Post #700606 by mrzahta on Wed, Nov 27, 2013 10:06 AM

Hi everybody! I'm from Brazil and new to the forum. I confess that here in Brazil the Tiki Culture is not so famous, but since when I discovered it, in 2009, I simply fell in love with it.

I discovered Tiki culture thanks to Exotica, listening to it with the Ultra-Lounge series. After that, I started to listen to more and more from Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Gene Rains, Webley Edwards' Hawaiian Calls compilations, and now I'm a fan of Waitiki, Tikiyaki Orchestra and Orchestrotica.

For me, the enchantment of Exotica comes from its simplicity, but also its lush aura and arrangements. I think it was (in the 50s/60s) the precursor of New Age/meditation music, since the relaxing objective is almost the same (I know it's hard to find meditation music playing in bars and restaurants).

I love to hear the mallet instruments, afro-latin percussion, the special exotic effects, jungle calls, ocean waves. I had hardly listened to something so magical and escapist, even in Brazil.

And you? For those who like Exotica, what do you think is its enchantment?