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By\u00a0BT Fasmer<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0June 16, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh as a cup of coffee, the \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9<\/a>\u201d compilation offers an awakening and stimulating mix of music. Its genre-defying style guarantees that everyone will find something to their liking. It is like a buffet, filled with inspiring and eclectic songs \u2013 from Luis Villegas\u2019s guitar and Dave Eggar<\/a>\u2019s reggae to Dub by Peas<\/a> \u2013 and much more.\u00a0Bon App\u00e9tit!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not used to listening to music in the morning, you really miss out on something good, something that doesn\u2019t have the negative aspects of caffeine. Tami Walker on Lifehack.org<\/strong><\/a> writes: \u201cStart your day by listening to positive music or reading a motivational book. This sets you up to have a better day because you\u2019ll have a positive mindset and a good attitude.\u201d So put on \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9\u201d \u2013 and perhaps grab a book or two \u2013 and you are well on your way to a new and healthy morning habit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noches Guitanas<\/strong>
The album opener, \u201cNoches Guitanas\u201d, is by Luis Villegas. It is taken from another restaurant-inspired release, \u201cCaf\u00e9 Ol\u00e9\u201d (1998). The piece has everything; life, movement, warmth, and a cool attitude. It is the perfect soundtrack for a restaurant or wherever you spend your morning. Next out is the extremely talented Dave Eggar\u2019s \u201cEarth\u2019s Paradise\u201d (from \u201cKingston Morning<\/a>\u201d, 2010). The reggae vibe further underlines the atmosphere and tells us to adjust our ears and expect variation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are still in paradise as \u201cLooks Like Heaven\u201d, by Peas and Vanessa Britting, comes on. Its smooth jazz arrangement and the fast beat are delightful. Luna<\/a> is represented with two pieces on the compilation. The first is a nice version of Air\u2019s \u201cAlone In Kyoto\u201d, one of the hit band\u2019s most popular tracks. It is breathtakingly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Me to the Sun<\/strong>
Dave Eggar\u2019s second appearance is \u201cFollow Me to the Sun\u201d. It is very different from \u201cEarth\u2019s Paradise\u201d, with some world-class cello segments. Also, notice the mixing. Wow, what a treat it is! Talking about mixing, each track has a \u201cremixed\u201d on them, ensuring that the compilation is mastered to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last part of the compilation is a bit more dreamy and reflective. \u201cThe Field\u201d by Tao of Sound<\/a> has a nice flute and rhythm. New Age music fans will feel right at home, or should I say \u2013 in\u00a0the field<\/em>. It is always easy to envision being out in nature when listening to Tao of Sound\u2019s music. Then there are Spanish guitars on the menu; Benedetti & Svoboda\u2019s \u201cMoresca\u201d, before Luna\u2019s second piece comes on, easily one of the best here: \u201cBack to You\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peas\u2019 \u201cLow Pass Dub\u201d binds this part of the compilation together, adding that coolness that \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9\u201d is all about. Another winner is Dino Malito<\/a>\u2019s \u201cTienshan\u201d, the second track on\u00a0his highly popular 2018 EP<\/a>. If you are listening on Spotify, notice the inspiring Song Canvas<\/a> \u2013 as seen to your right. Fantastic!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last dish on the menu is something quite different. Steve Anderson\u2019s \u201cBeau Soir, L. 6\u201d rounds off the album beautifully and prepares you for the day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0You know the feeling when you are sitting in a caf\u00e9 and enjoying a surprisingly tasty meal \u2013 and you think; in this kitchen, they are doing everything right? I had the same feeling the first time I heard Domo Music\u2019s \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9\u201d. It is a caffeine and fat-free, 100 % positive start to your day. The word\u00a0eclectic<\/em>\u00a0is often overused, but here it is spot on. The mix of reggae with chill, dub with New Age music and classical, is just that. Eclectic, in the best sense of the word. \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9\u201d also shows the value of expertly curated playlists and not something put together by a CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no shortage of album and playlists which promise to make your mornings better \u2013 but the winning formula here is the mix of upbeat AND meditative pieces. It is a little bit of everything, yet its core is not pop or reggae but instrumental pieces. It is cool, but it is also relaxing. Not many releases have this quality. You don\u2019t want your mornings to be too loud or high energy either, making your batteries run out long before lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know what they say; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Accompanied by \u201cMorning Caf\u00e9\u201d, your day is off to a great start. Highly recommended!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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