Exotica [Soundtrack]

Track Listings

1. Exotica

2. Something Hidden

3. Dilko Tamay Huay

4. Field 1. Field 2

5. Pagan Song

6. Kiss

7. Inside Me

8. My Angel

9. Little Touch

10. Field 3

11. Snake Dance

12. Field 4

13. Mujay Yaad

14. Ride Home

Exotica,Mychael Danna,Varese Records,Ambient,Electronic,Neo-Classical,Original Score,Progressive Alternative,Soundtrack,Soundtracks & Film Scores,World Fusion

Tracks:

Today
I See You
Every Little Thing About You
Ya Tu Veras
Are We Almost There?
No Me Preguntes Tanto
Takes Two to Tango
De Te Olvidar
Ocho Versos
I Said I Love You
Let's Not Say Goodbye Anymore
Since When

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Raul Malo's velvety tenor is warm and dirty in all the right ways. As the primary songwriter and frontman for the Mavericks and as a member of all-star band Los Super Seven, Malo's soulful croon has bent round the blue notes of country and spread itself thickly yet pliantly between and on top of the polyrhythms of Latin roots music. A tremendous and far-reaching effort, Today (Malo's solo debut) showcases not only what a genre-blending writer and powerful singer he is, but makes clear just how connected Malo is in his delivery and phrasing, both in Spanish and in English. There's something behind and under every syllable the man utters, from the excitable title cut to "It Takes Two to Tango," a frisky duet with pal and vocal powerhouse in her own right Shelby Lynne. Today, a full-on exploration of roots and rhythm, rocks righteously and rolls with balanced restraint and abandon. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

N2FINEMUSIC.......2007-06-13

Raul Malo is extremely talented with Gods gift of reaching to ones inner musical communication of romancing through vocal tones.

I love it........2007-04-09

I love this album so much...have had it for years and it still never ceases to amaze me. Hard to pick a favorite song here...from the very authentic Cuban sound of "De Ti Me Olvidare" and "No Me Preguntes Tanto" to the soaring ballad "Are We Almost There" and the very energetic "I Said I Love You" this cd will have you smiling and dancing whether you want to or not.

Buy 'Today', TODAY!.......2007-01-04

I haven't taken this cd out of my car since it arrived. Its so fabulous. Don't miss this one!

Best living singer.......2006-12-31

Raul Malo could sing the alphabet, and I'd like it. I'm a diehard Elvis fan, and to me Raul Malo has the best voice of any living singer.

This album is great. It shows the range of Raul's vocal talent. I previewed it on Itunes and came here to buy it.

Can't Sit Still Listening to This CD!!.......2006-12-16

This CD is full of Cuban beat by Raul. I believe his long stint with the Mavericks allowed him to determine the course that he wanted to take with his music. Not to be branded or limited to the country music but to expand his horizons and really show his talent. His past two albums "Today" and this one "You're Only Lonely" shows amazing versitility and talent. His mellow vocalizations continue to amaze me whether it is in a Cuban song/ballad or a classic such as "At Last".

It does not matter if you are gringo, mexican, cuban, or other hispanic persuation, I highly recommend this CD AND seeing this man in concert. He shows great humor and a very appreciative manor in his performances.

Average customer rating:

Cool eccentric lounge
LOVE IT!
Great for dinner parties
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Boreing

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 14: Bossa Novaville

ASIN: B000002TWF
Release Date: 1996-02-06

Tracks:

Swamp Fire - Martin Denny
Moon Mist - The Out-Islanders
Caravan - 80 Drums Around The World
Hypnotique - Martin Denny
Atlantis - Les Baxter
Alika - Webley Edwards
Misirlou - Martin Denny
Lust - Bas Sheva
Hana Maui - Chick Floyd & His Orchestra
Voodoo Dreams/Voodoo - Les Baxter
Jungle Madness - Martin Denny
Babalu - Yma Sumac
Simba - Les Baxter
The Girlfriend Of The Whirling Dervish - Martin Denny
Bali Ha'i - Tak Shindo
Pyramid Of The Sun - Les Baxter
Quiet Village - Martin Denny
Wimoweh - Yma Sumac

Customer Reviews:

Cool eccentric lounge.......2007-08-05

I just love this little album. It's packed heaps of mysterious eccentric tribal jazzy tracks that remind you of the shore lounges of yesteryear, but somehow manange to sound very cool today.
A great album, one of the best in the Ultra-Lounge Collection (with Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale being its rival in my opinion), and one that I heartily recommend, despite its eccentricities.
Great album!

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

Great for dinner parties.......2007-04-04

It's very mellow, although there are some points where a woman is doing tribal screams or something. I think it's supposed to add to the tropical feel of the disc. It kind of surprised me, and I didn't particularly like that part but overall I really liked the CD. In fact, the whole Ultra-Lounge series is great.

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

Boreing.......2005-10-08

I was a little dissapointed,very generic,kinda like hawaiian elavator music even the famus Marten Denny Quite Village was not the original it was more somber.

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin

Average customer rating:

The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!
LOVE IT!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Great lounge/cocktail sampler
Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show.

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U1T
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
Dig That Crazy Chick - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
More - Bobby Darin
Fever - Peggy Lee
Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Louis Prima
Please Don't Talk About Me When l'm Gone - Sammy Davis, Jr.
Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton
French Poodle - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
What Is This Thing Called Love? - Keely Smith
Sunday In New York - Bobby Darin
Closer To The Bone - Louis Prima
Nobody But Me - Lou Rawls
Little Girl - Vic Damone
L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) - Dean Martin
That Old Black Magic - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Julie London
Hello, Dolly! - Bobby Darin

Customer Reviews:

The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!.......2007-07-12

Ultra Lounge, Volume 5: Wild Cool & Swingin gives us eighteen swinging tracks to delight your ears and make you dance all through the night! The collection of hits doesn't have a dud in the set; and the diversity of the artists couldn't be broader.

The CD track set begins with Dean Martin's classic interpretation of "Ain't That A Kick In The Head." The Nelson Riddle arrangement relies on the horns and the piano is awesome! Dean's voice is in perfect form--energetic and full of masculine warmth as he sings of his new love. A previously unreleased track of "Dig That Crazy Chick" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses follows; Sam & The Witnesses swing hard. Sam's voice is clear and full of excitement as he describes his new girlfriend. The musicians never miss a beat, either!

Bobby Darin performs "More" with sensitivity and panache; I love that piano arrangement by Richard Wess! Peggy Lee's classic rendition of "Fever" absolutely oozes the feminine desire for a man; the people snapping their fingers along with the beat really add to the number! Peggy's voice is rich and vibrant for "Fever." Excellent!

"Danke Schöen" by Wayne Newton will surpass your expectations if you've never heard this ballad before; Wayne sings this with all his heart. Wayne's interpretation of "Danke Schoen" makes his rendition THE definitive interpretation of "Danke Schöen." Jimmie Haskell's orchestra performs beautifully with a firm emphasis on the horns, percussion and strings.

If you want a more playful number, however, check out "French Poodle" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. Sam sings this to perfection and the horns sound great on "French Poodle!" "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima continues in this vein; I believe that you will enjoy "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima.

The CD provides us with still more traditional love ballads. Nat King Cole performs "L-O-V-E" without a superfluous note; love that horn solo in the middle of this number! Moreover, Dean Martin croons "Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)" with a great musical arrangement; I really like how Dean Martin sings this number in both English and Italian. Great effect!

Julie London delivers "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" with all the style of a consummate performer; and the CD track set ends well with Bobby Darin crooning a great "Hello, Dolly!" Darin sings "Hello, Dolly!" with great care and sensitivity. "Hello, Dolly" provides a strong ending to the CD track set.

The liner notes include great artwork; and R. J. Smith contributes an essay about lounge singers and the nightlife of the late 1950s and early 1960s especially on the Vegas strip. The song credits and recording dates are there for you; and there are even two drink recipes! Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios did a great job of remastering these tunes.

The very special, golden age of The Vegas Strip with its superstars of the 1950s and 1960s may be behind us but this album does a great job of recreating those special times. I highly recommend this CD for fans of lounge music; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD for years to come.

Enjoy!

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Great lounge/cocktail sampler.......2005-10-12

The UltraLounge series definately covers the genre throughly, and this one is about the best in the series. Not every song is well-known, but most are very very enjoyable. This is a good place to start if you are introducing yourself to the genre. I thought Bobby Darin's More was the most lush and enjoyable of the tunes. You'll get a chuckle out of Prima's Closer to the Bone, a song not found on the usual Prima samplers. You certainly get a "you are in old Vegas" feel off of these tunes! Check out their UltraLounge website for a good look at the full series. Definately recommended.

Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show........2005-09-29

This is one of my favorite Ultra Lounge discs, as it combines many of the great live acts of the 50s/60s. If you close your eyes while listening to it, you may think you're sitting in the Copa room of the Sands in Las Vegas. A little Louis Prima, some Dean and some Bobby Darin make the night just right.

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale

Average customer rating:

Midnight Music for Cool Cats
Ted Nugent, please phone home
Cool!
LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!!
Title a bit of a misnomer but...

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 6: Rhapsodesia
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 14: Bossa Novaville

ASIN: B000002TZM
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

The Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Caravan - The John Buzon Trio
Sexe - Line Renaud
Cool - Lou Busch & His Orchestra
The Beast - Milt Buckner
Theme From 'Our Man Flint' - Elliott Fisher
Spring, Sprang, Sprung - Jack Fascinato
Night Train - Alvino Rey
Harlem Nocturne - Martin Denny
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams/Fever - Sam Butera
Topsy - Joe Bucci Trio
Like Young - Dave Pell
Street Scene '58 - Lou Busch & His Orchestra
Playboy's Theme - Cy Coleman
A Shot In The Dark - Jimmie Haskell
Shangri-La - Spike Jones New Band
Black Coffee - Julie London
Melancholy Serenade - King Curtis

Customer Reviews:

Midnight Music for Cool Cats.......2007-08-05

This album gets a lot of airplay when I want to sit around with mates and smoke cigars and drink a few scotches. Not sure why, but its just cool.
I'm from Down Under and this album is about as far as you could get from Australia during the 50s/60s period, and that may be it's appeal for me.
The album conjures images of 50s/60s american gumshoe private eye types, smokey bars, and late night alleys from an almost mythical Manhattan setting.
Perphaps one of the best in the Ultra-Lounge Collection (Although Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica is its rival for that position), and I heartily recommend this album for you late night introspective types out there!

Ted Nugent, please phone home.......2007-06-25

Ultra-Lounge Bachelor Pad Royale gives us a great selection of steamy romantic hits from the late 1950s and early 1960s that still sound great today! The lush and creative musical arrangements hold your attention rather easily and the quality of the sound is excellent.

The CD track set kicks off with "The Theme From Route 66" performed by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra. The sound is cool, savvy and the melody goes along at just the right pace. The strings and percussion enhance this classic number, too. Great! The next track has The John Buzon Trio performing "Caravan" using the organ as they so often did to embellish the beauty of the number. The percussion hits it all just right and "Caravan" boasts a romantic and relentlessly upbeat melody.

"Cool" by Lou Busch & His Orchestra gives us an awesome rendition of this song from West Side Story; and "The Beast" by Milt Buckner oozes class and a certain type of panache you rarely hear these days. Like John Buzon and his buddies; the arrangement for "The Beast" makes good use of the organ. The piano shines on this number, too.

Alvino Rey's rendition of "Night Train" slinks along with a steamy, naturally romantic style that will prove beyond doubt that this music still retains its high quality control to this very day. Martin Denny was doing a lot of exotica by the late 1950s, but his version of "Harlem Nocturne" is sublime! The chimes work well; and the piano together with the bass make this number an instant classic. Hooray!

Sam Butera and his buddies perform a medley of "The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams/Fever" that leaves you sweating from its hot, hot, hot delivery; and "Street Scene '58" makes great use of the sax to romanticize this tune.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The last two tracks on this CD are Julie London's "Black Coffee" and "Melancholy Serenade" by King Curtis. Julie sings "Black Coffee" without a single superfluous note; but you should know that although "Melancholy Serenade" gets the royal treatment from King Curtis, this is not the interpretation of this song that I have heard before. Instead of the dramatic and somewhat boisterous use of the horns; King Curtis's rendition places the organ squarely into the spotlight of the arrangement and the single horn tones down this angle drastically. Nevertheless, the arrangement works well.

The liner notes include an informative essay by R. J. Smith; and the song credits and recording dates are there for you, too. The artwork reflects good taste and there are even two drink recipes!

I highly recommend this CD for fans of "lounge music" and for people who want to remember a time when cool music for lovers actually was cool music for lovers.

Enjoy!

Cool!.......2007-05-13

Brought me back to the days of tuxedos, secret agents and private detectives. Cool, very cool.

LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!!.......2007-05-12

Nothing can be finer that Ultra Lounge - never a bad thing to say.

Title a bit of a misnomer but..........2007-01-27

Hard to see how some of the tracks on this disc fit in with the whole late-night bachelor pad ethos as they are, quite simply, and in the words of the great Stan Freberg, "too loud, man". That said, this is a great CD. The music is fabulous and beautifully re-mastered (Cy Coleman's "Playboy's Theme" is the epitome of bachelor pad cool and, by itself, worth the price of the disc) while RJ Smith's liner notes are, as ever, entertaining, witty and evocative. In fact the whole package is life-affirming, high-quality fun: just the thing to chase those blues away.

Average customer rating:

Mucha Esquivel!
Wild, crazy, campy, a great retro listen
Whatchamacallit, Esquivel?
Classical Kid Reviews Esquivel
classic, creative and fun fun fun!

Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music
Esquivel
Manufacturer: Bar/None Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000048DR
Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

Sentimental Journey
Latin-Esque
Mucha Muchacha
Surfboard
Begin The Beguine
Lazy Bones
Whatchamacallit
Music Makers
Harlem Nocturne
Jalousie (Jealousy)
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Who's Sorry Now?
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Customer Reviews:

Mucha Esquivel!.......2007-01-03

I was introduced to Esquivel from the movie Nacho Libre and the song Mucha Muchacha. That song is on here and I love it! But it also has music that is fun, original, inventive and way out of the ordinary. I like putting it on in the car and wigging out my teenage daughter and her friends!

Wild, crazy, campy, a great retro listen.......2005-10-15

There are two types of lounge music - the more laid back and dull orchestra kind (Jackie Gleason's work falls into that category) and the more surrealistic and wild space age stuff that holds up surprisingly well today as an entertaining listen (Esquivel falls into the latter category). Sorry for that run-on sentence, but its the best way I am able to describe the genre of lounge music. Esquivel's work is, along with Raymond Scott, space-age pop's true artistic statement. He had a sense of humor, which is apparent in his compositions. His music is truly out of this world - it sounds like nothing else in the lounge genre, or in any other genre all together. Most of all, despite the surrealism, this is probably the most accessible music in the space-age pop genre. Its great dancing music, and the only flaw is that it doesn't hold up as well on repeated listens. It certainly swings, and this is a must-have for any interested in the lounge genre.

Whatchamacallit, Esquivel?.......2005-04-25

After years of obscurity, Juan Garcia Esquivel finally received some recognition in the 1990s. Esquivel was a bandleader who played adult instrumental pop in the '50s and '60s. His music is more interesting than most other instrumental pop, because he used unusual instruments and had wild arrangements, many of which took full advantage of stereo seperation. This is the first CD of his music that was ever released. It is a great sampler of some of his best recordings. Give it a listen.

Classical Kid Reviews Esquivel.......2004-10-10

I have always been a fan of the off-beat, the unusual, from unknown classical composers to "bad" music (which is in the eyes of the beholder), which also extends to popular music. I was delighted when the retro-swing movement came about, and that meant that many old recordings were going to be resurrected on CD and I said, "I better get these while they are still out there"! Well, I bought many of those CD's, and I do not regret it! From a classical standpoint, Esqivel really reminds me of composers like Stockhausen and Ligeti! He really distorts pop music, slowing down tempos, using instruments that are unusual (such as the Jaw Harp and many others that he invented himself). His most famous trademark is his back-up singers, who say "Zu-Zu-Zu-Zu" or only say one or two words of a lyric while the instrumentalists take over the others while you imagine them being sung. Esquivel also wrote many pieces by himself, of which "Latin-Esque" is one. The sound quality is extraordinary. This is a big factor: if you listen with headphones, you can hear more of the stereo "spread"-xylophone glissandos surround you instead of just coming out of the speakers. CD technology has a way of making the old sound even better, and you can tell these recordings were made with love. My only criticism of these compilation CDs is the fact that there is duplication of certain numbers which of course overlap between CD's. Great notes by the amazing Irwin Chusid, who should put out a book of all his program notes from his CD's. A winner all around!

classic, creative and fun fun fun!.......2002-11-27

This was my first Esquivel CD even though I have heard a lot of his stuff for a long time! It is a great collection to begin with a lot of fun, classic and kitschy tunes (and nothing too weird for you novices out there). Putting on this CD is guaranteed to get you dancing whether you're doing the dishes or getting ready to go out. We've also used it for clever background music for theater sketches. (and don't let the title discourage all you bachelorettes out there, it works for us too!)

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Grows on you.
MUSIC TO MY OLD EARS
Classic style 60s Hawaiian music
quiet village cd
QUIET VILLAGE MARKS MARTIN DENNY

Quiet Village/Enchanted Sea
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ASIN: B000000IAS
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

Stranger In Paradise
Hawaiian War Chant
Coronation
Sake Rock
Paradise Found
Firecracker
Martinique
My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii Cha Cha Cha
Tune From Rangoon
Happy Talk
Pagan Love Song
Laura
Quiet Village
Trade Winds
My Isle Of Golden Dreams
Stardust
Song Of The Islands
Flotsam And Jetsam
Beyond The Sea (La Mer)
Off Shore
Sentimental Journey
Beyond The Reef
Baubles, Bangles And Beads
Cross Current
The Enchanted Sea

Customer Reviews:

Grows on you........2007-07-10

I was infected by Enchanted Sea in the sixth grade 1972 (blame my parents).
It sounds corny today, but it's nostalgic for me. Just pretend you're "back in the day".
When I play it my kids grab their stuffed toys and bird puppets,
then whenever they hear some tropical critter in the background they squeeze their toys on cue as if they were people in the band "playing" the exotic sounds "live" using real animals.

MUSIC TO MY OLD EARS.......2007-03-17

THAT VILLAGE IS ANYTHING BUT QUIET...BUT GREAT CLASSIC MARTIN DENNY SOUND

Classic style 60s Hawaiian music.......2007-03-09

I purchased this CD for my parents. They had these albumns when I was a kid and loved them. Martin Denny presents Hawaiian influenced music in a easy listening, soothing style.

quiet village cd.......2005-07-28

Great easy listening music with the sound of birds and the tropics--puts you in the relax mode.

QUIET VILLAGE MARKS MARTIN DENNY.......2005-07-16

Perhaps what he's best known for, Quiet Village is an alltime classic marking the exotic islands fad of the fifties. At this time "Islands" tropical food restaurants sprang up with rocks, bamboo, streams and tropical prints with bird calls and Martin Denny music. Denny and Lyman surely made their mark of the enchanted islands. This was post-war America when people needed that lift--relaxation into peace was MD's tropical island gift.

Taboo: The Exotic Sounds of Arthur Lyman

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The Exotic And Enchanting Sounds Of Arthur Lyman!
Bring on the drums and hot dancing natives.
Taboo. The Exotic Sounds of Arthur Lyman
Another trip into ther Jungle of Mai Tais, roast pig, and suburban chic!
Relaxing and Romantic

Taboo: The Exotic Sounds of Arthur Lyman
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ASIN: B0000009W3
Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

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Love Song Of Kalua
Ringo Oiwake
Sea Breeze
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China Clipper
Sim Sim
Katsumi Love Theme
Caravan
Akaka Falls
Dahil Sayo
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Moon Over A Ruined Castle

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The Exotic And Enchanting Sounds Of Arthur Lyman!.......2006-12-19

This is one of the earliest albums that I can recall from my youth. Arthur Lyman was definetly a fixture in my house, and listening to his music always transports me back to my youth. This album is highly recommended; the sounds are very lovely, and beautiful to the ears. I have actually fallen asleep putting this album on the stereo. If you like to be mentally transported to a distant land, then this album will do the trick. The gentle melodies of Arthur Lyman's music are soothing and will put you in a state of total relaxation.

Arthur Lyman started out as a vibraphonist in Martin Denny's band in Hawaii back in the 1950s. [Martin Denny was also great]. When Lyman left the band to form his own, he created a very unique musical style which would result in several albums. [I have them all, thanks to my Mom]. Lyman combined different sounds in his music through the use of a tropical style infused with a jazz sound. The recording of his music was done in the late Henry Kaiser's Shell Bar in Honolulu, which created a unique sound due to the fact that the auditorium was aluminum. This is a highly recommended CD, enjoy the beautiful sound of one of the great instrumentalists of his time.

Bring on the drums and hot dancing natives........2006-11-28

This music has exotic campiness and I enjoyed this blast from the past. I like the Matin Denny stuff a little better, but this is still an entertaining album. A Hollywood/white guy's version of the exotic tropics, but it's fun. Play it for the luau with the neighbors and bring me a Mai Tai.

Taboo. The Exotic Sounds of Arthur Lyman.......2006-11-03

Both Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny led similar sounding groups that specialised in what was then called "Exotica". It sounds pretty corny today but it's good fun and well done. Beneath all the wild bird and animal calls there are very good musicians who play some pretty good music. The original labels, Hi-Fi for Lyman and Liberty for Denny must have done well out of these guys.

Another trip into ther Jungle of Mai Tais, roast pig, and suburban chic!.......2006-09-18

Along with Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman created a luscious, sensual, and totally FAKE tropical soundscape..... But so what? The music is enchanting, and all you need is a tequila sunrise, (OK so its not a Mai Tai, but hey I'm Chicano!) you hammock, and a glorious Saturday summer afternoon, next to your significant other.... and voila!

YOU are "lost" in your own tropical eden. Not to bad for the price of a CD.....

Relaxing and Romantic .......2006-03-10

I remember this music from the 60's, but I'd forgotten how relaxing and romantic it is. Put on the CD, close your eyes and be transported to a tropical island.

The Exciting Sounds of Martin Denny: Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II

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It's what I wanted
Tiki Party Music
Magnificent! Bravo Martin Denny
FLOAT OFF TO TROPICAL PARADISE
Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II

The Exciting Sounds of Martin Denny: Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II
Martin Denny
Manufacturer: Scamp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000IAP
Release Date: 1996-06-17

Tracks:

Quiet Village
Return To Paradise
Hong Kong Blues
Busy Port
Lotus Land
Similau
Stone God
Jungle Flower
China Nights
Ah Me Furi
Waipo
Love Dance
Soshu Night Serenade
Island Of Dreams
Japanese Farewell Song
Singing Bamboos
The Queen Chant(E Lili U E)
Wedding Song(Ke Kali Ne Au)
Escales
When First I Love
August Bells
Bacoa
Ebb Tide
Rush Hour In Hong Kong

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These early Denny creations cover his more wildly "exotic" career phase. The first album, presented in its original "Spectra-Sonic" mono, includes the hit title track in its entire eerie swamp-varmint splendor. Other standouts are the dreamy xylophone on "Lotus Land" and the absolutely wacky "Love Dance," which sounds more like an ornithologist's orgy. The second album, in stereo, gets more intricate and oddly romantic. The best is the opener, "Shoshu Night Serenade," with its ghostly textures and the persistent ringing of bells that suggest the carriage of a typewriter. The Denny arrangement of "Ebb Tide" is also a stunner. This double volume gives listeners a clear picture of how Denny was interested less in an "authentic" Hawaii and more intrigued by an imaginary and often surreal geography. --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

It's what I wanted.......2007-07-14

This is exactly what my Father wanted and this one was both Volume 1 and Volume 2 combined in one disc.

Tiki Party Music.......2007-05-14

This has always been regarded as one of those must have CDs if you ever wanted to throw a Tiki theme party or want to enjoy some memories of years past. It really is that good and worth having........even goes with Margaritas!

Magnificent! Bravo Martin Denny.......2006-01-05

My Dad introduced me to Exotica a long time ago. I had forgotten about it, until my brother brought it back into my life.

It combines rich layers of sounds that take you into a relaxing adventure - natural acoustic music with the healing sounds of paradise.

This CD represents the cheapest vacation you may ever take, $16. It soothes the senses while allowing you to explore an inner fantasy world elicited by the exciting sounds of tropical exotic places.

Jeff Labno
Los Angeles, California

FLOAT OFF TO TROPICAL PARADISE.......2005-07-16

I recommend all of Martin Denny's immortal albums if you want to relax into a time capsule of a different reality when things were so nice, pleasant and innocent.

Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II.......2004-09-09

I was so happy to find both of these great titles on one CD. Martin Denny is a must have for anyone into Exotica!

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LOVE IT!
Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Great on occasion
South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 9: Cha-Cha De Amor
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U4Q
Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

Sway - Dean Martin
Recado Bossa Nova - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
You're My Thrill - George Auld
It Must Be True - The John Buzon Trio
The Carioca - Martin Denny
Whatever Lola Wants - Les Baxter
A Nega Se Vingou - Walter Wanderley
Dark Eyes/It Happened In Monterey - Mallet Men/80 Drums Around The World
Gopher Mambo - Yma Sumac
Zelda's Theme - Perez Prado
The Magnificent Seven - Tito Rodriguez
Cha Cha Cha d' Amour - Dean Martin
Desafinado - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon/La Furiosa - Jack Costanzo/Don Swan
Choo Choo Cha Cha - Rinky Dinks
So Nice (Summer Samba) - Walter Wanderly
Rock-Cha-Rhumba - Ray Anthony & His Orchestra/Dickie Harrell/Rolley Polley
Sway - Julie London
Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine
Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!!.......2007-03-16

This CD in the Ultra-Lounge series boasts a great track set that will leave you wanting more of that cha-cha-cha! The CD is jammed full of music by many different artists and their orchestras; and there's even a bongo drum lesson at the very end of the CD!

The CD opens with Dean Martin crooning the words to "Sway" which gets the Latin treatment by Dick Stabile & His Orchestra. The mixing of traditional instruments with a Latin beat makes this number shine. "Recado Bossa Nova" by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars follows; "Recado Bossa Nova" has a much purer Latin beat and the musical arrangement uses the guitar very effectively. Once you hear "Recado Bossa Nova" you're going to have incredible difficulty sitting still for the rest of the CD, so clear some room on the floor and prepare for what comes next!

"You're My Thrill" mixes a Latin beat with great use of the horn and drums as Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires infuse it with just a touch of a more traditional American flavor. How's about that piano, too? SMILES

The John Buzon Trio turns in an excellent performance with a solid cha-cha beat for "It Must Be True." As soon as I heard this I wanted a whole CD of John's trio but I didn't find one; and I have no clue why! They give a high octane performance on "It Must Be True" with even an organ thrown into the musical arrangement at just the right moments. This is a high point for this CD.

This CD also contains the classic track "Whatever Lola Wants;" and there is a medley of "Dark Eyes/It Happened in Monterey" by The Mallet Men and 80 Drums Around The World, respectively. Awesome! "A Nêga Se Vingou" shines also with a high energy, fast paced seductive beat and melody that reflects a relentlessly happy outlook on life; and "The Magnificent Seven" shows us how the then-current Latin cha-cha dance craze could be fitted to the score from a major American motion picture, too.

"Desafinado," the second song on this album to be performed by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars, really makes you want to grab your partner and dance, dance, dance for joy! The flute adds a little extra something special to this instrumental track.

"So Nice (Samba De Verão)" will probably be the most easily recognized track on this CD. The organ and percussion carry the melody well; Billy May does a great job with this number.

Some reviewers write that this CD has some filler material. In my opinion, if there is any filler material it is most likely the track entitled "Rock-Cha-Rhumba." This track contains three shorter numbers to illustrate how the advent of rock and roll affected cha-cha music. You may like this; or you may not enjoy this at all. It's a judgment call!

The CD ends with Julie London singing "Sway" with her rather seductive rendition of the very same ballad sung by Dean Martin at the beginning of this CD. I think Dean's version would have sufficed for this CD; they could have added a brand new, fresh track in place of Julie London's "Sway" but the rest of the CD is so good I can forgive this.

The two bonus "hidden tracks" add some color to the CD but they are not the main attraction; some people may even consider them to be pure filler. There is one short track of a man professing his love for his woman as he simply talks about her. If there were only one track I could replace in the track set this number would be it; I would replace it with another musical ballad or an instrumental. The final track gives a brief aural lesson in how to play the bongos; give it a whirl before you dismiss the bongo drum lesson!

The liner notes give the song credits; a wonderful essay by R. J. Smith; and you even get recipes for making margaritas and cuban apricots! Cool! The sound is terrific; Bob Norberg at Capitol Records did a flawless job of digitally remastering these tracks.

The Latin cha-cha craze was just one of several Latin dance crazes sweeping the country in the late 1950s and 1960s. I highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys such music; and people who enjoy lounge music or Latin music from the 1950s and 1960s will treasure this CD as well.

¡Olé!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Great on occasion.......2006-08-04

(3.5/5 stars) The range of music on here varies from outstanding (the title track, sung by Dean Martin) to the ridiculous ("Choo Choo Cha Cha" and "Rock cha Rhumba"). I'm not really certain what the purpose of putting two versions of "Sway" on here is, though one would have sufficed. The dance lesson at the end of the CD really seems to be filler material, though it does keep in line with the series. Regardless, there are numerous songs to make this entry in the series worthwhile. "You're My Thrill" and "Whatever Lola Wants" are two of the best, while "Gopher Mambo" is a familiar tune I did not previously have in my collection. This would be great to play at a party or while cooking, but it is not something to listen to very often. Don't rush out to buy this, but if you happen to have money burning a hole in your pocket...

South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha.......2005-05-19

If you want to spice up your lounge, this volume contains plenty of spicy lounge classics like "Sway" (two versions, one by Dean Martin and another by Julie London), "Recado Bossa Nova", "The Carioca", "A Nega Se Vingou", "Cha Cha Cha d'Amour", "Desafinado", "So Nice (Sambo)", and "Rock-Cha-Rhumba". Great songs for a hot summer day, trip across the border, or if you just want to imagine being there while having a marguarita.

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ulra fantastic
Teach Me Tiger.. and how!
This is a great cd.
Ultra-Cool
Swanky!

Ultra-Lounge Sampler
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U5V
Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

Swamp Fire - Martin Denny
Voodoo Dreams/Voodoo - Les Baxter
Taki Rari - Yma Sumac
Glow Worm Cha-Cha-Cha - Jackie Davis
Holiday For Strings - The Voices Of Walter Schumann
Lonesome Road - Dean Elliot & His Big Band
Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Melancholy Serenade - King Curtis
Jump, Jive An' Wail - Louis Prima
More - Bobby Darin
Girl Talk - Howard Roberts
Go Slow - Julie London
The Peter Gunn Theme - Ray Anthony
Thunderball: Search For Vulcan - Leroy Holmes
The Pink Panther Theme - Hollywood Studio Orchestra
Teach Me Tiger - April Stevens
Cha-Cha-Cha D'Amour - Dean Martin
So Nice (Samba De Verao) - Billy May
French Rat Race - The Double Six Of Paris
I Love Paris - Jack Constanzo
Rock House - The Ernie Freeman Combo
Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - The John Buzon Trio
Bernie's Tune - Curley Hamner, Milt Bubkner
Tanya - Plas Johnson

Customer Reviews:

ulra fantastic.......2007-05-13

This albulm is an albulm that will take you back to the Rat Pack days of old. The songs all have a smokey joe kind of feel to them !! I love it!!

Teach Me Tiger.. and how!.......2007-02-06

This CD is worth the price for the one track "Teach Me Tiger." Similar to other CDs offered, this is one where a smoking jacket and a retro 50's vibe come to life. There are also other funky tunes in here that are sure to have you wondering if they were serious or just having a great party. Either way, it works well as party background music, although you may find yourself shushing everyone up to hear the lyrics.

This is a great cd........2007-01-10

This cd was a Christmas gift for my daughter and she loves it! Thanks for the prompt service Amazon.

Ultra-Cool.......2002-05-15

This CD is one of the greatest purchases I ever made. I was brousing the cd's a my local record store and came upon this fuzzy, ultra-hip complilation. I have bought this CD for friends and used it for entertaining. Almost anyone will love this cd, if simply for the humour in it! FANTASTIC!

Swanky!.......2001-12-16

an excellent potpourri of swingers music... It even has a few of the goodies such as Bobby Darin's "No one else could love you more" and of course they have jump jive and wail.

Very nice Cd to put on quietly while you're entertaining a lady friend.

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