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See The World Through The Telescope of 50's Lounge Music!
Exotica - A style of 50's and 60's lounge music dedicated to the mystic and adventure of foreign cultures spurred by the fascination with Polynesian culture following WWII. Exotica was a commercial movement which sold the sounds of far away lands and world music within the safety of Western lounge and easy listening. Island culture is the most popular however "Oriental" and African motifs were also used. Space Age Pop was a later invention that just focused on the optimism of space travel and Stereo Action. All of it is hilarious and amazing.
A Musical Summary of Exotica
Proto-Exotica/Space Age Pop
Exotica and Space Age Pop Defined
Exotica is also connected with Tiki culture -- a decorating motif centered around the mystic of Polynesian cultures. Tiki culture, like its parent music, lies on the border between kitsch, escapism, naive fantasy, and genuine excitement for a style long forgotten by history.
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I placed my order 10 business days ago, & it isn’t hasn’t shipped…website says 3-5 days for processing before it’s shipped out. I emailed them, but radio silence. What was everybody else’s experience?
No spoilers for people watching or going to but got excited because the are playing many exotica songs and artist including kava kon tiki for an atomic age. So there has to be a fan working on the show. If you’re here HELLO! Btw the show is severance episode 8 on Apple+ also a good show btw.
It could be abrasive to non-jazz ears.
Visited the one vinyl shop I neglected to stop at on my first trip around town (which was a few days back), and hit an Arthur Lyman jackpot! (Technicolor Paradise was a welcomed find as well!)
Not as big of a haul as my last hunt, however I’m very happy with what I found. Martin Denny Afro-Desia, and Korla Pandit at the pipe organ (on blue vinyl!)
My leap into my own exotic music making foray is now up and accessible for the listening. Enjoy lots of bongos, seagulls, percussion and vibes; all from the tiny 12’x12’ cabin space. Add some rum to your listening experience for the full adventure.
I hope you enjoy.
https://sailorsolomon.bandcamp.com/album/the-landlocked-recordings-early-2024
Hey Guys! There's this weird almost delayed synth or rhodes or something that I've heard in some songs but I just can't figure out what it is. I linked 2 examples. In both cases it's at the beginning.
Yo I would appreciate any song recommendations that contain this sound or naming the instrument would be even better.( honestly it might be a rhodes in one of the tracks and a echoed flute in the other......)
Eyyo!
Any exotic jazz enjoyers here???
I've been on a nonstop forced psychedelic jazz listening journey. I discovered and mapped regions of music that I haven't gone to. I was lucky eough to hear a similarity in some of the compositions and this lead me to the categorization of jazz in a new way.
Even though it seems natural I struggled to find more. To make thigs clear I'm going to attach some examples. I ask you to listen to them and think if you have some songs close to them.
I appreciate every recommendation. Please stay to the theme. I'm not entirely sure what to call it. But for now I will go with Psychoactive free jazz.
Here are the examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIc0bitmhvI&list=LL&index=13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogiwFhEK9lM&t=25s
https://youtu.be/rUy_sDLqHH8?si=CwB5pqYZCrUYyuyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTzLsSJ-Xno&list=LL&index=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_wrosWPRTc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVWKzYog7nw&list=LL&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc-pIH0CBxM
In most cases I'm talking about introductionss here. The heavy use of tribal, exotic percussion alongside with an unexpected twist in terms of key changes and such... all without a determined tempo. That's why I like to call it free since we're not locked in a groove. The cymbals just show you a path to follow approximately. Flutes, Trumpets, saxophones play a big part here without leading the whole style into an excessive approach. Mellow piano playing. Rhoads or something. Give me something NATURAL, ORGANIC, TRIBAL yet SOPHISTICATED and CALMING!
Thank you for letting this selection grow!
Part of the Exotic Tiki Island podcast. It just started at 5pm EST. Listen in here: https://eti-radio.mixlr.com/events/3629001
Found these at a yard sale