Post #327509 by OnyaBirri on Wed, Aug 22, 2007 6:16 PM

On 2007-08-21 18:42, Jeff Central wrote:
Well, I just got done comparing both the mono and stereo versions of Martin Denny's "Exotic Percussion" album. The mono copy, while still classic exotica does absolutely nothing to highlight the exotic instruments used on this recording. The stereo copy though really sounds nice. It highlights the piccolo xylophones, steel chimes and wind chimes to stunning effect. Not only does the exotic instrumentation on this album sound clearer but the seperation of these sounds actually enhance the music. I forgot how many oriental percussion instruments were used in this recording. How about tuned Burmese Gongs, a Samisen and a Magna Harp anyone?

What a great album! Nice cover too!!

Cheers and Mahalo,
Jeff

My mistake. You are dead on about the stereo. It has a very natural spread, with bass and piano centered and percussion instruments across the spectrum.

The lopsided mixes I was referring to are on the earlier albums, at least through Enchanted Sea. By the time of this one, though, they had a better understanding of stereo.

Speaking of the cover, does anyone know the name of the model on the cover? She's on at least one other cover from the post Sandy Warner era.