Post #491371 by LoungeShark on Sun, Nov 1, 2009 8:49 PM

On 2009-11-01 12:16, Hakalugi wrote:
As long as Hangtentiki has that big advertisement as a signature I'm gonna have to believe that Hangtentiki is not really here for conversation and is actually here just to try to sell books. If Hangtentiki wants to make a sincere impression, he/she should dump the spam ad signature. If Hangtentiki wants to sell books to TC members, he/she should buy a banner ad. Until then, I have put Hangtentiki and his/her book on my ignore list.

As someone that's recently conversed with HTT quite a bit, I feel I should 'speak up' for his intentions regarding tiki and/or selling his book. This guy's got a TON of mugs, etc. in his abode. So much so, that he's to be featured in an upcoming 'Totally Tikified' article of Tiki Magazine. So you don't miss it, watch for his 'Attic of Addiction.' It's quite impressive.

Regarding the book, I've read it and like it. And I'm sure the signature thing is an attempt to get his book out there and yes, sell copies. But, c'mon. If you're gonna knock him for that...you better start knocking every over artist, writer, band, etc. on this site. At least one out of every 5 posts have something that will direct you to their stuff and I don't see anything wrong with that IF it all connects to the genre of Tiki. And for the record, his book has a lot of cool tie ins.

Now...back to the original purpose of this topic. Mickey Hart. I can see how he may fit in some people's tiki experience. His music is exotic, it's rhythmic, it transports you to a foreign land. I get the same feel when I listen to Baxter or Denny. And the particular album that is referenced sounds nothing like hippy music to me. So, yeah, I could see adding it to the rotation, if one was so inclined.

Now to to quote some rather famous hippies...'Trouble with you is the trouble with me. Got two good eyes but you still don't see.' Ironically, these lines make more sense after reading some of the comments posted to this thread. Enjoy!