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Pacifique

Deep Forest · 2000

49 min · 15 tracks · electronic · ambient · new age music

Ethereal soundscapes merge with tribal rhythms, creating a transcendent journey through lush musical landscapes.

Why this album works

'Pacifique' was well-received, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and showcasing Deep Forest's influence in the genre of ethnic electronica. The album's incorporation of diverse cultural elements helped to further popularize world music within mainstream electronic genres during this period.
Best for
ethereal soundscape exploration transcendent journey through music immersive listening experience
Context
Released in December 2000, 'Pacifique' marked Deep Forest's return after a four-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Comparsa'. This release represents their continued exploration of world music influences and ambient electronic sounds, solidifying their artistic identity in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Oldfield· Vangelis· Rick Wakeman

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pacifique Standout 3:47
  • 2 La Légende, Part 2 4:03
  • 3 Night village 4:10
  • 4 Le réveil de Barnabé, Part 1 1:07
  • 5 La révolte 4:26
  • 6 Le baiser 2:30
  • 7 Ouverture huahiné 5:05
  • 8 L'île invisible 1:45
  • 9 La Légende, Part 1 Standout 0:45
  • 10 Exécution 4:26
  • 11 Le réveil de Barnabé, Part 2 Standout 3:19
  • 12 Moon light 3:20
  • 13 Téfaora ne croit pas à la légende 1:09
  • 14 La veuve furieuse 3:34
  • 15 Huainé reggae 5:59

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