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JOHN-O
Tiki Socialite
Dogtown, USA
Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2721
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Lucas, have you actually listened to this album ?? I get the impression you haven't. It's GREAT stuff !! It sounds like the pressing is sold out now but let me know if you want to borrow my vinyl (which I can't play anyway).
It works on many different levels...
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As far as I'm aware, it's the only mid-century recording of Exotica performed in a mainland Tiki bar. Looking for a actual vintage connection between Tiki and Exotica ?? (other than the Tiki Revival's pairing of the two complimentary aesthetics). This is it !!
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It's very atmospheric music. And good sound quality for a live recording. You can hear the audience in the background.
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It adds to the mythic status of the Kahiki. Very very few people on the West Coast have experienced this place when it was open. I asked Nepheria of the Ding Dong Devils about it. She's originally from Columbus and shared her memories of it when she was younger. Her descriptions made it sound like the most fantastic place on Earth. I used to just imagine the Kahiki based on the amazing pictures in BOT but now this live recording makes me feel as if I had the opportunity to visit.
The recent customer service experiences are unfortunate but let's not let it mar the significance of this thread.
Thanks Jeff Central for all your efforts in getting this released. :)
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