Korla Pandit"Exotica 2000"
(Sympathy For The Record Industry 387)
When the man with the turban takes to the Hammond B3, you know the night will be heading into exotic territory. You will be amazed by the power of a single instrument as Korla coaxes the mysterious sounds of other worlds from a simple organ. His performances have been known to hypnotize the weak minded, so Vik will have a certified hypno-therapist on duty to help those placed in deep trances. One of the true originals in American music, any Korla release should not be missed, and this short collection is no exception.
The Magnetic Theme - The Way You Look Tonight - Trance Dance - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Tales Of The Underwater Worshippers - Perfidia - Temptation - Pelone Telefone - Miserlou (bonus live cut)
Robert Drasnin
"Voodoo"
(Bacchus Archives/Lost Episode 09)
Next, Vik pays tribute to the forgotten exotica master Robert Drasnin. Drasnin's sole release "Voodoo" easily takes it's place along side the masterworks of Denny and Baxter. Subtle and enticing, the promise shown here will make you wish he had continued recording. You will be transported to a quiet lagoon on plucked harp strings, bamboo vibes, sultry piano, exotic percussion, and otherworldly vocals. Have that Mai Tai handy and slip into your favorite Hawaiian shirt, you are about to worship at a rare and singular tiki shrine.
Chant Of The Moon - Desiree - Hindara - Orinoco - Warm Night Wind - Mirage - Voodoo - Jardin De La Noche - Tambuku - You - Paradise - Enchantment
Martin Denny"Exotica 1 & Exotica 2"
(Scamp 9712)
Mondays close with the true godfather of exotica...the hardest working man with birdcalls...Mr. Quiet Village himself...Martin Denny. Few who have heard Martin's take on Les Baxter's "Quiet Village" have not been transported to a pleasant tropical isle. "Exotica I and II" represent the very essence of the Denny sound, and Vik's is proud to present "Exotica I" with Denny's original vibe player, Arthur Lyman. Truly the exotic close to an exotic eve.
Exotica I
Quiet Village - Return To Paradise - Hong Kong Blues - Ruby Port - Lotus Land - Similau - Stone God - Jungle Flower - China Nights - Ah Me Furi - Waipo - Love Dance
Exotica II
Soshu Night Serenade - Island Of Dreams - Japanese Farewell Song (Sayonara) - 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