"My music has always been like fiction, no authenticity; I didn't want to make African music--I only wanted to suggest how African music might sound." - Martin Denny, pioneer of Exotica music
This was a fun show. I love Exotica music. The mythology it has built for itself is as phony as a 99p novelty voodoo kit, but that doesn't cheapen the stunning quality of the music. In what other musical genre do you get the pleasure of listening to a five-octave diva singing about sacrificial rituals, or a bunch of ludicrously talented musicians whooping like birds of paradise while effortlessly playing the vibes like a man with three pairs of hands? More than 50 years after its conception, Exotica music is still incredibly inventive and evocative - which is exactly what these artists were aiming for.
So, get out your tiki mug, mix yourself a drink, and let the armchair stereo safari begin!
Note: the artist biogs for this show are brought to you mostly by the wonderful Space Age Pop Music site. This is a great site to get yourself acquainted with the artists behind some of the best music of the 50's and 60's.
And if you haven't noticed already, I use a lot of music from the Ultra-Lounge compilation albums, a fine source of fabulous music!
01. Aloha-No Honolulu - Arthur Lyman - Hawaiian Sunset
02. Goomba Boomba - Yma Sumac - Mambo
03. Tahitan Sunset - Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra - Sampled vol.3
04. Caravan - 80 Drums Around The World - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
05. Taboo - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
06. Pyramid Of The Sun - Les Baxter - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
07. Quiet Village - Martin Denny - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
08. Tropical - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
09. Misirlou - Martin Denny - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
10. Babalou - Yma Sumac - Mambo! (and more...)
11. Jungle Drums - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
12. If I Should Lose You - George Shearing - Rhapsodesia (Ultra-Lounge vol.6)
13. Simba - Les Baxter - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
14. Jungla - Yma Sumac - Shou Condor
15. Brazil - Tino Contreras - Bongoland (Ultra-Lounge vol.17)
16. Malaguena - Chico Arnez & His Latin American Orchestra - Sounds From the Lounge: Latin Lounge
17. Lust - Bas Sheva + Les Baxter - The Passions
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COMPETITION TIME!!!
18. ????
It's video game related, very video game related, and very geeky. I hope someone gets it!
Email your answers here.
Last week's sample was from Resident Evil 2 on the PSOne. Congratulations to Mr.T, whose prize is winging its way to you as I type.
**Entries to be in by 05/03/2008**
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19. Voodoo Dreams-Voodoo - Les Baxter - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
20. Cubana Chant - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
21. Bongo Bash/Sax Con Ritmo - Pepe Dominguin/Jack Costanzo - Saxophobia (Ultra-Lounge vol.12)
22. Swamp Fire - Martin Denny - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
23. Moon Over a Ruined Castle - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
24. Deep Night Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise - Terry Snyder - Bongoland (Ultra-Lounge vol.17)
25. Atlantis - Les Baxter - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
26. Jivaro - Yma Sumac - Shou Condor
27. Brazilleros - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
28. Taboo - Leo Arnaud - Bongoland (Ultra-Lounge vol.17)
29. Alika - Webley Edwards - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
30. Bwana A - Arthur Lyman - Taboo
31. Fever - Richard Marino & His Orchestra - Rhapsodesia (Ultra-Lounge vol.6)
32. Zombie - Kava Kon - Departure Exotica
33. The Girlfriend Of The Whirling Dervish - Martin Denny - Mondo Exotica (Ultra-Lounge vol.1)
34. Song Of The Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii) - Arthur Lyman - Hawaiian Sunset
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