jose Maria Ramon, Melodias para tu sofa

 

Nice One. (Stardelay - Thoughts And Words).
DJ Spaqz, Digital Hub FM, Ireland
 

Nice Sounds. Favourite Mix: Henschkeschlott Good Thing.
DJ Chip a.k.a. Lili, Taiwan

 

Really enjoying these 2 Cd's, playin gis bar pre-set.
Dr Stevie, UK

 

Fluffy and mellow - just like I like it. Good vocals and easy melodies. Pefect Lounge sound!
Bernd Niedergesaess, radio42.com Germany

 

Super smooth chillout sessions with vocals making for some classic late night sessions when the volume needs to be condusive with the moment.
Neil Brown, UK

 

My favourite Mix: Mara & David, Masquerade
Tsunami, Ibiza, Spain

 

B!ritmos, Spain

 

Augen schließen - den vorbereiteten CD Player starten – fallen lassen. Ein feiner, warmer Klangregen fällt. Der Atem fließt, das Herz wird still. Alle vitalen Rhythmen ergeben sich der bezaubernden Ruhe des Moments. Klarer Melos, Akkorde wie eine Sommerwiese, federnde Beats.

 

Wieso sagt man eigentlich, dass Beats federn? Wohl um ihrer Leichtigkeit Ausdruck zu geben. Leichtigkeit ist eines der Attribute, die das Wesen von „The Sound“ bestens in Sprache übersetzen. Klänge, die den Geist in hellen Farben tönend färben. Musikalische Stimmungen, die das Ohr für unerhörte Landschaften öffnen. Reisen im CD-Format. Urbane und sphärische Sounds, aus den Weiten des digitalen Klangraumes in betörend schlichter Schönheit gewoben, werden auf diesen Compilations zu Weggefährten im Lounge-Land. Wer dem puren Klang akustischer Instrumente und dem freieren melodischen Flug den Vorzug gibt, dem sei Vol.2 „acoustic peace“ ans Herz gelegt: ein Ost-West/Nord-Süd Crossover der zartesten Art.

 

„The Sound“ - das ist gut verbrachte, relaxte Zeit in zeitgemäßem Klangoutfit. Und dass es neben dem Wohlfühl-Faktor auch viele musikalische Perlen zu entdecken gibt macht die CD Reihe mit engagierten Künstlern aus dem Hause Ozella zu einer echten Wertanlage. Eine kostbare Melange aus kraftvoller künstlerischer Vision die Zeit und Raum im Downtempo überwindet.