Showing posts with label Martin Denny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Martin Denny. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Martin Denny- Afro-Desia


Martin Denny takes a much different approach than the Jackie Gleason, "Aphrodisia" album posted below.  The album opens with an energetic jungle beat accompanied by the buzzing of a fly, and is followed by songs that sound like they're meant to accompany ritualistic sex, no matter how easy going (still plenty of jungle calls, too).  
A must for Denny fans, and a good starting point for virgins...Denny and company will easily have their way with you here.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Martin Denny- Quiet Village



It is a bit funny that Martin Denny's 6th album is titled, "Quiet Village," even though that single reached popularity before the first album, which it was also included on. At least they tacked it on to the 12 song album, rather than taking one of those tracks off to replace it. Easy way to sell more records, I guess.
Doesn't matter, though. This record should have been more than good enough to sell itself. Enough jungle calls, catchy tunes, and mind numbing/imagination inducing ambience for anyone. If you're in doubt, listen to "Tune From Rangoon." If you aren't into it, I don't know what to tell you.
See original liner notes below for more gushings.

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Three Albums by Arthur Lyman



Albums: Hawaiian Sunset, Isle of Enchantment, and Taboo (CD copy, my vinyl skips a bit).

I think Arthur Lyman gets a bit overlooked in the world of Exotica, even if he had hits in the Top 10 in the past, Martin Denny and Les Baxter seem to get all the credit, not to say that they don't deserve it.
Lyman was the vibraphone player in Martin Denny's group for the first couple of albums, and in my opinion, Denny's music lost some of its exoticness when Lyman left and took those subdued moody vibes to his new group. There's something more primitive (intended as a compliment) about this group, it was only a 4 piece, but it's more than that. Their approach seems more artistic and slightly less for the tourists (both Denny and Lyman did tons of performing at Hawaiian hotels).
Another thing that gives these records an odd feel is that all Lyman's records were recorded in the Aluminum Dome at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel.
3 dreamily exotic LPs, and at least you downloaders don't have to break the mood to get up and flip the record...

All 3 albums in one file:
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The Best of Martin Denny



I'm sure all you hipsters and collector nerds turn your noses up at best of comps., but good music is good no matter how it comes. 12 great exotica tunes from 12 albums, plus his biggest hit "Quiet Village" is not on this LP, a nice touch. It still flows like one great record that can still provide a soundtrack to easily help you unwind and forget (attn: hipsters and collectors). No complaints from this grump!

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Martin Denny- Exotic Moog



As you can imagine, this is a very cheesy album, but that's why it's fun, isn't it? There are some real musical instruments in the mix (drums, bass, vibraphone) which helps out, or at least makes some of it come off a bizarre soft rock. It's just a different kind of exotic.
I definitely prefer non-electronic Denny, but like all musical experiments, the flaws have a stronger ability to become what is endearing about it. Is that the case here? Make up your own damn mind.

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on the LP all the songs run directly into each other, which made recording it difficult. Close enough, though.