Post #334175 by basilh on Sat, Sep 22, 2007 3:05 AM

I was just interested if my music qualified, primarily because of the Latin percussion (Played by Barry Morgan of Blue Mink) and the Hawaiian Guitar and vibes lead instruments.

AND The Sleeve notes by EMI :-

EMI Studio Two CD cat # 7243 4 98129 2 5

TWO-177 & TWO-218 CD
This is now a "Collector's" item

These are the Sleeve Notes.

In the same way that US masters of exotic music as Martin Denny and Les Baxter transported their listeners to mysterious tropical islands and ancient civilizations, Birmingham born Basil Henriques and his Waikiki Islanders managed to re-create a similar mirage on these two albums from the EMI Studio 2 series. Henriques destination was Hawaii, the unmistakable sound of which he expertly summoned up from the strings of his steel guitar, an instrument that was perfectly adapted to capture the mood and romance of the South Seas - with its golden beaches, palm trees and dramatic burning sunsets - and transport it into thousands of suburban homes across the UK. Basil Henriques was, for many mood music fans, the main supplier of instant sunshine. His vast repertoire included favourite songs from films such as Dr. Zivago and The Sound of Music, old favourites like "Strangers in The Night" and "Moon River" , together with popular hits such as Dusty Springfield's "Just Lovin' You" and Acker Bilk's eternal "Stranger On The Shore". For the latter Henriques imitates the sound of a soaring seagull with his instrument, an evocative and atmospheric touch which evokes dreams ( or maybe memories ) of balmier foreign climes.

Edwin Pouncey.
Produced by Ciara Nolan
Special thanks to Rob Owen
Design by EMI Art Department

Also, This guy thinks it's "Tiki"
http://thirdisland.blogspot.com/2007/08/impact.html

Steelies do it without fretting !

[ Edited by: basilh 2007-09-22 03:40 ]