tikiyaki orchestra - stereoexotique - now available for order !!! - Tiki Music

DTG DJ Terence Gunn Member Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 250	DTG DJ Terence Gunn Posted posted on Sat, Jul 7, 2007 10:46 AM From the mastermind of Jim Bacchi, 'Stereoexotique' is something very, very special, highly significant, and in all ways goes beyond expectations. Performed by Jim Bacchi with four songs featuring Gary Brandin on Hawaiian Lap Steel, and containing 12 instrumental tracks of music (the first being a brief intro of windchimes, waves, jungle noises and exciting native percussion), 'Stereo Exotique' is skillfully arranged and thought out, containing lots of percussion, vibes, piano, organ, guitar, bass, and lap steel. When present, the jungle noises and sound effects (e.g., bird calls, waves) are kept to a minimum and in the background, lending atmosphere without being obtrusive. The music is very relaxing, but is never dull nor unentertaining; basically, like a lot of instrumental Exotica and Lounge music, relaxingly energetic or vice versa. Though it is clear that Jim has respect for, knowledge of, and was inspired by the Exotica and Lounge music of old, when listening to 'Stereo Exotique', one will recognise similarities of early Friends Of Dean Martinez, Combustible Edison, and Tipsy. But unlike The Friends Of Dean Martinez, the music isn't dark and moody; unlike Combustible Edison, the music doesn't have vocals and doesn't sound like it should be accompanying a Saturday morning kid's show or something off Nickelodeon; unlike Tipsy in that it doesn't have repetitious loops. And, with the exception of a couple songs that have a more contemporary flair/sound quality to them, these recordings could've easily come out as far back as the early 1970s. The sound quality itself is crystal clear, vibrant, and has excellent clarity; it'll sound good on any set of speakers. The CD art (Brad Parker) and packaging is another plus and worth having in your hands. Call it Neo-Exotica or Neo-Lounge, do yourself a favour, folks, and get the CD. Since 'Cocktails With Joey' by Joey Altruda, I've been waiting for somebody else to do it right for a long time, and finally someone has. Mahalo, Tikiyaki!!! [ Edited by: DJ Terence Gunn 2007-07-07 23:52 ]

From the mastermind of Jim Bacchi, 'Stereoexotique' is something very, very special, highly significant, and in all ways goes beyond expectations.

Performed by Jim Bacchi with four songs featuring Gary Brandin on Hawaiian Lap Steel, and containing 12 instrumental tracks of music (the first being a brief intro of windchimes, waves, jungle noises and exciting native percussion), 'Stereo Exotique' is skillfully arranged and thought out, containing lots of percussion, vibes, piano, organ, guitar, bass, and lap steel. When present, the jungle noises and sound effects (e.g., bird calls, waves) are kept to a minimum and in the background, lending atmosphere without being obtrusive. The music is very relaxing, but is never dull nor unentertaining; basically, like a lot of instrumental Exotica and Lounge music, relaxingly energetic or vice versa.

Though it is clear that Jim has respect for, knowledge of, and was inspired by the Exotica and Lounge music of old, when listening to 'Stereo Exotique', one will recognise similarities of early Friends Of Dean Martinez, Combustible Edison, and Tipsy. But unlike The Friends Of Dean Martinez, the music isn't dark and moody; unlike Combustible Edison, the music doesn't have vocals and doesn't sound like it should be accompanying a Saturday morning kid's show or something off Nickelodeon; unlike Tipsy in that it doesn't have repetitious loops. And, with the exception of a couple songs that have a more contemporary flair/sound quality to them, these recordings could've easily come out as far back as the early 1970s.

The sound quality itself is crystal clear, vibrant, and has excellent clarity; it'll sound good on any set of speakers. The CD art (Brad Parker) and packaging is another plus and worth having in your hands.

Call it Neo-Exotica or Neo-Lounge, do yourself a favour, folks, and get the CD. Since 'Cocktails With Joey' by Joey Altruda, I've been waiting for somebody else to do it right for a long time, and finally someone has.

Mahalo, Tikiyaki!!!

[ Edited by: DJ Terence Gunn 2007-07-07 23:52 ]

Post #317146 by DJ Terence Gunn on Sat, Jul 7, 2007 10:46 AM