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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 01 Jul 1996 00:17:27 -0400

I hate to be the sole dissenting voice, so does anyone besides myself find
most of the vocal tracks on the mancini tribute annoying? I think all the
instrumentals are great , though (with the exception of man or astroman) and
the cd is well worth buying.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
Date: 01 Jul 1996 08:39:10 -0400

Hi!
With all the names that are discussed on this list I'm surprised no one has
talked about German composer Peter Thomas.  I was introduced to his work
through two AMAZING Cd releases:
Peter Thomas  "Film Musik" & Peter-Thomas-Sound-Orchester  "Raumpatrouille"
These fabulous recording feature highlights from German film and TV
soundtracks from '66 & '67 and feature some of the coolest
big-band-psychedelic-sitar-sci-fi-cool-jazz EVER!
I'm looking for anyone who has more info on Mr. Thomas as well as anyone who
has original vinyl recordings that they wish to sell, trade, or at least
record for me!  Hope to hear from everyone soon!
L.B.

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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Want List
Date: 01 Jul 1996 10:23:59 -0400 (EDT)


Forgive me if want lists are forbidden...


This is what I am looking for.  All vinyl, all first pressings,
preferably M disc and VG and up sleeve (clean, no tears).


Martin Denny
    Exotica
    Exotica: Volume II
    Forbidden Island
    Primitiva
    Hypnotique
    Afro-Desia
    Exotica: Volume III
    Exotic Moog

Les Baxter
    Ritual of the Savage
    Tamboo!

Robert Drasnin
    Voodoo!

Xma Sumac
    Voice of the Xtabay



Send me your vinyl for-sale lists!


Thanks,
Paul

Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
Date: 01 Jul 1996 12:50:13 -0400

[e-mail] wrote:
>With all the names that are discussed on this list I'm surprised no one has
>talked about German composer Peter Thomas.  I was introduced to his work
>through two AMAZING Cd releases:
>Peter Thomas  "Film Musik" & Peter-Thomas-Sound-Orchester  "Raumpatrouille"
>These fabulous recording feature highlights from German film and TV
>soundtracks from '66 & '67 and feature some of the coolest
>big-band-psychedelic-sitar-sci-fi-cool-jazz EVER!

Peter Thomas has certainly recorded some of the most amazing music I've
ever heard. He recently recorded 2 remixes of Combustible Edison's
"Bluebeard", available on 12" single and CD-5 from Germany's Bungalow
Records (Also featured are remixes by St.Ettienne and Fantastic Plastic
Machine).

Mr. Thomas (now about 75 years old) played with Combustible Edison in
Berlin last month - a second keyboard was set up next to mine, and he added
the various horn and piano riffs he wrote for "Bluebeard"; he also joined
the band on a rousing version of the theme to "Space Patrol" (er,
"Raumpatrouille"), which is a legendary cult German TV show from 1966.
(available on PAL format videotapes in Europe).

Why Peter Thomas is unknown outside of Germany (and Austria and
Switzerland) is a shame, as he is the equal of a Morricone, Barry,
Goldsmith, etc. Besides his film and television scores, he produced much
production music and a number of EZ Listening albums. Besides the 2 CD's
listed above, there is one more collection from Polygram Germany that
features more of the latter. Folks in North America can try to track down
his soundtrack to "Chariots of the Gods?"

A tip of the hat to The Millionaire for turning me on the Peter Thomas
Soundorchester.

br cleve



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From: "Joerg Nijmeijer" <[e-mail]>
Subject: the digest ...
Date: 01 Jul 1996 19:13:50 +0000

hiya list-administrator & others who could give me a hint ...

My "Pegasus Mail V2.3" detected the exotica-digest mails "V96"
as a digest and presented it in a very easy-to-browse format.

The ones posted as "V2" are shown as one single mail, with all the
postings put together to one miles-long message. (Not so easy to use)

Would it be possible to return to the V96-format or is there a
possibility to tell my client to regard these mailings as digest ???


Thx !

Peace,
Joerg

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 01 Jul 1996 16:14:48 -0500

>     Listening to it right now, at work! There is gonna be a vinyl version

the vinyl version is on pink panther colored vinyl and currently the grand
prize (plus a CD) at the Casino Biscotti's Shots in the Dark contest. drop
by and take a shot (pun
intended)...http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/casino.html


i remain...
Vik Trola


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html




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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 01 Jul 1996 15:30:51 -0800

>>Has anyone else heard SHOTS IN THE DARK, the Henry Mancini
>>tribute album? It's got my vote for the single best tribute
>>album ever.

I think this is a great tribute album, The one vocal piece I just could not
get into was by Nana Vernon, maybe it's just me.  I do have to mention that
my favorite track is "Push the button, Max" by Del Noah & the Mt. Ararat
Finks.  Does anyone have any info. on them.

Marie



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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Re[2]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 01 Jul 1996 15:55:53 -0700 (PDT)



On Mon, 1 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

> the vinyl version is on pink panther colored vinyl and currently the grand
> prize (plus a CD) at the Casino Biscotti's Shots in the Dark contest. drop
> by and take a shot (pun
> intended)...http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/casino.html


Hey, that's cool!  We (Cosmik Debris) are giving one away in the next
issue, too.  We're being boring about it, though.  Couldn't come up with
a contest idea I liked enough, so we're just having a drawing.  What's
the contest, Vik?  (Maybe I should just go look, right?  Sheesh.  People
like me drive me nuts...)

Deej


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 01 Jul 1996 16:07:11 PST

     Del Noah has a 4 song "hot-rod" single out on Dionysus. Email your
     snailmail address to [e-mail] for a catalog!


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Author:  [e-mail] at INTERNET


>>Has anyone else heard SHOTS IN THE DARK, the Henry Mancini
>>tribute album? It's got my vote for the single best tribute
>>album ever.

I think this is a great tribute album, The one vocal piece I just could not
get into was by Nana Vernon, maybe it's just me.  I do have to mention that
my favorite track is "Push the button, Max" by Del Noah & the Mt. Ararat
Finks.  Does anyone have any info. on them.

Marie




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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Joe Pyne Show
Date: 02 Jul 1996 04:57:09 -0700

This is outside the realm of music but definitely a slice of wierdness.

A recent visit to Kansas City reminded me of the first TV I watched there
in 1967 after being out of the country for 4 years.  We arrived late and
when we got to my uncle's house he was watching something called "The Joe
Pyne Show," a late-night network show produced in Hollywood.

As I recall it, the format consisted of Joe sitting at a dais in front of
an audience sitting in folding chairs. Guests would step to a mike and
explain their particular talent or cause, and then, before they were even
finished speaking, Joe, a crew-cutted, chunky older guy, would launch
into a string of abuse and ridicule.  Just cut them down.  Of course,
being Hollywood, the guests were often nutcases with causes like
communicating with aliens or stopping smoking (Joe chained smoked
throughout the show).  I think that was the whole show:  stand up, give
your pitch, and get yelled down by Joe.  My uncle loved it.

Does anyone else remember this show?  Did some sick mind think it up?
And can I get it on video now?

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]

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From: Darrell Brogdon <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: New arrivals
Date: 02 Jul 1996 07:02:45 -0500

At 10:34 PM 6/29/96 +0000, you wrote:
>
>A lot of people on the group have e-mailed me about new arrivals, so I'm
taking the liberty of making a
>list and sharing with everyone--hope you don't mind.
>PREORDERS:
>
>RCA's Retro Future Loung Music Series (Japan):
>Vol. 1, "Flying Birds" (24 tracks from RCA Stereo Action LPs, including
Esquivel, Three Suns,
>Marty Gold, etc.)
>Vol. 2, "Funny Dreams" (25 tracks, including Mancini, Russ Garcia, Hugh
Montenegro, Xavier
>Cugat, etc.)
>Vol. 3, "Humming Cafe" (23 vocal tracks, incl.  Ann-Margret, Xavier Cugat,
Gogi Grant, etc.)
>"Blow-Up" (classic '60s soundtrack)
>Three Suns, "Sons to Suns"
>

Michael--

I'd like to know more about RCA's Retro Future Lounge series.  I gather it's
not been released yet(?).
What's the price on these?  Any information would be appreciated!

Thanks!
DARRELL BROGDON <[e-mail]>


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Polar Bear Club + Jim Ruiz!
Date: 02 Jul 1996 09:13:53 -0500

due to the process of moving, i could not get your events up in Vik's in
time but would like to in the future. if anything comes about that you can
give me advance notice on, i'll be sure to add it in!


i remain...
Vik Trola


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 02 Jul 1996 09:55:30 -0500

>     Del Noah has a 4 song "hot-rod" single out on Dionysus. Email your
>     snailmail address to [e-mail] for a catalog!
>
>


hey lee,

how's things? still interested in expanding the Dionysus page with more
swinging and exotic stuff. would like to develop a whole room for you. Del
Noah would be one fine example (a fave of mine from the Shots CD as well).
let me know if you are interested. snail mail still remains:

Frank Davis
114 W. 26th St.
New York, NY  10001

BTW...just finished moving to Brooklyn so if you are ever in the Big Apple,
let's get together!


i remain...
Vik Trola


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html




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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: NYC haunts
Date: 02 Jul 1996 09:00:07 -0400

Monday nights, try Shrimp at the Embassy.  Adam Goldstone, who spins in the
bathroom at the Tunnel, will be the DJ.  They're going for a Jean Shrimpton,
mod, mid-60s thing, but if you're into that style of loungesque stuff (I
am!) I'm sure it will be a wonderful time.  And no cover!

-Jordana
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
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From: "Herman, Jack" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Please allow me to introduce myself...
Date: 01 Jul 1996 17:17:00 PDT


Hello, everyone! My name is Jack Herman and I'm a new subscriber to the
mailing list.

I'm a fairly new convert to this exotica stuff, but when I heard the
first Esquivel CD a few months ago I knew I'd be hooked for life. Since
then I've been picking up various things here and there. Two or three
dozen CDs so far- a mere pittance compared to all you hardcore collectors
out there, I'm sure. The Space Age Bachelor Pad web page was a big help
in finding new music to look for and that led me here.

My knowledge of this type of music right now is pretty trivial, so
forgive me if I lurk a while and just listen to what everyone else here
is talking about. I do have one question, though, and please forgive me
if I am rehashing an already talked-to-death subject: the aforementioned
Mancini tribute album. I have yet to hear anything about this. Please,
please tell me that somebody remembered to include the theme to
"Experiment In Terror." It is one of my favorite pieces of music ever
since it was used as the theme to WGN TV's "Creature Features" in Chicago
many, many moons ago, not to mention my favorite Blake Edwards' film.

I'm looking forward to future discussion and discoveries.

Having a smart cocktail in Austin, Texas and raising a toast to all of
you,
JACK

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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Discography
Date: 02 Jul 1996 11:25:58 -0400 (EDT)


Anyone have a Xma Sumac discography?  I can't seem to find one anywhere.

thanks

Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Xma Sumac
Date: 02 Jul 1996 11:30:36 -0400 (EDT)


Sorry for the repeat...

I hear rumblings that Xma Sumac will appear in NYC later this summer...
will someone be posting dates?  Is there a place where I can find dates
for exotica/lounge acts (new and old) in Philly and NYC?

Thanks...


Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Returned Mail
Date: 02 Jul 1996 12:09:15 -0400

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                      RE>>Bas and Enzo                             6/28/96

I would gladly trade you a copy of ENZO and other
bad lounge singin' for THE PASSSIONS on tape!  Thanks so much!  What an
offer...I have a pretty good collection of strange music...what else can I
tape you?  Hey, since you offered first, you can send me a copy of THE
PASSIONS to:
LAURA TAYLOR
3515 W.  SAN PEDRO ST.
TAMPA, FL  33629
Let me know what I can do for you!
Dear Laura,
the only release I know of is The Passions 10" box with Les Baxter. I have a
M copy myself and it's totally incredible. One song from that was on the
Incredibly Strange comps. the whole 10" was also booted for one of those
"limited edition 1000 copies CDs".
I collect odd and rare lounge vocal/instrumental records from all over the
world and would be very keen on hearing Enzo Di Terrizi, never heard him
before. Maybe we could trade tapes? I'm compiling a CD compilation of this
kind of stuff.
All the best
Stefan





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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 02 Jul 1996 12:47:19 -0500

>BTW...just finished moving to Brooklyn so if you are ever in the Big Apple,
>let's get together!
>
>

ooop! now my face is truly red! well, the cover is blown thanks to
forgetting the reply to goes back to the list. sorry for that! the offer
does stand for anyone on the list in or coming to nyc to get together...and
if you have swinging stuff for Vik's send it along. (trying to turn a
mistake into something good)

once again...apologies all around and drinks on the house!


i remain...
Vik Trola


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: WIGGING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 02 Jul 1996 13:28:32 EDT

     we here at hifi need a copy of GERALD WIGGINS Wiggin Out--numero J618
     in the hifi catalog.  e-mail me, call me, whatever.  we need it soon!

     on the lyman reissue program:  we are releasing both TABOO and
     HAWAIIAN SUNSET as two seperate albums with added tracks from other
     Lyman albums.  they should be available in October.

     thank you one and all for sending me your comments.


     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
               David Greenberg
               [e-mail]
               HIFI/Rykodisc Shetland Park 27 Congress St. Salem MA 01915
               508-744-7678

     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[3]: MANCINI TRIBUTE
Date: 02 Jul 1996 10:49:58 PST

     Frank,

     I'm gonna work up an entire package for you. I'm really swamped, so it
     is gonna take a few days. Let me know what titles of mine you already
     have. Do you want to go beyond exotica & surf?

     Best,


     Lee


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>     Del Noah has a 4 song "hot-rod" single out on Dionysus. Email your
>     snailmail address to [e-mail] for a catalog!
>
>


hey lee,

how's things? still interested in expanding the Dionysus page with more
swinging and exotic stuff. would like to develop a whole room for you. Del
Noah would be one fine example (a fave of mine from the Shots CD as well).
let me know if you are interested. snail mail still remains:

Frank Davis
114 W. 26th St.
New York, NY  10001

BTW...just finished moving to Brooklyn so if you are ever in the Big Apple,
let's get together!


i remain...
Vik Trola


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html





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From: Rex Stocklin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Looking for Sigh!!!!
Date: 02 Jul 1996 11:13:51 -0700

I don't know if this LP is appropriate for this forum , but watt the
hay! I'm in sezrch of Cy Coleman's MGM chestnut titled "The Ages of
Rock". It was a pastiche of classical standards given light b-pad like
jazz treatments. I dig this so much that I'd re-purchase a clean vinyl
copy but I really would like a CD, Is this weigh two obscure? This is
exotica after awl!
Thanx in advance for any leads!
                                                                                                                                                                                            Rex William Stocklin
                                                                                                                                                                                            Marina del Rey, CA

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: New arrivals
Date: 02 Jul 1996 16:10:03 -0400

At 07:02 AM 7/2/96 -0500, you wrote:
>At 10:34 PM 6/29/96 +0000, you wrote:
>>
>>A lot of people on the group have e-mailed me about new arrivals, so I'm
>taking the liberty of making a
>>list and sharing with everyone--hope you don't mind.
>>PREORDERS:
>>
>>RCA's Retro Future Loung Music Series (Japan):
>>Vol. 1, "Flying Birds" (24 tracks from RCA Stereo Action LPs, including
>Esquivel, Three Suns,
>>Marty Gold, etc.)
>>Vol. 2, "Funny Dreams" (25 tracks, including Mancini, Russ Garcia, Hugh
>Montenegro, Xavier
>>Cugat, etc.)
>>Vol. 3, "Humming Cafe" (23 vocal tracks, incl.  Ann-Margret, Xavier Cugat,
>Gogi Grant, etc.)
>>"Blow-Up" (classic '60s soundtrack)
>>Three Suns, "Sons to Suns"
>>
>
>Michael--
>
>I'd like to know more about RCA's Retro Future Lounge series.  I gather it's
>not been released yet(?).
>What's the price on these?  Any information would be appreciated!
>
>Thanks!
>DARRELL BROGDON <[e-mail]>


You can count me in on that one as well.  What is the fidelity like?  I have
had some hit or misses with japanese imports.

Bryan


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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Playlist for Jack Diamond 6/9/96
Date: 02 Jul 1996 16:16:03 +0000

KFJC play list 6/9 for Jack Diamond

Planets                                                  Chunky
Shorty Rogers Composition W/ Shelly Manne, Don Fagerquist, Bob Envoldson,
Russ Freeman and Marty Paich/Dec. 18,1953 Contemporary -
Shapes,Motions&Colors ;
Shelly Manne and His Men
Mancini with Jimmy Rowles       Party Poop              The Party
Dick Hyman              The Moog and Meeeeee!!!!!!!     Command
Jack Nitzsche-  Baia                                    Lonely Surfer
Esquivel                Nature Boy(Eden Ahbez Original0
Ahbez, Eden             Full Moon                       Eden's Island
Johnny Pate             Shaft in Africa1973!!!!!!!!!!
Dean Elliot             College Confidential (CHANCELLOR/1960)
Jerry Goldsmith Double Cross                            The Last Run
Brian Fahey Orchestra   Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Billy Mure              By the Beautiful Sea(Fireworks) RCA/58/STEREO
Perrey and Breuer       Saturian Sleigh Ride            Pick Wick
Mel Henke               All that Meat                   Warner BROS/62
Dick Hyman              Danke Schoen , (Lowery Organ)   Command
Ray Heindorf Orchestra  Sam Hoffman-Theremin    Ski Run;
Spellbound/W B 1958
Los Indios Tabajaras    Maria Elena
Elektrosonics           Twilight Ozone
Barry, John             Blues for Beatniks              Emi Years VOL.1
Electronic Concept Orch.        Atlantis
Gleason, Jackie         Melancholy Serenade             And Awaaay We Go!
Martin Denny            My Little Grass Shack Cha Cha Cha
Shorty Rogers Giants    Moon Over Cuba/Viva Puente      Afro-Cuban
Influence/RCA/1958      Joe Mondragon-Bass
Electric Flag           Peter's Trip                    The Trip
Howard Roberts Qrt.     One Note Samba                  CAPITOL/63
Enoch Light/Dick Hyman/Vinnie Bell      Puppet Man      Project 3
Jack Mc Duff W/ Kenny Burrell, Joe Dukes, Leo Wright
   Basie's 1:00
Jump/Prestige
Walter Haynes           Chopsticks

Jimmie Haskel           Busy Signal Blues                       IMPERIAL/57,8/ST
Ferrante and Teicher    Rudolph,The Red-Nosed Reindeer  54/WESTMINSTER
Marlene Dietrich        Symphonie                               10"/DECCA/1ST LP
Walter Sear             Penny Lane                 Moog Plays the Beatles
Todd Rundgren   Dogfight Giggle                         A Wizard
John Barry              The Ice Planet/Heading for Zarkon      Star Crash
Lawrence Ferlinghetti   The Poet As An Acrobat          Fantasy
Barry Grey              Mysterions
Dick Hamilton and The Hellers   And Now the News
Angelo Badalamenti      Akron Meets the Blues           Blue Velvet
Ennio Morricone Weariness       Malamondo
Jack Costanzo           Drum-A-Mania                    Latin Fever
The Bat Boys            Out with the in Crowd
Sumac, Yma              Montana Live in Concert 1961
Frank Hunter            Jungle Fantasy                  White Goddess
Russ Garcia             Goofy Pepl of Phobos            Fantastica
Hershel Burke Gilbert   Burkes Law
Group One               Fallout                         RCA/65
Lewis Sisters           But Not for Me                  Liberty/Way Out Far
Esquivel                Hornblowers Serenade            To Love Again
Esquivel                Besame Mucho                    57/Mono Only
                                                        57/RCA Mexicana
La Vey, Anton   Satan Takes a Holiday           Satan Takes a Holiday
Pete Rugolo                Diamond on the Move
KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
43 of 52 tracks unavailable on CD ;-)>
Playlist for Jack Diamond 6/9/96
KFJC-FM 89.7 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Playlist for Jack Diamond 6/9/96
Date: 02 Jul 1996 21:06:10 -0400

In a message dated 96-07-02 19:26:33 EDT, you write:

>
>

Boy talk about reason enough to move to the West Coast to get that within
airwave shot!  I'm jealous
Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: Playlist for Jack Diamond 6/9/96
Date: 02 Jul 1996 18:53:16 PST

     But you have WFMU out there! I wish that both WFMU and KFJC were
     available on cable. Los Angeles is pretty dry though Senior Amor's
     "Molotov Coctail Hour" on KXLU is of pretty high standard. Once a week
     at 11:00 PM is just not enough, and it's pretty hard to get KXLU in
     certian parts of LA.

     WFMU and KFJC win the east/west award for best radio stations. Anyone
     wanna second this??

     Lee



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.
In a message dated 96-07-02 19:26:33 EDT, you write:

>
>

Boy talk about reason enough to move to the West Coast to get that within
airwave shot!  I'm jealous
Ashley


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: misanthropy 511 playlist
Date: 02 Jul 1996 22:04:39 -0500

MISANTHROPY 511
p.o.box 23093
detroit, mi 48223
e-mail: [e-mail]

Welcome to another misanthropy 511 playlist. Misanthropy 511 is
broadcast on Sunday nights from mid-2am on CJAM 91.5 fm Windsor,
Ontario  Canada. CJAM can be heard throughout the Windsor/ Detroit
Michigan area.  Misanthropy 511 features from easy listening to moments
of mayhem. Noises of the modern world in living stereo.

We would like to thank all who have sent us promos. It is greatly
appreciated.

Misanthropy, along with Time Stereo, is pleased to present RAPOON live
in Detroit. The show is Sat. July 6th at Zoot╣s. Opening for  Rapoon
are The Hearing Trumpet and Noise Camp. For more info: e-mail me or
call Zoot╣s [phone].

 Misanthropy 511 is now being broadcasted monthly on Radio Marabu.
Radio Marabu is based in Belm Germany and broadcast at various times on
13 different stations throughout Europe. It is also on shortwave. Write
to Radio Marabu for more info and tell them Misanthropy sent you. Radio
Marabu p.o.box 1166,  49187, Belm  Germany   e-mail: [e-mail]

The performance side of Misanthropy, The Hearing Trumpet,continues hard
at work. We have several self-released cassettes available. Write for
more info.

David Warmbier & Greg Hallock


ARTIST---------TITLE--------------------CD/CASS/LP--------LABEL

JUNE 24,1996

D. CHEN--------hallelu, hallelu---------v.a. talent show--ARF ARF
???------------these boots made walkin--v.a. stereo cockt-PLATTENMEIST
RLW------------n------------------------revue et corrige--TRENTE OISEAU
ASMUS TIETCHENS-4-----------------------v.a. itineraire---SELEKTION
BEEQUEEN-------singularity--------------summer rain-------DRONE
ALAN LAMB------beauty-------------------primal image------DOROBO
RAPOON---------go-pel-------------------recurring---------SOLEILMOON
KEVIN,JOHN & ERIC-here comes the sun----v.a. talent show--ARF ARF
MACRONYMPHA----paris factory------------can man be modified-MOTHER SAVA
THE HATERS-----truncated formica--------7▓----------------SELF ABUSE
AMK------------jones-san kon ben-wa-----v.a.america..merzbow-VINYL COMM
KNURL----------side 2-------------------diapason----------KNURL
ART. INDUST.---sea shore----------------amatoria----------KASBAH
ROBERT RICH----starmaker----------------v.a. narratives---MANIFOLD
KORLA PANDIT---miserlou-----------------exotica 2000------SYMP. FOR REC

JULY RADIO MARABU SHOW

KEVIN,JOHN,ERIC-here comes the sun------v.a.talent show---ARF ARF
HISS------------agrocalm----------------alien bass soundsc-AGROCALM
CRAWLING W/ TARTS-motorini elettrici----7▓ ep-------------GYTTJA
KORLA PANDIT----smoke gets in your eyes-exotica 2000------S.F.T.R.I.
ALAN LAMB-------primal image------------primal image------DOROBO
JHNO------------arrival-----------------understand--------DELICATE EAR
MORPHOGENESIS---ecstasy of destruction--stromatolites-----DIRECTION
NELSON RIDDLE---out of the night--------sea of dreams-----CAPITOL
ROBERT RICH-----starmaker---------------v.a. narratives---MANIFOLD
SCHLOSS TEGAL---oranur 3----------------oranur 3----------INTERZONE
FRANS DEWAARD---5-----------------------v.a. itinerre-----SELEKTION
???-------------mexico party------------v.a. ster cocktail-PLATTENMEIST
CUROR-----------baxwyl------------------red metal---------DISCORPOREAL
CURRENT 93------nihil-------------------v.a. succour------PTOLEMAIC TER
???-------------tea for two-------------v.a. ster cocktailPLATTENMEIST


JULY 1, 1996

FRIENDS D.MARTINEZ-all the pretty horses-the shadow your smile-SUB POP
CRUOR----------hzoxci-------------------red metal---------DISCORPORAL
SCHLOSS TEGAL--dor manifestations-------oranur 3----------INTERZONE
ZBIGNIEW KARKOWSKI--uexkull-------------uexkull-----------ANCKARSTROM
LES BAXTER-----moon moods---------------v.a. ultra lounge-CAPITOL
SPELL----------there is no blood in bone-seasons in the sun-MUTE
CRASH WORSHIP--procession---------------adrv--------------CHARNEL MUSIC
CRASH WORSHIP--flow---------------------asesinos----------COLD SPRING
LUSTMORD-------a.t.m.o.m.---------------lustmord----------DARK VINYL
MACRONYMPHA----manic depression---------can man be modified-MOTHER SAVA
SMALL CRUEL PARTY-home borders: circling-v.a. shiroseasons-SHIROCOAL
NELSON RIDDLE--route 66-----------------v.a.batchelor╣s den-DCC
RAPOON---------burning rainbows---------errant angels-----SOLEILMOON
ASMUS TIETCHENS-charisma perdu----------v.a. memorial elvis-ODD SIZE
ACHIM WOLLSCHEID-3----------------------v.a. itineraire---SELEKTION
DANIEL MENCHE--hand against her sand----v.a. shiroseasons-SHIROCOAL
RLW------------nn-----------------------revue et corrige--TRENTE OISEAU

THESE ARE GREAT TIMES TO BE A MISANTHROPIST !

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: KFJC-FM LIve on The Web!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 02 Jul 1996 19:53:38 +0000

Hello all,

Lovers of strange and exotic music. Psychedelic and
noise, hard core, throat core, all kinds of Reggae.
Garage, Surf, Lounge, Outer Space, Techno, Blues, Hip
Hop, Bluegrass, Alternative Country, Girl Pop, Power
Pop,
Big ol' Giant Footstompin Guitars!!!!, International
Esquivel, SEX, Ping Pong Percussion, Bongo Instruction,
Charles Manson, Anton La Vey, Jack Kerouac, Beatniks
New is stuff we've never heard and mannn...we've heard
it
all;))))

Please go to http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc
This is the web site for KFJC-FM

This is the web site for where I do a radio show Sundays
9AM-12Noon.  It is a _super eclectic_ radio station as
we are non-commercial, free form college community (San
Francisco bay area, CA USA - Los Altos Hills, CA USA to
be exact.

I promise you a full $$ refund if this doesn't blow your
ever lovin' mind~!@#$&

On the main page there are pointers/links to our;

a) Survey... So the "big wigs" at KFJC can decide
whether it's worth it to have us Live on the Web
LIVE Radio on the internet. Some of the show's that
_might_ make it there are;
Phil Dirt's Surf's Up/Phil's Garage, Robert Emmett and
his Norman Bates Memorial Soundtrack Show, Jack
Diamond's House of Games, Spliff Skankin''s Jah's Music
and more!!!!!!!

If we do this YOU can hear everything that the powers
that be at KFJC decide what they want the world to hear.

In other words WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE WORLD!!!!!!!
And that's alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trust me, I'm the dj ;)

But only if YOU go there and say yes to our survey.
Comprende' Senor and Senorita's ? ;))

Also on our Main Page is our
b) Music Database where YOU can type in a keyword and
have the entrire KFJC music Libraray kick back
everything it has.
BUT you have to go there to do that.
http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc

Then we would never leave you out in the cold without
c) DJ playlists and reviews of music added to the KFJC
Libraries on a weekly basis

You can also see my web page ***Where Nothing Here is
For Sale*** and see close to 70 album cover scans and my
1940's and 50's Hawaiin print shirts (not for sale),
Esquivel Interview, Cool Links page, etc etc

So go there right now !!!!!!!!! ;)  and send me some
mail from there too ;-)>

All seriousness aside ;) and

Most sincerely,
Jack Diamond

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From: [e-mail]
Subject:  KFJC-FM LIve on The Web!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 02 Jul 1996 23:55:06 -0400

Friends...

I lived in the Santa Clara Valley for quite some time and dialed into KFJC
regularly.  It is a really great station and deserves to be heard!!!   Jack
Diamond's outstanding and informative program has helped me so much in
learning all about this great music.  You'll love it!

I now live in San Francisco.  Although Los Altos is only about 35 miles from
here, I can no longer pick up the station.  :(   It would be a real treat if
the * big wigs * at KFJC would turn us all onto the House of Games.  I urge
you to visit Jack's page and fill out the survey!  Dig?



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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Vacation
Date: 03 Jul 1996 06:19:53 -0600 (MDT)

I'm going to be out of town for a few days.  If you try to post to the list
and your messages don't get through, it may be because you're not subscribed
to the list from the exact same address you're posting from.  Ordinarily
I just pass these messages on to the list by hand but since I won't be
here...

Sorry for any inconvenience over the next few days.

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: eric <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
Date: 03 Jul 1996 12:23:12 -0800

there are only two vinal peter thomas you can get in the usa, one is
chariots of the gods (great) the other is uncle toms cabin ( so so.)

         eric

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From: Sevo Stille <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
Date: 02 Jul 1996 00:50:03 +0200

Sevo Stille wrote:
>
> --- Forwarded mail from [e-mail]
>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:50:13 -0400
> To: [e-mail]
> From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
> Subject: Re: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
> Reply-To: [e-mail]
>
> Why Peter Thomas is unknown outside of Germany (and Austria and
> Switzerland) is a shame, as he is the equal of a Morricone, Barry,
> Goldsmith, etc. Besides his film and television scores, he produced much
> production music and a number of EZ Listening albums. Besides the 2 CD's
> listed above, there is one more collection from Polygram Germany that
> features more of the latter. Folks in North America can try to track down
> his soundtrack to "Chariots of the Gods?"

Probably the biggest problem in popularizing Peter Thomas is the obscurity
of most of his recordings - he was by no means a recording star. Apart
from the current re-releases and samplers, the only recording I own where
he was fully credited on the album front is the Raumpatrouille O.S.T. On
most records, he seems to be only listed in the fine print as composer,
band leader or producer, which, along with his rather common name makes
compiling a discography rather a futile task - I still do not even know
for sure whether the "P. Thomas" credited as composer on the Waikikis (a
German Hawaii-exploitation band) "Hawaii Tattoo" is THE Peter Thomas or
just a namesake.

Peter Thomas oddball for today: There is a live recording of Cauby Peixoto
and Leny Evensong ("Um drink com Cauby e Leny", hot records L.P.H. 5003)
from Brazil, where "Peter Thomas e seu conjunto" are credited as the band
for the B side.

Sevo

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D 60314 Frankfurt a.M.


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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Lounge madness
Date: 04 Jul 1996 11:53:05 -0400

                      RE>Lounge madness                            7/4/96

I've tried to reply before, but the message was kicked back, so I posted
again...but, yeah, I'll trade you an enzo plus other bad lounge singer tape
for one of the passions!  Let's get started!  Let me know how you want to
proceed...
lounge laura
[e-mail]

Dear Laura,
the only release I know of is The Passions 10" box with Les Baxter. I have a
M copy myself and it's totally incredible. One song from that was on the
Incredibly Strange comps. the whole 10" was also booted for one of those
"limited edition 1000 copies CDs".
I collect odd and rare lounge vocal/instrumental records from all over the
world and would be very keen on hearing Enzo Di Terrizi, never heard him
before. Maybe we could trade tapes? I'm compiling a CD compilation of this
kind of stuff.
All the best
Stefan




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Ryko's Exotica releases
Date: 04 Jul 1996 13:37:19 -0400

David,
The list of future releases and qualified writers for the liner notes (
Brother Cleve, Jerry Casale, et al. ) is very impressive indeed!
In addition to having the Tiki News crew do the Arthur Lyman releases you may
want to consider these unsung west coast neo-Exotica heroes

Byron Werner
Coined the phrase Space Age Bachelor Pad Music. Bought his first Lyman record
when he was a kid back in 1972 for $.10
Essentially is responsible for the Esquivel revival (though he denies it) as
he turned Matt Groening, Mark Mothersbaugh, and I believe Irwin Chusid on to
the E-man (as Byron calls him)
818/362-5881
15778 Cobalt, Sylmar, CA 91342

Skip Heller
Musicologist, writer, musician currently involved with Yma Sumac band. He is
the guy who is wholely responsible for bringing Les Baxter back into the
public spotlight. EVERY Les interview by a current young writer can be traced
back to Skip.
He just finished Les liner notes for Scamp.
213/661-4345

Senor Amor (& Joey Sehee)
radio and club dj. Co-host of long running "Molotov Cocktail Hour" and of the
Wonderful World of Joey Show. Seor has worked on Livin Lounge for Criterium
and penned liners for a Capitol release which escapes me at the moment
213/733-3852

Steve & Strike
Co-promoters of Exoticon '95. These guys are no babes in the woods. Strike
has been doing a once a year Exotica show on KALX Berkeley for 10 years and
is currently writing liner notes for ?? (I forget) He also works at Record
Surplus - the best used record store on the planet. Steve owns his own reocrd
store and is producing Rhinos Crime Jazz compilation.
213/667-2528

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Ryko's Exotica releases
Date: 05 Jul 1996 21:56:55 -0400

>Byron Werner
>Essentially is responsible for the Esquivel revival ...... and I believe
>Irwin Chusid on to
>the E-man (as Byron calls him)

He did in fact turn Irwin on to both the E-man and Raymond Scott (both
Byron and soul singer/record fanatic Barrence Whitfield discovered Scott
78's almost simutaneously in different parts of the country, and sent tapes
of the music to Irwin, an old pal of both).

cheers,
cleve



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From: james b gerwitz <[e-mail]>
Subject: "Seconds" Magazine #37, Spring 96
Date: 05 Jul 1996 20:17:20 -0700

Spotted a small Esquivel pic on the cover of this mag (next to Mr. =
Murder Ballad Nick Cave), above the subheader "Easy Listening and Lounge =
Revival Special."

Within were some  short but interesting interviews with the usual =
suspects, Byron Werner, J. Lanza, Irwin C., plus some longer ones =
(including brief discographies & lots of photos) with Esquivel, Denny =
and Ravin' Ray Conniff, who explains the genesis of his sound, and why =
"Do The Bop" is a collector's item. =20

Definitely worth the $3, if its still on the stands.  Also, this mag =
includes the first print ad I've seen for Vampyros Lesbos Sexadelic =
Dance Party, tho I have allowed my Tiger Beat subscription to expire, so =
may have missed it there.



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From: [e-mail] (Henrik Engstroem)
Subject: Re: "Seconds" Magazine #37, Spring 96
Date: 06 Jul 1996 10:39:49 +0100

The first mention of Nick Cave on this list I assume:

>Spotted a small Esquivel pic on the cover of this mag (next to Mr. Murder
>Ballad Nick Cave),

It may please you to know that Nick Cave and some of the Bad Seeds have
recorded a track with no other than Scott Walker. The result, "To have and
to hold", will be on the soundtrack for "Ghosts of the Civil Dead".

All from issue 24 of the Melody Maker.

Henrik

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: "Seconds" Magazine #37, Spring 96
Date: 06 Jul 1996 12:43:30 -0700


>It may please you to know that Nick Cave and some of the Bad Seeds have
>recorded a track with no other than Scott Walker. The result, "To have and
>to hold", will be on the soundtrack for "Ghosts of the Civil Dead".

I seem to remember this film and soundtrack coming out several years ago.
Most likely in '89? - I remember seeing adverts for it at some point while
I was living in Germany (a land where Nick is a God).  An Aussie affair, I
think.  Maybe Nick played in it?  And some of his cronies did the
soundtrack?

Alexander



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: New Question
Date: 06 Jul 1996 17:46:39 EDT


Michael,

I just picked up the Coyle and Sharpe CD ON THE LOOSE and am now
rabid for anything else. Are there any other CDs? I know Mel
Sharpe did a few solo albums for Rhino, are those still in print?

Eagerly awaiting MIRACLES,

        Patrick

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: DUHHHHHHHHHH!
Date: 07 Jul 1996 00:36:04 EDT


>I just picked up the Coyle and Sharpe CD ON THE LOOSE and am now
>rabid for anything else. Are there any other CDs? I know Mel
>Sharpe did a few solo albums for Rhino, are those still in print?

Hey there everybody,

I really apologize, I seen it happ'n
before but I never thought that *I*
would actually ever do it myself!


I was sending a message out to someone
and sent it to the whole dang list.

What the heck! Does any body else have any info
on Coyle and Sharpe? Their ON THE LOOSE CD is
FANTASTIC. New Frontier era guerilla comedy!

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Spy Jazz
Date: 07 Jul 1996 03:12:40 -0400

My article on SPY JAZZ was just published in the LA slick-cover zine SCRAM
(distributed through Tower Records, so you should be able to find it.  Look
for an exotic, veiled women on the cover).  It includes Jack Diamond's 20
Favorite Crime Jazz albums (or at least his top 20 when he wrote me on the
subject last year), and my ruminations about discovering this wonderful
corner of instrumental pop and such genius composers and arrangers as: Henry
Mancini, Elmer Bernstein, Pete Rugolo, Kenyon Hopkins, Leith Stevens, Lalo
Schifrin and Quincy Jones.  The mag also has an excellent overview of The
Zombies (BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING!), Bubbblegum Rock, and a truly clever
fake-history of Rodent Rock (like, The Chipmunks and The Nutty Squirrels).
 My article is followed by a gruesomely gripping dissertation on Mortuary
Cosmetics: Wound Filler, Bruise Bleach, Maggott Repellent, and most
poignantly, Infant Finishing Powder.  Check it out.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Recent Scores
Date: 07 Jul 1996 03:13:42 -0400

I've had some dazzling new scores recently, and thought I'd share with the
list.

THE AVENGERS - Starlog/Varese Sarabande, Soundtrack Series Vol. III, music
composed and conducted by Laurie Johnson.  Has the original Theme, and "The
New Avengers - Main Title" (the 70s revival with Joanna Lumley of Ab-Fab
fame), several cues from individual episodes ("The Joker" being the best) and
a whole side of Johnson's early 80s work on THE PROFESSIONALS.  The latter is
in the same sub-SHAFT vein as "Starsky and Hutch."  In other words, lots of
wah-wah peddle.  And that's a good thing.

WARREN BARKER IS IN - Warner Bros.  Warren composed a number of the cooler
cuts on the indispensible 77 SUNSET STRIP soundtrack.  Here he devotes almost
an entire side to the cocoa bean: "Cappucino" "Cafe Espresso" and "Black
Coffee."

SON OF A GUNN - Shelly Manne and his Men Play More Music from Peter Gunn.
 Fascinating jazz re-interpetations of Mancini's themes, done by the original
players.  Here's the jacket description of one cut: "In 'Blue Steel' the
walking bass figure in the original is retained but the Manne version is less
menacing more moody,  The marimba, whidh Feldman also played on Shely's first
Peter Gunn album helps create an unusual setting."  Less menacing, more moody
- got that?

HELL TO ETERNITY - Leith Stevens on Warwick Records.  I picked this up
because Leith did the immortal JAZZ IMPRESSIONS OF THE WILD ONE, and because
the personnel looked promising: Shelly Manne (again) on drums, Plas Johnson
on tenor Sax, Pete Condoli, Ted Nash - the usual L.A. session-jazz stalwarts.
 Mancini's Men.  Though this is the soundtrack for a WWII flick, the score is
pure 1960.  Dig the titles, Daddio: "Hey, Honey, Go! Go!" "Three Quarts"
"Here, Chick Chick Chick"

Hey that's a promising topic for the list - the coolest titles for
instrumentals.  Most of my favs are from the Spy Jazz category.  A few
samples: "Blues for Beatniks" - John Barry from BEAT GIRL; "Blues for a Dead
Chick" from BURKE'S LAW; "Goofin' at the Coffeehouse" - Mancini, 'natch;
"Greenwich Village Rumble" - Elmer Bernstein, from STACCATO; "Black Rebel's
Ride" - Leith Stevens, from the aforementioned JAZZ IMPRESSIONS OF THE WILD
THING; "Moonlight on Skid Row" - Fred Katz.  Of course, the all-time champs
in this category are probably Harry Partch and Charles Mingus...

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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Spy Jazz
Date: 07 Jul 1996 13:10:16 -0500

> My article on SPY JAZZ was just published in the LA slick-cover zine SCRAM
> (distributed through Tower Records, so you should be able to find
> it.

Would that be available on the East coast?  I've never seen SCRAM.

The Spy Jazz site now has low-fi cover scans and more sounds.
Check it out at - http://www.radix.net/~xanadu/spyjazz/spyjazz.html


kevin

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From: [e-mail] (Henrik Engstroem)
Subject: Re: "Seconds" Magazine #37, Spring 96
Date: 07 Jul 1996 19:48:39 +0100

Hm, I should brush up on my English. I missed a slight part of the article.
It's a forthcoming movie by the same director.

And yes, Nick did act in "Ghosts of the Civil Dead".

I stand corrected.

Henrik

>>It may please you to know that Nick Cave and some of the Bad Seeds have
>>recorded a track with no other than Scott Walker. The result, "To have and
>>to hold", will be on the soundtrack for "Ghosts of the Civil Dead".
>
>I seem to remember this film and soundtrack coming out several years ago.
>Most likely in '89? - I remember seeing adverts for it at some point while
>I was living in Germany (a land where Nick is a God).  An Aussie affair, I
>think.  Maybe Nick played in it?  And some of his cronies did the
>soundtrack?
>
>Alexander




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 07 Jul 1996 23:50:37 -0400

Hi all, I'm fairly new to the mailing list and this is the first time I have
written.  I just started collecting lounge/exotica  and noticed and picked up
quite a few Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66/'77 albums and 8-tracks.   Is anyone
else out there into these folks?  They can really kick.  Anyway, i'm looking
for any current info on this band, are they still around, etc.   please let
me know.     Tim   (sassy [e-mail])

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From: Joe Marchi <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Spy Jazz
Date: 08 Jul 1996 00:26:00 -0700

Do you have an address for SCRAM magazine or any info on obtaining a copy?


At 03:12 AM 7/7/96 -0400, you wrote:
>My article on SPY JAZZ was just published in the LA slick-cover zine SCRAM
>(distributed through Tower Records, so you should be able to find it.  Look
>for an exotic, veiled women on the cover).  It includes Jack Diamond's 20
>Favorite Crime Jazz albums (or at least his top 20 when he wrote me on the
>subject last year), and my ruminations about discovering this wonderful
>corner of instrumental pop and such genius composers and arrangers as: Henry
>Mancini, Elmer Bernstein, Pete Rugolo, Kenyon Hopkins, Leith Stevens, Lalo
>Schifrin and Quincy Jones.  The mag also has an excellent overview of The
>Zombies (BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING!), Bubbblegum Rock, and a truly clever
>fake-history of Rodent Rock (like, The Chipmunks and The Nutty Squirrels).
> My article is followed by a gruesomely gripping dissertation on Mortuary
>Cosmetics: Wound Filler, Bruise Bleach, Maggott Repellent, and most
>poignantly, Infant Finishing Powder.  Check it out.
>
>
[e-mail]
Check out my web page at http://www.crl.com/~looselip
for information on Independent Music, Cable Descramblers,
and the infamous Group 42 CD ROM!!!


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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 04:37:49 -0500

> Hi all, I'm fairly new to the mailing list and this is the first time I have
> written.  I just started collecting lounge/exotica  and noticed and picked up
> quite a few Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66/'77 albums and 8-tracks.   Is anyone
> else out there into these folks?

Yes!  I get the sense they're kind of looked down upon (like Herb
Alpert's Whipped Cream) just because they're so common, but I just
love three of their early LP's - the first, Equinox and Look Around.
Some of the hippest swinger grooves around imo.  Lovely vocals and
infectious rhythmic pop arrangements.  Easy listening's version of
ABBA?  There's a Sergio Mendes site somewhere on the web - don't have
the URL but I think the owner is on this list.  And by the way,
there's a version of Batacuda on Towa Tei's Future Listening that's
killer!


kevin king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: [e-mail] (Laurence Roberts RD)
Subject: Re: Spy Jazz
Date: 08 Jul 1996 08:56:48 -0700


Scram's address:
PO Box 461626
Hollywood, CA
90046-1626

The cover price is $4, but by mail you should probably
send $5.

Larry-bob
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 12:27:15 -0400

In light of this recent thread on Sergio and his posse, I'm wondering if
anyone can tell me which Brasil '66 album includes the song "Chelsea
Morning," and has it been released on CD?  Thanks.

Arn
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Paul McKay)
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 14:27:41 -0500

Yep, some of us are VERY into this group. In fact I rank Sergio Mendes and
Brasil 66 as one of my favorite musical groups of all time (though I'm
really not terribly fond of some of the later incarnations). Sergio is
still performing in his native Brazil both solo and with members of his
various bands. There is a very short biography of Sergio and a complete
discography (courtesy of Steve Sidoruk) on the Sergio page at my web site
(http://www.cyborganic.net/People/jpmckay/sergio.html).

I myself tend to prefer the earlier recordings such as "Herb Alpert
Presents Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66"

Ciao,

Paul
[e-mail]

Visit Swank-O-Rama: New, Improved and MOVED
http://www.cyborganic.net/People/jpmckay



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From: sberry <[e-mail]>
Subject: Subscribe to Hmmm, Get Free Music!
Date: 05 Jul 1996 21:12:13 -0700 (PDT)


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Featured In The Current Issue:
-The Boss Martians, the Northwest's premier surf n' stomp band, talk
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discography of the band's releases to date.

-An all-new exclusive interview with Will Sergeant of Electrafixion and
Glide (formerly of Echo and The Bunnymen), conducted in Seattle during
Electrafixion's current tour of the U.S. with The Elevator Drops. We talked
about touring, his solo projects, the current "Baseball Bill" single, and
the future of Electrafixion.

-Part 2 of an exclusive interview with Girl Trouble, where we discuss
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-The Bellingham Music Scene Report.

-Man Or Astroman's Latest Releases Reviewed.

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Dada'quariums Update 7 July 96: ExZotic Zwedish Zound Zamples!
Date: 07 Jul 1996 19:44:39 +0100

tadaaaaaaaaaaaa!

DADA'QUARIUMS finally got some more disk space, so from now on I can offer you

                                 ZOUND ZAMPLES

from less-known but nevertheless GREAT exZotica, starting this month with

                          BO AXELZON & HIS EXOTIC SOUNDS

                     (released by Stefan's Subliminal Sounds)

the idea is to leave those zound zamples on my site for 1 month, then I'll
put some other on, and YOU can decide which, preferably from the releases
that are reviewed at DADA'QUARIUMS.

Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\
               [e-mail]                  home: Wivina 15, 1702, Belgium

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DADA'QUARIUMS "www.ping.be/~ping1241/" has ExZotica reviews & Zound Zamples
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Sequel CD series
Date: 07 Jul 1996 19:45:42 +0100

        the easy project - 20 loungecore favorites
      & Sounds Orchestral: meet James Bond
are both great; MJB has 6 covers from Bond film music + 6 originals
inspired by characters in Bond books, all light jazzy stuff, with a sound
effect as intro on each track;

can anyone comment on "you can be wrong about boys"?

thanx!

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Space Safari - site upgrade
Date: 08 Jul 1996 00:50:33 +0000

At the risk of sounding a tad immodest, I think my new-look Space
Safari site is one of the most beautiful sites I've seen on the
WWW!!!  But then I've just spent the whole day working on it and
am perhaps not surprisingly feeling quite pleased with it!

Do please check it out and let me know what you think.

Oh, you'll need Netscape 2 or better to see/hear all of it.

SPACE SAFARI 2 is on Tuesday 23 July here in Edinburgh (Scotland), at
Wilkie House and it's FREE!


Robbie
S P A C E  S A F A R I - A Journey to the Limits of Audio Fidelity
             http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/rcb/space/

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Subscribe to Hmmm, Get Free Music!
Date: 08 Jul 1996 12:15:40 PST

     Sean

     I'll sign up for the two year sub!


     Did I win?


     Lee Joseph


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Yet another issue of Hmmm..., this time it is 48 pages, packed with tons
of interviews, cocktail recipes, concert reviews, music reviews, movie
reviews, and zine reviews.

***SPECIAL BONUS FOR SUBSCRIBERS***

All subscribers who send in $7.00 for a one-year subscription will
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etc. Let us know what kind of stuff you like and we'll dig through our
archives to find something cool for you.

PLUS, the first person to sign up for a 2-year subscription (8 issues for
only $14.00) will receive Dean Martin's brand new 2-CD collection called
"The Capitol Years". Featuring 40 of Dean's greatest tunes, along with
lots of material never heard before. We only have one of these and it
will go to the first person to order a 2-year subscription. Not to worry
if you aren't the first; you'll still get something from our archives.

NOTE: Subscription rates are for the US and Canada only. Outside North
America is $12/year or $24 for 2 years.

Featured In The Current Issue:
-The Boss Martians, the Northwest's premier surf n' stomp band, talk
about touring, their new releases, and other stuff. Plus a full
discography of the band's releases to date.

-An all-new exclusive interview with Will Sergeant of Electrafixion and
Glide (formerly of Echo and The Bunnymen), conducted in Seattle during
Electrafixion's current tour of the U.S. with The Elevator Drops. We talked
about touring, his solo projects, the current "Baseball Bill" single, and
the future of Electrafixion.

-Part 2 of an exclusive interview with Girl Trouble, where we discuss
the genius of Frank Sinatra, their new single, meeting Morissey at the
Canadian border, and K.P.'s hair! (Part 1 appeared in Hmmm...#6, still
available for $2.00 at the address below.)

-The Bellingham Music Scene Report.

-Man Or Astroman's Latest Releases Reviewed.

-Hmmm's Feature Drink.

-Concert Reviews of Oasis, Satan's Pilgrims, and Stereolab.

-The usual assortment of music, film, book, and zine reviews.

-Much, much more...


Hmmm...
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For more info, e-mail: [e-mail]


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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sequel CD series
Date: 08 Jul 1996 16:39:52 -0400

If by You Can Be Wrong About Boys, you mean vol. 4 of Here Come
The Girls, I have to say I like them all, and while this one is not necessarily
the best of the series, they're all nice combinations of girl-pop, Carnaby St.
swingers and some folk-rock.

Any opinions out there on the Dimitri from Paris album, which has some
wonderful moments . . .?

WS

 At 19:45 96-07-07 +0100, you wrote:
>        the easy project - 20 loungecore favorites
>      & Sounds Orchestral: meet James Bond
>are both great; MJB has 6 covers from Bond film music + 6 originals
>inspired by characters in Bond books, all light jazzy stuff, with a sound
>effect as intro on each track;
>
>can anyone comment on "you can be wrong about boys"?
>
>thanx!
>
>= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis
>
Will Straw
Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Communications/
Director, The Centre for Research on Canadian Cultural
Industries and Institutions
McGill University
3465 rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W7

Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
http://www.facl.mcgill.ca/gpc/crccii/crccii.html


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From: [e-mail] (Pete Docter)
Subject: 5000 Fingers
Date: 08 Jul 1996 14:04 PDT


A while back someone posted that they'd seen a CD of the soundtrack from
the Dr. Seuss film, "5000 Fingers of Dr. T."  Does anyone know where this
can be obtained?  I live in the San Francisco area.

Thanks




Pete Docter
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: 5000 Fingers
Date: 08 Jul 1996 17:28:03 -0400

"A while back someone posted that they'd seen a CD of the soundtrack from
the Dr. Seuss film, "5000 Fingers of Dr. T."  Does anyone know where this
can be obtained?  I live in the San Francisco area.


If you find out let me know!

Thanx
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 21:37:42 -0400

Stick with any album before 1970! Stear well clear of his "Never Gonna Let
You Go" period (yeeech!).  There is some cool pre-'66 bossa nova jazz stuff
well worth investigating before he hit on the the two female vocal idea.  By
the way, one of the Brasil '66 vocalists later became Herb Alpert's wife! And
both were in fact Americans who actually phonetically sang the Portuguese
lyrics (I used to wonder why their English pronounciations were so good!)

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 21:47:28 -0400

I can't remeber what album it is on..but I can tell you that it is only
available on CD on Virgin UK's "This Is Easy" double CD compilation...I
believe the first 5 or so Brasil '66 albums are available on CD in Japan
while on these shores the only album released on CD is "Fool On The Hill"
(from 1968) - that is besides the three collections ("Classics", "Greatest
Hits" and "Foursider").

Ashley

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From: james b gerwitz <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 08 Jul 1996 19:43:47 -0700


Last week I finally got around to listening to SM & B 66's "Masquerade" =
on Pickwick, which I'd picked up in the bins a month ago.  After hearing =
"Crystal Illusions" I was alllmost inspired to post to the list =
regarding a new exotica subgenre: Bossa Nova Psych ! =20

Those who enjoy SM & B 66 should check out Airto Moreira, especially the =
"Fingers" Lp,  my personal favorite, more Brazilian and melodic than his =
other outings with jazz heavyweights. The recent "Best of Airto' budget =
cd has much of "Fingers" on it, including vocals and scatting with his =
wife Flora Purim.  =20

At an old Keystone Korner gig in SF his "Fingers"-era  band's bass =
player was late, so Airto did about 30 minutes solo on carved bird =
whistles, berimbau, and shakers......now THAT's Incredible!  =20

Jim G

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From: [e-mail] (David Bailey)
Subject: Re: 5000 Fingers
Date: 08 Jul 1996 20:35:50 -0700

>"A while back someone posted that they'd seen a CD of the soundtrack from
>the Dr. Seuss film, "5000 Fingers of Dr. T."  Does anyone know where this
>can be obtained?  I live in the San Francisco area.
>
Try the WFMU catalog...They have a website as well...(wfmu.org??)

David
Huge Graphics
http://www.sirius.com/~huge



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From: Joe Marchi <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Spy Jazz
Date: 08 Jul 1996 22:18:36 -0700

At 08:56 AM 7/8/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Scram's address:
>PO Box 461626
>Hollywood, CA
>90046-1626
>
>The cover price is $4, but by mail you should probably
>send $5.
>
>Larry-bob
>[e-mail]
>
>
Thanks for the info.  I'll order one.
[e-mail]
Check out my web page at http://www.crl.com/~looselip
for information on Independent Music, Cable Descramblers,
and the infamous Group 42 CD ROM!!!


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From: J P M <[e-mail]>
Subject: RCA Electronic Music Synth Album
Date: 09 Jul 1996 01:39:14 +0000

Does anyone by chance have or know where I can get "The Sound and Music
of the RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer. #RCA LM1922. I've been looking
for this one for years. I believe it is the one where a Speech Synth
Sings "Daisy". If you find it please send info to

[e-mail] (or just Re:Mail)

Thanks
Jason

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Exotica Standards Web Site
Date: 09 Jul 1996 05:02:48 -0700

I invite list members to check out my new web site devoted to what I call
the Exotica Standards:  the songs like "Third Man Theme," "Hawaiian War
Chant," and "Misirlou" that are covered on countless exotica/space age
bachelor pad music albums.

In addition to background on these songs, it includes substantial
sections with bios and discographies on most of the major exotica
musicians, arrangers, and composers, as well as a "Liner Notes" section
with such items as a complete list of films scored by Les Baxter.

I invite your visits and comments:

http://www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/homepage.htm

I hope list members will find this a useful on-line reference.

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]

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From: Jack Diamond <[e-mail]>
Subject: KFJC-FM Live on the Web!!!
Date: 09 Jul 1996 09:04:51 +0000

Hello all,

Lovers of strange and exotic music. Psychedelic and
noise, hard core, throat core, all kinds of Reggae.
Garage, Surf, Lounge, Outer Space, Techno, Blues, Hip
Hop, Bluegrass, Alternative Country, Girl Pop, Power
Pop,
Big ol' Giant Footstompin Guitars!!!!, International
Esquivel, SEX, Ping Pong Percussion, Bongo Instruction,
Charles Manson, Anton La Vey, Jack Kerouac, Beatniks
New is stuff we've never heard and mannn...we've heard it
all;))))

Please go to http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc
This is the web site for KFJC-FM

This is the web site for where I do a radio show Sundays
9AM-12Noon.  It is a _super eclectic_ radio station as
we are non-commercial, free form college community (San
Francisco bay area, CA USA - Los Altos Hills, CA USA to
be exact.

I promise you a full $$ refund if this doesn't blow your
ever lovin' mind~!@#$&

On the main page there are pointers/links to our;

a) Survey... So the "big wigs" at KFJC can decide
whether it's worth it to have us Live on the Web
LIVE Radio on the internet. Some of the show's that
_might_ make it there are;
Phil Dirt's Surf's Up/Phil's Garage, Robert Emmett and
his Norman Bates Memorial Soundtrack Show, Jack
Diamond's House of Games, Spliff Skankin''s Jah's Music
and more!!!!!!!

If we do this YOU can hear everything that the powers
that be at KFJC decide what they want the world to hear.

In other words WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE WORLD!!!!!!!
And that's alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trust me, I'm the dj ;)

But only if YOU go there and say yes to our survey.
Comprende' Senor and Senorita's ? ;))

Also on our Main Page is our
b) Music Database where YOU can type in a keyword and
have the entrire KFJC music Libraray kick back
everything it has.
BUT you have to go there to do that.
http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc

Then we would never leave you out in the cold without
c) DJ playlists and reviews of music added to the KFJC
Libraries on a weekly basis

You can also see my web page ***Where Nothing Here is
For Sale*** and see close to 70 album cover scans and my
1940's and 50's Hawaiin print shirts (not for sale),
Esquivel Interview, Cool Links page, etc etc


So go there right now !!!!!!!!! ;)  and send me some
mail from there too

All seriousness aside ;) and

Most sincerely,
Jack Diamond

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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Young Savage FL Update
Date: 09 Jul 1996 13:33:45 -0400

Mail*Link(r) SMTP               Young Savage FL Update

Hi!  I've noticed a lot of cross-over interest between this and another
strange music list to which I've subscribed---the Bomp!  list...I know this
might not be your bag, if fact, if you don't like good,strange rock-n-roll,
then delete immediately!  Otherwise...dig this:



The Tampa, Florida new wave rock band The Baskervils has organized a
compilation called "Young Savage Florida" that will feature Florida resident
and original drummer for Badfinger, Mike Gibbins!  These are the first solo
ever from this rock n' roll legend!  His tracks are called "Dream Harder
(Ballad of the Redcoats)" and "Layaway."   Both tracks feature Mike on lead
vocals, the first of which over heavy Steve Jones-ish guitar strummed by
Screamin' Iguanas of Love/Nicoteens guitar player Greg Reinel.  "Layaway" is
a lovely Badfinger styled mid-tempo rocker with very pretty George
Harrison-ish guitar leads.  He recorded the tracks in a home studio as demos
for an upcoming full length release.
The compilation will also contain two songs each from the following Florida
based artists: The Lears(60s-ish), Baskervils(NEW WAVE!), Car Bomb
Driver(punk!), Edison Shine(alterna!), Leonard
Croon Band(Muddddd-honnnneeey!), Loco Siempre(country twang with a twist),
Vodkats(psy-co-billy!), Hate Bombs(garage!), Escargot(NEW WAVE), Surf
Kings(need I explain?), and The
Rancid Polecats(produced by Kramer of Bongwater fame), and pianist John
Stephan(it's nice).  Quantities will be extremely
limited- 1000 to 2000 copies worldwide!  Release date is set for July 19th...
To get on the "Young Savage Florida" mailing list, write to me by mail or
internet -
[e-mail]
or
Rob Keith
5006 Wesley Dr.
Tampa, FL  33647
********************PARTY INFO****************************
The CD release parties are as following:
JULY 19-TH, the Go!  Lounge, Orlando, FL w/ Car Bomb Driver, the Baskervils,
The Hate Bombs, and the Vodkats
JULY 20-TH, the State Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL w/ The Vodkats, the Lears,
Car Bomb Driver, the Hate Bombs, The Rancid Polecats, Edison Shine, the
Leonard Croon Band, Loco Siempre and the Baskervils...

Thanks again for ya'lls interest...




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: PLACES TO GO - LOS ANGELES AREA
Date: 09 Jul 1996 11:35:40 PST

     While not a tiki bar, The Galley is a fine nautical/south seas
     restaurant/bar in Santa Monica, that has been open since 1934. The
     decor consists of trad hurricane lamps, brass portholes, fishnets and
     the like. I've had drinks here many times and dinner a couple, though
     both times we ate there the only thing we could afford was the pasta
     plate.

     A sign next to the bar states that they have a Polynesian Review,
     Fridays at 9:00 and 11:30, Saturday @7:30 (a buffet show) and Sunday
     at 9:00 PM.

     The address is 2442 Main Street in Santa Monica, 310 452-1934

     Also, you might want to check out the Huntington Library/museum in
     Pasadena. Their gardens are amazing. We followed a path that went
     through a Japanese garden, complete with a pond, bridge, and cool
     foliage. Then we went through a subtropical area and a jungle area,
     with lots of tall trees, palms and a mini-waterfall. Very nice, very
     exotic! Vistors, beware the Pasadena smog, it is potent!

     "Summer Means Fun"!

     Lee Joseph


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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Oahu--Hawaii
Date: 09 Jul 1996 14:08:29 -0700 (PDT)

This is going to sound weird, considering the place IS the exotica
capitol and all, but what are the BEST tiki lounges on Oahu?  I don't
want to drive around all day looking for potential coolness.  I want the
best.

Thanks,

laurie chase lounge

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 09 Jul 1996 15:31:04 -0600 (MDT)

Tim,

I've got no brilliant bio stuff on Sergio, but I just wanted to agree with
you. I love that slick A&M sound. The girls voices are smooth as silk. They
are one of the best.

x Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 14:49:36 PST

     OK, so I'm getting married in October and we still haven't decided
     where to spend our honeymoon, though we've narrowed it down to two
     choices:

     Tahiti

     or

     Get in the car and drive through small towns, maybe in the midwest,
     and go to every thrift store we can find.

     What would you choose??????


     Lee


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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Oahu--Hawaii
Date: 09 Jul 1996 11:52:27 -1000

At 11:21 AM 7/9/96 -1000, you wrote:
>This is going to sound weird, considering the place IS the exotica
>capitol and all, but what are the BEST tiki lounges on Oahu?  I don't
>want to drive around all day looking for potential coolness.  I want the
>best.

Unfortunately, Hawaii is not exactly the hotbed of tiki-ness that you would
expect.  Your best bet would be to stay near Waikiki.

My first stop would be the Tahitian Lanai on the outskirts of Waikiki.  It's
well known - any cabbie or hotel clerk should be able to give you
directions.  It's a bit run down these days but the blue neon sign outside
is *definitely* the coolest.

A not-quite-tiki-but-pretty-close spot is Duke's.  I can't remember offhand
which hotel it's in but again it's pretty well known.  It's actually more of
an old-time Hawaiian feel than a 50s tiki cool feel.  It's actually a
moderately priced restaraunt (~$25/head) but it does have a bar area.  I've
only been there for dinner, though, so I don't know what the bar is like.

If you have Elk connections, you could try the Elk's lodge.  It's not really
tiki but if you're lucky Arthur Lyman may be about.  He sometimes will give
impromptu performances (especially when he's sloshed) with whatever EZ group
is playing.  I understand that he also performs regularly at one of the
hotels but I don't know the details.

If you get out to the north shore, there is a giant tiki head along the main
highway.  It's not a lounge or anything but it is a neat photo op.

And of course, all the bars around Waikiki are used to serving up lots of
Mai Tais, Blue Hawaiis, etc.  If you run into any other good lounges, let me
know.  I live on Oahu but don't get out to the bars much anymore.

Aloha,
Grant


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Tomorrow's Cheese: Two Questions
Date: 09 Jul 1996 18:51:48 -0400

As I flip past the 500th copy  (today) of Herb Albert's _______
(fill in the blank) I can't help but wonder what will be the most common cd's
that will be collecting mould in thrift stores everywhere twenty years from
now.  Any guesses?
 I also wonder what musical trend will be rediscovered around that time ,
avidly collected by the true believers and then repackaged by the major
labels and called a trend.  Spoken word, maybe?

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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 19:07:43 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 9 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

>      Get in the car and drive through small towns, maybe in the midwest,
>      and go to every thrift store we can find.
>
>      What would you choose??????

  Definitely the one above. Just make sure you have all the signs made up
before you leave. "Lee Slept Here." :)

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 16:06:22 -0800

>     OK, so I'm getting married in October and we still haven't decided
>     where to spend our honeymoon, though we've narrowed it down to two
>     choices:
>
I would choose Tahiti, road trips tend to make me a little on the agro
side.  I think for a honeymoon you should relax, and have mucho drinks with
umbrellas.

happy honeymoon,
marie



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From: [e-mail] (Kirsten Whitley)
Subject: Second Try --  Hawaiian Music
Date: 09 Jul 1996 18:12:43 -0500


Howdy People,

I didn't get any answers to my first post about:

Words, Earth & Aloha -- A documentary by Eddie Kamae about the
roots and modern manifestations of Hawaiian Music.

Since several of you exoticats out there live in Hawaii and/or
collect Hawaiian music, surely someone knows about this film...?

--Kirsten

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 17:04:54 +0000

The Reply to [e-mail]'s Email on  9 Jul 96

>      OK, so I'm getting married in October and we still haven't decided
>      where to spend our honeymoon, though we've narrowed it down to two
>      choices:
>
>      Tahiti
>
>      or
>
>      Get in the car and drive through small towns, maybe in the midwest,
>      and go to every thrift store we can find.
>
>      What would you choose??????

I'd take the 2nd choice, much much more fun, then goin to some hot
tourist spot, were everyone is on a honeymoon or vacation.

Besides who knows what really cool trinkits and friends you may find.

good luck

BriaN

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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 16:18:21 -0700 (PDT)

Leeeeeee  go to Tttttaaaahhhhiiiittttiiiiii

Bali Hai is calling you . . . .


It is, after all, your honeymoon.

Laurie Chase Lounge

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Tomorrow's Cheese: Two Questions
Date: 09 Jul 1996 16:19:11 PST

     Instructional records?

     Exercise records?

     Motivational tape sets?

     CHRISTMAS RECORDS....


______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
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As I flip past the 500th copy  (today) of Herb Albert's _______
(fill in the blank) I can't help but wonder what will be the most common cd's
that will be collecting mould in thrift stores everywhere twenty years from
now.  Any guesses?
 I also wonder what musical trend will be rediscovered around that time ,
avidly collected by the true believers and then repackaged by the major
labels and called a trend.  Spoken word, maybe?


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From: Bryan Jare Cuevas <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Crime Scene - Hidden Track
Date: 09 Jul 1996 19:22:44 -0400 (EDT)

Just picked up Ultra-lounge vol. 7 - "The Crime Scene". The CD
lists 18 songs, but there are actually 19. Can anyone identify
the song title and artist of this 19th track?

Thanks
bryan j. cuevas

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Sequel CD series
Date: 09 Jul 1996 17:33:03 -0600 (MDT)


>
>Any opinions out there on the Dimitri from Paris album, which has some
>wonderful moments . . .?
>

>
>Yes, it is a pretty cool LP. This has been discussed recently though. Some
of it is a bit obvious, but over all it is an extremely pleasurable
collection of music. I am a notoriously fussy person about music. I think
most of the Easy Project, Vampiros Lesbos, Sound Gallery stuff is extremely
average, whereas most people seem to wet themselves over those, but Dimitri
from Paris is light, beautiful, French, cocktail bossa jazz. Groovy without
all the Hammonds.

Mmmm...

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Herb
Date: 09 Jul 1996 20:24:18 -0400 (EDT)


I'm sure that cheesy Herb Albert is laughing at us all.  Judging by the
MULTIPLE copies of EACH lp of his that I see in every damn thrift store I
go to, he has GOT to be a multi-millionaire.

Wish good albums were that easy to find.



Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: RE: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 09 Jul 1996 18:44:37 -0600 (MDT)


>
>"Those who enjoy SM & B 66 should check out Airto Moreira, especially the
"Fingers" Lp,  my personal favorite, more Brazilian and melodic than his
other outings with jazz heavyweights. The recent "Best of Airto' budget cd
has much of "Fingers" on it, incl"
>
Actually, there is a helluva a lot of good Brasilian pop music around. All
of it is rather light and jazz and "easy" in it's own way. Check out Caetano
Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben (writer of "Mas Que Nada"), Elis
Regina...There is a Phillips "Personalidade" series that does rather nice
compilations by these artists and many more including a lovely BOSSA NOVA
compilation, which is where I first heard "Surfboard" (covered by ESQUIVEL).
I started investigating Brasilian stuff because of Astrud and then SM & B 66.

As for SM & B 66, I have the first LP, "Equinox", "Fool on the Hill",
"Crystal Illusions", "Look Around", but I know there is at least one more
original LP that is not a compilation. Anyone have it or know about the
other 66 stuff. And yeah, the 77 stuff and later is a bit, erm.. well, not
so groovy and the 65 stuff is rather straight jazz stuff.

Thanks.

Jill


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From: Mike Ensley <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 09 Jul 1996 20:28:54 -0500

Lee,

ESQUERLITA and I are to become married in December and we have been
debating the same issue.  I think we're going to go with the best of
both worlds by renting a car and driving to Disney World's Ploynesian
Village resort while stopping in every town in between to thrift.
And of course while we are in the Orlando area, we WILL be going to
Medieval Times...

Mike Ensley
PIGEONHOLE Magazine

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From: [e-mail] (Paul McKay)
Subject: Re: Herb
Date: 09 Jul 1996 23:50:52 -0500

>I'm sure that cheesy Herb Albert is laughing at us all.  Judging by the
>MULTIPLE copies of EACH lp of his that I see in every damn thrift store I
>go to, he has GOT to be a multi-millionaire.
>
>Wish good albums were that easy to find.
>
Good albums ARE that easy to  find. They're the ones that say Heln Alpert's
Tiajuana Brass Band on the cover : )

So sue me, I LOVE Whipped Cream and Other Delights.

Ciao,

Paul McKay
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:33:33 -0400

Definitely choose the most exotic of the two -- the Midwest....

 you can go to Tahiti anytime but record shopping in the Midwest, now that's
a one in a romantic lifetime trip that you don't want to do without the woman
you are going to want to spend the rest of your life with.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sequel CD series
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:37:23 -0400

Just out of interst there is a very prevelant sample of a Sound Gallery track
which is the entire backbone of a track on the Dimitri From Paris album!

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:39:45 -0400

If you are into the bossa nova stuff you'll definitely love the Walter
Wanderley "Samba Swing" Cd that Irwin Chusid put together!

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:52:59 -0400

Head further east to Ft Lauderdale to check out the Mai Kai restaurant - it
outdoes Disney's Adventureland!  While you are on the West Coast of Florida
check out the fabulous Tiki Gardens at Indian Rock Beach.

Ashley

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From: "David J. Strauss" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: exotica Digest V2 #10
Date: 10 Jul 1996 02:09:54 -0400 (EDT)

> From: J P M <[e-mail]>
> Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 01:39:14 +0000
> Subject: RCA Electronic Music Synth Album
>
> Does anyone by chance have or know where I can get "The Sound and Music
> of the RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer. #RCA LM1922. I've been looking
> for this one for years. I believe it is the one where a Speech Synth
> Sings "Daisy". If you find it please send info to
>
> [e-mail] (or just Re:Mail)
>
> Thanks
> Jason

A computer sings "Daisy" on _Music from Mathematics_, Decca DL 79103. I
own it and may be willing to give it up, but what's it to you?

DS
[e-mail]


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From: Craig Norton <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 09 Jul 1996 23:34:46 -0700 (PDT)


As much as I like many artists who are now considered exotica, I realize
that record collecting has trends and cycles like most other hobbies.

Exotica music of the late 50's to early 60's was the music of my parents
(or your grandparents perhaps).  At the time, it was the music that many
of us were rebelling against.  Why listen to Esquivel, Martin Denny or
even Sinatra, when one could listen to Buddy Holly, the Beatles, or the
great girl groups.  When you are young, you can be more closed minded
than you would care to admit (:->

If my memory serves me well, there was a folk revival that may have begun
with the Kingston Trio's "Tom Dooley" in 1958.  It probably peaked with
Dylan prior to his going electric.  Remember the Hootenanny?  The folk
crowd dismissed pop music as being juvenile and easy listening (read
exotica) as being parental and irrelevant.

What I am getting at here is that the next trend may be a true folk revival??
Truly unplugged man...  Real music without artificial sweetening.

So, lately I have been snapping up old LP's on Folkways, early Elektra,
Vanguard, etc. whenever I find them.  Very enjoyable!  Becoming quite
hard to find but the prices I have seen are still reasonable.

Will the folk boom be the next one?

Craig

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 09 Jul 1996 23:47:03 -0700 (PDT)


>
>Will the folk boom be the next one?
>
>Craig

Remember the Washington Squares or Suzanne Vega? circa 1984?

_____________________________
~bleep~



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From: Rex Stocklin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: PLACES TO GO - LOS ANGELES AREA
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:28:27 -0700

[e-mail] wrote:
>
>      While not a tiki bar, The Galley is a fine nautical/south seas
>      restaurant/bar in Santa Monica, that has been open since 1934. The
>      decor consists of trad hurricane lamps, brass portholes, fishnets and
>      the like. I've had drinks here many times and dinner a couple, though
>      both times we ate there the only thing we could afford was the pasta
>      plate.
>
>      A sign next to the bar states that they have a Polynesian Review,
>      Fridays at 9:00 and 11:30, Saturday @7:30 (a buffet show) and Sunday
>      at 9:00 PM.
>
>      The address is 2442 Main Street in Santa Monica, 310 452-1934
No thanx, we've been and its such a greasy dive, that no batch-pad
soundtrack in the world could sway us to go back. For really cool
Santa Monica jazz, try Typhoon, a pan-pacific rim eatery (it serves
everything from szechuan to thai to vietnamese to phillipino to
japanese to korean etc... in the bath of really cool yesteryear jazz,
in a really neato art deco space on the tarmac of Santa Monica
airport. Its at 3221 Donald Douglass Loop S. (bet Centinela and 23rd.
you access it off of Ocean Park. This is no dive and expect moderate
pricing avg per person = about $25 incl one drink, tax and tip.ph-
310-390-6565. They have just started a Sunday gospel brunch on par
with the House of Blues'! Call for details.
                                                                                                                                                                                            Godspeed,
                                                                                                                                                                                            Rex William Stocklin
                                                                                                                                                                                            Marina del Rey, CA

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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 01:08:15 -0700 (PDT)



On Tue, 9 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:


> Remember the Washington Squares or Suzanne Vega? circa 1984?

ACK!  Suzanne Vega and her ilk didn't even kinda sorta amount to a
revival, though.  Somehow I don't see folk as the next revival, although
I wouldn't bitch too loud about it if it were.  I do have a fairly cool
collection of Kingston Trio, Brothers Four, Weavers, Ledbelly, Guthrie,
and Limelighters.  Even a few New Christie Minstrel LPs.

Here's one that'll never happen.  Comedy records.  At least I hope it
doesn't, because I always want to be able to find great Firesign Theater
records for a quarter in used bins.  I've noticed that all the exotica I
used to find for a dime is now in the 3.99 bin.


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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Comeback
Date: 10 Jul 1996 07:25:47 -0400 (EDT)


I think that we are in an era now where everything old is 'cool' again.
Consider this:  50's, 60's AND 70's clothing styles are all hip now...
not only in the thrift/vintage variety, but these eras can all be found
in current clothes stylings.

All types of music are still alive and well today.... exotica,
lounge-type (Harry Connick and the like), blues, punk, bare rock and
roll, metal (just look at Metallica headlining Lollapalooza), etc...

As for a major folk revival, I kind of doubt it.  I think MTV's Unplugged
series has sort of saturated the market.  Along with Suzanne Vega, the
Indigo Girls were also rather popular about five years ago.

Even though Man or Astroman? and Stereolab are successful and thriving, I
don't think we are in a major exotica revival, definitely nothing like
the Green Day/Rancid/Nirvana/etc. 'neo-punk' revival of a few years ago.

Maybe a major revival of anything isn't going to really happen since
there are so many minor niche revivals of almost every style.  The record
industry seems vastly different than it was only five or ten years ago.



Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Collecting
Date: 10 Jul 1996 07:28:03 -0400 (EDT)


As for collecting... unless there already is one, maybe another look at
the 'glam' era including the likes of T-Rex, Bowie, etc...  I don't know
what those records go for... they may already be highly collectible, but
something tells me that they were probably printed in sufficient quantities.



Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 07:17:50 -0400 (EDT)

Craig Norton writes:

>What I am getting at here is that the next trend may be a true folk revival??
>Truly unplugged man...  Real music without artificial sweetening.
>
>So, lately I have been snapping up old LP's on Folkways, early Elektra,
>Vanguard, etc. whenever I find them.  Very enjoyable!  Becoming quite
>hard to find but the prices I have seen are still reasonable.
>
>Will the folk boom be the next one?

     Personally, my feeling has been for some time that the next collector's
revival will be with old hillbilly/country & western records.
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 06:36:18 -0600 (MDT)

Being from the Midwest, I would choose Tahiti. A lot of these small towns
are pretty hit and miss for records. And the nightlife can be dull as
dishwater. The weather is highly eratic. Humid and hot as hell in summer.
Cold and colder in the winter. Tahiti should be very relaxing and romantic.
Perfect for the honeymoon. Take your first vacation together as a married
couple record shopping...

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Herb
Date: 10 Jul 1996 06:51:06 -0600 (MDT)

Hey!

Quit slagging off Herb. The man has had his moments. "Going Places" is a
classic. And what about A&M??? That slick 60s/70s pop sound, incorporating
some fine production. A sound that typifies an era. Sickly sweet, sure...but
music and vocals that you can lose yourself in. The man was a genius!

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: Ken Brogdon <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 08:40:35 -0500

At 11:47 PM 7/9/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
>>
>>Will the folk boom be the next one?
>>
>>Craig
>
Nope. It will be bluegrass. kb


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From: "Dave Lamont" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Young Savage FL Update
Date: 10 Jul 1996 09:52:17 EDT

Laura - sign me up for the mailing list.  Also, how do I get on the
Bomp! list??

Thanks
DL

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 10:10:04 EDT


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At 11:47 PM 7/9/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
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>>Will the folk boom be the next one?
>>
>>Craig
>
>>>>>>>>>Nope. It will be bluegrass. kb



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You're all wrong. It's going to be POLKA!!!

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 08:07:20 -0800



>>>Will the folk boom be the next one?
>>>
>>>Craig
>>
>>>>>>>>>>Nope. It will be bluegrass. kb
>
>
>
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>
>
>You're all wrong. It's going to be POLKA!!!

I have to agree on this POLKA I've recently been obssessed with POLKA.  You
don't realize it until you suddenly crave it and need it.  (no I don't have
a problem)  For any of you that want to give it ago, may I suggest two of
my favorite guys, Myron Floren and of course Frankie Yankovic.  Also going
along the theme of Polka I think the accordian is going to have a huge
comeback.

Marie



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From: Jonathan Brainin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:09:19 -0700

[e-mail] wrote:
>
>      OK, so I'm getting married in October and we still haven't decided
>      where to spend our honeymoon, though we've narrowed it down to two
>      choices:
>
>      Tahiti
>
>      or
>
>      Get in the car and drive through small towns, maybe in the midwest,
>      and go to every thrift store we can find.
>
>      What would you choose??????
>
>
>      Lee

That's a real no brainer: go to Tahiti. You can always tour the Midwest.

Jonathan

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From: Jon <[e-mail]>
Subject: Hello from Georgia
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:12:56 -0400

Greetings to all you cool cats and kittens out there. I'm new to the
list, and excited about being on it. My name is Jon and I am living and
working in Atlanta.  I just graduated from the University of Georgia in
June and during all of my four years there I worked at WUOG, 90.5fm, the
UGA station.  For two of those years I was Music Director there.  This
last year there I went back to just Dj'ing and my main shift was doing a
show called "Who Put The Bomp?".  It is a show that focuses on music
from the 50's and 60's.  Until I got a hold of it, mainly you would hear
old garage, surf, rockalbilly, and R&B.  It was wonderful then, but I
put my own twist on the show once I took over.  I made the show
era-specific, instead of genre-specific.  Pretty much anything from the
50's and 60's that was crazy and fun and weird I would play.  I played
German beer-drinking songs, square dances with calls, groovy jazz,
roller-skating organ music, and then of course plenty of cool-lounge.
One of my very favorite songs and as a matter of fact the very last one
I ever played on the show is "Comin' Home Baby" by Mel Torme.  Who out
there has heard it?  I also love Esquivel of course, Perez Prado, Henri
Rene, the Three Suns, Henry Mancini.  Oh, the list could just keep on
going.  I must leave now, because I am at work, but if there is anyone
out there who knows any cool tips on places to go or see here in
Atlanta,let me know, because I have been out of the loop for awhile.
Bye-Bye, JON

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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 08:12:45 -0700 (PDT)


>
>      Personally, my feeling has been for some time that the next collector's
> revival will be with old hillbilly/country & western records.
>                     --Jon Johnson
>                       [e-mail]
>
You are definately on to something, Jon.  I collect 78 rpm records, and
the big items are now hillbilly/C&W.  The songs are fingersnapping and
funny, and downright melodic.  Of course, I am not talking about the new
C&W crap you hear on commercial radio, I am talking about Hank Williams Sr.,
Marty Robbins, Rose Maddox & the Maddox Brothers, Little Jimmy Dickens,
T. Texas Tyler, Jimmy Rogers, Buck Owens, Tennesee Ernie Ford, even Les
Paul and Mary Ford (who have a great Hawaiian album called LOVER'S LUAU,
too).

If you can find these old 78's at garage sales or thrift stores, they
very well may be worth $ on the next big trend.

Laurie Chase
Portland, OR

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From: [e-mail] (Anthony Jackson)
Subject:  Those ole' wigged wonders
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:50:43 -0500

Has anyone out there heard of the music of one Charles Trenet? I've just
picked up a tribute to his songs by the Guy Luypaert and his Orchestra.
It's that light and occasionally oh so flip sort of classical exotica of
the type made famous by the infamous100 Strings.

 It certainly is a sub-genre of sorts, but when done well it does have its
charms. Can anyone recommend any more of this cheesy take on the classical
tradition?

Aj



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From: "Derek Grime" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 12:11:09 -0400

On Jul 10, 10:10am, Patrick Cashin wrote:
> You're all wrong. It's going to be POLKA!!!

My money is on scary country and western!



--
Derek Grime                                  EMail: [e-mail]
C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures           http://www.coredp.com/index.html

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: Hello from Georgia
Date: 10 Jul 1996 09:19:02 -0800

Hi Jon,


>I ever played on the show is "Comin' Home Baby" by Mel Torme.  Who out
>there has heard it?
Yes that's a great tune.  I play it frequently on my show (KCSB 91.9 fm,
Santa Barbara, CA)

  I also love Esquivel of course, Perez Prado, Henri
>Rene, the Three Suns, Henry Mancini.   Definately great stuff.  If you are
>new on the list there has been recent praise of  SHOT IN THE DARK  a new
>compilation of present day artists doing Mancini tunes.  Also of course
>the capitol series ULTRA LOUNGE is great.  9 cd's are out now (12 total),
>they are fab.


Marie



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Oahu--Hawaii/Lyman
Date: 10 Jul 1996 12:22:03 -0400

Lyman plays Friday afternoons at bout one at the New Otani Kaimana Beach
Hotel

If you see him tell him Otto from Los Angeles says hi

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From: [e-mail] (Anthony Jackson)
Subject: Re: The Next Big Thing
Date: 10 Jul 1996 12:51:52 -0500


>Will the folk boom be the next one?
>
>Craig

Predictions of folk revivals are so frequent that I once heard a two-hour
radio show that highlighted the trend that never materialized at verious
times over the years. They played cuts by all those folkies that were
supposed to be harbingers of more to come (eg Suzanne Vega, Tracy Chapman,
etc...) but turned out to be one-off success stories.

I have nothing against folk music and have a sizable collection of
standards, but I doubt the success it achieved in the sixties will be
recreated anytime soon. Like so many other kinds of music, exotica
included, folk has become one niche among many thriving in an  industry
that is becoming increasingly fractured by diversifying consumer tastes.

It is fun to speculate on what the next big thing will be, and it is
especially rewarding when a favourite artist or style is "discovered" by
the general public. But I find that so much emphasis is being placed on
"catching the wave" that the hype and self-justification have become more
important than the the music itself.

My own pet theory is that all of this retro-sis, the fascination for the
styles of music and fashion popular in the past, is indicative of a fin de
siecle malaise that will not dissipate until everyone wakes up on Jan. 2,
2000 and realizes that it's just another year. What I'm looking forward to
is the day when the creativity that is currently so stifled by a
preoccupation with the past will again step into the unknown and reinvent
th notion of what music is, not in the meta-rational fashion of a John Cage
but in a spiritual/ tribal fashion that typifies a lot of ethnic music.

Aj



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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:59:37 -0500

The next big trend is going to be  Psyche records (like the United States
of America, and silly spoken word stuff like Flight  F I N A L) and trash
from the 70's (truckstop records, and disco) , they not popular in the
mass, people who were into it at the time try to deny they once held it
dear, and a lot of the stuff is really great.  It  is esantily hillbilly
revival music , CW Mcoy , Hasil Adkins cut from the same cloth. plus  it is
really plentiful

 I guess it follows the logic that if you want to know what the next big
trend in hipster clothing is  look at what the homeless are wearing, six
months later it will be all the rage


-Chris










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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Young Savage FL Update
Date: 10 Jul 1996 13:25:39 -0400

                      RE>>Young Savage FL Update                   7/10/96

HEY YOU!  you didn't leave a name, address or anything...so, snap to it!
[e-mail]

Laura - sign me up for the mailing list.  Also, how do I get on the
Bomp! list??

Thanks
DL



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: Flight FINAL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 13:59:23 EDT




Chris Strouth wrote about:

>>>> and silly spoken word stuff like Flight  F I N A L


I HAD this record and some loser stole it from me!

My friends and I took the whole A-side of the record and sampled it
over the Velvet Underground's "I Think I'm Falling In Love" run
backward at half speed over and over.

It would send the unrepentant screaming out into the night.

Most powerful thing this side of Rev. Jack Van Impe!


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: The Next, Next , Next Big Thing
Date: 10 Jul 1996 14:18:23 -0400

What I really want to know is what part of our musical landscape NOW will be
rediscovered in CD form by our those people who are now infants. What do you
think?

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From: Craig Norton <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Big Thing
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:23:25 -0700 (PDT)


Interesting responses to my suggestion of folk as the "next big thing" in
collecting.

The suggestion of early country & western is intriguing, especially in
light of the massive popularity of that form during the past 5 years or
so.  There have always been cross over artists, like Patsy, Glen
Campbell, Charlie Rich, Kenny Rogers.  It seems much larger now than
ever before.  But I doubt that todays C&W fans have interest in past recordings.

To tie in to exotica now.  I find that the steel guitar in a lot of old
country is not very far removed from exotica.  In fact, music that I have
heard by Bryant and West sounds as fresh today as Esquivel.  Les Paul
certainly crossed all boundaries (I have the Lover's Luau LP too!).

I am not sure how relevant the year 2000 is to all of this, but as long as
there are boomers, there will be nostalgia trends.  As vinyl becomes more
scarce, so too may vinyl collecting.  During the past 2 years, I have
noticed a marked decrease in quality vinyl at garage sales, etc.

Lots of metal and dance CD's though, very cheap but highly unlistenable.

Craig

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From: [e-mail] (Gene Hopstetter, Jr.)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 14:42:24 -0400

Chris Strouth sed,

>The next big trend is going to be  Psyche records (like the United States
>of America...

...and Culpepper's Orchard and White Noise and Comus and Fifty Foot Hose...
my point is, collecting psyche has been popular for quite a while.  Heck,
I myself have been doing it since 1986.  Sorry, but I don't think psyche
collecting's gonna get any bigger.  Too bad, though, because the major
labels got tons of acetate I'd love to see reissued by them, and not by
tiny reissue labels, who charge $20 to $40 a pop, but hey, if you want it,
you pay for it, no?

But maybe there's no parallel here between exotica and psyche.  Recordings
by artists like Martin Denny, although they catered to
less-than-very-popular tastes, were still relatively easy to acquire,
right? as compared to, f'rinstance, a copy of an album by a German
underground psyche outfit, like Nekronomicon's "Tips Zum Selbstmort" of
which only 500 were made and currently fetch $1,000 per copy?  I mean, hey,
I'm not tripping over Brainticket albums like I am "Whipped Cream and Other
Delights" at flea markets.

>trash from the 70's (truckstop records, and disco)

Yup.  I wouldn't give up my copy of Morton Downey, Jr.'s "I Love America"
and my Lenny and the Squigtones album for nothing.

"Pornography teaches us what to forget."  -- Bruce Adams

+++++++++++++++++   Internet Publishing Specialist
+  Gene Hopstetter, Jr.  +   Cadmus Digital Solutions
+++++++++++++++++   http://cjs.cadmus.com



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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Those ole' wigged wonders
Date: 10 Jul 1996 13:45:30 -0600

Anthony Jackson wrote:
>
> Has anyone out there heard of the music of one Charles Trenet? I've just
> picked up a tribute to his songs by the Guy Luypaert and his Orchestra.
> It's that light and occasionally oh so flip sort of classical exotica

I must admit I have a 10" LP on French Pathe by Trenet. It has a nice
cover drawing by Jean Cocteau on the cover and that's the main
reason I picked up in the first place. Now that you mention it I
think I'll give it a listen. BTW does anyone know of any more cover
art by Cocteau?

-Saul

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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Hello from Georgia
Date: 10 Jul 1996 11:57:56 +0000


> >I ever played on the show is "Comin' Home Baby" by Mel Torme.  Who
> >out there has heard it?
> Yes that's a great tune.  I play it frequently on my show (KCSB 91.9
> fm, Santa Barbara, CA)

Don't forget the swell version by Cy Coleman. That was the theme to
my show, Mister Lucky.


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next, Next , Next Big Thing
Date: 10 Jul 1996 12:03:59 PST

     Worst case scenerio...

     They'll wonder what the hell these things are in a plastic box with
     photos and text, plus a funny little silver thing...cause 20 years
     from now those CDs will have oxidized and won't contain any music!


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What I really want to know is what part of our musical landscape NOW will be
rediscovered in CD form by our those people who are now infants. What do you
think?


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Peter Thomas (The New Astronautic Sound)
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:31:47 +0100

eric <[e-mail]> wrote:

>there are only two vinal peter thomas you can get in the usa, one is
>chariots of the gods (great)

        can you give us the label info?

        thanx!

        johan dada

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: error with Zounds zamples @ DADA'QUARIUMS
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:30:33 +0100

Due to a stupid typing error of mine, these zound zamples have been
unavailable for the last couple of days - shame on me!
I humbly appologize for this inconvenience. Everything should work right now.

                                Please visit again.

Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\
               [e-mail]                   home: Wivina 15, 1702, Belgium

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next Big Thing
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:08:15 -0400

At 11:23 AM 7/10/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Interesting responses to my suggestion of folk as the "next big thing" in
>collecting.
>
>The suggestion of early country & western is intriguing, especially in
>light of the massive popularity of that form during the past 5 years or
>so.  There have always been cross over artists, like Patsy, Glen
>Campbell, Charlie Rich, Kenny Rogers.  It seems much larger now than
>ever before.  But I doubt that todays C&W fans have interest in past
recordings.

Speaking of c/w, I just saw Chet Atkins album "Chet Atkins in Hollywood"
(RCA LSP-1993) released on vinyl by Classic Music Direct.  According to
Classic the following discription applies:

"An audiophile mainstay, transferred from recently discovered 2-track
session tapes.  A rare venture by Atkins outside of his home base of
Nashville to RCA's famed Music Center of the World studios in Hollywood.  He
faces conductor Robert Farnon and Orchestra or, as Chet calls them, 'a field
of fiddlers'.  A very 'live in the studio' Living Stereo recording from 1959".

Anybody have any take on this one?

Thanks,
Bryan


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From: Irwin Chusid <[e-mail]>
Subject: Byron Werner
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:51:20 -0400 (EDT)


Br. Cleve speaks the truth. It was Byron Werner who first introduced me to
the recordings of Raymond Scott and Esquivel. As I've told every
interviewer in the past 4 years who's asked how I discovered these
forgotten geniuses (and Space Age Bach Pad music in general): Byron is
Ground Zero for these revivals.

And, yes, Barrence Whitfield gave me a cassette of Scott 78s at almost
exactly the same time as Byron.

What I really wish someone would do is champion a Barrence Whitfield
movement. Why this guy isn't better known in the US for his spectacular
R&B is a mystery. Hell of a performer--which seems to be better recognized
in Europe than in the US. Some enterprising label should sign the guy to
a lifetime contract.

/irwin chusid


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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Herb
Date: 10 Jul 1996 00:15:19 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 9 Jul 1996, Paul McKay wrote:

> So sue me, I LOVE Whipped Cream and Other Delights.

  Still ranks as one of the greatest album covers yet IMO.

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From: [e-mail] (Bob Frable)
Subject: Re: Herb
Date: 10 Jul 1996 17:18:22 EST

In exotica Digest V2 #11, I found the following:

>>>BEGIN QUOTE


I'm sure that cheesy Herb Albert is laughing at us all.  Judging by the
MULTIPLE copies of EACH lp of his that I see in every damn thrift store I

go to, he has GOT to be a multi-millionaire.

Wish good albums were that easy to find.



-
Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]

Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore
-
>>>END QUOTE

1.
texsci.edu = PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE???
I saw addresses like these for *years* and
thought they were in Texas somewhere.....

2.
Herb *ALPERT* and Jerry Moss (the "A&M" in
A&M Records Inc.) =did= make a pretty penny
when their label was sold to PolyGram.

BOB FRABLE
Easton, PA
[e-mail]





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From: Malcolm Humes <[e-mail]>
Subject: tommorow's now today
Date: 10 Jul 1996 15:54:59 -0700

sez [e-mail]:
>Subject: The Next, Next , Next Big Thing
>
>What I really want to know is what part of our musical landscape NOW will be
>rediscovered in CD form by our those people who are now infants. What do you
>think?

Personally, I'm hoarding as many AOL, GNN, and other "discover the internet"
sample disks and CDS as I can; to me it's the equivalent of collecting
ceral boxes or something and in a few decades we should have a good laugh
looking at the packaging and the warez as the Internet/Web craze of
the mid 90's becomes a retro nostalgia folklore thing.

oh, you said music. The early/current Enhanced CDs and CD-EXTRA discs stand
a good chance of being the Viewmasters of today in a few decades, assuming
one can even find a vintage Win 95 PC or Mac then to run em on then...

Speaking of nostalgia, I'm working on a new web site with pics of
dozens of musical folks, Liberace probably the most Exotica but I suspect
some of you might enjoy the other stuff too such as Viv Stanshall, Miles,
Stones, Zappa, the Dead, Abbie Hoffman, Hatfield & the North and many more.
A preview of Philm Freax is up at http://sunsite.unc.edu/mal/MO/philm/

  - malcolm
 www.emf.net/~mal



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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 5000 Fingers
Date: 10 Jul 1996 17:01:09 -0600 (MDT)

>> "A while back someone posted that they'd seen a CD of the soundtrack
>> from the Dr. Seuss film, "5000 Fingers of Dr. T."  Does anyone know
>> where this can be obtained?  I live in the San Francisco area.
>
> Try the WFMU catalog...They have a website as well...(wfmu.org??)

Last I checked, WFMU only sold the wax -- I haven't seen or heard of a CD.

'FMU is everywhere!  I saw their Chris Ware T-shirt on someone's chest at
the CBLDF party at the San Diego ComicCon last week and yesterday there was
a letter to them on the counter at a local record shop...

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: [e-mail] (David Bailey)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 16:14:38 -0700

Next collecting trend:

Novelty Rap records...Old country records...Promo CDs by English new wave
bands...or maybe...Heavy metal picture discs...or....12" dance remixes of
Cheesey 80's rock bands....or....HELP!


David
Huge Graphics
http://www.sirius.com/~huge



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:54:55 -0400

clearly, the latter.    are you by any chance a subscriber to Thrift Score
magazine?   It really is excellent and is dedicated to thrifting.    anyone
interested,  i will post the mailing address.     Tim.

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From: J P M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sequel CD series(Dimitri from Paris)
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:57:26 +0000

It's very nice at some parts (downright beautiful)but some parts are a
little to "90"s (ie synth/drum machine wise).Its nice to hear French
exotica/Bossa though ,wich I think is second only to Brazilian
exotica/Bossa ).

Jason
the Pygmy Taxi Corp
Music without Fear of Obsolescence

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Comeback
Date: 10 Jul 1996 17:04:02 -0600 (MDT)

> All types of music are still alive and well today.... exotica,
> lounge-type (Harry Connick and the like)...

What gets me is that Connick has dropped the Sinatra pose and is now
touring as a funk act!

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Tomorrow's Cheese: Two Questions
Date: 10 Jul 1996 20:03:53 -0400

Speaking of cheese, I found a total stash of sealed 8-tracks yesterday
including: Christmas Disco, Disco Soul, and Disco Rythyms on some generic
label.  Needless to say I picked up EVERY one.   Also some nice albums.
  Included: Living Strings - Music to Stop Smoking ('64), Who? - an Organ
Stop Pizza Record (circa '72) [very hilarious set of records put out by the
organist at this pizza place in Arizona - has anyone seen these?] ,  it rules
to be a thrifter!      Tim.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 10 Jul 1996 20:10:33 -0400

hey Jill -
  The other '66 album is Herb Alpert Presents  SM and B '66 (just found
another copy yesterday for 20 cents!)    As to later stuff, I was in a record
store yesterday near Detroit (I live nearby) and they had a big SM section.
   The most gutwrenching of laughers was a SM and B '77 album that had the
boys and girls dressed in cheap '70's soccer outfits on the front and on the
back they were all bloody and bandaged.  SM, however was smoking a big stogie
and looked very Castroesque.  I laughed until it hurt.  They also had some of
the Brasil '86 and '88 stuff which looks pretty silly, but I'll keep looking
for it at less than premium prices.   Where are you from, do they have good
record stores or thrifts?    always looking for more.       Tim.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 20:13:58 -0400

speaking of Tiki Gardens, I picked up a Irish Coffee style mug from a thrift
with Tiki Gardens screened on it, including a great little gold tiki guy.  It
was my first Tiki item.  Yea!     Tim.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 20:26:27 -0400

hell ya, look at Wierd Al, he's been doin' it since the late 70's and its
getting bigger every day!   Tim.

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re:  The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:18:45 -0700

If volume in thrift stores is any indication, the next trend will be
early 80s corporate/heavy rock.  I can't believe how many Night Ranger,
Eddie Money, and Journey albums clog the shelves.

One source of a lot of what hits the thrift store shelves was the
Columbia Record Club.  I suspect many of the Andy Williams, Barbara
Streisand, Ray Conniff, and Christmas LPs come from when our parents were
suckered into joining the club.  Which is why Martin Mull put the
following line in his song about getting "Normal":

    ...We'll get our records through the mail,
    get a pair of lousy speakers ...

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]
The Exotica Standards Page:  www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/homepage.htm



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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Those ole' wigged wonders
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:23:12 -0700

Anthony Jackson wrote:
>
> Has anyone out there heard of the music of one Charles Trenet? I've just
> picked up a tribute to his songs by the Guy Luypaert and his Orchestra.
> It's that light and occasionally oh so flip sort of classical exotica of
> the type made famous by the infamous100 Strings.
>
>  It certainly is a sub-genre of sorts, but when done well it does have its
> charms. Can anyone recommend any more of this cheesy take on the classical
> tradition?

Trenet's "Beyond the Sea" ("La Mer") is among the Exotica Standards discussed
 in my Exotica Standards site (http://www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/homepage.htm)
Trenet's "Boom" was featured in "Toto le Hero," a recent Belgian film, and
many U.S. artists covered "La Mer."

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: COMMON THRIFT-STORE ITEM #....
Date: 10 Jul 1996 18:33:17 PST

     Andy Williams "The Days Of Wine And Roses". For the most part, ick.
     However, it contains "I Can't Get Used To Losing You", one the best
     pop songs of all times (well...one of the best 100 or so) which is
     worth owning the album for. Boy, that double-tracked vocal!!! Anyway,
     the mono version is a nicer listen than the stereo one. This has to
     exist on 7", but I've never seen one...has any of you???


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 18:21:22 PST

     Would love the Thrift Score mag address.

     I've been buying records & such at thrift stores since 1969. My dad's
     drapery store was right across the street from "Value Village", near
     downtown Tucson. Value Village is still there, in the same location no
     less!

     Lee


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clearly, the latter.    are you by any chance a subscriber to Thrift Score
magazine?   It really is excellent and is dedicated to thrifting.    anyone
interested,  i will post the mailing address.     Tim.


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: PLACES TO GO - LOS ANGELES AREA
Date: 10 Jul 1996 18:26:36 PST



[e-mail] wrote:
>
>      While not a tiki bar, The Galley is a fine nautical/south seas
>      restaurant/bar in Santa Monica,
                                               >      No thanx, we've been and
                                               its such a greasy dive, that no
                                               batch-pad soundtrack in the world
                                               could sway us to go back.

                                               >>>I DIGRESS! Don't listen to him
                                               folks, The Galley is a fine
                                               little hang (Otto Von Strohiem
                                               from Tiki News would agree with
                                               me on that). It is a very
                                               non-trendy place that has been
                                               around forever (the best kind)!
                                               My fiance and I make trecks from
                                               Burbank to Santa Monica just to
                                               have a drink there!!!!

                                               Lee (what happened to the
                                               margins) Joseph!


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Flight FINAL
Date: 10 Jul 1996 22:58:39 -0500

>Chris Strouth wrote about:
>
>>>>> and silly spoken word stuff like Flight  F I N A L
>
>
>I HAD this record and some loser stole it from me!
>
>My friends and I took the whole A-side of the record and sampled it
>over the Velvet Underground's "I Think I'm Falling In Love" run
>backward at half speed over and over.
>
>It would send the unrepentant screaming out into the night.
>
>Most powerful thing this side of Rev. Jack Van Impe!

Ain't nobody who does it better than Jack. Still a regular watcher of
his tv show. Ooooh, and that Rexella.

I'm personally hoping that the next trend is preacher albums. Me, Jack,
and Bob Harrington would have a grand old time.

The apocalypse is a comin'!


David

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From: [e-mail] (Dominic Al-Badri)
Subject: Re: Comeback
Date: 11 Jul 1996 12:22:35 +0900


>Even though Man or Astroman? and Stereolab are successful and thriving, I
>don't think we are in a major exotica revival, definitely nothing like
>the Green Day/Rancid/Nirvana/etc. 'neo-punk' revival of a few years ago.
>
>Maybe a major revival of anything isn't going to really happen since
>there are so many minor niche revivals of almost every style.  The record
>industry seems vastly different than it was only five or ten years ago.
>
>
Have to say I agree with you there Paul. Even magazines which used to be as
terminally dire as Tower Records' Pulse (Hey! I live in Japan and
English-language music mags are hard to come by, so cut me some slack OK?),
seem to have managed to find a certain hipster quotient. The ubiquity of
the CD has meant that it is now financially viable for small record
companies to stick out re-releases of relatively obscure stuff.

Fat Mattress revival anyone?

Dominic Al-Badri ([e-mail])

Blessed are the self-righteous for they are always right.

Dominic Al-Badri                       [e-mail]



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From: Mike Ensley <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Tomorrow's Cheese: Two Questions
Date: 11 Jul 1996 00:37:33 -0500

>, Who? - an Organ
>Stop Pizza Record (circa '72) [very hilarious set of records put out >by the
>organist at this pizza place in Arizona - has anyone seen these?] ,  >it rules
>to be a thrifter!      Tim.

I figured I was the only one in the world who bought the Organ Stop
records...
I scored that one, a Slim Goodbody, US of Archie and a Zacherele
record all in one day...
Thrift Stores are GOD!

Mike Esnley
PIGEONHOLE Magazine

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From: "Thomas F. Duda, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Subject: Keeley Smith in Vegas
Date: 10 Jul 1996 19:54:37 -1000

Thanks for the Vegas info...made it to the Smith show (she ended up
halving it with her fiance)...it was truly wonderful...did ole black
magic, etc...only disappointment was theNeil Sedaka song she did...if all
vegas lounge acts were that good I would live there...

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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Barrence Whitfield
Date: 11 Jul 1996 02:41:22 -0500

> What I really wish someone would do is champion a Barrence Whitfield
> movement.

Yeah.  I saw BW with the Savages once years ago here in DC and it was
a blast!  A real party of a show.  Were the Savages just a temporary
outfit? (this was in the mid to late 80's)


kevin king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: COMMON THRIFT-STORE ITEM #....
Date: 11 Jul 1996 05:19:05 -0700

[e-mail] wrote:
>
>      Andy Williams "The Days Of Wine And Roses". For the most part, ick.
>      However, it contains "I Can't Get Used To Losing You", one the best
>      pop songs of all times (well...one of the best 100 or so) which is
>      worth owning the album for. Boy, that double-tracked vocal!!! Anyway,
>      the mono version is a nicer listen than the stereo one.

This brings up an interesting point.  While most space-age pop and exotica
were recorded to exploit the channel separation capabilities of stereo, most
pop singles were engineered to sound best in mono.  After all, the primary
media for pop/rock until the early 1970s were AM radio and the mono suitcase
record players most kids had.  That's why many of the stereo rereleases of
early Beatles, Motown, Phil Spector's singles, and other 60s pop sound so
bad.

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 11 Jul 1996 04:53:05 -0600 (MDT)

Tim,

No, the Herb Alpert presents LP is the one I refered to as SM & B66, the
first LP. There is ANOTHER one. I have seen it years ago. It exists, but
must be a bastard to find. I hoped someone on the list would know about it.
As for thrift stores, I live in Glasgow, Scotland, and they are not worth
mentioning!! I am originally from St. Louis, where you can still pick up a
lot of good stuff cheap, but the UK is NOT a good place for thrift stores
unless you like bad Orchestral arrangements of the pop hits yesteryear.
Which a lot of people do over here. That is what I refer to as "cheesy
listening".

Thanks anyway!

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: sergio mendes and dmitri
Date: 11 Jul 1996 08:35:23 -0400

My favorite Sergio Mendes is pre-66, but not too straight jazz.  It's called
"In the Brazilian Bag" and is by the SM _Trio_.  It has the debut of the
song "So Nice' that later became a samba standard.

This Dmitri in Paris thing:  is this a new album or a reissue.  Is it the
Dmitri from Deee-Lite?

Has anyone seen revised tour dates for Yma Sumac?
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
_____________________


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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 11 Jul 1996 10:15:13 -0500

> There is ANOTHER one. I have seen it years ago. It exists, but
> must be a bastard to find.

Is it Ye-Me-Le?  Or is that a later release.  I remember seeing this
more than once in thrifts, never picked it up.  But if I remember
correctly, it's by SM & Brazil '66.


kevin king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: Jeff Boyd <[e-mail]>
Subject: Percussion All Stars
Date: 10 Jul 1996 18:13:40 -0700

I know I've brought this up before, but does anyone on this list have
anything by the Percussion All Stars on Modern Records? Very good stuff.
Unfortunately, I have only been able to find one of their two releases on
Modern. The one I'm looking for, "Dynamic Percussion", seems impossible for
me to find. Does anyone on the list have this LP? It's not very valuable,
but I'd be willing to pay a decent price for it.

Thanks a lot!
Jeff Boyd
[e-mail]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"That's a nice shirt!"

"it's a Ben Sherman."

   http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2084

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From: [e-mail]
Date: 11 Jul 1996 09:36:23 -0400

     Laurie Chase wrote:

     You are definately on to something, Jon.  I collect 78 rpm records,
     and the big items are now hillbilly/C&W.  The songs are fingersnapping
     and funny, and downright melodic.  Of course, I am not talking about
     the new C&W crap you hear on commercial radio, I am talking about Hank
     Williams Sr., Marty Robbins, Rose Maddox & the Maddox Brothers, Little
     Jimmy Dickens,T. Texas Tyler, Jimmy Rogers, Buck Owens, Tennesee Ernie
     Ford, even Les Paul and Mary Ford (who have a great Hawaiian album
     called LOVER'S LUAU, too).

     End Quote

     Yes! I just scored a few hundred 78's from an attic in Maine. Still in
     boxes from the Jukebox distributor. I've long been a fan of C&W/String
     Band from the 20's-50's. It's really hard to convince folks that it's
     _not_ Billy Ray-type stuff. Among the sides I've cleaned and listened
     to so far:

     Homer & Jethro    How Much is that Hound Dog in the Window/Koo-Liger

        Great parody record from this duo with outstanding mandolin
     playing.

     T.Texas Tyler    Courtin' in the Rain/ (can't remember right now)

        How did I miss this guy for so long? Courtin' is a swingin' C&W
     side that I absolutely can't get out of my head.

     Not really exotica, per se, but swell music, nonetheless.

     Craig
     Groveland, MA
     [e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Date: 11 Jul 1996 09:58:01 -0400

     Gene Hopstetter wrote:

     ...and Culpepper's Orchard and White Noise and Comus and Fifty Foot
     Hose...my point is, collecting psyche has been popular for quite a
     while.  Heck,I myself have been doing it since 1986.  Sorry, but I
     don't think psyche collecting's gonna get any bigger.  Too bad,
     though, because the major labels got tons of acetate I'd love to see
     reissued by them, and not by tiny reissue labels, who charge $20 to
     $40 a pop, but hey, if you want it, you pay for it, no?

     Craig writes:

     I guess this is a plug (unsolicited), but find the Arf! Arf! and/or
     Stanton Park web site and get their catalogue, nice folks, good
     prices, excellent service. They specialize in psyche/gagrage and
     beyond.

     Gene Hopstetter wrote:

     Yup.  I wouldn't give up my copy of Morton Downey, Jr.'s "I Love
     America" and my Lenny and the Squigtones album for nothing.
                     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

     Craig writes:

     There's your next trend. As TV saturates the living experience of our
     young more and more, their strongest feelings of nostalgia and
     innocence will be connected to the TV shows of their youth. All you
     need to do is follow the birth rates, and project 10 years ahead to
     find your market for nostalgia. Was there a birth rate spike in 1978?
     Then TV-related stuff from ca. 1988 has potential. At least that's my
     take on it. I'm saving cereal boxes with TV tie-ins, but TV-themed
     records seem like a good bet.

     Craig
     Groveland, MA
     [e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: sergio mendes and dmitri
Date: 11 Jul 1996 10:35:16 +0000

Dimitri is a DJ from Paris ( nothing to do with DeeLite).....his album
"sacrebleu" is on Yellow records....he also got a tune on the
sourcelab #2 compil....I heard from friends in Paris ...he has a radio
show on Radio Nova..
peace
--


   http://mbinter.com          [e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Future Trends
Date: 11 Jul 1996 11:46:34 -0400

     Laurie Chase wrote:

     You are definately on to something, Jon.  I collect 78 rpm records,
     and the big items are now hillbilly/C&W.  The songs are fingersnapping
     and funny, and downright melodic.  Of course, I am not talking about
     the new C&W crap you hear on commercial radio, I am talking about Hank
     Williams Sr., Marty Robbins, Rose Maddox & the Maddox Brothers, Little
     Jimmy Dickens,T. Texas Tyler, Jimmy Rogers, Buck Owens, Tennesee Ernie
     Ford, even Les Paul and Mary Ford (who have a great Hawaiian album
     called LOVER'S LUAU, too).

     End Quote

     Yes! I just scored a few hundred 78's from an attic in Maine. Still in
     boxes from the Jukebox distributor. I've long been a fan of C&W/String
     Band from the 20's-50's. It's really hard to convince folks that it's
     _not_ Billy Ray-type stuff. Among the sides I've cleaned and listened
     to so far:

     Homer & Jethro    How Much is that Hound Dog in the Window/Koo-Liger

     Great parody record from this duo with outstanding mandolin
     playing.

     T.Texas Tyler    Courtin' in the Rain/ (can't remember right now)

     How did I miss this guy for so long? Courtin' is a swingin' C&W
     side that I absolutely can't get out of my head.

     Not really exotica, per se, but swell music, nonetheless.

     Craig
     Groveland, MA
     [e-mail]

     PS: My apologies if this was posted twice. By Lazlo's note, though, I
     think my e-mail address needed to be corrected, so I tried re-sending
     with my current address.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Future Trends
Date: 11 Jul 1996 11:43:50 -0400

     Gene Hopstetter wrote:

     ...and Culpepper's Orchard and White Noise and Comus and Fifty Foot
     Hose...my point is, collecting psyche has been popular for quite a
     while.  Heck,I myself have been doing it since 1986.  Sorry, but I
     don't think psyche collecting's gonna get any bigger.  Too bad,
     though, because the major labels got tons of acetate I'd love to see
     reissued by them, and not by tiny reissue labels, who charge $20 to
     $40 a pop, but hey, if you want it, you pay for it, no?

     Craig writes:

     I guess this is a plug (unsolicited), but find the Arf! Arf! and/or
     Stanton Park web site and get their catalogue, nice folks, good
     prices, excellent service. They specialize in psyche/gagrage and
     beyond.

     Gene Hopstetter wrote:

     Yup.  I wouldn't give up my copy of Morton Downey, Jr.'s "I Love
     America" and my Lenny and the Squigtones album for nothing.
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

     Craig writes:

     There's your next trend. As TV saturates the living experience of our
     young more and more, their strongest feelings of nostalgia and
     innocence will be connected to the TV shows of their youth. All you
     need to do is follow the birth rates, and project 10 years ahead to
     find your market for nostalgia. Was there a birth rate spike in 1978?
     Then TV-related stuff from ca. 1988 has potential. At least that's my
     take on it. I'm saving cereal boxes with TV tie-ins, but TV-themed
     records seem like a good bet.

     Craig
     Groveland, MA
     [e-mail]

     PS: My apologies if this was posted twice. By Lazlo's note, though, I
     think my e-mail address needed to be corrected, so I tried re-sending
     with my current address.

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From: [e-mail] (Paul McKay)
Subject: Re: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
Date: 11 Jul 1996 11:59:55 -0500

Ye-Me-Le (A&M SP 4236) is by Brasil 66 but it really isn't in the same
league as their earlier recordings. It just doesn't have that Brasil 66
sound. Most of it I wouldn't recognize as Brasil 66 if I were to hear it
without knowing.

Ciao,
Paul
[e-mail]

>Is it Ye-Me-Le?  Or is that a later release.  I remember seeing this
>more than once in thrifts, never picked it up.  But if I remember
>correctly, it's by SM & Brazil '66.
>
>
>kevin king
>[e-mail]
>http://www.radix.net/~xanadu



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Sonic Vibrations of Tom Dissvelt    and Kid Baltan-Song of The 2nd Moon
Date: 11 Jul 1996 09:38:58 +0000

Hello all ;)

I just donated a copy of this amazing record to KFJC-FM.
They are gonna play the shit outta it!!!
It was also released on Phillips called The Elektrosonics-Electronic Music

It is sooooooooooo wonderful.  Anyone else have it/heard it ?

"Record collecting is no mere hobby, no leisurely
innocuous diversion.  It's a feverish passion
bordering on dementia, driving those under its
influence including myself, to irrational,
compulsive and sometimes fanatical extremes."
3-93  Jack Diamond




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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: 78S?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 12:45:13 -0400

OK---first I must vent by saying I am sick of the future trend thread...But
"ya'll" are obviously digging it, so I won't be a jerk...However, something
has arisen that is useful to me, and that is the 78s discussion...Where would
you exoti-cat/kits recommend that I get a working 78 player?  Are they
reasonable?  I know that several old turn-tables have a 78 speed, but that
you need a special large stylus...Where are those found?  Also, who is the
woman singing on parts of JUNGLE JAZZ?
You can reply to me individually at:
[e-mail]
p-s...Stefan and Jill-I mailed your tapes Monday, so they're flying overseas
as we speak.


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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: sergio mendes and dmitri
Date: 11 Jul 1996 13:13:49 -0400

jordana robinson ([e-mail]) wrote:

>This Dmitri in Paris thing:  is this a new album or a reissue.  Is it the
>Dmitri from Deee-Lite?

It's a new album, from Yellow Productions in Paris {catalog #: YPO 11A}.
It's available as double LP or CD (w/2 extra tracks). I think the album is
great : lots and lots of samples from exotica/EZ LP's (it was only a matter
of time......including Esquivel, J.Barry, "B at Tiffany's", Sound Gallery,
How to Speak Hip) and film dialogue mixed up with lots of Trip Hop and
bossa nova. Great cover version of Mancini's "Nothing To Lose" [from "the
Party"]. And the cover itself jumped at me off the rack when I saw it. It's
a take on the Living Stereo logo ("Yellow Stereo"),  and states it's in
"Spectra-Q-Lar Electrosonics". When I asked the clerk (at Soho Jazz & Soul
in London) what it was, he said "Easy listening Trip Hop" and played some
for me. If you really hate dance music, don't even think about this. If you
like Pizzacato 5, Towa Tei, The Gentle People, or the Dutch Easy Tune sound
on the various "Drive-In" compilations, by all means get this. And he plays
stylophone on it.

And it isn't Dimitri from Dee-Lite, unless the back cover photo is a fake.
[Dimitri also has 2 tracks on the soundtrack "LA Yellow 357", including a
great faux movie trailer for a spy film]

br cleve



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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: sergio mendes and dmitri
Date: 11 Jul 1996 11:23:58 -0600 (MDT)


>This Dmitri in Paris thing:  is this a new album or a reissue.  Is it the
>Dmitri from Deee-Lite?
>
>Jordana,

It is a new LP and it is NOT Super DJ Dimitry from Deee-Lite. It is also not
Dimitri from Amsterdam, who is a top international DJ. It is Dimitri from
Paris, which is why he calls himself Dimitri from Paris. There are just too
damn many Dimitris!

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Sonic Vibrations of Tom Dissveltand Kid Baltan-Song of The 2nd Moon
Date: 11 Jul 1996 11:27:57 -0600 (MDT)

Yes, I have heard it, Jack. It is TOM DISSEVELT, yes? A friend of mine
(PEOPLE LIKE US), Vicki Bennett has it. And it is wonderful. By the way,
check out PEOPLE LIKE US. There are a few CDs including "Beware the Whim
Reaper" on Staalplaat. It is warped and treated easy stuff and sonic
ambience. Really fascinating and quite a good listen. A bit odd.

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sonic Vibrations of Tom Dissvelt    and Kid Baltan-Song of The 2nd Moon
Date: 11 Jul 1996 12:39:19 -0600

Jack Diamond wrote:
>
> Hello all ;)
>
> I just donated a copy of this amazing record to KFJC-FM.
> They are gonna play the shit outta it!!!
> It was also released on Phillips called The Elektrosonics-Electronic Music
>
> It is sooooooooooo wonderful.  Anyone else have it/heard it ?
>
oh yes, I used to play a lot of that on my radio show in the
70's. I had the domestic issue on Limelight whcich by the way
was an excellent label. Just about anything on Limelight
was way out there. Some of my faves include 50 Foot Hose,
Don Robertson, Pierre Henry "Variations for a Door and a Sight",
Roland Kirk, Ruth White........
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: 78S & where to play 'em!
Date: 11 Jul 1996 10:46:09 PST

     Search out old Voice Of Music consoles & portables. Most of 'em still
     work! We've got two of those at home (recently got one at an estate
     sale for $5.00), and an old  Magnovox stand up (that we got at a
     church sale for $35.00) that is in the Dionysus office. There is a
     Voice Of Music newsletter you should subscribe to:

     V-M Collector's Voice Newsletter c/o Gary Stork, 37530 E. Meadowhill,
     Northville, MI 48167-8915. $4.00 for a year!

     If you wanna play 78's on your regular stereo, Sure makes styli for
     those. You can interchange them with your regular stylus on some Sure
     carts. Just call your local audiofreak store & ask, or pick up one of
     those stereo mags, they usually have ads in the back for stylus & cart
     specialty stores.

     Spinning round & round....


     Lee


______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
Author:  [e-mail] at INTERNET


OK---first I must vent by saying I am sick of the future trend thread...But
"ya'll" are obviously digging it, so I won't be a jerk...However, something
has arisen that is useful to me, and that is the 78s discussion...Where would
you exoti-cat/kits recommend that I get a working 78 player?  Are they
reasonable?  I know that several old turn-tables have a 78 speed, but that you
need a special large stylus...Where are those found?  Also, who is the woman
singing on parts of JUNGLE JAZZ?
You can reply to me individually at:
[e-mail]
p-s...Stefan and Jill-I mailed your tapes Monday, so they're flying overseas
as we speak.


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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: 78 players
Date: 11 Jul 1996 12:56:42 -0600

Laura Taylor wrote:
>
> OK---first I must vent by saying I am sick of the future trend thread...But
> "ya'll" are obviously digging it, so I won't be a jerk...However, something
> has arisen that is useful to me, and that is the 78s discussion...Where would
> you exoti-cat/kits recommend that I get a working 78 player?  Are they
> reasonable?  I know that several old turn-tables have a 78 speed, but

hit the thrifts and try to find a 1950's Webcor or RCA table
model player, usually wood or plastic cabinet with a lid. I've
found that the amps and speakers in these boxes give me the best
sound for 78's. These will have a flip over cartridge for LP's
and 78's. I've had some that had output jacks for recording. My
favorite is the Califone Director 12V-9. Califone made a lot of
players that were found in most school a/v departments. The low
end models are quite sturdy and play all 4 speeds and have the
lip over cartridge. The Director is a real nice machine and is
it the high end of their line. It has a continuosly variable speed
control, strobe, stereo flip-over cartridge, output for extra
channel, hefty 12" speaker in the lid, seperate bass and treble
pots, microphone input with seperate volume control, 6L6 tubes..
BTW an electric guitar plugged into this machine sounds great!
If you ever see one of these pick it up in any condition cause
it's well worth restoring.......Saul

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: 78S?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 15:59:24 EDT


i wish i worked for russ meyer.


i wish i worked for oscar meyer.


this place blows.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: HONEYMOON POLL, THANK YOU!
Date: 11 Jul 1996 13:04:47 PST

     Hey gang,

     Thanks for all the responses to our honeymoon poll. At this point, it
     is leaning more towards two weeks of thrifting!

     I am fortunate to be in a relationship with a beautiful person who
     appreciates the same aesthetics I do. Aime loves tiki culture, 40s &
     50s furniture, is a collector of Bakelite and loves records,
     especially 78s and kids pic discs from the 50s. Pretty cool for a 25
     year old who just as easily could've been into Pearl Jam & Gen X
     coffee houses!

     Pssst: one of her biggest wants is the bakelite "Alice In Wonderland"
     or "Snow White" RCA 45rpm player. If any of you know where I could
     score one of these at a decent price, let me know!

     Lee


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From: "kevin s. lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: LA lounge scene?  others?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 16:12:33 EST

aloha,
i'm movin' to LA soon and want to immediately check out every
Tiki/Exotica/Lounge thing/place to check out.  can anyone help or direct me
to help?

Say, has anyone compiled or tried to compile current lounge scenes (cool
bars, cafe's, hangouts, even record stores, etc.?) across the u.s.?
perhaps some web pages with this info?  zines?

i haven't checked the exotica FAQ yet, and i've been off the list for
awhile so forgive me if this has been covered.

someone was telling me about this cool as hell james bond type bar in
milwaukee ( i believe).  it sounded amazing.   you need a passport to
get past the receptionist... if you don't have one you need to become
a spy and do what they tell you to do, like dance like a chicken or
something stupid.  they let you in thru this hidden door or something
and you find out that you had a camera on you the whole time and
everyone in the bar could see you.  of course, there's all these
secret passageways and all sorts of britannia paraphenalia around.
 i have a hard time believing all this, but it sounds cool anyway.

all i can say is, thanks to mr. evolution control committee, mark
gunderson, i had the honor and pleasure of hanging out at The Kahiki
restaurant in Columbus, OH.  tikis galore, plus all the nautical,
tropical, south seas stuff you could imagine.  amazing.

where i live, Ann Arbor, and probably all of michigan,
there is NOTHING cool and swanky.  we had to resort to
going to Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue for some fucking
bizarre as hell animatronic lounge acts.  and i mean bizarre...

can anyone report on any exotic places in detroit or thereabouts?

kevin lee

> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> >      While not a tiki bar, The Galley is a fine nautical/south seas
> >      restaurant/bar in Santa Monica,

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re[2]: 78S?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 13:55:57 PST

     On 7/11/97 some moron wrote:

     >>i wish i worked for russ meyer.
     >>i wish i worked for oscar meyer.
     >>this place blows.

     A very confused person into hot dogs and boobs. What a weiner!






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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 78S?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 17:12:38 -0400

                      RE>>78S?                                     7/11/96

Is that you, patrick?
lounge laura


i wish i worked for russ meyer.


i wish i worked for oscar meyer.


this place blows.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: LA lounge scene?  others?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 14:25:56 PST

aloha,
i'm movin' to LA soon and want to immediately check out every
Tiki/Exotica/Lounge thing/place to check out.  can anyone help or direct me
to help?

GLENDALE:
Damons on Brand Ave

ROSEMEAD:
Bahooka on Rosmead Blvd.

HOLLYWOOD:
Lava Lounge on La Brea (the only place on this list where you will find a
'lounge scene scenario' as the rest are just cool places to go with freinds)
Tiki Ti on Sunset Blvd.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - VAN NUYS
Tonga Hut on Victory Blvd (divy neighborhood place, but quite fun for a
visit!)

SANTA MONICA:
The Galley on Main St.
Chez Jay's on PCH


     Have a blast, bring a sober driver!!!



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From: [e-mail] (Keith Doyle)
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 11 Jul 1996 15:31:19 PDT


Ashley writes:
>Head further east to Ft Lauderdale to check out the Mai Kai restaurant - it
>outdoes Disney's Adventureland!  While you are on the West Coast of Florida
>check out the fabulous Tiki Gardens at Indian Rock Beach.

YOW!  This place still exists!  I aquired an old Viewmaster packet
of the Tiki Gardens not long ago, and I figured it looked too good to be
true for it to have survived.  Really gotta find an excuse to make it to FL
now that I know it's still there...

Keith Doyle
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Barrence Whitfield
Date: 11 Jul 1996 19:14:28 -0400

>> What I really wish someone would do is champion a Barrence Whitfield
>> movement.
>
>Yeah.  I saw BW with the Savages once years ago here in DC and it was
>a blast!  A real party of a show.  Were the Savages just a temporary
>outfit? (this was in the mid to late 80's)

No, they're still together, although there have been personnel changes over
the dozen years the band has been together. The bands latest CD (#7) is
called "Ritual of the Savages" (Ocean Music; OM 1004). No, there's no
exotica on it (the title was my joke), just soul and R&B.

br cleve



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: BAXTER'S "LOST EPISODE"
Date: 11 Jul 1996 22:59:55 -0400

I just picked up the remastered version of Baxter's "Lost Episode" and WOW!
what a difference in the sound.  While no serious Baxter collector should be
without this interesting curio, the sound quality of the original version was
unfortunately somewhat muffled, the new remastered version sounds
wonderful...if you bought the first time around it's well worth getting the
new version (with the sticker on it) if you haven't whattaaya waiting for?


Ashley (Dimitiri from Peoria)

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: It's my birthday !
Date: 11 Jul 1996 20:40:17 +0000

Hello !

July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
cancer exoticons out there ??

Jack



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Organ Stop Pizza
Date: 11 Jul 1996 23:46:32 -0400

nope, youre not the only one who has these classics,  I have Who?   and my
friend has the one where Ron Rhodes is standing on a ladder in front of the
sign.  It is actually autographed!!!!       Tim.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Detroit Lounge Scene
Date: 11 Jul 1996 23:59:26 -0400

This is in response to the question about lounge scene in Detroit and
surrounds.   It does really suck, but some places are trying.   In Pontiac,
there is the Velvet Lounge, which I heard is kind of disappointing.   Across
the street is 7th House where I saw Combustible Edison back in may.  They
have Swank Night almost every Tuesday (when there is not a concert)  Again, I
have not gone yet but it sounds kinda cool.  As for Tiki, the only place that
ever existed as far as I know is a Detroit Bar near the Cass Corridor called
Chin Tiki, which has been closed for years.  My friend is obsessed with it
and wants to go inside to see if any artifacts remain.  It is in the area
where the new Tiger Stadium is going so it will probably be blown up soon.  I
did find a mint ashtray from Chin Tiki at the Army recently, and was really
excited.    Anyone else know of lounges in Detroit?     Thanks, Tim.

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From: Susanne Stratford <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 15:50:37 +1000 (EST)

On Thu, 11 Jul 1996, Jack Diamond wrote:

> Hello !
>
> July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
> cancer exoticons out there ??
>
> Jack
>

Yeah,

I'm on the 16th...
What I would really like to know is how old all of us exoticons are....

Suze,
Lizard Lodge.

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From: expo tky047 <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 18:13:14 +0900



----------
Sent:     Friday, July 12, 1996 5:40 AM

Hello !

July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
cancer exoticons out there ??

Jack



It's my grandmother's birthday, July 18th.
Nothing else







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From: "Andrew O'Farrell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 07:16:52 -0400 (EDT)


 Me Too!  My birthday is July 16! :)



Andrew O'Farrell        <[e-mail]>
Montreal, Quebec

"Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard,
 grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em."            -Webb Wilder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Susanne Stratford wrote:

> On Thu, 11 Jul 1996, Jack Diamond wrote:
>
> > Hello !
> >
> > July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
> > cancer exoticons out there ??
> >
> > Jack
> >
>
> Yeah,
>
> I'm on the 16th...
> What I would really like to know is how old all of us exoticons are....
>
> Suze,
> Lizard Lodge.
>

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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 07:13:36 -0600

expo tky047 wrote:
>
> ----------
> From:   Jack Diamond
> Sent:   Friday, July 12, 1996 5:40 AM
> To:     [e-mail]
> Subject:        It's my birthday !
>
> Hello !
>
> July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
> cancer exoticons out there ??
>

My son's birthday is July 15...
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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: I am a moron
Date: 12 Jul 1996 08:08:53 EDT


     On 7/11/97 some moron wrote:

     >>i wish i worked for russ meyer.
     >>i wish i worked for oscar meyer.
     >>this place blows.

    > A very confused person into hot dogs and boobs. What a weiner!


Me again! I keep forgeting that when you reply to a post from the list,
it goes to the list not the sender. It was one of those conversations
you really had to be there for to understand. It would take forever to
explain. Just accept it as a sort of dadaistic hiaku.


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From: Mark Freitas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Sonic Vibrations of Tom Dissvelt    and Kid Baltan-Song of The
Date: 12 Jul 1996  7:49:06

>I just donated a copy of this amazing record to KFJC-FM.
>They are gonna play the shit outta it!!!
>It was also released on Phillips called The Elektrosonics-Electronic Music

This is one of my all time favorites.  I have one other, not as good called
Fantasy in Orbit "An Astronaut's Impressions While Orbiting the
Earth - Electronic Musical Compositions of Thomas Dissevelt"
I used to play it a lot on WCBN-FM around 90-92 (on my freeform
show I *always* played at least one song on each show
by the exotica crew - i.e. Denney, Sumac, Baxter, Lyman, etc.
I think this might've annoyed the Program Manager...)

It's on Phillips as well, but like I say the liner notes are better than the
music.

But the electrosoniks has it all - amazing wildly varied music
(avant to synth cheese ala Space Mountain to spy)
and some really absurd liner notes:

"The world is changing so fast that it is harder than ever
to keep up.  American Telegraph and Telephone is working
on a wrist telephone which would be issued with a number,
to every person on the earth.  Dial someone up and if there's
no answer, he's dead."

And on the front of the record is the loud proclaimation:
"SOUND   A New Concept of Music, Created By Sonic Vibrations"

Huh?

Anyone have any other Dissevelt?

The records I have were purchased 2/9/63 (Electrosoniks)
and 11/27/65 (Fantasy) by this obessive guy who neatly wrote down
all this and more on the back of every record he purchased.
When he commited suicide five or six years ago I ended up buying
a bunch of his records.  He took great care of them and had a very odd
collection that went from Perrey Kingsley to Stockhausen - anything
electronic.

c-ya,
mark

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From: Mark Freitas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Future Trends
Date: 12 Jul 1996  8:00:48

With current US politics, swinging they way it is
my future trend would have to be 50's, 60's and
70's Christian music.
Lots of amazing colored vinyl.  Weird politics that
defy logic.  Funk and psychedelic music with
'patriotic' biblical lyrics.  What more could a boy want?

Actually even the 90's stuff is pretty funny -
there this one music video on the x-ian channel
called "God - good.  Devil - bad."  And it only gets
more painful as the lyrics go on...

Fave pick:
The Generation Singers - "This is America"
from their album "Turn me on,"
Tempo Recordings 1974, R 7050.

It's just plain weird.

mark

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From: Dan Gresham <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 14:07:30 +0100 (BST)

On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, sax therapy wrote:

> expo tky047 wrote:
> >
> > ----------
> > From:   Jack Diamond
> > Sent:   Friday, July 12, 1996 5:40 AM
> > To:     [e-mail]
> > Subject:        It's my birthday !
> >
> > Hello !
> >
> > July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
> > cancer exoticons out there ??
> >
>
> My son's birthday is July 15...
> --

My brother's birthday is September 25th...just thought you'd like to know.

Dan



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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: tiki gardens!?!?!?
Date: 12 Jul 1996 09:10:18 -0400

                      tiki gardens!?!?!?                           7/12/96

Who is it that is so sure Tiki Gardens exists?  I live right near Indians
Rocks and have heard the legend...But I called "informaton" a few months ago,
and there was no listing!  More details-PLEASE!
[e-mail]


Ashley writes:
>Head further east to Ft Lauderdale to check out the Mai Kai restaurant - it
>outdoes Disney's Adventureland!  While you are on the West Coast of Florida
>check out the fabulous Tiki Gardens at Indian Rock Beach.

YOW!  This place still exists!  I aquired an old Viewmaster packet
of the Tiki Gardens not long ago, and I figured it looked too good to be
true for it to have survived.  Really gotta find an excuse to make it to FL
now that I know it's still there...

Keith Doyle
[e-mail]




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 09:14:04 -0400

Did you all know that Jack is a dead ringer for Willard Scott ?

JB

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: It's my dog's birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 09:36:35 EDT



My dog's birthday is October 31st!

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From: Craig Norton <[e-mail]>
Subject: Looking for Desmond Hill
Date: 12 Jul 1996 08:42:51 -0700 (PDT)


My apologies to the list for this.

I am seeking a Mr. Desmond Hill in the U.K. who I believe to be a member of
the exotica mailing list.  If so, would he please reply to

[e-mail]

Thank you!

Craig

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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 78S?
Date: 12 Jul 1996 08:50:00 -0700 (PDT)

This is an overview for those wanting to collect 78's.  I am no
authority.  I have only learned how do this thru friends and personal
research.  I have been collecting for 2 years, and I have over 350 78's
(none of which suck).


Those old 78 players are just about everywhere.  It really depends on
what kind you want and in what condition.  You can find them in antique
stores, thrift stores, and at places that specialize in old radios,
etc.  There are many kinds:

There are the handcrank kind that you don't have to plug in
(and the speaker is on the arm), there are the kind that are furniture
(cool if you have the room), and there are the kind you find in thrift
stores, portable or otherwise.  Some will only play the real old ones,
some will play them all.  It is a big variety that you just have to
experiment with.  But it is a cheap and fun hobbie.

As for the stylis, the big, thick 78 ones aren't really that important.
It just depends on what your player NEEDS.  If you have a player that uses
one, just check with your local old radio fix-it guy.  I am sure that
he'd like to get rid of the ones he has had for 60 years.  No matter
what somebody says, the needle isn't too important.  These are OLD
RECORDS that have been through hell, and no prissy modern needle can
kill them.  Trust me on this.

To clean 78's, I have heard it all.  But honestly, the best way is with
Windex and towels.  IT WILL NOT DAMAGE THEM.  They are not flimsy vinyl
that will warp and crack.  They can take everything imaginable, but
they ARE breakable, no matter what the old labels say.

Last but not least, beg as many as you can off family members who don't
play them.  This is a great way to hear your family's history.  I acquired
as many as 200 78's from older relatives who did not want them, and it
was a gold mine of family history.  I made a tape for my aunts and
uncles, many who had not heard these songs in 60 years, and they
remembered who loved which song, who played it the most, and how my
grandmother would sing certain songs while cleaning their home, etc.  And
now my family calls me their "music historian." My contribution.

Don't forget to look up the 78 QUARTERLY website on the net.  This is a
newsletter that is well researched and well written.  Often there are
contributions by Robert Crumb and Terry Zweigoff, two guys responsible
for a shit load of 1990's 78 awareness.

Save the 78!!!

Laurie Chase
Portland, OR

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From: Indulis R Rutks <[e-mail]>
Subject: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 11:31:12 -0500 (CDT)



On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Susanne Stratford wrote:

> What I would really like to know is how old all of us exoticons are....
>
> Suze,
> Lizard Lodge.

Suze-

I notice *you* didn't volunteer your age. I am a young 38 years!

- Indy Rutks ([e-mail])




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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 11:28:50 -0500

But do Leo's count?


Mine is July 28 (same as Marcel Du Champ, and I think Madonna)

Chris









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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: Charles Trenet
Date: 12 Jul 1996 18:44:09 +0100

At 14:54 10/7/96 -0600, [e-mail] (Anthony Jackson) wrote:

>Has anyone out there heard of the music of one Charles Trenet? I've just
>picked up a tribute to his songs by the Guy Luypaert and his Orchestra.
>It's that light and occasionally oh so flip sort of classical exotica of
>the type made famous by the infamous100 Strings.
>
> It certainly is a sub-genre of sorts, but when done well it does have its
>charms. Can anyone recommend any more of this cheesy take on the classical
>tradition?

        Charles Trenet is (was?) a famous French "chansonnier",
        singer of the light classic popular song, who is still
        very popular in France; I haven't heard this Guy Luypaert tribute,
        and would myself never think of Trenet as "exotic", but that's
        simply because his music is so familiar to people here in
        Belgium and France; you may know his song "Boum" from a Belgian
        movie (title escapes my right now) which got quite some international
        attention a year or so ago.

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: "Kenneth H Ellzey" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 78S?
Date: 12 Jul 1996 13:07:36 -0400

This is a subject near and dear to my heart, so I'm going to throw my 2 cents
in here and there...

On Jul 12,  8:50am, Laurie Chase wrote:
> Subject: Re: 78S?
> This is an overview for those wanting to collect 78's.  I am no
> authority.  I have only learned how do this thru friends and personal
> research.  I have been collecting for 2 years, and I have over 350 78's
> (none of which suck).
>
>
> Those old 78 players are just about everywhere.  It really depends on
> what kind you want and in what condition.  You can find them in antique
> stores, thrift stores, and at places that specialize in old radios,
> etc.  There are many kinds:


Try calling your county public schools office (the grounds and buildings
maintenance division, most likely) and ask when they are going to have an
auction of surplus school equipment.  Go there and you are likely to find many
phonographs- you remember the old classroom phonograph- that play 78's, they
have a "flip-over" style needle.  I did this here in N.C. and ended up with
literally a pallet full of phonographs (around 15, most of which worked) for
$5.00.  I kid you not.  Got a pallet of 16mm projectors as well for $5.00, but
that's another story.

>
> There are the handcrank kind that you don't have to plug in
> (and the speaker is on the arm), there are the kind that are furniture
> (cool if you have the room), and there are the kind you find in thrift
> stores, portable or otherwise.  Some will only play the real old ones,
> some will play them all.  It is a big variety that you just have to
> experiment with.  But it is a cheap and fun hobbie.
>
> As for the stylis, the big, thick 78 ones aren't really that important.
> It just depends on what your player NEEDS.  If you have a player that uses
> one, just check with your local old radio fix-it guy.  I am sure that
> he'd like to get rid of the ones he has had for 60 years.  No matter
> what somebody says, the needle isn't too important.  These are OLD
> RECORDS that have been through hell, and no prissy modern needle can
> kill them.  Trust me on this.

I disagree.  Pay attention to the stylus and get a unit meant to play 78s.
Your prissy modern needle may not damage a 78 but your 78s will play hell on
your prissy modern needle.

> To clean 78's, I have heard it all.  But honestly, the best way is with
> Windex and towels.  IT WILL NOT DAMAGE THEM.  They are not flimsy vinyl
> that will warp and crack.  They can take everything imaginable, but
> they ARE breakable, no matter what the old labels say.

A bit of dishwashing soap and distilled water is the way I go, and don't be
afraid to use a soft bristle toothbrush if need be.

> Last but not least, beg as many as you can off family members who don't
> play them.  This is a great way to hear your family's history.  I acquired
> as many as 200 78's from older relatives who did not want them, and it
> was a gold mine of family history.  I made a tape for my aunts and
> uncles, many who had not heard these songs in 60 years, and they
> remembered who loved which song, who played it the most, and how my
> grandmother would sing certain songs while cleaning their home, etc.  And
> now my family calls me their "music historian." My contribution.
>
> Don't forget to look up the 78 QUARTERLY website on the net.  This is a
> newsletter that is well researched and well written.  Often there are
> contributions by Robert Crumb and Terry Zweigoff, two guys responsible
> for a shit load of 1990's 78 awareness.

78 Quarterly website:

http://www.bluesworld.com/78Q

Wolverine Antique Music Society website:

http://www.teleport.com/~rfrederi

Interview with Terry Zwigoff:

http://www.hidwater.com:80/OTH/51feat2.html

78 rpm Record Home Page (includes info on 78rpm listserv):

http://thing.oit.unc.edu/

>
> Save the 78!!!
>
> Laurie Chase
> Portland, OR
>-- End of excerpt from Laurie Chase



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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 11:16:25 -0600 (MDT)

OK. This birthday thing is getting rather silly. For the record, I was born
on the solstice, June 21, on the cusp but obviously a Gemini and am 27.
Sooooooo....next year, one of you BETTER send me a Birthday email. Because
NO ONE EVER WISHES ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. And it hurts my feelings. So if all
you exotic types know it, I will be expecting some sort of greetings on that
special day....

Consider yourself warned!

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 10:43:29 -0800

>On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Susanne Stratford wrote:
>
>> What I would really like to know is how old all of us exoticons are....
>>
>> Suze,
>> Lizard Lodge.

Please do not take offense, but I don't think that finding out how old
everyone is on the list is relevant.  I sugest that if you want to reply to
Susanne reply to her directly. I just don't want an abundance of e-mail on
everyone's age.

P.S. But happy B-day to the July-ers

Marie



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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: happy birthday to me
Date: 12 Jul 1996 14:04:55 -0400

NAME:  Laura Taylor-aka"Lounge Laura"
D-O-B: 5-5-67
SIGN: Taurus
LIKES: Old records, some new records, old furniture,no new furniture, new
vinyl clothes and old, dead rock stars, The Space Age, analog
DISLIKES:  Most of the modern world, except for new vinyl clothes
OCCUPATION: Public Radio News Director
AVOCATION: Chanteuse for punk-rock band and Thereminist-not-extraordinaire

now you know the truth about this exoti-kit

Happy Birthday, Jack...wish I could hear your show.


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From: [e-mail] (Sevo Stille)
Subject: Re: 78S?
Date: 12 Jul 1996 21:02:28 -0500

On Jul 12,  8:50am, Laurie Chase wrote:
> Those old 78 players are just about everywhere.  It really depends on
> what kind you want and in what condition.  You can find them in antique
> stores, thrift stores, and at places that specialize in old radios,

If you want a high-quality deck, you might try radio stations. At least in
Germany, the predominant brands of broadcast turntables (Siemens, Telefunken)
had a 78 selector at least up into the late seventies, and stations are turning
out most of their old equipment to go digital right now.

> etc.  There are many kinds:
>
> There are the handcrank kind that you don't have to plug in
> (and the speaker is on the arm), there are the kind that are furniture
> (cool if you have the room), and there are the kind you find in thrift
> stores, portable or otherwise.  Some will only play the real old ones,
> some will play them all.  It is a big variety that you just have to
> experiment with.  But it is a cheap and fun hobbie.

Well, records were intended for an extremely short lifetime on these beasts,
which makes them a unlikely choice to play back a music collectors records.
What is worse, some late 78s are vinyl, and they are not supposed to be played
back with a steel stylus at all - vinyl being far too soft and elastic for a
>25g pickup.

>
> As for the stylis, the big, thick 78 ones aren't really that important.
> It just depends on what your player NEEDS.  If you have a player that uses
> one, just check with your local old radio fix-it guy.  I am sure that
> he'd like to get rid of the ones he has had for 60 years.  No matter
> what somebody says, the needle isn't too important.  These are OLD
> RECORDS that have been through hell, and no prissy modern needle can
> kill them.  Trust me on this.

Nope. 78s have a wide groove - microgroove needles tend to pick up more dirt
and scratches than signal from them. And 78s are usually made from shellac with
pretty abrasive mineral fillers which may grind the tip off your microgroove
needle within a few sessions - this probably won't hurt the 78, but it could
cause severe damage to every microgroove record played back later on.

I'd neither recommend mechanical steel-stylus players nor an up-to-date
microgroove needle. However, most old stereo players available from thrift
shops have pickups with flip-over wide/microgroove needles, for which
replacements are still available. There are even some professional 78 pickups
still listed in catalogues.

> To clean 78's, I have heard it all.  But honestly, the best way is with
> Windex and towels.  IT WILL NOT DAMAGE THEM.  They are not flimsy vinyl
> that will warp and crack.  They can take everything imaginable, but
> they ARE breakable, no matter what the old labels say.

Alcohol and ammonia are common shellac solvents. Whatever cleaner you use, make
sure it contains neither - Windex sounds rather questionable in that respect.
Shellac is a natural and pretty impure substance. In my experience shellac
records may even be fatally damaged by long exposure to water, and soap and
detergents tend to make matters worse. I'd suggest nothing but a brief
treatment with distilled water.

Sevo

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D 60314 Frankfurt a.M.

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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: Flight FINAL
Date: 12 Jul 1996 15:00:19 -0500

Ok , does any one know the God Bullies record that has samples from this, I
think it is their first one?

Chris









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From: [e-mail] (Paul McKay)
Subject: 78's
Date: 12 Jul 1996 17:06:21 -0500

This is kind of a bit of a tangent but for those of you who are fans of
North Carolina's own Squirrel Nut-Zippers I was told recently by the band
that if all goes well they are going to try to get Mammoth to release their
next album on 78's as well as CDs, LPs and cassettes. I don't know if it
will actually happen but we can hope.

Ciao,

Paul
[e-mail]

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!



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From: [e-mail] (David Bailey)
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 14:50:06 -0700

>But do Leo's count?
>
>
>Mine is July 28 (same as Marcel Du Champ, and I think Madonna)
>
>Chris
>

My Birthday is 6/6/06...(I'm 90!)



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: 78's
Date: 12 Jul 1996 22:38:45 -0400 (EDT)

Paul McKay writes:

>This is kind of a bit of a tangent but for those of you who are fans of
>North Carolina's own Squirrel Nut-Zippers I was told recently by the band
>that if all goes well they are going to try to get Mammoth to release their
>next album on 78's as well as CDs, LPs and cassettes. I don't know if it
>will actually happen but we can hope.

     Boy, I love 78's as much as anyone, but isn't that a little like asking
their record company to pour a big bag of money out of the open window of a
moving car?  The most recent 78 release I know of was about four or five years
ago when Rhino released a big box of 78's of '60's pop classics (stuff like
Frankie Valli and the like) for owners of 78 jukeboxes so they could play
something that came out after 1959 on their jukes.  I saw one of the boxes at
Tower once and picking it up was like picking up three cinderblocks.
                --Jon Johnson
                  [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Crime Scene - Hidden Track
Date: 12 Jul 1996 23:22:16 -0500

>Just picked up Ultra-lounge vol. 7 - "The Crime Scene". The CD
>lists 18 songs, but there are actually 19. Can anyone identify
>the song title and artist of this 19th track?
>


all three of the latest have bonus tracks. according to a piece of paper
found under a table at Vik's and signed only "B.B.", the tracks are called:

Crime Scene: Track 19 - Walk The Lonesome
Cha-Cha de Amor: Track 19 - My Heart Sings
                 Track 20 - Tag
Cocktail Capers: Track 19 - Champagne and You Go

the 19th tracks appear to be some sort of story relating to the subject of
the disc...Crime, Latin Love, Cocktails. same sort of organ sound and
narration leads Gilbert (Vik's janitor) to believe Capitol created these
for the collection. Track 20 on Cha-Cha is a bit of a lesson on playing the
bongos with "Mr. Bongos"...


in swank,

Vik Trola
http;//www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html



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From: Watterworth Jay <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: It's my birthday !
Date: 12 Jul 1996 21:52:57 -0600 (MDT)

OK, this lurker was born July 16th.  Now, when do I get my presents?
Jay Watterworth
CU Boulder

On Thu, 11 Jul 1996, Jack Diamond wrote:

> Hello !
>
> July 18th is my and [e-mail]'s birthday !  Are there any other
> cancer exoticons out there ??
>
> Jack
>
>
>

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From: [e-mail]
Subject:   sergio mendes - brasil '65
Date: 13 Jul 1996 14:42:16 -0400

I have an album by Brasil '65 which claims to have the debut of the song "So
Nice" . Is this the same as the album "In The Brazilian Bag" ?  It also has
one note samba, berimbau, favela and she's a carioca and others. The cover
states: Recorded in Hollywood...The greatest new south american arrival since
coffee! it's on capitol.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: BAXTER'S "LOST EPISODE"
Date: 13 Jul 1996 15:31:11 -0400

At 11:49 PM 7/12/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Hey Bryan
>- glad yoyu got the CD!
>- the baxter is real legit, it is basically the soundtrack to an old TV
>special devoted to Les Baxter conduting his hits to a studio orchestra...Lee
>from Dionysus (who you may have noticed is a regular contributor to this
>list) explained to me that the source was from a video dub which Lex baxter
>had around the house, apparently Les had the original somewhere in his house
>but was having trouble finding it.  Lee and Skip Heller (who wrote the liner
>notes) knew that les was not long for this world so instead of searching for
>the possible original source they wanted to get the CD out while Les was
>still alive.  Apparently the original tape a few months ago so it was
>re-issued...what is very interesting about it is the version of "Quiet
>Village".  As you know Baxter's version is orchestral while Denny's is small
>group with bird calls.  On "Lost Episode" Les acknowledges Denny's hit
>version by using a combination of Denny-style bird calls with Baxter's
>original orchestral arrangement.

What's your take on "Baxter's Best"?  I saw that at the store yesterday and
it had popular tunes like "Calcutta" on it.

>
>- Astro Sounds was delayed a little it should be in store any day now and Les
>Baxter's "Que Mango" should be out about a week after that.
>

Good!  I can't wait.

Thanks,
Bryan


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From: " |  dave  | "  <[e-mail]>
Subject: 101 Strings - Astro Sounds
Date: 13 Jul 1996 14:35:48 -0500 (CDT)

What's up with this release? If I'm not mistaken, it was to have come out on the
9th, but none of my usual sources seem to have it - which is odd to say the
least.

Has it been postponed?

dave


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: 101 Strings - Astro Sounds
Date: 13 Jul 1996 17:48:46 -0400

Yep, sorry for the delay (the short July 4th week that preceeded it played
havoc with pressing and delivery)  it should be reaching the hipper stores
mid-next week and the Baxter "Que Mango" a week after that.

Ashley

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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: Wild Eye
Date: 13 Jul 1996 18:04:07 -0400

This may have come up before here, but I've been listening all week to
my favourite soundtrack acquisition of the last year --
for the 1968 Italian film The Wild Eye.  The composer is Gianni Marchetti.
I like this better than Seven Golden Men

I'm slowly going through 80 records bought last month in Hamilton, Ontario.
Two of these are from the Capitol Studio 2 series:

Mood Mosaic by The Mood Mosaic featuring the Ladybirds.  Devised, Arranged,
Conducted and Produced by Mark Wirtz (with Nicky Hopkins, among others, on
the session)

Strings with a Beat! by Frank Pourcel and his Orchestra -- the best of a lot of
Frank Pourcel I've picked up recently.

Any information on other good entries in this series?  I'm staying away from the
brassier stuff or the jazzed-up classical entries.

Will Straw



Will Straw
Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Communications/
Director, The Centre for Research on Canadian Cultural
Industries and Institutions
McGill University
3465 rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W7

Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
http://www.facl.mcgill.ca/gpc/crccii/crccii.html


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: 101 Strings - Astro Sounds
Date: 14 Jul 1996 04:55:11 -0600 (MDT)

>Yep, sorry for the delay (the short July 4th week that preceeded it played
>havoc with pressing and delivery)  it should be reaching the hipper stores
>mid-next week and the Baxter "Que Mango" a week after that.
>
>Ashley
>
>And, what label is this on?????Thanks.

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: exotica Digest V2 #10
Date: 14 Jul 1996 09:49:20 CDT

Just out of curiosity is anyone on the list from the Boston or Cambridge area
and if so could you update me on the Exotica/Lounge/Mod scene there. I'm a
future Boss-Tone-Nite!

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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: 101 Strings - Astro Sounds
Date: 14 Jul 1996 11:50:45 -0500

> >And, what label is this on?????

Scamp.
What I'd like to know is, what are the bonus tracks?

kevin

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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: dmitri, schuldmachen, etc.
Date: 14 Jul 1996 12:51:38 -0400

I really want the Dmitri from Paris thing now.  Any suggestions on a mail
order source?

Speaking of imports, can anyone comment on the Shuldmachen Report album?
(I'm sure I spelled it wrong.)  Vik's website has a page or two about it,
and I saw import copies at Other Music in NYC, but I'm waiting for Motel to
release it domestically (U.S.).

This is somewhat off-topic, but has anyone seen the new Diesel clothing
store in London?  There's an article about it in the June issue of The Face,
and it sounds right up my alley (very Smylonylon, Arkle & Sparkle funfur and
PVC psychedelica sillyness).


_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
_____________________


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: 101 Strings - Astro Sounds
Date: 14 Jul 1996 19:06:33 -0400

The three bonus tracks are "Karma Sitar," "Whiplash" (featuring the moaning
sounds of Bebe Barton in response to the sounds of cracking whips, and
another great moaning female/psychelic track - "Instant Nirvana."

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: dmitri, schuldmachen, etc.
Date: 14 Jul 1996 19:08:06 -0400

Schuldmadchen is good, but I think Vampire Lesbos is better.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: dmitri, schuldmachen, etc.
Date: 14 Jul 1996 20:53:59 -0400

I heard that Motel passed on schulmadchen and is working on additional
vampyros stuff instead.

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From: Susanne Stratford <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !
Date: 15 Jul 1996 14:06:26 +1000 (EST)

On Fri, 12 Jul 1996, Marie Guinto wrote:

> Please do not take offense, but I don't think that finding out how old
> everyone is on the list is relevant.  I sugest that if you want to reply to
> Susanne reply to her directly. I just don't want an abundance of e-mail on
> everyone's age.

I don't wish to start an abundance of unrelated email either....but I
have always been wondering how most of the people on this list have
become caught up in the 'exotic way of life'. Was it because they
remebered listening to the original music the first time it came around,
or remembered the music from their parents swinging parties. Or perhaps
they are complete groovers, ahead of their time, and caught onto the
genre before any revival opened it up to the mainstream.

So you see, I thought if I knew peoples age groups it might help.

I am a relatively young (26 tomorrow) new-comer to the scene.

> P.S. But happy B-day to the July-ers
>
> Marie
Thanks Marie.

Suze,
Lizard Lodge.


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From: Will Straw <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !
Date: 15 Jul 1996 01:25:04 -0400

I'm interested in people's ages, too, but when you get to be my
age you're always interested in how old people are (and you read
obituaries to find how out long they last.)

I'm 41.  The first record I ever bought was London A Go-Go, a
British Invasion soundalike album which I still have.  My father, a trumpet
player, fell for the tijuana brass sound, but prided himself on paying less for
knock-off imitation Herb Alpert albums rather than the real thing.  I had
horrible
musical tastes all through the early and mid 1970s, then got hip again with
punk, and was scouring thrift stores for crime jazz and torch song singers by
1980.  After a big house/dance phase in the late 1980s, I've settled back into
exotica and its offshoots almost exclusively, though I'm partial to trip-hop as
well.

I was interviewed last night by a Toronto filmmaker making a film called
'Vinyl,'
about record collectors. He will have interviewed about 100 people by the time
the thing wraps, and while it sounds as if most of those were jazz bores with
index cards and expensive sound systems, his own tastes run to Enoch Light
and Dick Schory.  The film should be hitting festivals in about a year.

WS
Will Straw
Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Communications/
Director, The Centre for Research on Canadian Cultural
Industries and Institutions
McGill University
3465 rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W7

Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
http://www.facl.mcgill.ca/gpc/crccii/crccii.html


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From: [e-mail] (Matt Love)
Subject: rykodisc
Date: 15 Jul 1996 00:35:16 -0800

Can anybody tell me why every time I try to go to Rykodisc's home page,
netscape shuts down on me?  If I try to reconnect, my whole computer locks
up, and I have to restart.

This happens when I try to access it from home, and from work...

Also, does anybody have their e-mail address?

Thanks,

Matt Love



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From: Bruce Rhodewalt <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: rykodisc
Date: 15 Jul 1996 06:37:10 -0700

Matt Love wrote:
>
> Can anybody tell me why every time I try to go to Rykodisc's home page,
> netscape shuts down on me?  If I try to reconnect, my whole computer locks
> up, and I have to restart.
>
> This happens when I try to access it from home, and from work...
>
> Also, does anybody have their e-mail address?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Love

Well, their page is just too dang huge.  At 177K I stopped counting.

This happens on the very first page?  On http://www.rykodisc.com/?
Do you have limited memory, say 4-8M on a Windows system?  Try
adding virtual memory or even some real memory while it's so
unbelievably cheap.

And try [e-mail].

Bruce
--
Creative            Tiki Publishing         78-365 Highway 111, #241
    Internet        http://www.tikipub.com  La Quinta, CA 92253
        solutions   [e-mail]      619/342-3418

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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: rykodisc
Date: 15 Jul 1996 10:42:46 -0600 (MDT)

> Can anybody tell me why every time I try to go to Rykodisc's home page,
> netscape shuts down on me?  If I try to reconnect, my whole computer locks
> up, and I have to restart.

If you're running anything older than 2.02, I suggest you upgrade -- Ryko's
page uses lots of stupid web tricks that might be freaking out your browser
(including a neverending server push -- grrr).  I use 2.02 and it runs fine.

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !
Date: 15 Jul 1996 13:18:28 -0400 (EDT)

On Mon, 15 Jul 1996, Will Straw wrote:

> I'm interested in people's ages, too, but when you get to be my
> age you're always interested in how old people are (and you read
> obituaries to find how out long they last.)
>
> I'm 41.

  They last pretty long these days.  I'm 53. :)

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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: BEST O' BURT?
Date: 15 Jul 1996 14:00:11 -0400

Hi all you fiends.......
Was wondering if there is a comprehensive best-of Burt Bacarach cd (sp?-it's
Monday!?!) with him singing on it, or in combination with Dionne Warwick
pre-Psychic Friends Network days-natch...
This is a most-helpful list.
Of course, one of my fave Burts to date is SPACED OUT! -baby!

Lounge on:  [e-mail]


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From: Mark Koldys <[e-mail]>
Subject: web article
Date: 15 Jul 1996 15:09:38 -0400

Interesting, if basic, article on "lounge" at:

http://www.msnbc.com/news/17333.asp

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From: John Chilson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: BEST O' BURT?
Date: 15 Jul 1996 12:50:01 -0700 (PDT)

Can't confirm this but A&M is putting out a Bacharach box set in '97.
Anyone else know of this?

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From: Jon <[e-mail]>
Subject: exotic radio
Date: 15 Jul 1996 16:10:34 -0400

Steve Sando wrote:
>
> > >I ever played on the show is "Comin' Home Baby" by Mel Torme.  Who
> > >out there has heard it?
> > Yes that's a great tune.  I play it frequently on my show (KCSB 91.9
> > fm, Santa Barbara, CA)
>
> Don't forget the swell version by Cy Coleman. That was the theme to
> my show, Mister Lucky.
>
> Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
> PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
> http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
> "Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Cowa

To Marie and Steve and Paul that wrote back to me, this is Jon down
south.  I love hearing about other radio shows that cater to the
culture.  And thanks for the tips on club MJQ.  I had heard about it,
but I haven't had a chance to check it out yet on my own.  When I hit it
if it is still there, I will write. I don't know why anyone cares when
each other's birthday's are, but I think it is good that people of all
ages write to this list.  I'm 22 myself and just beginning to learn what
it takes to be a swank sophisticate.  Paul, your Swank-o-rama site
RULES!  It's awesome.  I'm going to print out some of the drink recipes
and dance steps and then drink a little and dance a little.
    HOw about anybody else out there.  Who Dj's radio shows where
you play exotic/lounge music?  It was very sad on my last night, instead
of the normal 2 hours, I did a 4 hr blowout show and had nothing but
compliments. It was great.  My station for those of you reading this was
WUOG,90.5fm in Athens, Georgia at the University of Georgia.
        Have a slow day and a swingin' night!,   JON MILAVEC

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From: wendell lansford <[e-mail]>
Subject: visiting SF and LA
Date: 15 Jul 1996 16:50:21 -0400

I'm leaving NYC for SF and LA for a week
beginning July 21.  Could someone please
update me on the latest and greatest
lounge-ful haunts?

Thanks-


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: BEST O' BURT?
Date: 15 Jul 1996 17:04:09 -0400 (EDT)

Laura Taylor writes:

>Hi all you fiends.......
>Was wondering if there is a comprehensive best-of Burt Bacarach cd (sp?-it's
>Monday!?!) with him singing on it, or in combination with Dionne Warwick
>pre-Psychic Friends Network days-natch...
>This is a most-helpful list.
>Of course, one of my fave Burts to date is SPACED OUT! -baby!

     Rhino has what is supposed to be a 2 or 3-disc Bacarach collection in the
works, but I don't know much more about it other than the fact that it's in
the cards.  I'd suggest waiting for it.
                --Jon Johnson
                  [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Henrik =?iso-8859-1?Q?Engstr=F6m?= )
Subject: Re: rykodisc
Date: 15 Jul 1996 23:05:29 +0200 (MET DST)

Without being sure, here's a possible explanation. Could the page include
heavy graphics? The heavier, the longer and "harder" it is for Netscape to
download the images. And time seems to increase the possibility for
something to break.

Try to increase the available memory you've given Netscape. Check the
extensions. Buy more RAM. The usual computer advice...

Netscape never was a reliable programme in the first place.

/Henrik

>Can anybody tell me why every time I try to go to Rykodisc's home page,
>netscape shuts down on me?  If I try to reconnect, my whole computer locks
>up, and I have to restart.




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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: EXOTIC TAMPA BAY
Date: 15 Jul 1996 17:18:02 -0400

I just wanted to put in a plug for a groovy guy we call DEEP LOUNGE MATT and
his DEEP LOUNGE EXPERIENCE, Monday nights, in Tampa, Florida, at a club
called the Impulse!  The man has a record collection to die for-and is a
local collecting nemesis.  Check him out or contact me for more information.

Deeply,
lounge laura
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Mark Miester)
Subject: Re: BEST O' BURT?
Date: 15 Jul 1996 17:01:35 -0500

>Can't confirm this but A&M is putting out a Bacharach box set in '97.
>Anyone else know of this?

Hi Laura (and John)!

It's actually *Rhino* that's putting together the box, and it should be a
doozy. It's going to be a three-disc set, I believe, with the careful
attention to detail Rhino is known for. The idea is to feature the
definitive versions of Burt's songs, that is either the first recording or
the versions that Burt was directely involved with either as producer or
arranger in the studio, as opposed to merely the best known recording. The
result is that a few unexpected renditions may crop up, such as versions by
Lou Johnson, the unsung hero of Burt's music -  "male Dionne Warwick," I'm
told.

If you're too hot for Burt to chill for six months or so until that comes
out, you might be able to find the British import collection "The Look of
Love: The Classic Songs of Burt Bacharach" (A&M), which has about 20 or so
cuts from the likes of Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin,
Dionne Warwick, etc., but features, for better or worse, "Arthur's Theme,"
which sounds just as depressing today as it did 15 years ago.

And while I haven't seen it very often (not at all other than the time I
bought it, come to think of it), there's an amazing CD collection of Burt's
solo recordings called "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" (Spectrum Music). It
basically collects material from all of Burt's solo albums from Reach Out
through Futures, and includes his (mostly) instrumental versions of all the
big hits. Absolutely killer.


Good luck and happy Burting!

Mark

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: visiting SF and LA
Date: 15 Jul 1996 14:41:53 PST

     Unless everyone wants to see this yet again, please send your email
     address to [e-mail] and I'll send you a list 'o places!!


______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
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I'm leaving NYC for SF and LA for a week
beginning July 21.  Could someone please
update me on the latest and greatest
lounge-ful haunts?

Thanks-



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Intro/Send wants!
Date: 15 Jul 1996 17:33:58 -0800

Greetings all! I'm joining this group just in time to get rid of all my
Exotica (well, maybe not all, gotta have some vinyl around). I've been
accumulating (I can't really say collecting) music of all forms for
about the last 25 years. I used to play music and had a record out in
'81. Well actually I still play but just for my own amusement as I now
HATE the &^$#@$% music industry. My Exotica collection started when I
inherited my parents Jackie Gleason records in their divorce and has
grown since then to a couple of hundred pieces. As I alluded to earlier,
I am now in the process of weaning myself not so much for Exotica as
vinyl and am selling most of my 2,000 piece collection. If you have any
wants send me a list at [e-mail] or check out my posts in
rec.music.marketplace.vinyl (they appear under either cameron or
legalrender) or my homepage at www.kinn.com/cameron.

See everyone later,

Kevin King
---
 ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ Nothing is so smiple that it can't get screwed up.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 15 Jul 1996 18:40:13 -0700

Greetings from Northern California:

I live in the San Francisco area (I'm one of the lucky ones that gets to listen
to Jack Diamond). This is my first posting, although I've been hanging out for
a couple months.  I was wondering if anyone noticed that the mono tracks on
Capitol's Les Baxter exotica compilation (as well as all the mono stuff on the
Ultra-Lounge series) have been doctored with some fake stereo processing.
Surprisingly, it sounds pretty good, much better than what we got in the 60s.
Does anyone know what kind of processing was used and why Capitol decided not
to mention this fact on the packaging?

Duophonically,
Michael Reading


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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Intro/Send wants!
Date: 15 Jul 1996 22:24:27 -0500

> See everyone later,
>
> Kevin King

How often would you expect to run into a namesake with an identifier as
unusual as "Kevin King?"  Yeah, ok, pretty often.  Oh well,
guess I'll start including the middle initial.  : )


kevin W. king
age-32, 155#, muscular, likes pastry and Rod McKuen

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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 15 Jul 1996 22:25:42 -0500

>  I was wondering if anyone noticed that the mono tracks on
> Capitol's Les Baxter exotica compilation (as well as all the mono stuff on the
> Ultra-Lounge series) have been doctored with some fake stereo processing.
> Surprisingly, it sounds pretty good, much better than what we got in the 60s.

I'll be interested to read what others have to say about this,
although I think it has come up in reference to Ultra-Lounge.  To me,
the theremin stuff in particular sounds VERY different - goofier,
kinda Jetsonian than the mono.  But in the end, although I like the
stereophied effects, I'd have to say I much prefer the original mono
- there's something more balanced about the mix to my ears.


kevin w king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: HONEYMOON POLL
Date: 15 Jul 1996 22:54:41 -0400

I'd go with Tahiti.  Then spend the rest of my life exploring the thrift
stores.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: visiting SF and LA
Date: 16 Jul 1996 00:53:16 -0400

In San Francisco:

The Tonga Room:  One of the greatest Tiki Bars in America.  Indoor Typhoon
every twenty minutes.  At the Fairmont Hotel.

The Persian Aub Zam Zam:  (aka the Zam Zam) - Best Martini in America
(honest, I read this from a non-partisan, non-San Franciscan who toured the
country looking for the best).  Surprisingly, right on Haight Street (with
Persian looking doors).  Bruno is the owner and the bartender and if you ask
for a *vodka* martini he'll kick you out.  In fact, you'd better dress up if
you want to drink there.  Even if you're looking suave and natty he'll be
reluctant to serve you and you have to show some staying power.  Impress him
by asking for Plymouth gin in your Vodka (its no longer available, but it
will impres him).

Club Deluxe: (also on Haight Street) a friendly local neo-Deco bar where most
of the local Swing scene hang out.  Meet Vice Grip behind the bar (lead
singer with the Ambassadors of Swing, and also in the new Morty Show, with
his Keely-like counterpart, Connie Champagne).  Live jazz there rather
frequently.

Club Du Nord:  (upper Market, near the Castro)  Downstairs from the local
Swedish Meeting Hall (I kid you not - I saw rockabilly/western swing stars
Big Sandy play in a room that looked like a Viking mess hall).  Have a
regular lounge program on Wednesday nights.  Check the calendar.

Bimbos:  Columbus Avenue, north of North Beach.  A genuine old swank palace
from way back.  Notorious for its fine shows (lots of Swing groups, lounge -
this is where Combustible Edison like to play, some surf - MoAM playing there
soon).  Home of the live woman in a fishbowl (inexplicable - but definitely
worth seeing).  Again, check the calendar for shows.

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From: Taylor Gilbert <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: visiting SF and LA
Date: 15 Jul 1996 22:50:02 +0000

If you are in LA-

you must go to the Dresden Room-it is off Vermont-look it up in the
book.  Also you must visit the book store that is two doors up from
it- AMOK books.  They not only have the oddest collection of new books
you might ever see in one place, but they also carry some of the local
record label releases of old lounge and surf bands.

As for other lounges in either area. -  Pick up either an LA weekly
(free) or SF Gaurdian(free) in the areas when you get there.

In San Francisco- you must also visit Vesuvio's-  IT is right nextdoor
to the CIty Lights Bookstore.  These two spots are the birthplace and
nesting grounds for the beats.  The bookstore is owned by Lawerence
Ferenghetti and it is also a great place to find odd titles.  But AMOK
is not for the week of heart,  but if you visit these places you can
say that you have seen the extremems in west coast culture (not that
they are the only ones) and you can go home talking about the
pathologoical reading habits of us in LA LA land -a.k.a. the "land of
fruits and nuts"

tag

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From: "David Kwan" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Dionne & Burt (Was: BEST O' BURT?)
Date: 16 Jul 1996 00:43:16 U

I'm glad to see all the recent mail on Burt Bacharach.

Coincidentally, I just returned from a wedding out of town this weekend, =
where I DJ'ed the reception. (I don't normally do that kinda thing, but =
the groom is a really good friend and he wanted stuff like Bacharach, =
Baxter and Bowie...the 3 B's.) This occasion allowed me to rediscover =
Dionne Warwick's "Greatest Motion Picture Hits" LP (circa 1969) which has =
six Bacharach-David compositions: "The Look of Love," "Alfie," "A House =
is not a Home," "Wives and Lovers," "The April Fools," and "Here I am." =
Also included is Dionne's excellent original version of "The Valley of =
the Dolls." The LP definitely collects Dionne's brightest commercial =
moments (friends of the psychic network notwithstanding). It got many =
complements from the wedding guests whose ages ranged from 25 to 80.

Tonight I returned home and picked up some local newpapers. Lo and behold =
in the entertainment calendar is an announcement for:

      "Dionne Warwick & Burt Bacharach in Concert
       Thursday, July 18th, at Wente Vineyards
       5050 Arroyo Avenue, Livermore, CA (S.F. Bay Area)
       1-800-959-3683

       ...SOLD OUT"

Yup, the show's sold out, but does anyone know if they're touring =
extensively and playing anywhere else in Northern California?

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From: [e-mail] (Henrik =?iso-8859-1?Q?Engstr=F6m?= )
Subject: Claudine Longet & Chris Montez
Date: 16 Jul 1996 12:15:54 +0200 (MET DST)

Greetings all!

I wonder if anyone on the list has some information on the fine A&M artists
Claudine Longet and Chris Montez? I can't seem to find any records by them
here in Sweden, and my record dealers shake their heads at the titles found
in the occassional catalogue. Still, I read rumours about recent
rereleases. Any ideas?

And, is there possibly an A&M web site that I can't find?

All the best,

Henrik




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From: [e-mail] (Kirsten Whitley)
Subject: Re: Intro/Send wants!
Date: 16 Jul 1996 11:38:11 -0500

Hi,

Here are several of your records that I'd like:

* Boris Karloff
* Santa's Gone Hawaiian
* Julie London

I'll probably want some more, too, after I've gone through the rest
of your lists.

Thanks
--Kirsten
[e-mail]

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From: Bruce Rhodewalt <[e-mail]>
Subject: VD
Date: 16 Jul 1996 11:23:45 -0700

Vic Damone, anyone?
--
Creative            Tiki Publishing         78-365 Highway 111, #241
    Internet        http://www.tikipub.com  La Quinta, CA 92253
        solutions   [e-mail]      619/342-3418

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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: nevermind about exotic tamp
Date: 16 Jul 1996 14:52:13 -0400

Because, after  posted on behalf of my few lounge colleagues in this mighty
bland area, I was told that the DEEP LOUNGE EXPERIENCE no longer exists at
the Impulse in Tampa.  Hey, DJs, is it worth it to relocate and find a club
in a real city in which to spin great stuff?  Actually, I'm *glad* the
lounge-thing isn't catching on as a fad.  And I'm glad to hear that used
Esquivel CDs are popping up in used-bins.
Hooray for us!
Lounge Laura
p-s/Jill and Stefan, did you get my tapes?


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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: hot off the associated pres
Date: 16 Jul 1996 14:54:28 -0400

"MOON RIVER" OBIT
   (Los Angeles) -- The musician who played the harmonica solo in the song
``Moon River'' has died. Eddy Lawrence Manson was a virtuoso harmonica
player. His work could also be heard in the movies ``Born On The Fourth Of
July,'' ``Coal Miner's Daughter'' and ``The Longest Day.'' Manson also
arranged music for Michael Jackson, the Jackson Five and Don Ho. Manson died
of congestive heart failure. He was 77.


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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: VD
Date: 16 Jul 1996 15:15:28 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 16 Jul 1996, Bruce Rhodewalt wrote:

> Vic Damone, anyone?

  Has he now been relegated to "Exotica?"

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: VD
Date: 16 Jul 1996 15:15:32 EDT


----- Begin Included Message -----

From [e-mail] Tue Jul 16 15:13:01 1996
Organization: Tiki Publishing

>Vic Damone, anyone?

No thanks. I just ate.


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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: COME AND GET IT
Date: 16 Jul 1996 15:17:33 -0400

If you want it, here it is, come and get it...YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA is
officially available now.  It rocks and it looks great, and, it's all for
$10-postage/handling included!  So, send your check, money order, etc. to:
YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA
5006 WESLEY DR.
TAMPA, FL 33647

And, come to the gigs if you can!


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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: VD
Date: 16 Jul 1996 14:26:40 +0000

> Vic Damone, anyone?

I'd say great voice, little taste.

I always remember my pater telling me that for the longest time he
thought his name was Victor Moan.


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: Phil Clark <[e-mail]>
Subject: 78s / Diesel /Studio Two
Date: 16 Jul 1996 22:28:10 +0100

hey exoticats

My turn to followup a couple of points from recent postings!

In message <[e-mail]>, exotica-
[e-mail] writes
>The most recent 78 release I know of was about four or five years
>ago when Rhino released a big box of 78's of '60's pop classics (stuff like
>Frankie Valli and the like) for owners of 78 jukeboxes so they could play
>something that came out after 1959 on their jukes.  I saw one of the boxes at
>Tower once and picking it up was like picking up three cinderblocks.

yep I'll bet!

Minor factoid re 78s: EMI UK released 10" 78rpm promos of at least four
Morrissey singles a few yrs ago. They came in neat repro HMV bags. I
passed on a chance to acquire them, shoulda jumped at it.

Studio Two: s0meone was asking what was released on this EMI label? well
that's a major discography you're wanting, there were I think approx 400
maybe more albums released between 1966 and 74 or so, maybe later. I
don't know if they all got US releases (thru Capitol) but some surely
did. Material ranged widely as might be expected ,lots of what I might
call fairly mundane orchestral stuff (Joe Loss, Frank Pourcel etc) lots
of Latin (Pepe jaramillo etc) and some goodies (Mandingo, Johnny Keating
etc). And BTW there are some good Studio Two cuts on the two SOund
Gallery CDs.

Finally someone mentioned the Diesel Store in Covent Garden? Sure I've
been there. it's real colourful.

Hope this is of interest!

keep on groovin

Phil
[e-mail]


--
Phil Clark

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: exotica Digest V2 #16
Date: 16 Jul 1996 20:55:12 CDT

Can't help to notice Laura had a pretty good thing going there with getting
us hip to who and why she is. Would be nice to see more of that.
Me Next!
Name: Karen
aka: Molly-A-Go-GO and Grrrl <from those rebellious angst ridden days>
D.O.B:1/7/72 that would make me 24
Sign: Capricornius
Likes: Jazzy styles in dress music and personality.
Dislikes: People that have made fun of the things we dig and are flairing
that same style next week.
Occupation: Art History student future Curator.
Avocation: Making this Boston thing work for me and my Chihuahua "Thelonious"

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: misanthropy 511 playlist
Date: 16 Jul 1996 22:36:28 -0500

MISANTHROPY 511
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detroit, mi 48223
e-mail: [e-mail]


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We would like to thank all who have sent us promos. It is greatly
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Marabu p.o.box 1166,  49187, Belm  Germany   e-mail: [e-mail]

The performance side of Misanthropy, The Hearing Trumpet,continues hard
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ARTIST---------TITLE--------------------CD/CASS/LP--------LABEL

JULY 8,1996

LAS DILLY SIS--sometimes good guys------v.a. east side so-DIONYSUS
S.GAINSBOURG---69 annee erotique--------vol.5-------------PHONOGRAM
MUSLIMGAUZE----saladin mercy------------gun aramaic-------SOLEILMOON
FORK-----------quarantine---------------v.a. earth, vol.2-DOR INFINITY
THE HATERS-----drop ascending 2---------drop ascending----VINYL COMM.
???------------america patrol-----------v.a. stereo cockt-PLATTENMEIST
FIBULATOR------you, yes,yes,yes,yes,you-v.a. eyesore------VACCINATION
THE RESIDENTS--from the plains mexico---daydream b liver--RALPH
BORGIA POPES---constantinople-----------v.a. eyesore------VACCINATION
CRAWLING W/TARTS--side 3----------------motorini elettriciGYTTJA
LONGMONT P. CASTLE--tracks 1-4----------the best of..-----VINYL COMM.
O YUKI CONJUGATE--niobium---------------sunchemical-------STAALPLAAT
MADELYN BYRNE--into the cold night------cassette----------M.BYRNE
HISS-----------ameliak------------------alien bass sounds-AGROCALM
VIOLENT ONSEN--what╣s a day-------------v.a. entert. pain-RRR
GOVERNMENT ALPHA--hesitation------------7▓----------------VINYL COMM.
SERGE GAINSBOURG--cannabis--------------vol.5-------------PHONOGRAM
OVAL-----------ton regie----------------systemisch--------THRILL JOCKEY
SCHLOSS TEGAL--beyond the wall of sleep-oranur 3----------INTERZONE
ZOVIET FRANCE--sucking the instrument---v.a. earth--------DOR INFINITY
HAL MC GEE-----side 2-------------------b12---------------HAL TAPES
RUNZEL & GURGELexcerpt------------------ho----------------IMLUSS
MACRONYMPHA----cold fusion--------------can man modified--MOTHER SAVAG
VOICE OF EYE---sirens-------------------transmigration----CYCLOTRON

JULY 15, 1996

STRAW ALARM CL-rainy day mushroom pill--best of..---------MCA
RAPOON---------winter╣s edge------------darker by light---SOLEILMOON
RALF WEHOWSKY--track 2------------------nameless victims--METAMKINE
STRATVM TERROR-expulsion----------------only true se whoreSLAUGHTER PR
CAUL-----------behold-------------------crucible----------MALIGNANT
BOMBORAS-------spanish fly--------------savage island-----DIONYSUS
BIGG CITIE ORCK--artistlite waltz-------verstimmt---------ECTO TAPES
AUBE-----------awakening in the pool----v.a. shiroseasons-SHIROCOAL
ELIANE RADIGUE-biogenesis---------------biogenesis--------METAMKINE
CLARA ROCKMORE-berceuse-----------------art of theremin---DELOS
CRANIOCLAST----somnii palus-------------somnii palus------FLABBERGAST
YEN POX--------descent------------------blood music-------MALIGNANT
PHAUSS---------nothing but the truth----nothing but the t-ANCKARSTROM

THESE ARE GREAT TIMES TO BE A MISANTHROPIST !!

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From: Katie Eagan & Jeff Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Boston lounge scene? (was exotica Digest V2 #10)
Date: 17 Jul 1996 08:01:31 -0900 (PDT)

On Sun, 14 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

> Just out of curiosity is anyone on the list from the Boston or Cambridge area
> and if so could you update me on the Exotica/Lounge/Mod scene there. I'm a
> future Boss-Tone-Nite!

DON'T DO IT!!!  Oh well, if you're already packed...

There's nuttin' honey, as far as a lounge "scene" in Boston.  I went to
the Ultra-Lounge soiree at the Man-Ray in Cambridge a few months ago, and
I could count the martini glasses on one hand, and the fez wearers on one
finger.  I've a hunch that the E/L/M scene, as you put it, is a more
disorganized lot than many.

However, Valerie & Peter's weekly "Music for Better Living" show on W?BC
radio is a must listen every Wednesday happy hour from 6-7 p.m.

There are a coupla good record stores worth browzing every week or so,
namely Mystery Train (the Boston store) and Cheapo Records in Central
Square.  And while I used to recommend Looney Tunes on Boylston, they've
unfortunately gone the way of the dodobird and started putting everything
in slick new polyprop bags and charging double, yes DOUBLE what they used
to.  I mean, $24.99 for "The Best of the Ames"?  Sure, it's got R-A-G-G
Rag Mop, but that gets old pretty quick...

I digress.  I hope I'm wrong about the scene here, maybe everybody but me
meets every Friday night at 10:30 for big-band dancing at the top of the
Ritz Carlton ($10 if there are tables free) and persuades the bandleader
to bring out the Esquivel and Baxter fake books, and I'm the only one
sittin' home twiddling my thumbs to the happy beat of Ray Conniff...if
so, you other exotic Brahmins will let me know, right?  Right?  Hello?

EZ does it (but not very much in Boston),

Jeff Phillips
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Boston lounge scene? (was exotica Digest V2 #10)
Date: 17 Jul 1996 10:28:16 -0400 (EDT)

Jeff Phillips writes:

>There are a coupla good record stores worth browzing every week or so,
>namely Mystery Train (the Boston store) and Cheapo Records in Central
>Square.  And while I used to recommend Looney Tunes on Boylston, they've
>unfortunately gone the way of the dodobird and started putting everything
>in slick new polyprop bags and charging double, yes DOUBLE what they used
>to.  I mean, $24.99 for "The Best of the Ames"?  Sure, it's got R-A-G-G
>Rag Mop, but that gets old pretty quick...

     Pipeline on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge is pretty good, as is In
Your Ear.  As for a Boston lounge scene, yeah, I've never gotten the
impression that there's much happening, aside from the fact that Combustible
Edison are from that area.  I know that the stores tend to do well with
exotica re-issues there, but it's just never translated into a nitelife for
some reason.
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
Subject: 78's
Date: 17 Jul 1996 09:37:19 PDT

Even more recent:
Sun City Girls released a 78 about 6 months ago.  I saw it here in
Berkeley at Amoeba. I don' know what label (nor have I ever listened to
the group).

Clark

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend
Date: 17 Jul 1996 19:53:55 +0100

it might be easy listening... and when i say easy, i mean _real easy_ ;
after all, what is happening now has more to do with EXOTICA than with
easy, but - who knows - it might prepare our tastes for more suggary stuff?

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: Mark Freitas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend [real easy]
Date: 17 Jul 1996 14:32:37

>it might be easy listening... and
>when i say easy, i mean _real easy_ ;
>after all, what is happening now has
>more to do with EXOTICA than with
>easy, but - who knows - it might prepare
>our tastes for more suggary stuff?

Well given that most of the people on this list
can't stand the music of even such amazingly
talented folks such as Morton Gould, I wouldn't
be so sure.  I guess only if it is *bad* sugary -
good sugary seems to mean boring to most folks.

That said, I love my Muzak(R) Stimulus Progression(tm)
demo records...  :-)

mark

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From: Irwin Chusid <[e-mail]>
Subject: BW & Savages
Date: 17 Jul 1996 17:14:40 -0400 (EDT)


Since someone asked about Barrence Whitfield's backing band, The Savages,
they recently released an album, READY TO WHERE?, under the name Four-Piece
Suit. It's a great collection of sax & guitar-heavy crime-jazz, including
covers of Mancini's "A Shot in the Dark" and "Something for Cat," and a
bunch of originals. Recommended, if you can find it (label: Ocean Music).

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Vik's Newsletter Returns
Date: 17 Jul 1996 23:55:38 -0500

Well, Vik bets you hipsters figured he dropped off the face of this
swinging planet. Not true, friends. He simply re-located to the swank
borough of Brooklyn, NY and has progressed enough in the establishing of
Casa Vik to get back to the lounge. Many changes in the offing. Vik has
hired Emilio DePesto (of the exclusive DePesto Studios of Milan) to give
the lounge a facelift. Check out the beginning of the re-decoration in
Vik's lobby.

Also, Vik met recently with that swinging publishing czar, Sam Wick. Sam,
Bradley and the crew of lounge magazine will be showing up in Vik's via
"lounge magazine in-line"...coming by the end of this long hot summer.

Next up, Vik wants articles. One of the suggestions many regulars have had
(and Mr. DePesto demanded) was expanded features and interviews. Well, with
managing all of the various areas and dealing with Henri, Vik's time gets
pretty consumed. He has time for features here and there, but would like to
find a few swank pundits to expose on the new cool. In exchange, you will
receive swank swag from Vik's giant box of goodies. If you have an idea for
an article, feature, or interview...drop Vik a line at [e-mail].

Finally, thanks to all who participated in Vik's June survey. Many kind and
wonderful words and suggestions...many of which you will see in Vik's in
the near future. The drawing will be held this weekend with winners
notified by e-mail and immortalized in the Casino.

And now...on with the show!!!
===========================================================================
The Ultra Lounge Expands
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/ultra.html)

The crazy cats and kittens just keep crankin'em out as the nest three in
the Ultra-Lounge series hit the streets. "The Crime Scene", "Cocktail
Capers" and "Cha Cha De Amor" continue to plunder the wonderful and wacky
world of the Capitol/Liberty vaults going even deeper than the first six.

In addition, Hollywoodandvine's Pink Pussycat
(http://hollywoodandvine.com/Pinkpussycat/) has a swinging cocktail contest
running for the Ultra-Lounge series. Drop by the contest page at the Pink
Pussycat (http://hollywoodandvine.com/Pinkpussycat/martini.html) or The
Casino Biscotti (http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/casino.html) for more
details.
===========================================================================
Expand your horizons with The Jet Set
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/jet2.html)

New destinations for you Jet Setters this week as KANU's Retro Cocktail
Hour devotes a show to one of the greats of exotica...Les Baxter. Drop by
Jet Set - Destinations for details them jet over to the KANU homepage for
more info (connecting flight from the Destinations page).

NYC begins to develop its own swank scene and the latest addition...IN
HIFI. Thursdays at the Bar d'O, this could be the perfect way to take the
edge off the summer. Stop by Destinatios - NYC for more details.
===========================================================================
Expand Your Record Collection
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/mnews.html)

Have you heard about the Martin Denny collection coming in September? What
about the exotica of Karla Pundit? The jazz noir of Lars Vegas? Well, Hot
News For Swank Times has this and more...
===========================================================================
COMING SOON>>>Bossa Brava...Lounge Primer: Basic Bar...Los
Straitjackets...Them Jazzbeards...Subliminal Sounds
===========================================================================

"How 'bout a Mambo, Tito?"  "Noooo...Cha Cha Cha..."

Vik's Lounge
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: The Next Collecting Trend [real easy]
Date: 18 Jul 1996 08:34:10 -0400

I belive Johan is partially right - Easy Listening is next, but the way the
Euro scene is - the hip sounding, swinging late '60s and early '70s stuff.
 Let's face it we are running out of the stereo action ping-pong stuff of the
late '50s/early '60s and there's a cool treasure trove that has yet to be
totally unearthed....as for disdain of Morton Gould, I don't think it's that
people on this list hate stuff like that (I mean I'm willing to bet that a
good 90% of us got into the lounge/exotica stuff from symphonic/movie
soundtrack records)...it's just the way the Gould CD reissues have been
shamelessly packaged as "Roots Of Lounge."  Had the Gould Cd's just been
reissued I think some people would have brought them to our lists attention
for the interesting records that they are, instead some of us on the list
have been dupped into being sold a bill of goods that they ain't.

Ashley

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From: Jon <[e-mail]>
Subject: MJQ update
Date: 18 Jul 1996 10:46:41 -0400

Paul McKay wrote:
>
> Jon -
>
> Well I lived in Atlanta for four years when I was at Tech so maybe I can
> help (BTW - I'm moving back but I'm waiting until after the Olympics).
>
> There is a lounge scene in Atlanta but it isn't really a very big or
> dedicated (mostly) one. On wed nights at MJQ (551B Ponce - underneath the
> hotel) there is Leisure Night where Mr. Michael Payne spins the best in
> fabulous hits from the '50s '60s and '70s (Sergion Mendes, Frank Sinatra,
> Tony Bennet, Tom Jones etc.). The Martini club has a swank atmosphere but
> also long lines, sky-high prices and a huge collection of junior-trendoids.
> On sunday (?) nights Dotties has a lounge thing going on but it is in a
> REALLY scary part of town. Downtown there is a Trader Vicks but I never did
> manage to get to there.
>
> On the radio try WRFG and WREK especially The DeSoto Hour and RFG's sunday
> programing. I can't remember show times but check CL, I think they are
> listed there.
>
> No parties or anything that I know of anytime soon since everybody has fled
> for the Olympics but there should (read might) be another Leisure Party
> early this fall at MJQ (an all night swinging soiree of cocktails, dancing
> and gaming held on occasional (very occasional) sunday nights).
>
> Let me know if I can be of further help.
>
> Ciao,
>
> Paul
> [e-mail]
>
> Visit Swank-O-Rama: Dedicated to Better Living Through Cocktail Culture
> http://www.cyborganic.net/People/jpmckay

Jon Milavec down in Georgia here to give you an update on Club MJQ.  I
went last night on what was supposed to be exotice Weds. nights.  BUT,
unfortunately, the DJ who spun the hits, Michael Payne, doesn't DJ there
anymore.  The atmosphere was great.  It's a totally cool place.
    The music started off good with a lot of R'n'R oldies, but as
the night progressed the music got worse, because it ended up being
techno.  Now, I don't have a problem with techno at all, but this wasn't
even good stuff.  Another thing I was kind of miffed about....they don't
serve liquor.  Only beer, wine, sodas, and coffee.  I was so "in the
mood", but alas, the old standby, PBR tallboys did the trick nicely.  I
don't know what kind of schedule they run for different theme nights,
but I do know that they have live shows every Monday.
    I definitely will be going back to Club MJQ,  It Rocks!
Keeping you posted on what's happening down south.   Jon Milavec

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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 18 Jul 1996 13:24:40 -0400

This may draw a lot of criticism in terms of relevance and shallowness, but I
have a problem that I know this decadent and forgiving bunch can help me with
here.  I love everything about the "cocktail" as a concept, as music, as a
motif, as an aesthetic.
But, put simply, hard-liquor, with which cocktails are made, gives me
unrelenting hang-overs.  Therefore, I have long-relegated myself to beer,
albiet, GOOD BEER ONLY.

So, here' s my question-what is the most cocktail-esque beer, one that you
could drink from a martini glass and still be swank?   And don't say PABST
BLUE RIBBON or I shall cry and feel foolish for writing this, which I guess I
do anyway.

So f$%&W%cking suave,
Lounge Laura
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 08:36:00 -0400

Laura has brought up a vey interesting subject...Despite the drink recipies,
this whole movement is about the music.  To say you need a to be holding a
martini glass with hard liquor while listening to this stuff is like those
old johnny-come-lately posers who used to come to clubs in the early '80s
with their newly bought skinny ties and "new wave' sunglasses (soon to be
relegated to the basement next to that Capuccino maker that was too hard to
put together.)

It's about the music folks, and the return to socializing under more
civilized conditions that this music allows.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 08:35:00 EDT


>simply, hard-liquor, with which cocktails are made, gives me
>unrelenting hang-overs.  Therefore, I have long-relegated myself to beer,
>albiet, GOOD BEER ONLY.

>So, here' s my question-what is the most cocktail-esque beer, one that you
>could drink from a martini glass and still be swank?   And don't say PABST
>BLUE RIBBON or I shall cry and feel foolish for writing this, which I guess I
>do anyway.

----- End Included Message -----

Laura,

I have the same problem. The solution?

HORNSBY'S CIDER!

Tastes like apple cider, looks good in any glass,
nice buzz, and there's this cool charging rhino on the label.


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From: "Anton J. Elmquist" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 09:40:19 -0400

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Laura has brought up a vey interesting subject...Despite the drink recipies,
> this whole movement is about the music.  To say you need a to be holding a
> martini glass with hard liquor while listening to this stuff is like those
> old johnny-come-lately posers who used to come to clubs in the early '80s
> with their newly bought skinny ties and "new wave' sunglasses

First - Hello, all! I have been lurking here for a while, I guess it's time to say hello.
Hello! Now, as it's 9:30 AM and I have a cold and a hangover... I'm gonna ramble a bit.

I gotta agree that it's about the music, but you can't deny that the draw to the music for
many people is a romantic attachment to the idea of "civilized" entertainment, part of
which included the mixing of cocktails, an art that was almost lost to my generation until
this recent burst of enthusiasm... Of course you don't "have" to be sipping a martini
while listening (man, it's hard to even think the word martini at 9:30 AM...); but
wouldn't you say that the solution to our beer drinker's dilemma has to be to create a
clever cocktail based on beer that can be sipped out of a glass? It's about craft, the
idea that you put some effort into the aesthetics of your relaxation and don't just pop
open a can of swill... (that's reserved for working on my car...)

So, I propose as solutions to the beer dilemma:

1. Wisconsin Iced Tea:

Pour 1 12-ounce bottle Leinenkugel's into highball glass, garnish with string cheese.

2. Texas Iced Tea

As above, but used Slim Jim as garnish.

3. Erdbeerbowle

A German drink - pour Altbier over strawberries, serve with spoon and straw.

4. Berliner Weisse

A somewhat horrible drink - pour Berliner Weisse (a Berlin wheat beer) into large
wineglass, add two dashes of some sort of syrup (I forget which kind - something red and
sweet or green and sweet)

5. Ginger beer shandy

Can't go wrong here - ginger beer and beer, in equal amounts. Refreshing on a summer day.

6. Beerlinetta (brand new as of this morning)

Rub rim of martini glass with beer (preferably a dry-hopped lager, such as Brooklyn
Lager), salt. Add beer, garnish with 3 salted peanuts, or small cocktail wieners.

> It's about the music folks, **and the return to socializing under more
> civilized conditions that this music allows**.

Hear hear. And now for a shameless plug - my band, OYABANDO, is playing at the New Music
Cafe on the 31st of July, at the Continental on the 14th, and probably at Spiral on the
2nd. That's over across the East River in New York City - the big thing next to
Brooklyn...

- Anton
--
***********************************************************
* Check out the The Bed-Stuy Network!                     *
* http://www.spacelab.net/~anton                          *
*                                                         *
* And the OYABANDO page - pics, clips, giveaways (?!)     *
* http://www.spacelab.net/~anton/oyabando                 *
*                                                         *
* "Guitar lines that taste like grape jelly..."           *
***********************************************************

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: magazine articles
Date: 19 Jul 1996 11:33:34 -0400

The new issue of Goldmine (Emmylou Harris cover) has a fine article on
'cheescake' LP covers by Preston Peek, with lots of illustrations.

And while you're at the magazine stand, look for the July/August issue of
Jazid, a British acid jazz/dance mag, for their article on 'Sleazy
Listening', an overview of 60's/70's porno soundtracks (and mini-reviews of
the current trio, i.e. "Vampyros Lesbos" , "Super Sounds of Bosworth" and
"Schulmaden ..."). There is also a brief feature on Dimitry From Paris.

br cleve



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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 11:45:46 -0400

>So, here' s my question-what is the most cocktail-esque beer, one that you
>could drink from a martini glass and still be swank?

A return to the Players era of the 70's would help (as the Millionaire has
pointed out, this is where cocktail culture moved to in the wake of the
hippie era) : Champale, or a malt liquor like Colt 45, King Cobra, Night
Life, etc. (I'd skip the Cold Duck, though) As Rudy Ray would say - I ain't
lyin'.

On the first Combustible tour, Sudsy Malones in Cincinatti offered up a
"Cincinatti Cocktail", which was beer with soda water. None of us found
this to be a particularly inviting libation, though.

Or you could do like the French - lager beer with a shot of Amer Picon (a
bitter aperitif, similar to Campari) in it. C'est si bon!

spiritually,
br cleve



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From: "GUERRERO, Ernie" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Esquivel & Combustible Edison
Date: 19 Jul 1996 08:55:00 PST


First of all, I was surprised to learn that
Mr. Esquivel was still alive and living in
Mexico City.  However, it is my understanding
that he is very sick and that time is running
short for him.

Apple and Opcode (music software) recently donated
equipment to JG Esquivel so that he could continue
to write music from his bedside.  Modern day swanksters
"Combustible Edison" are going to be working with
Esquivel in a grand musical collaboration -- the band
will be flying down to Mexico City to record their
next record with him which, by the looks of it, may
be Esquivels final work. (we hope not)

Does anyone have any more information on this?

E


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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Yma, Cocktails and Covers
Date: 19 Jul 1996 13:03:43 -0400 (EDT)


Went to Tower Records last night and found a TON of Yma Sumac re-releases
on CD.  They had every album, plus a live release and even a $4.99
SAMPLER!  Needless to say I bought one and will be back for the rest.
Also picked up Denny's Exotica and Exotica II for $15.99.  By the way,
the Yma albums are only $11.99!

I'm getting a bit tired of the justifications for this 'cocktail culture'
revival.  Talk about one of the worst aspects of the 1950's.  The only
reason people drank so much in the culture circles was to forget their
mundane Ozzie and Harriet lives.  (see John Cheever).



Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:40:28 +0100

[e-mail] wrote:

>I was wondering if anyone noticed that the mono tracks on
>Capitol's Les Baxter exotica compilation (as well as all the mono stuff on the
>Ultra-Lounge series) have been doctored with some fake stereo processing.
>Surprisingly, it sounds pretty good, much better than what we got in the 60s.
>Does anyone know what kind of processing was used and why Capitol decided not
>to mention this fact on the packaging?

        i think it sounds just HORRIBLE! as if the sounds comes out of
        a metal box. it also says: "stereo conversion by Broadie Sound, Inc.
        Palm Springs, Ca."

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:40:37 +0100

"Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>If you want it, here it is, come and get it...YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA is
>officially available now.  It rocks and it looks great, and, it's all for

        maybe stupid question, but what IS it?

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: 78S turntables
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:40:08 +0100

[e-mail] (Sevo Stille) wrote:

>If you want a high-quality deck, you might try radio stations. At least in
>Germany, the predominant brands of broadcast turntables (Siemens, Telefunken)
>had a 78 selector at least up into the late seventies, and stations are turning
>out most of their old equipment to go digital right now.

        or you could try to find a 70's Lenco (or Dual or...) turntable;
        they often offer 78 rpm;
        i found a Lenco L75 which plays anything between 16 and 78 rpm, and
        bought a special stylus (Stanton D5127) from
        KAB, PO Box 2922, Plainfield, NJ 07062-0922; phone: [phone]

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:24:57 -0400

                      RE>>YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA                     7/19/96

I posted on it awhile ago. It's a CD my band, the Baskervils, organized.
While it has no "exotic" or "lounge" music on it, I noticed that on this list
and the Bomp! list that there is a lot of cross-over interest between exotica
and punk, psyche, surf, and, hell, ROCK-N-ROLL...For more information, I'll
e-mail you directly so as not to disturb the list...but you need give me your
address.
Lounge Laura
[e-mail]

"Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>If you want it, here it is, come and get it...YOUNG SAVAGE FLORIDA is
>officially available now.  It rocks and it looks great, and, it's all for

        maybe stupid question, but what IS it?

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis





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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Cocktails
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:50:14 -0400

At 01:03 PM 7/19/96 -0400, you wrote:
>
>I'm getting a bit tired of the justifications for this 'cocktail culture'
>revival.  Talk about one of the worst aspects of the 1950's.  The only
>reason people drank so much in the culture circles was to forget their
>mundane Ozzie and Harriet lives.  (see John Cheever).
>

I wouldn't be so rough on it Paul.  It just some folks having fun and
enjoying it.

Bryan


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From: "Andrew O'Farrell" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Combustible Edison
Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:00:49 -0400 (EDT)


For people in the Montreal area, Combustible Edison will be playing
tonight (Friday July 19) at 11 pm at the Cabaret, 2111 St.Laurent

Regards,


Andrew O'Farrell        <[e-mail]>
Montreal, Quebec

"Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard,
 grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em."            -Webb Wilder
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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: Yma, Cocktails and Covers
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:56:26 -0500

 Thought that I should mention that a I talked to Skip Heller this week,
and it turns out that he is the new guitair player in her godesses groop, I
also had told him about the number of people here who had voiced thier
opinons on how he should have written the liners on the Baxter releases,
and he wanted it mentioned that he provided much of the information to RJ
Smith directly,  and any one who has written about that end of it called
him to fact check. He feels that no doubt RJ's forgetting to metion this is
a mere oversight and in no way malicious, of course, Skip Heller belives
that pro westiling is real.

your pal

Chris









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From: "kevin s. lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:25:51 EST

ok,
so what do you do if you don't drink alchohol of ANY type???
there are some of us lounge cats out there (i hope)... what are the
designated drivers, alchoholics anonymous-types, and other diseased
folks to drink and yet maintain their swank hip-ness???

club soda?  ginger ale?  perrier?  SMART DRINKS???

serious dillema here,
kevin
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 17:44:38 -0400

Don't know about you non-achohol types, but my choice for  a non-beer, non
hard liquor would be champagne. Really GOOD champagne. Anything else will
most likely give you a hangover before the evening is over. I still recall
running for the aspirin after my third glass of Star of David champagne at a
wedding quite a while  ago.  Of course since good champagne is not cheap, I
also vote for hard cider which is becoming much easier to find these days and
I think is delicious and very loungelike. Hornsby's is a good choice - I just
wish it wasn't made by Gallo.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: My Gunn Collection
Date: 19 Jul 1996 17:50:37 -0400

Just found two previously unknown (to me) versions of "Peter Gunn" .  One is
a Sly & Robbie reggae treatment and the other is a soundtrack from a 1967
movie called "Gunn...Number One!".The whole score is by Mancini and the cut
includes Plas Johnson playing "the new Selmer Varitone Electric Saxaphone".
Is this one of the most recorded tunes or what? How many times has Mancini
redone it?

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:49:21 -0800

>ok,
>so what do you do if you don't drink alchohol of ANY type???
>there are some of us lounge cats out there (i hope)... what are the
>designated drivers, alchoholics anonymous-types, and other diseased
>folks to drink and yet maintain their swank hip-ness???
>
>club soda?  ginger ale?  perrier?  SMART DRINKS???

Ginger ale with an olive....a swank non alchololic drink.

Marie



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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 17:18:48 -0500

>ok,
>so what do you do if you don't drink alchohol of ANY type???


Why Kiddie Cocktails of course! and lest us not forget the Shirley Temple
yum yum...

-Chris









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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Esquivel & Combustible Edison
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:00:42 -0400

Ernie GUERRERO writes:
>First of all, I was surprised to learn that
>Mr. Esquivel was still alive and living in
>Mexico City.  However, it is my understanding
>that he is very sick and that time is running
>short for him.
>
>Apple and Opcode (music software) recently donated
>equipment to JG Esquivel so that he could continue
>to write music from his bedside.  Modern day swanksters
>"Combustible Edison" are going to be working with
>Esquivel in a grand musical collaboration -- the band
>will be flying down to Mexico City to record their
>next record with him which, by the looks of it, may
>be Esquivels final work. (we hope not)
>
>Does anyone have any more information on this?

Let me straighten this out. As many of you on this list know, Esquivel is a
good friend of mine - I have stayed with him at his home for a few weeks,
written music with him, etc etc. I am also the project manager and
executive producer of what will be his new album. He is very much alive and
well and living outside of Cuernavaca, in central Mexico. After being
confined to his bed for the last year and a half, his new doctor has him up
in a wheelchair again. He is undergoing physical therapy to try to relearn
how to walk. Other than that, his health is excellent. His memory about
things that happened 30 years ago needs to be refreshed on occassion, but I
would think that's normal for a 78 year old.

I have talked to Apple (who are providing help, not hardware) and
Kurzweill, and Mark Mothersbaugh and Irwin Chusid have talked to Opcode,
and we are in the process of setting Juan up with a small MIDI studio to
help facilitate the writing of his new arrangements. He is doing them by
hand, like he has done for the last 50 years, but he is very interested in
being *actual* (in Spanish, "up to date"), something he has always prided
himself in. He and I have used samplers and sequencers, a process he is
most intriqued with.

 As reported in both the NME and Seconds magazine, I approached Juan with
the concept of recording the album with musicians who cite him as an
influence (sort of a lounge "super group", for lack of a better term),
rather than a group of faceless session players. He loved the idea. Since
Combustible Edison are close friends of mine (I have played in the 'touring
version' of the band on 5 of their 6 tours), I would love to see them
involved. I have also spoken to Mike Flowers and Joey Seehee about adding
their vocal prowess to the zu-zu-zu's, and there are others of the "new
breed" whom we would like to have involved (Juan especially enjoys Joey
Altruda). Recording plans are not definite at the moment - if we can get
Esquivel on a plane, then we will probably record in Los Angeles (I am also
in touch with Neely Plumb, who produced many of Esquivel's 60's recordings,
and who will be involved in this). If he can't fly, Mexico City is only an
hour away from where he lives, and we can get him there in a wheelchair
van.

 Just to whet your appetites, I can tell you that he has sent me the
completed chart to his arrangement of Mendelssohn's Wedding March (which
many of you will remember from "The Newlywed Game"), and am awaiting "As
Time Goes By", "Singin' In The Rain", and a new original entitled
"Guacamole". He may do a new version of his sensational song "Don Quixote"
(AKA "Pecado Mortal"), which was never released in the U.S., as well as an
arrangement of Ravel's Bolero. He's planning on 12 cuts. If all goes well,
we'll be recording this winter for release sometime next year.

br cleve




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:46:48 -0500

>club soda?  ginger ale?  perrier?  SMART DRINKS???
>

simple...go the tropical route minus the alcohol and substitute soda water
or sparkling water. many fine tropical libations are just as tasty and
refreshing as simple blended fruit drinks!


soberly swank,

Vik



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:46:42 -0500

>HORNSBY'S CIDER!
>
>Tastes like apple cider, looks good in any glass,
>nice buzz, and there's this cool charging rhino on the label.

when not able to sink into a Thailand Breeze, Floating Market, or Siam
Sling...Vik has to agree...Hornsby's or Woodpecker Cider will do the trick
quite nicely. smooth, sweet, and a kick like a woman scorned!

in swank,

Vik



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: dmitri, schuldmachen, etc.
Date: 19 Jul 1996 19:46:54 -0500

>Speaking of imports, can anyone comment on the Shuldmachen Report album?
>(I'm sure I spelled it wrong.)  Vik's website has a page or two about it,
>and I saw import copies at Other Music in NYC, but I'm waiting for Motel to
>release it domestically (U.S.).


motel has decided to pass on the licensing on this at the moment. however,
look for a Schulmadchen contest in Vik's appearing this weekend (if you
have not already brought it)


in swank,

Vik



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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 19 Jul 1996 14:22:38 -1000

At 01:53 PM 7/19/96 -1000, Vik wrote:
>simple...go the tropical route minus the alcohol and substitute soda water
>or sparkling water. many fine tropical libations are just as tasty and
>refreshing as simple blended fruit drinks!

Fruit drinks can be suitably suave but they absolutely *MUST* have a little
umbrella or similarly exotic garnish.  Bring your own if you have to!

Aloha,
Grant


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 19 Jul 1996 11:13:43 -0400

I think for elegance you want a nice Czech pilsner in the long, swellegant
pilsner glass.  For sheer physical beauty, I must plump for my hometown's
brew - Anchor Steam, which when held to the light conjures up coppery
Venusian twilights worthy of an Esquivel soundtrack.

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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: everybody say sergio...
Date: 20 Jul 1996 00:32:27 -0400

>From: [e-mail]
>Date: Sat, 13 Jul 1996 14:42:16 -0400
>Subject: sergio mendes - brasil '65
>
>I have an album by Brasil '65 which claims to have the debut of the song "So
>Nice" . Is this the same as the album "In The Brazilian Bag" ?  It also has
>one note samba, berimbau, favela and she's a carioca and others. The cover
>states: Recorded in Hollywood...The greatest new south american arrival since
>coffee! it's on capitol.

I think it's the same recording, since "In the Brazilian Bag" (by the Sergio
Mendes Trio plus the voice of Wanda de Sah, the guitar of Rosinha de
Valenca, the alto sax and flute of special North American Guest Artist Bud
Shank) has those songs.  About "So Nice," the record says:
          "SO NICE (Samba de Verao).  As timely as today,
         this is a brand new song by the young Brazilian
         composer Marcus Valle, with English lyrics by
         Norman Gimbel, sung beautifully in English by Wanda."

The record is on Tower, a division of Capitol.  I checked, and none of the
people playing on the album are the same as the members of the Brazil 66 (at
least on the Equinox album, the one I checked).

>From: [e-mail]
>Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 20:53:59 -0400
>Subject: Re: dmitri, schuldmachen, etc.
>
>I heard that Motel passed on schulmadchen and is working on additional
>vampyros stuff instead.

Doh!  I'll have to track down an import _and_ pay 20-odd dollars for it?
Sheesh.

-Jordana
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: me and my swinging way of life
Date: 20 Jul 1996 00:52:37 -0400

>From: Susanne Stratford <[e-mail]>
>Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:06:26 +1000 (EST)
>Subject: Re: How old are YOU? was: It's my birthday !

>I don't wish to start an abundance of unrelated email either....but I
>have always been wondering how most of the people on this list have
>become caught up in the 'exotic way of life'. Was it because they
>remebered listening to the original music the first time it came around,
>or remembered the music from their parents swinging parties. Or perhaps
>they are complete groovers, ahead of their time, and caught onto the
>genre before any revival opened it up to the mainstream.

First of all, I need to say that when it comes down to it, I really prefer
the later-model, more easy than exotic end of the lounge/exotica/etc.
spectrum.  The British easy listening scene is more my style.  My interest
in all of this music is based on my parents.  My mother's favorite female
vocalist is undoubtedly Yma Sumac (my dad's more into jazz but he was heavy
into Sergio Mendes, Mongo Santamaria and such a bit later).  As time has
passed, they've gotten into different music (adult contemporary faux jazz
and occassional forays into new age and Toni Braxton) but they never got rid
of their record collections, and everything is in pristine shape.

I'm 21 and I like bossa nova, electric sitars, moogs, and string versions of
60s pop hits.  I also like vintage scooters, Fluevog shoes, and movies like
The Knack And How To Get It.  I've never been to a "New Lounge Scene" club
event, or I would comment on that.

-Jordana

P.S.  If you're more curious about me, try my webpage fashion magazine thing.
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
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From: "Laura Taylor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Drinking does not make you
Date: 19 Jul 1996 11:04:53 -0400

Sorry, I didn't mean to cause such a commotion with this!  You don't have to
drink cocktails, wear fezzes...because, yes, purely it is the MUSIC that
makes me feel like I've had a couple glasses of champagne!  But thanks for
all the hi-ball sub suggestions.
Now, a new question, what cool performers are still in Vegas?  I know there
was a thread about the clubs-but not the crooners!  Please help.
Lounge Laura


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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Cocktails
Date: 19 Jul 1996 18:09:05 -0500

> I'm getting a bit tired of the justifications for this 'cocktail culture'
> revival.  Talk about one of the worst aspects of the 1950's.  The only
> reason people drank so much in the culture circles was to forget their
> mundane Ozzie and Harriet lives.  (see John Cheever).

American pop culture of the 90's is no less empty than any other
period.  What's your drug of choice?   I here heroine is making it
big these days.   : )

Now, although I'm only into the music side of exotica, I'd be
perfectly happy attending an Exoticon-like event filled with swankly
dressed swillers, just as long as I'm not outcast for wearing jeans
and a t-shirt and drinking ginger-ale.  As Bryan said, it's all in
fun... it's your thang.

kevin

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Drinking does not make you
Date: 20 Jul 1996 02:58:04 -0400

Cook E Jarr is THE MAN!

ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 20 Jul 1996 02:59:27 -0400

...and the tiki gods said: "Let mono be mono."

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Yma, Cocktails and Covers
Date: 20 Jul 1996 05:48:40 -0600 (MDT)

>
>Went to Tower Records last night and found a TON of Yma Sumac re-releases
>on CD.  They had every album, plus a live release and even a $4.99
>SAMPLER!  Needless to say I bought one and will be back for the rest.
>Also picked up Denny's Exotica and Exotica II for $15.99.  By the way,
>the Yma albums are only $11.99!


LABELS? LABELS? LABELS? Can't order them without at least knowing the label!!

Thanks!

Jill


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 20 Jul 1996 05:53:21 -0600 (MDT)

>ok,
>so what do you do if you don't drink alchohol of ANY type???
>there are some of us lounge cats out there (i hope)... what are the
>designated drivers, alchoholics anonymous-types, and other diseased
>folks to drink and yet maintain their swank hip-ness???
>
>club soda?  ginger ale?  perrier?  SMART DRINKS???
>


You can still make cocktails. Try combining ANY fruit juices - I like
Cran-Raspberry with a splash of lime cordial mixed with a bit of
pineapple-coconut drink and served over ice garnished with slices of
nectarine. Add a bit of vodka if you a drinker. Fruit juice comb-cocktails
are endless. But the above is the MINGO-GO - or the VIRGIN MINGO-GO for you!

Also, on the beer front. Berliner Weisse is mixed with raspberry juice -
that is the red or green stuff. And it is fantastico!

Jill "Mingo-go" Mingo


Colloquium Internet


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: everybody say sergio...
Date: 20 Jul 1996 09:36:35 -0400

I haven't heard schulmadchen, but people who have don't seem that excited
about it. maybe that's why they passed on it.

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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: ME!
Date: 20 Jul 1996 10:00:22 EDT



Laura and Karen have been nice enough to introduce themselves,
so I felt kind of bad that I never really did. Not that my
life is so damned interesting.


Name: Rev. Patrick Cashin

aka: "'Trick"

D.O.B: 08/28/67 (staring down the barrel of 29)

Sign: "Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work".

Likes: "Exotica" music, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Milk & Cheese,
       David Letterman, 60's punk, Space Ghost, Spumco, & Bozo the Clown.

Dislikes: Just about everything else.

Occupation: Communications Major, hoping to be a bigshot Letterman writer.

Avocation: "To wear the Zoot Suit, and live the myth."



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: everybody say sergio...
Date: 20 Jul 1996 11:43:11 -0400

Let me take back what I said about Vampyros Lesbos being better....I really
sat down and heard Schulmadchen and it is pretty amazing - had I the choice
to own either one I'd have to say Schulmadchen...Don't worry about high
priced imports this CD should be showing up in stores real soon - the German
pressing at a domestic price, I know caroline distribution will be getting
them in next week so stores will be able to havwe them real soon!

Ashley

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From: Bruce Rhodewalt <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: cocktail/beer issue
Date: 20 Jul 1996 08:45:42 -0700

I'm still looking for a virgin martini.  (Used to enjoy the real
thing quite a bit.)  Maybe ice-cold distilled water with a dash of
white grape juice in a glass around whose lip juniper berries have
been rubbed?

Bruce
--
Creative            Tiki Publishing         78-365 Highway 111, #241
    Internet        http://www.tikipub.com  La Quinta, CA 92253
        solutions   [e-mail]      619/342-3418

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 20 Jul 1996 22:10:56 -0400

At 02:59 AM 7/20/96 -0400, you wrote:
>...and the tiki gods said: "Let mono be mono."
>
>Ashley
>

That's right Ashley.  And speaking of mono to all you cocktail folks out
there, what's wrong with it?  Or if reprocessed is you bag, what's right
with it?  My view is:  LONG LIVE MONO!!!


BRING BACK MY MONO!!!! (laughs)
Bryan


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Yma, Cocktails and Covers
Date: 20 Jul 1996 22:13:50 -0400

At 05:48 AM 7/20/96 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>Went to Tower Records last night and found a TON of Yma Sumac re-releases
>>on CD.  They had every album, plus a live release and even a $4.99
>>SAMPLER!  Needless to say I bought one and will be back for the rest.
>>Also picked up Denny's Exotica and Exotica II for $15.99.  By the way,
>>the Yma albums are only $11.99!
>
>
>LABELS? LABELS? LABELS? Can't order them without at least knowing the label!!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jill
>
>

CAPITOL! CAPITOL! CAPITOL!  Now you know the label (laughs)

Your welcome,
Bryan


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From: Jason M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Francis Lai (What's Available)
Date: 20 Jul 1996 22:27:23 +0000

Does anyone have any of the Francis Lai CD/Records other than "A MAN AND
A WOMAN / LIFE IS LIFE " ? How are they ? Do they have any French Samba?
Is there anyone else that does French Samba (spoken French  in the style
of Astrud Gilberto / Walter Wenderly ?

Thanks

Jason
the Pygmy Taxi Corp
Music Without Fear of Obsolecence

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Francis Lai (What's Available)
Date: 20 Jul 1996 23:31:18 -0400

At 10:27 PM 7/20/96 +0000, you wrote:
>Does anyone have any of the Francis Lai CD/Records other than "A MAN AND
>A WOMAN / LIFE IS LIFE " ? How are they ? Do they have any French Samba?
>Is there anyone else that does French Samba (spoken French  in the style
>of Astrud Gilberto / Walter Wenderly ?

I would also like to find more Francis Lai as well.  But I'm looking for
instrumentals without the spoken french.  I don't speak french, so having
something with a lot of french vocals on it, wouldn't be a part of my bag.


Any suggestions?
Bryan


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: schulmadchen
Date: 21 Jul 1996 01:28:18 -0500

>I haven't heard schulmadchen, but people who have don't seem that excited
>about it. maybe that's why they passed on it.


not true, my friends. this release, while not as psychedellically as weird
as vampyros, nonethless has many fine tracks. fall more into the polyester
sock-it-to-me school (a la Sound Gallery). definitely a worthwhile piece!



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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: My Gunn Collection
Date: 21 Jul 1996 11:55:11 -0700

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Just found two previously unknown (to me) versions of "Peter Gunn" .  One is
> a Sly & Robbie reggae treatment and the other is a soundtrack from a 1967
> movie called "Gunn...Number One!".The whole score is by Mancini and the cut
> includes Plas Johnson playing "the new Selmer Varitone Electric Saxaphone".
> Is this one of the most recorded tunes or what? How many times has Mancini
> redone it?

Check out the discussion of "Peter Gunn" and other Mancini numbers, plus
a list of "Peter Gunn" recordings, at:

http://www.netrail.net/~bbigelow/mancsong.htm

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: The Knack....And How To Get It
Date: 21 Jul 1996 23:56:22 -0400

In a message dated 96-07-20 02:06:21 EDT, Jordana writes:

>I'm 21 and I like bossa nova, electric sitars, moogs, and string versions of
>60s pop hits.  I also like vintage scooters, Fluevog shoes, and movies like
>The Knack And How To Get It.  I've never been to a "New Lounge Scene" club
>event, or I would comment on that.

Yes!  I was on my knees, rumaging in a local record shop and ran across The
Knack.  Caught my eye because one of my favorites, John Barry did the score.
 Rather than the Bond sound of the same era, we have a much more *delightful*
score.  Of course, that is because this is a great 1965 British comedy about
one guy who has IT, and his buddy, who wants to know how to get IT.  IT, of
course being the ability to bed women.  Most excellent movie and soundtrack.




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From: Katie Eagan & Jeff Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 22 Jul 1996 07:39:25 -0900 (PDT)

On 18 Jul 1996, Laura Taylor wrote:

> So, here' s my question-what is the most cocktail-esque beer, one that you
> could drink from a martini glass and still be swank?   And don't say PABST
> BLUE RIBBON or I shall cry and feel foolish for writing this, which I guess I
> do anyway.

A nice drink, which requires no shaking or stirring, is a tall pilsener
or wide martini glass bubbling with Lindemans Lambic Ale.  Available in
Cherry, Raspberry or Peach, they're the closest thing to a champagne cocktail.

EZ does it,

Jeff Phillips
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Dada'quariums Upd@te 22 July 96
Date: 22 Jul 1996 19:30:49 +0100

review by jack Diamond and sleeve notes of BO AXELZON & HIS EXOTIC SOUNDS
have been added to DADA'QUARIUMS: "http://www.ping.be/~ping1241/"

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: Ton Rueckert <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Cocktail Conflict
Date: 22 Jul 1996 20:01:01 +0200


>A nice drink, which requires no shaking or stirring, is a tall pilsener=20
>or wide martini glass bubbling with Lindemans Lambic Ale.  Available in=20
>Cherry, Raspberry or Peach, they're the closest thing to a champagne=
 cocktail.

Exactly what I have been thinking all along , but :

It isn't Lindemans ( or is there a Lindemans too ? ) , but Liefmans Ale .
Lambic , a bit like cider , is the basis for gueuze-beer , a wine-like
wheat-beer , then cherries , raspberries or peaches are added for a second
fermentation . The Cherry is called Kriek , the Raspberry is called
Frambozen (Framboise) , am not sure about the Peach , but that's probably
Perzik (P=EAche).

Yes , the closest thing to a champagne cocktail !

Salut , Ton

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From: John Adam Hill <[e-mail]>
Subject: Walter Wanderly CD (Scamp)
Date: 22 Jul 1996 15:26:07 -0400 (EDT)

How can I go about ordering the Walter Wanderly CD now released on Scamp
lable. Thanks.

John
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (alison reid)
Subject: Re: Last call for Seven Golden Men
Date: 22 Jul 1996 14:48:47 -0400

Wowee,

I have been away for the last month and i just got your messages - do i
ever feel like a skunk - i hope it's not too late to still get my hands on
that copy of Seven Golden Men - let me know how and how much - you know
what call me, because sometimes this e-mail thing doesn't work - i am not
around to check it all the time - and i don't want to miss your next
message:

[phone]  (not for public use - hear that everyone!!)

You  just made my year fabulous,

Teresa M.



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From: "kevin s. lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Knack
Date: 22 Jul 1996 16:41:11 EST

someone mentioned the movie, The Knack and How to Get It...

i just recently found the soundtrack whilst digging thru my college
radio station's stacks,  done by John Barry, it sounds REAL swingin',
almost compatible with the "Sound Gallery" thing.

i've never seen the movie, is it easily findable? what's it like?
looked like a late 60's thing...but not in a psychedelic way.

other films like The Knack w/cool EZ soundtracks?
Bedazzled (with swank music by Dudley Moore) perhaps?

kevin
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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: John Barry EMI Years
Date: 22 Jul 1996 22:52:01 -0400

Funny you should ask about Barry's EMI years as I am listening to part 2 now.
I really love the twangy guitar but the pizzicatto strings can get annoying.
 Haven't heard part 1.

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From: Peter Ledebur <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Boston lounge scene? (was exotica Digest V2 #10)
Date: 22 Jul 1996 23:11:00 -0400

Jeff Phillips ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>On Sun, 14 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:
>
>> Just out of curiosity is anyone on the list from the Boston=20
>>or Cambridge area and if so could you update me on the=20
>>Exotica/Lounge/Mod scene there. I'm a future Boss-Tone-Nite!
>
>There's nuttin' honey, as far as a lounge "scene" in Boston.
       >snip<
>However, Valerie & Peter's weekly "Music for Better Living"=20
>show on W?BC radio is a must listen every Wednesday happy=20
>hour from 6-7 p.m.
>
>There are a coupla good record stores worth browzing every=20
>week or so, namely Mystery Train (the Boston store) and Cheapo=20
>Records in Central Square.  And while I used to recommend=20
>Looney Tunes on Boylston, they've unfortunately gone the way of=20
>the dodobird and started putting everything in slick new polyprop=20
>bags and charging double, yes DOUBLE what they used to.
       >snip<

I've gotta agree with Jeff about the lack of a scene (though, of course, =
I don't go out, so I prob'ly wouldn't know about any "scene" if there =
was).

Though I pretty much rely on out-of-the-area thrift stores (forget about =
thrifting any good records around town) Nuggets in Kenmore Square seems =
to have stuff resonably priced (though mostly out of my $3 price range) =
and of all places the Garment District has a suprisingly large =
collection of decent records in good shape for fair prices (but asking =
$2.50 for a copy of Whipped Cream is a bit ridiculous).

Peter

Music for Better Living
with Valerie and Peter
Wednesdays 6-7pm on WZBC 90.3 FM
http://members.aol.com/Hifibliss/mfbl.htm



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: John Barry EMI Years
Date: 23 Jul 1996 00:21:28 -0400 (EDT)


>Funny you should ask about Barry's EMI years as I am listening to part 2 now.
>I really love the twangy guitar but the pizzicatto strings can get annoying.
>Haven't heard part 1.

     I haven't heard it either, but a friend of mine who has it raves about
it.  As hard as it is to believe, the first half of it is *very* authentic
rockabilly; supposedly as good as anything else from that period.  The rest of
the disc is mostly surf music.  Needless to say, it would appear that Barry's
style has...evolved a bit since then.
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]





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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: John Barry EMI Years
Date: 23 Jul 1996 01:01:10 -0400

Volume One is primarily lots of twangy guitar rock, including a few
embarrasingly funny John Barry vocals...if you like Duane Eddy-style twang
this one is for you...also it has a few tracks from "Beat Girl" (Barry's
first soundtrack) which is great brashy big band juvenile delinquint film
jazz.

Volume Two definitely moves more into atmospheric soundtrack-style
territory....it's got some great tunes featuring the clavoline (that space
age organ-style instrument heard on "Telstar" by the Tornados...

I hope this helps.

Ashley

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: The Knack
Date: 23 Jul 1996 14:11:54 -0400

>other films like The Knack w/cool EZ soundtracks?
>Bedazzled (with swank music by Dudley Moore) perhaps?

There is a track for Bedazzled, but it's not the easiest thing in the world
to find. Both "Our Man.." and "In Like.." 'Flint' are very swinging ("In
Like..." is tough to find, though). Other good ones to seek out -
"Barbarella", "The 10th Victim", the oft-mentioned "7 Golden men", "Sweden
: Heaven or Hell", "Barefoot in the Park", "The Party", "Modesty Blaise",
"Fathom", "The Biggest Bundle of Them All".........

br cleve



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From: "Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fair Warning!
Date: 23 Jul 1996 16:25:59 -0700

Hello fellow kitsch hounds! My name is Matt, and I am more than please to
have found the velvet opulence of this list. I'm just introducing myself.
Feel free to email me personally or visit my web page @
www.dfwmm.net/~pagesft . A few quick questions...

        Is the group open to non-vintage albums?
                Such as, the fine band "combustible edison". A must listen.

        Anybody live in Dallas? Any cool haunts?

        What is the skinny on the ULTRA-LOUNGE series from Capitol?

                                                Take Care,
                                                                Matt


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From: [e-mail] (Chris Strouth)
Subject: Re: The Knack
Date: 23 Jul 1996 17:24:48 -0500

This might be a little to wacky but  what about the soundtrack to "A Man
Called Flintstone"
Cartoon, spy jazz, plus psychedilic Pebbles and Bam Bam
one of my faves

_ Chris









  END OF TRANSMISSION...



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Fair Warning!
Date: 23 Jul 1996 21:23:52 -0400

Hello Matt
-welcome to the list

ANything vintage or non is cool - if you like Combustible you are in the
right place....the Ultra Lounge is pretty great and there much to explore
further down the street!

Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Walter Wanderly CD (Scamp)
Date: 23 Jul 1996 21:15:47 -0400

Hello John
- you can get the Walter wanderley Cd from:
Collectors' Choice 1-800-923-1122
ANTI [phone]
Atomic Beat [phone]

Hope this helps
Ashley

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From: Jonathan Perl <[e-mail]>
Subject: * T h r i l l i n g  I n t r o d u c t i
Date: 24 Jul 1996 11:13:00 +0100


Hello,

I just joined this list.  I did this because most of my friends just smile
and say 'that's very nice' when I play them things rather than show any
passion.

I live in London where there are some pretty exotic things going on.  I
sometimes attend these, but the rest of the time I make the soundtrack at
home.  I love to buy old vinyl - to the extent that I probably buy about 10
or 20 albums a week.  Many different strands of easy.  My fave recent
purchase was Enoch Light's Pertinent Percussion Cha Chas which I managed to
pick up for a couple of quid.  I also appreciate the plethora of CD
compilations available.

Anyway - I look forward to chatting more later.



Some brief questions:

Can anyone tell me anything about the polygram music publishing comp CD
'Music for Night People' (not the Larry Page orch. album)?  I recently got
an American promo of it.

Does anyone else have a mystery track on the end of track 12 of their copy
of the Rykodisc 'Shaken not Stirred' compilation CD?

Does anyone know anything about 'The Exotic Guitars'?



       Jonny Perl
___________________
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: * T h r i l l i n g I n t r o d u c t i
Date: 24 Jul 1996 07:58:16 -0400

The American "Music For Night People" disc was a limited edition CD released
by Polygram Publishing primarily to get placement in  films & TV shows of the
kooky "lounge/easy listening" titles that they own the publishing to. It was
mastered off vinyl and depending on which track you listen to did have
various degrees of apparent surface noise.  The only way it could be bought
was if someione in the industry sold it to a shop who bought used CDs and
promos.

Hope this helps
Ashley

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Mono Reprocessed-90s style
Date: 24 Jul 1996 06:50:20 -0700

>....and the tiki gods said: "Let mono be mono."

Just to clarify, I never meant to imply that fake stereo is ever better than
original mono.  As you know, though, as long as there are old mono masters
lying around in a vault somewhere, soneone will attempt to make stereo out of
them.  And it seems that whatever Capitol did with the Ultra-Lounge series is
at least listenable.  While a case could be made for using this process on the
various artists discs, they should have let the "mono be mono" on the Les
Baxter collection, it being an overview of an important artists' work.

Also, I certainly never wanted to touch off another mono vs. stereo debate (I
see enough of that in Goldmine), I was just wondering if anyone had any info on
the process itself, as I find that stuff interesting.  Really though, I'd
rather talk about MUSIC!

Michael

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: Fair Warning!
Date: 24 Jul 1996 08:56:05 -0800


>        What is the skinny on the ULTRA-LOUNGE series from Capitol?

I must agree with Ashley, I happen to like the Ultra Lounges.  Simply
because many of the tracks I can't find on vinyl (yet).

Marie



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Well, hello there...
Date: 22 Jul 1996 16:30:58 +0000 (GMT)

Hi! I just joined the mailing list... hopefully someone here will be able to
give me information on Phase 4 Stereo and Studio Two... I can`t find a damn
thing about them on the Web, except "Sound Gallery" reviews. I hope someone can
match our enthusiasm here...

[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Keith Doyle)
Subject: Nathan Van Cleave?
Date: 22 Jul 1996 10:03:47 PDT


Does anyone know anything about Nathan Van Cleave?  He is credited with
IMHO some of the better original Twilight Zone soundtracks, and some are
available on Nonesuch.  I would think that these are by no means all
he has contributed in the way of soundtrack material, but I know of no
other sources, and I'm not even sure that the original 4 LP volumes of
Twilight Zone material have made it to CD (I've seen a CD volume 1, but
no other volumes).  Any Van Cleave aficionados out there?


Keith Doyle
[e-mail]


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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (idm) New Lucozade advert
Date: 22 Jul 1996 11:04:26 -0600 (MDT)

Forwarded from the IDM list:

> From: [e-mail] (*+*)
> To: [e-mail]
> Subject: Re: (idm) New Lucozade advert
>
>>> Hi
>>>  - music to the new (UK) Lucozade advert:
>>> This a corker of a track which I beleive is by Jean Jaques Perry and
>>> called 'EVA' , I couldn't find it when i first heard it, but now it's
>>> been used on this ad I guess it'll be released properly.  Does anyone
>>> know anything more about this?
>>
>> All I can add is to say the album is called 'The In Sound From Way Out'
>> from around 1970.
>
> actually this isn't from "the in sound..."  i think it is from "moog
> indigo", another album he did around the same time.  i haven't heard the
> advert, but this album is known mostly now as having a track which is
> the source for the main groove to gangstarr's "just to get a rep".  i'm
> not sure what the name of that track is off-hand though.

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Please get me off this list
Date: 24 Jul 1996 09:55:47 -0700 (PDT)

Please get me off this list.  Please.

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Playlist for House of Games, 7-7-96
Date: 24 Jul 1996 10:16:00 +0000

KFJC play list 7/7/96 for Jack Diamond
http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc
KFJC-FM, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

         ARTIST                    TRACK                   ALBUM
 Planets               Chunky
 George Russel Sextet  Round Johnny Round
 Hal Mc Kusick-Alto    Art Farmer-Tpt,
 Milt Hinton-Bass      Barry Galbraith-Gtr           George Russel
 RCA Jazz Workshop     1957                          Comp/Arrgr
 Esquivel              Amor Amor                     Genius Of, 67
 Fabulous Jokers       Instant Coffee                MONUMENT,65 ?
 Synthesonic Sounds    Superfly
 Ken Nordine           The Junkman                   Son OF...58
 Toy Parade            Leave It to Beaver Theme
 Al Caiola             The Mod Squad Theme           My man Al !!!!!!!
 Martin Denny Group    The Queen Chant               Exotica Vol 2
 Jean Jacques Perrey   Soul City                     1970
 Ferrante and Teicher  I've Told Every Little Star   57/8/STEREO
 Elmer Bernstein       Thinking of Baby              STACCATO/59
 Vinnie Bell           Aquarius                      Electric Sitar
 Chris Komeda          Dream                         Rosemary's Baby
 Buddy Morrow Orch.    Arranged By Bernie Green
 Poe For Moderns       Pit and the Pendulum          RCA/60
 Mel Lewis Sextet      Zig-Zag                       Mode/June 57
 Bill Holman-Tnr       Jack Sheldon-Tpt
 Charlie Mariano-Alto  Marty Paich,Buddy Clark
 Mel Lewis-Drums       Piano, Bass
 Link Wray             Rumble!!!                     1974/WINTERLAND
 Attileo Mineo         Man Seeks the Future          Only Mono
 Chet Atkins           Slinkey                       RCA/1959
 Muzzy Marcellino      Pavanne                       Liberty/Mono Only
 Les Baxter W/         Sam Hoffman-Theremin
 Radar Blues           Dated 1947, Capitol
 Riz Ortolani          Buone Sera Mrs Campbell
 Chaino and His African
 Percussion Safari     The Jungle Chase
 Http://Www.Cygnus.Com/kfjc/diamond
 Gabor Szabo           Paint It Black(B.Purdie)      Jazz Raga!!!
 Serge Gainsberg &     Je't' Aime
 Jane Birkin           Oooooooh la la
 Jimmy Guiffre 3       2 Kinds of Blues
 W/ Jim Hall,          Ralph Pena                    Atlantic, 1957
 Bob Thompson Orch     Playboy                       Mmm NICE!/1960
 Ventures              Pink Panther Theme
 Al Caiola             El Flicko                     Al IS my man !!!
 Gene Page             Movin'                        Blacula
 Les Baxter            Tropicando                    Que Mango!!!!
 Esquivel              Nothing Ever Changes My       To Love Again
                       Love for You                  57/RCA Mexicana
 Chim Kothari          Downtown                      Sound of Sitar
 Howard Rumsey's Light-Featuring Bud Shank-Flute     C.Williamson-Pno
 House All Stars Vol.4 Bob COOPER-OBOE,1954
 Moon Dog              Caribea                       Prestige/Mono
 Moon Dog              Lullaby, Sung By Moondog's
                       Wife Suzuko to Their Daughter June
 Bill Plummer          Featured On Sitar W/ Mancini Orch
 Wiggy(The Party)
 Vinnie Bell-Gtr       Dick Lieb-Moog                Permissive
                       Pass and I Call You           Polyphonics
 Folkswingers          Along Comes Mary
 Johnny Hodges,        Wild Bill Davis-Organ
 Mundell Lowe-Gtr      Blues O' Mighty               63/VERVE
 Nino Rota             Cadillac,Arrivederci Roma,    La Dolce Vita
                       Caracella's
 Kenyon Hopkins        Coney Island
 Mesmerizing Eye       21ST Century Express
 Sid Ramin             N W Corner Facing S E         Stiletto
 Turkish Bath          Beneath Planet of the Apes
 Louise Huebner        Seduction - > Witchcraft
 Pete Rugolo           Diamond on the Move

Playlist for Jack Diamond 7-7-96

KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Playlist for House of Games, 6-30-96
Date: 24 Jul 1996 10:21:57 +0000

KFJC play list 6/30/96 for Jack Diamond

         ARTIST                    TRACK                     ALBUM
 Planets                Chunky
 Hal Mckusick Qrt.      Minor Seventh Heaven        Sept 1955/RCA
 Lalo Schifrin          The Chase                   Cool Hand Luke
 Riz Ortolani           The Night Club              Biggest Bundle
 Chico Rey and the
 Jet Band               Stiletto                    Sid Ramin
 Dick Hyman             Living on Borrowed Time     Fabuolous,Command
 Jackie and Roy         Walkin'                     MARCH,1957
 Les Paul               Sleep                       66,67
 Hal Blaine,Paul Beaver Emil Richards-Flashes       67
 Bing Day               Mama's Place                beatnik
 Esquivel               Begin the Beguines          58/RCA
 Jerry Goldsmith        The Search                  Planet of the
                        Original Soundtrack         Apes
 Martin Denny           Quiet Village               Exotica !
 Leo Diamond            3RD Man Theme               Themes From Great
 City of Westminster                                Foreign Films
 String Band            Split Level
 Jean Jacques Perrey    Mr. James Bond              Amazing New
                                                    Electronic
                                                    Pop Sounds of
 Chet Baker, Art
 Pepper, Richie         The Route                   Pacific Jazz
 Kamuca                                             1956
 Buddy Emmons           Linus and Lucy Medley
 Shakespeare, John
 Orchestra              Mucho Mexico SEVEN-0        [coll]: Easy Project
 Art Blakely W/ Benny
 Golson, Lee Morgan     Bobby Timmons-Pno,
 Jymie Merritt-Bass     Are You Real                Blue Note Orig.
 Osibisa                Superfly T.N.T.             Blaxploitation
 Lambert Hendricks and
 Ross                   Halloween Spooks
 Electric Flag          M-23                        The Trip
 Dick Hyman/Mary Mayo   Desafinado                  Moon Gasssssssssssssss
 Harry Lubin            Weird                       One Step Beyond
 Pete Rugolo            Voodoo Man,Guilty Men       Thriller
 Bob Thompson Orch      There's a Small Hotel       On the Rocks
 Walter Wanderly        Summer Samba                CHEEEEEEEESE
 Andre' Popppppppppppp  Manchester Et Liverpool
 Al Caiola              The Rat Patrol Theme
 Candido, Joe Puma,
 Dick Katz-Pno,Al Cohn  W.Mitchell-Bass
                        Mambo Inn(ABC Paramount)    57
 Kenyon Hopkins         The Long Walk               Shock!!!!!!!!!!
 Jack Burger            Bongo Instruction           See picture 12 ;-)>
 Barney Kessel          Carmen's Cool               (She Sure Is) 1958
 Fortune Tellers        Ahhhhh the Mystery of Life
 Jimmie Haskel          Homeward Earth              Mono, 1957/8
 Ahbez, Eden            The Wanderer                Eden's Island
 Don Ralke Orch         Rex's Theme                 Bourbon St Beat
 Speedy West            West of Samoa               Jimmy Bryant-Lead
 Pierro Umiliani        Beer Vermouth and Gin       Sweden,Heaven
                                                    & Hell
 Ray Martin Orchestra   Whooooooooooooodunnit??????????????
 The Sound of Sight, Phase 4, All Time Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Mancini                The Cat(Lalo Schifrin)      67
 Pete Rugolo            Diamond on the Move

Playlist for Jack Diamond, 6-30-96

KFJC 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc

"Record collecting is no mere hobby, no leisurely
innocuous diversion.  It's a feverish passion
bordering on dementia, driving those under its
influence including myself, to irrational,
compulsive and sometimes fanatical extremes."
3-93  Jack Diamond




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From: John Chilson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Knack
Date: 24 Jul 1996 10:30:31 -0700 (PDT)

I recently caught The Knack on our local PBS (San Diego) station and really
dug it. Keep those VCRs warmed up and ready to go!

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: FREINDS
Date: 24 Jul 1996 14:23:43 PST

     Hi,

     If any of you want to reach me from now on, use [e-mail] as
     I'm not going to be at Anti as of tomorrow,


     Lee


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Astro Sounds et. al.
Date: 24 Jul 1996 17:24:37 -0400

Hey Ashley, no Astro Sounds or Que Mango as of yet.  What gives?

Thanks,
Bryan


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From: "kevin s. lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: hi, I'm kevin what's your sign?
Date: 24 Jul 1996 17:35:54 EST

ok, lemme try...

Name:  Kevin Sukho Lee

D.O.B. :  10/18/70  (a Libra, and it shows)

Nationality:  U.S. citizen by birth, although parents both Korean

Occupation:  Electrical Engineer, but not "really"

Hobbies/Interests:  Radio DJ, Film Studier, Filmmaker, Musician,
                           Cable Access TV show maker
Height:  5'10"
Weight:  135 lbs.

Likes:  Godzilla, Pop Culture of the 20th Century up until the 90's
(especially MUSIC and FILM), old stop-motion animation,
MST3K, Underground Comix, The Simpsons

Dislikes:  the 90's, MTV, rock "journalists", cold sores,
severe gastro-intestinal pain, Electrical Engineering, most recent glut
of movie "compilation soundtracks" (I personally blame Q.Tarantino)


god, i feel like i just filled out a dating service form...

next?

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From: "Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]>
Date: 24 Jul 1996 20:22:19 -0700


>A nice drink, which requires no shaking or stirring, is a tall pilsener=20
>or wide martini glass bubbling with Lindemans Lambic Ale.  Available in=20
>Cherry, Raspberry or Peach, they're the closest thing to a champagne=
 cocktail.

>Exactly what I have been thinking all along , but :

>It isn't Lindemans ( or is there a Lindemans too ? ) , but Liefmans Ale .
>Lambic , a bit like cider , is the basis for gueuze-beer , a wine-like
>wheat-beer , then cherries , raspberries or peaches are added for a second
>fermentation . The Cherry is called Kriek , the Raspberry is called
>Frambozen (Framboise) , am not sure about the Peach , but that's probably
>Perzik (P=EAche).

>Yes , the closest thing to a champagne cocktail !

I would agree with the Liefmans scenario. I've had the framboise, quite
delicious yet refreshing. However, be fore-warned that if you drink more
than one you'll find that the sweetness of the raspberry tends to detract
from the light character of the drink. I personally like to drink Guinness,
Bass Ale, or Paulaner OktoberFest, (not very Swing'in) but if you want light
then I would recommend a Hibiscus which is kind of like a Mimosa but with
Cranberry Juice instead of OJ.=20
                                                -Matt

P.S. Got any cool "Lounge Links" send them to me. I need more cheese,
sleaze, and velvet wonder for my web page www.dfwmm.net/~pagesft .=20


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From: Terry Frost <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 21:05:17 +1000 (EST)

Hi, people.

I've been lurking a while here in the Antipodes and thought I'd mention an
artist who's kinda fringe-lounge. I just picked up (at exorbitant Australian
prices) an Impulse import of Johnny Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.

Very cool late night stuff. The tunes are very standard but Hartman's
smooth-as-Glenfiddich delivery and the big band sound behind him make it
extra swank and tres cool.

Catch you on the flipside

Terry
 ___________________________    Terry Frost = [e-mail]
I "I want to live in an     I    * Winner Best Fan Writer Ditmar Award 1995
I  alternate universe       I    * President of the "Get Amanda Vanstone A Job
I  where Bobby Darin didn't I   In MacDonald's Now Society"
I  die in 1973"             I   * Freelance iconoclast and bon vivant.
I _________________________ I    * Feral Heterosexual White Male at Large


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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 10:20:26 -0400 (EDT)

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Terry Frost wrote:

> I've been lurking a while here in the Antipodes and thought I'd mention an
> artist who's kinda fringe-lounge. I just picked up (at exorbitant Australian
> prices) an Impulse import of Johnny Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.

  When "The Bridges of Madison County" was released it was very
fascinating to see people coming into the music chains. They were all
looking for stuff by this great "new" singer Johnny Hartman. The man was
a great singer and if you ever see the CD that he did with John Coltrane
grab it!

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From: Laurie Chase <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 07:57:49 -0700 (PDT)

Whoa, Johnny is THE MAN!!!  I am so glad someone brought him up.  If you
haven't had the chance to check out Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane
(that is the name of the CD, available on Impulse), YOU MUST!!!!!!!!
Johnny's and Trane's version of "Lush Life" is unequaled.
A "must-have" lounge classic.

Laurie Chase


> I've been lurking a while here in the Antipodes and thought I'd mention an
> artist who's kinda fringe-lounge. I just picked up (at exorbitant Australian
> prices) an Impulse import of Johnny Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.
>
> Very cool late night stuff. The tunes are very standard but Hartman's
> smooth-as-Glenfiddich delivery and the big band sound behind him make it
> extra swank and tres cool.
>
> Catch you on the flipside
>
> Terry
>  ___________________________    Terry Frost = [e-mail]
> I "I want to live in an     I    * Winner Best Fan Writer Ditmar Award 1995
> I  alternate universe       I    * President of the "Get Amanda Vanstone A Job
> I  where Bobby Darin didn't I   In MacDonald's Now Society"
> I  die in 1973"             I   * Freelance iconoclast and bon vivant.
> I _________________________ I    * Feral Heterosexual White Male at Large
>

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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 11:28:19 -0400 (EDT)

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Laurie Chase wrote:

> Whoa, Johnny is THE MAN!!!  I am so glad someone brought him up.  If you
> haven't had the chance to check out Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane
> (that is the name of the CD, available on Impulse), YOU MUST!!!!!!!!
> Johnny's and Trane's version of "Lush Life" is unequaled.
> A "must-have" lounge classic.

  Billy Eckstine a fairly good singer in the 40's and 50's was quoted in
an interview as saying. "Johnny Hartman had the poor voice I never had."
Not a bad endorsement. Any release by him on the "Bethlehem" label would
be a good addition.


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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 08:27:23 +0000

>. I just picked up (at
> > exorbitant Australian prices) an Impulse import of Johnny
> > Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.
>
> The  man was a great singer and if you ever see the CD that he did with
> John Coltrane grab it!

And you might go to the source- Billy Eckstine. He had a long and
successfull career (this equals some bad records) but he was the
original "sepia Sinatra" and when things clicked no one was better.
Groovy version of Babalu, too!


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: Bryan Jare Cuevas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 09:50:16 -0400 (EDT)

According to Terry Frost:
> I've been lurking a while here in the Antipodes and thought I'd mention an
> artist who's kinda fringe-lounge. I just picked up (at exorbitant Australian
> prices) an Impulse import of Johnny Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.

Nice collection - I recommend his other Impulse recordings (1)
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman (perhaps the finest baritone
vocal performance ever recorded), (2) I Just Dropped By to Say
Hello, (3) The Voice That Is!.

Also, if you like Hartman with a small jazz combo check out his
1956 Bethlehem album "Songs From the Heart".

There's more....but I'll stop here. All of the albums mentioned
above are available in the states on CD.

take care
bryan j. cuevas

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From: [e-mail] (Joe Batutis)
Subject: Astro Sounds et. al.
Date: 25 Jul 1996 11:15:45 -0400

I picked up Astro Sounds last nights and was pleasantly surprised. It is great
from start to finish. On some of the tracks the string arrangements are
downright daring. I had a hard time getting "Whiplash" out of my mind. (but then
again that's my problem)

The cover reproduction was great, too. I only wish the liner notes were a little
more informative. I noticed that Footlights, one of my favorite record stores
was thanked in the liner notes. Any particular reason?

Here's another question... anybody out there trying to rerelease those early
experimental Ferrante & Teicher albums? Scamp?

-Joe B.
http://www.amexpub.com/jbatutis/noddmusic/oddmusic.html

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Tomita
Date: 25 Jul 1996 16:46:44 +0000 (GMT)

I picked up a splendid Tomita cassette the other day - COSMOS. I don`t know how
widely known it is but it features a version of the Star Wars theme which
beggars belief - it breaks down halfway through into a whistling competition
between two synths, kind of a mixture of a "Simon" game and a classical
Duelling Banjos, and then when one synth makes a mistake the other one goes off
into a long resonant-filter laughing fit and the main SW theme surges back in
with a bubbling bassline. Then a whistling sound goes higher and higher and
higher before dropping back down followed by a metal clunk and the sound of a
hubcap or something spinning to rest. This is FANTASTIC music - just so many
ideas thrown at you that you`re guaranteed to like some of them, if not all. If
anybody wants a copy, let me know... I don`t know how available it is nowadays.

Nick D.

- [e-mail]
"Remember, the option to fuck up your life is a privelige, not a challenge."

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: exotica Digest V2 #21
Date: 25 Jul 1996 11:31:00 CDT

Seems like most people on the Boston end are bummy on the lack of Lush
happenings in the area if at all possible or if any of you are interested
enuff maybe after I get settled and so forth we can plan a monthly
cocktail<virgin and spiked> soiree a few peeps some good tunes and of course
distinguishing conversation. Sounds good? Let me know. By the way I will be
residing in Brighton whats up in that Hood? <sorry had to get all down on
ya!<smile>
Molly-A-Go-Go!

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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Exotic Moods
Date: 25 Jul 1996 13:36:30 -0400 (EDT)


Can anyone tell me whether the Exotic Moods of Les Baxter 2 disc set has
the tracks in chronological order?  Are they albums put back to back or
have certain tracks been filtered out?

Thanks...

Paul


Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 25 Jul 1996 19:52:47 +0100

"Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>What is the skinny on the ULTRA-LOUNGE series from Capitol?

        ESSENTIAL, if you can't find those rare originals; i didn't like
        vol 5 though (wild cool and swingin), which has vocal pop songs
        that have little or nothing to do with exotica/space age pop

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\
               [e-mail]                   home: Wivina 15, 1702, Belgium

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: John Barry EMI Years
Date: 25 Jul 1996 19:52:38 +0100

[e-mail] wrote:

>Funny you should ask about Barry's EMI years as I am listening to part 2 now.
>I really love the twangy guitar but the pizzicatto strings can get annoying.

        i agree; i've just listened to "THE BEAT GIRL / STRING BEAT"
        (2 lps on 1 cd, Play It Again PLAY 001, UK, 1990 but still avail.)
        i love "BEAT GIRL": very punchy combination of guitar & brass
        but those pizzicatto strings on "STRING BEAT" are too kitschy
        for my taste...

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: 2 different sleeve versions of THE THREE SUNS Movin'n 'n' groovin'
Date: 25 Jul 1996 19:51:57 +0100

i found 2 different sleeve versions of THE THREE SUNS Movin'n 'n' groovin'.
one is an ordinary beige cover, but the other has a very thick golden
cardboard cover with a cut-out which shows through a picture on the inner
protective sleeve.
where they both released in 1962, and is one of them rarer that the other?
i'd like to know, as i want to sell the rarest of them, and keep the other
one for me.

thanx!

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: schulmadchen
Date: 25 Jul 1996 19:52:28 +0100

[e-mail] wrote:

>I haven't heard schulmadchen, but people who have don't seem that excited
>about it. maybe that's why they passed on it.

        i've heard it, and i like it as much as "the sound spectrum" comp
        or "vampiros lesbos"

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis

Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\
               [e-mail]                   home: Wivina 15, 1702, Belgium

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From: eaganca <[e-mail]>
Subject: What's up in Brighton (was Re: exotica Digest V2 #21)
Date: 25 Jul 1996 15:28:32 -0400 ()

Molly-A-Go-Go! writes:

>Seems like most people on the Boston end are bummy on the lack of Lush
>happenings in the area if at all possible or if any of you are interested
>enuff maybe after I get settled and so forth we can plan a monthly
>cocktail<virgin and spiked> soiree a few peeps some good tunes and of course
>distinguishing conversation. Sounds good? Let me know. By the way I will be
>residing in Brighton whats up in that Hood? <sorry had to get all down on
>ya!<smile>

Great idea about a monthly soiree.  I propose a different theme for each
event, starting with (of course!) EZ-vocals, namely Mancini, Ray Charles
Singers, and...did somebody say RAY CONNIFF?  Don't forget your bubble-gum.

Brighton happens to be the home to at least two interesting stores worth your
perusal.  First is Mars, up the stairs at 107 Brighton Ave.  Good deals (for
the most part), they have a fun collection of all the stuff we talk about here
at Exotica Central.  But a few doors down is where you'll spend most of your
time, at Diskovery (113 Brighton Ave.).  The proprietor claims to have known
Yma Sumac in Peru back in the day, and has a mint-condition autographed Yma
LP (not for sale, unfortunately) to prove it.  The prices seem inordinately
high sometimes, but usually when you get to the counter she looks at your
stack and says, "mmm...give me 10 dollah."  Sure, my Englebert Christmas
album was scratched all ways to Tuesday, but hey...

EZ does it,

Jeff Phillips
[e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 25 Jul 1996 12:25:43 -0800

Johan wrote
>
>        ESSENTIAL, if you can't find those rare originals; i didn't like
>        vol 5 though (wild cool and swingin), which has vocal pop songs
>        that have little or nothing to do with exotica/space age pop
>
        I think I have to diasgree with Johan comment on Ultra Lounge Vol.
5 I feel that it has it's place in the great cheeze factor of space age
pop/Lounge.  Songs are fun and catchy.  Who can resist Young Wayne Newton
singing Danke shane  (sp?)  Or Sam Butera  (who also played with Louis
Prima, another great)  singing French Poodle.

Marie



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From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
Subject: Re[2]: The Knack
Date: 25 Jul 1996 15:43:16 -0400

     >>John Chilson wrote:

     >>I recently caught The Knack on our local PBS (San Diego) station and
     >>really dug it. Keep those VCRs warmed up and ready to go!


     I first caught this on PBS as well.

     I  was able to pick up a letterboxed video of "The Knack..."
     about 6 months ago for $20 (usually more than I'm willing to pay,
     but this is not an easy one to find).  The letterboxed version
     was released on video by MGM/UA in 1994.  Definately worth keeping
     an eye out for - directed by Richard Lester, the man who brought
     us "A Hard Day's Night."

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 16:39:30 -0400

At 10:20 AM 7/25/96 -0400, you wrote:
>  When "The Bridges of Madison County" was released it was very
>fascinating to see people coming into the music chains. They were all
>looking for stuff by this great "new" singer Johnny Hartman. The man was
>a great singer and if you ever see the CD that he did with John Coltrane
>grab it!
>

I am surprised he was seen as a 'new' singer.  On second thought, maybe not.
Hartman died many years ago.  Anybody know when?  What happened to him?  How
old was he?

Bryan


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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 17:17:26 -0400 (EDT)

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

> I am surprised he was seen as a 'new' singer.  On second thought, maybe not.
> Hartman died many years ago.  Anybody know when?  What happened to him?  How
> old was he?

  Johnny Hartman died in the fall of 1983 and was born in 1923.

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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Exotic Moods
Date: 25 Jul 1996 14:23:50 -0700 (PDT)



On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Paul Lewis wrote:


> Can anyone tell me whether the Exotic Moods of Les Baxter 2 disc set has
> the tracks in chronological order?  Are they albums put back to back or
> have certain tracks been filtered out?

Nope, they have them scattered all over both discs.  I'm not as big an
expert as most of y'all, but I have to say that I'm in love with the way
they programmed the running order.  It's my current fave CD(s).  The flow
from track to track feels wonderful.

Deej


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Boston "scene"/Bill's Bar
Date: 25 Jul 1996 17:32:22 -0400

Yes...New England just isn't the groovy place that California or London
is,but is everyone in the area aware of the  EZ nights every Thursday at
Bill's Bar on Lansdowne st., featuring our own Bro. Cleve at the wheels of
steel?

BTW,I've been constantly frustrated when people around the world ask what
the "scene" is like right here at home (N.E.specifically) and I'm forced to
admit that it's basically still just a handful of fans;all dressed up and
nowhere to go!

I've been trying for some time now to get something(anything!)happening
here in my hometown of Prov. RI with very discouraging results, so far...

Attention all go-getters! There's an opportunity just waiting to be grabbed
here!

yours in a whiny mood...
Mr.Riviera



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From: "Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]>
Subject: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 17:47:39 -0700


Jack- thanks for the link. My page still sucks ass, but soon...yes very soon
(insert megalomaniacal laughter here)! Anyhow, I'll put a link to your page
------->Jack Diamond's House of Games
        http://www.cygnus.com/kfjc/diamond
on my page -------> www.dfwmm.net/~pagesft (open invites to everyone)

----Now to the heart of the matter...

So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I. Oh boy, is this
some real aerosol cheese. Does anybody else have this? Where the hell can I
get part II? I really dug the whole album, especially this tune by Ric Gary,
PIMPLES & BRACES. Who is he? What is he? For those that have no idea what
I'm yakking about, this disc is 72 minutes of cheeeeeeeeesy strip club
music. I've contacted WFMU, HEPCAT. Nobody has #2. HELP ME PLEASE. Also,
does anybody have the Christmas promotional that Combustible Edison put out?
                                                        Regards,
                                                                Matt
I.Q. Test : Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to continue...



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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 25 Jul 1996 16:22:09 +0000


>         I think I have to diasgree with Johan comment on Ultra
>         Lounge Vol.
> 5 I feel that it has it's place in the great cheeze factor of space
> age pop/Lounge.  Songs are fun and catchy.  Who can resist Young
> Wayne Newton singing Danke shane  (sp?)  Or Sam Butera  (who also
> played with Louis Prima, another great)  singing French Poodle.

I think if you don't have a lot of 50s vocalists in your collection,
it's a good place to start but most of it is already available and
there's so much Captol product not released that the programming
feels a bit lazy compared to the other volumes.

I am thankful to have 'Danke Shoen' though because I doubt I'd have
purchased a Wayne Newton compilation.


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Greensleeves
Date: 24 Jul 1996 20:27:26 -0400 (EDT)


( warning:  question non-specific to exotica forthcoming...)


Can anyone in record collecting land tell me if the condition or absence
of a sleeve for the record has much to do with condition and/or value?

Thanks...

Paul Lewis                                      [e-mail]
Coordinator of Academic Computing               [phone] [office]
Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
"We do it because we are compelled."            -Alan Moore


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From: james b gerwitz <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 18:42:10 -0700


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Las Vegas Grind??????

You've discovered the wonderful world of Trash Compilations...I like LVG =
1
the best, although Vol 2 and the related "Jungle Exotica"  have some =
charming moments.  "Groovy" on Vol 1 MUST be heard and loved by all of =
you listers. Soundclip available at  =
http://www.superthrill.com/band10.html
Also, Vol 1's "Little Girl" has the wildest orgasm ever heard in the =
context of a sixties garage song....we've all lived in an apartment =
building with this girl, but unfortunately, not in the same apartment.

Check Medium Rare Records in SF at [e-mail]   =20
He's got  a web page at http://38.249.64.4/mediumrare/index.htm
He always has the latest, coolest stuff, which of course will cost you.
And the vinyl in his store is astounding, though at collector's prices. =
Definitely worth a visit for all exotictourists in San Francisco. =20
One of these days I'll pick up that People's Temple CD, when I'm ready =
to start the Church of Exotica. (I had a ball one Halloween in SF =
dressed up as Rev. Jones).

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From: Watterworth Jay <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 20:24:14 -0600 (MDT)

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Terry Frost wrote:

> Hi, people.
>
> I've been lurking a while here in the Antipodes and thought I'd mention an
> artist who's kinda fringe-lounge. I just picked up (at exorbitant Australian
> prices) an Impulse import of Johnny Hartman's "Unforgettable" CD.
Johnny Hartman recorded an album with John Coltrane that is a classic.
His working of standards like "Lush Life" are too much and Coltrane's
saxaphone is extraordinary.
Good listening to you,
Jay Watterworth
CU Boulder

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 22:32:32 -0400 (EDT)

Matthew Page writes:

>So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I. Oh boy, is this
>some real aerosol cheese. Does anybody else have this? Where the hell can I
>get part II? I really dug the whole album, especially this tune by Ric Gary,
>PIMPLES & BRACES. Who is he? What is he? For those that have no idea what
>I'm yakking about, this disc is 72 minutes of cheeeeeeeeesy strip club
>music. I've contacted WFMU, HEPCAT. Nobody has #2. HELP ME PLEASE. Also,
>does anybody have the Christmas promotional that Combustible Edison put out?

     There were four LP volumes in the "Las Vegas Grind" series initially; on
Crypt Records.  Crypt took the four records and stuck their contents on two
C.D.'s.  Also well worth looking for, though I don't see it very often, is
another Crypt compilation called "Swing For a Crime," which is pretty much a
collection of swaggering crime movie music/beatnik stuff, though there are a
few other oddities on there, too.  It's a nice companion piece to the "L.V.
Grind" series.  Any of this stuff will spice up the dullest party like you
wouldn't believe!
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]


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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 19:58:40 +0000

> So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I. Oh boy, is this
> some real aerosol cheese. Does anybody else have this? Where the
> hell can I get part II? I really dug the whole album

I got both from  All Music Services ([e-mail]). Also, ask abour
Jungle Exotica, and the two Frolic Diner CDs. Not quite LV GRind but
I'd bet you'd like these as well. Kind of John Waters segue music.


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 23:39:24 -0400

I'll also vouch for Medium Rare Records here in SF.  Last I checked they had
three or four of Les Baxter's harder to find albums - priced around $40 each.
 They do special orders though, and were more than willing to order Russ
Garcia's FANTASTICA CD from Japan.  Lots of UK and Continental European CDs
as well.

The only place I've seen soundtracks for both BURKE'S LAW and HONEY WEST
(both long gone by now, and no, sadly, I'm not the owner).



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Las Vegas Grind Pt 2
Date: 25 Jul 1996 21:37:44 +0000

>So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I.
Does anybody else have this?


I bought all the records when they were released in the mid 80's I think.
Y'know...that's a bootleg your holding ;-)>  It really is.

The label was STRIP. The covers are incredible w/ BIG TIME Strippers w/
guys wearing turbans blowing clarinets sitting on the ground with their
legs crossed!!  Totally quel, now that's a woman!!!

Where the hell can I
>get part II?

Y'know...actually that cd is the 1st record and side 1 of the 2nd record.
There were also these other comp bootlegs called Savage Kick that just rip
like those do.
Then there's juke joint rockers, that was a great

I really dug the whole album, especially this tune by Ric Gary,
>PIMPLES & BRACES. Who is he? What is he?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Alot of these people made 1 side.  That means 1 tune on a 45 and another guy
did a tune on the flip and you never heard from either of them again AND
there are hundreds upon hundreds of these sides ;)
Ya just gotta know where to look !!
Hey kid, ya wanna buy a watch ;-)>

 For those that have no idea what
>I'm yakking about, this disc is 72 minutes of cheeeeeeeeesy strip club
>music.

Las Vegas Grind is coooooooooooooool
Jack Diamond



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 25 Jul 1996 22:29:45 -0700

> Whoa, Johnny is THE MAN!!!  I am so glad someone brought him up.  If you
> haven't had the chance to check out Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane
> (that is the name of the CD, available on Impulse), YOU MUST!!!!!!!!
> Johnny's and Trane's version of "Lush Life" is unequaled.
> A "must-have" lounge classic.

A few years back, Esquire magazine called it "the greatest album ever
recorded."  Maybe, maybe not, but the guy who wrote that sure has good taste.

Michael




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From: Bryan Jare Cuevas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 25 Jul 1996 22:24:17 -0400 (EDT)

According to Matthew N. Page:
> So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I. Oh boy, is this
> some real aerosol cheese. Does anybody else have this? Where the hell can I
> get part II? I really dug the whole album, especially this tune by Ric Gary,
> PIMPLES & BRACES. Who is he? What is he? For those that have no idea what
> I'm yakking about, this disc is 72 minutes of cheeeeeeeeesy strip club
> music. I've contacted WFMU, HEPCAT. Nobody has #2. HELP ME PLEASE. Also,
> does anybody have the Christmas promotional that Combustible Edison put out?

Matthew -

Las Vegas Grind, Part 1 (Strip, CD-00102)
Las Vegas Grind, Part 2 (Strip, CD-00304)
Jungle Exotica (Strip, CD-STRIP005)

Last I checked, these were out of print - but who knows. The CD
collections combine the earlier vinyl releases back in the 80's
on Crypt. As far as I can tell, these songs are pulled from
45's that were at one time included in old stag magazines back
in the 50's and early 60's. Good luck trying to find
information about the bands - most of them are as obscure as
the magazines they were stuffed in.

bryan j. cuevas

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From: Bryan Jare Cuevas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Fantastica
Date: 26 Jul 1996 01:16:31 -0400 (EDT)

Could somone please post the catalogue information for the
Japanese import of Russ Garcia's Fantastica.

Also, does anyone have a complete list of these RCA reissues
available in Japan.....

Why doesn't RCA here in the states put this stuff out? We
really haven't heard much from them lately....

Thanks!
bryan j. cuevas

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From: "Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Las Vegas Grind Pt 2
Date: 26 Jul 1996 10:12:54 -0700

At 09:37 PM 7/25/96 +0000, you wrote:
>>So I've got this CD called LAS VEGAS GRIND PART I.
>Does anybody else have this?
>
>
>I bought all the records when they were released in the mid 80's I think.
>Y'know...that's a bootleg your holding ;-)>  It really is.
>
>The label was STRIP. The covers are incredible w/ BIG TIME Strippers w/
>guys wearing turbans blowing clarinets sitting on the ground with their
>legs crossed!!  Totally quel, now that's a woman!!!
>
>Where the hell can I
>>get part II?
>
>Y'know...actually that cd is the 1st record and side 1 of the 2nd record.
>There were also these other comp bootlegs called Savage Kick that just rip
>like those do.
>Then there's juke joint rockers, that was a great
>

Okay so since the first disc is a boot, I am to assume that the second is as
well. Therefore, I'm on my own as far as finding it, right? Any ideas? I
noticed that you said that Savage Kick is a comp bootleg, is juke joint
rockers, as well? These sound like worthy additions to my fringe collection.

> For those that have no idea what
>>I'm yakking about, this disc is 72 minutes of cheeeeeeeeesy strip club
>>music.
>
>Las Vegas Grind is coooooooooooooool
>Jack Diamond
>
I second that notion. By the way, Jack's web site is ultra-cool!
                                                -Matt


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From: [e-mail] (David Bailey)
Subject: RE: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 26 Jul 1996 08:51:03 -0700

>Las Vegas Grind??????
>
 SF dressed up as Rev. Jones).
>
>Jim  aka   [e-mail]
>
>
>Content-Type: application/ms-tnef
>
>Attachment converted: Art:RE- LAS VEGAS GRIND ??? (????/----) (00002A33)

Please don't send attachments to this list...thanks.



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: LV Grind
Date: 26 Jul 1996 10:08:13 +0000

The two LV Grind disks, Jungle Exotica, Swing For A Crime, Frolic
Diner vol 1 & 2, and Land of 1000 Dunces: Best of the Bug-outs are
some of my favorite disks of all time. I've found all of them at
Antone's in Austin (a great music shop that does mail order... not
catalog, tho). The Jungle Exotica and LV Grind disks are the best by
far. Another good disk slightly in this vein is Shakin' Fit. I've had
"Groovy" from LV Grind on my answering machine for over a year now.
"Little Boy" is a classic... very raunchy.

What do you all think of the Robern Drasnin "Voodoo" reissue? How
about the Robert Michum "Calypso Is Like So" reissue?

Found a copy of "Shock" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra and "Fire
Goddess" by Webley Edwards for a buck each in EX+ condition recently,
as well as Mancini's "More Music From Peter Gunn" for a quarter in
good shape.

[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (R.Preston Peek)
Subject: Re: Greensleeves
Date: 26 Jul 1996 12:10:31 -0400 (EDT)

>( warning:  question non-specific to exotica forthcoming...)
>
>
>Can anyone in record collecting land tell me if the condition or absence
>of a sleeve for the record has much to do with condition and/or value?
>
>Thanks...
>
Paul --

I've always lived by the maxim that the cover is an integral part of the
package, and its absence or poor condition will reflect on the overall
value of the record.  That's why the majority of folks provide two grades
(cover/vinyl) for LPs. Some people could care less, but for the most part
record collectors want nice covers.

Most record guides go so far as to state that the cover is worth 50% of the
value, but this is not a hard and fast rule; depends a lot on which record
you're talking about.

If I come across a nice LP sans cover I usually put it on a shelf and wait
until I stumble across a nice cover with a beat LP (which is more often
than not the case).

Hope this provides a modicum of guidance...

Preston



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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 26 Jul 1996 13:12:12 -0400

Steve Sando wrote:
>I am thankful to have 'Danke Shoen' though because I doubt I'd have
>purchased a Wayne Newton compilation.

True enough, although I must point out to fans of the Beach Boys/Jan & Dean
surf sound that Capitol's "Wayne Newton Collector's Series"[CDP 7 916342]
contains his rare 45 "Comin' On Too Strong" (written by Gary Usher;
arranged by Terry Melcher; back up vocals by Melcher & Bruce Johnston),
which is probably the coolest thing he ever recorded. (and it's in true
stereo)

br cleve



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: mystery track 'Shaken not Stirred'
Date: 26 Jul 1996 19:38:09 +0100

Jonathan Perl <[e-mail]> asked:

>Does anyone else have a mystery track on the end of track 12 of their copy
>of the Rykodisc 'Shaken not Stirred' compilation CD?

        that is "james Bond Theme 2" by James Bond and his Sextet i was
        told by the folks at ryko

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: WAYNE NEWTON
Date: 26 Jul 1996 14:14:42 EDT


----- Begin Included Message -----
Steve Sando wrote:
>I am thankful to have 'Danke Shoen' though because I doubt I'd have
>purchased a Wayne Newton compilation.
True enough, although I must point out to fans of the Beach Boys/Jan & Dean
surf sound that Capitol's "Wayne Newton Collector's Series"[CDP 7 916342]
contains his rare 45 "Comin' On Too Strong" (written by Gary Usher;
arranged by Terry Melcher; back up vocals by Melcher & Bruce Johnston),
which is probably the coolest thing he ever recorded. (and it's in true
stereo)

br cleve
----- End Included Message -----


                       WAYNE NEWTON SURF TUNES ?!?

                    That's it. My brain just exploded.



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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: 2 different sleeve versions of THE THREE SUNS Movin'n 'n' groovin'
Date: 26 Jul 1996 14:37:39 -0400

Johan wrote:

>i found 2 different sleeve versions of THE THREE SUNS Movin'n 'n' groovin'.
>one is an ordinary beige cover, but the other has a very thick golden
>cardboard cover with a cut-out which shows through a picture on the inner
>protective sleeve.
>where they both released in 1962, and is one of them rarer that the other?
>i'd like to know, as i want to sell the rarest of them, and keep the other
>one for me.

The heavy duty/die cut covers were the original Stereo Action sleeves.
These were the ones given away with the RCA stereos. I know Esquivel's
"Latin-Esque" had 60,000 of those printed, and I'm sure it's a similar
number for the full series (19 titles).

The plain covered LP's were the one's sold in stores, of which they
probably pressed up a few hundred thousand. I believe they were released a
few months after the initial pressings, but I could be wrong on that.
'Moovin......." was the last entry in the series and is one of the rarer
titles.

br cleve



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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Voodoo
Date: 26 Jul 1996 12:41:35 -0600 (MDT)

About Robert Drasnin "Voodoo". I bought the original of this a couple years
ago and wasn't particularly impressed and was very surprised when I played
the reissue in a shop and realised I had it!!! Fairly average exotic music
I'd say. Stick to early Martin Denny and Les "God" Baxter. Or Eden Ahbez.
They are brill examples of exotic music. This is only one step above Arthur
"loungebore" Lyman.

x Jill




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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: Saxophobia
Date: 26 Jul 1996 14:51:36 EDT





Anyone know where the weird clowns-with-saxophones pictures
from the booklet and back cover of ULTRA-LOUNGE VOL.12 are from?

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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 26 Jul 1996 12:06:36 +0000

> "Comin' On Too Strong"
> (written by Gary Usher; arranged by Terry Melcher; back up vocals by
> Melcher & Bruce Johnston), which is probably the coolest thing he
> ever recorded. (and it's in true stereo)

Isn't Terry Melcher Doris Day's son?


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: LV Grind
Date: 26 Jul 1996 12:27:37 -0800


>What do you all think of the Robern Drasnin "Voodoo" reissue? How
>about the Robert Michum "Calypso Is Like So" reissue?


I liked Robert Michum's cd,  he is of course not the greatest singer, but
he has this cheezey suave kind of thing going on.   Oh and the track
"Beauty is only Skin deep"--great song, the man certainly has issues.

Oh I recently checked out Walter Wanderley's new relaese (Scamp) It was
cool  bossa nova  with a twist.

On a side note, I've recently been into   Louis Prima and Sam Butera.  Can
anyone suggest any Sam Butera albums, also is he still around?

marie
[e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 26 Jul 1996 15:43:10 EDT


> "Comin' On Too Strong"
> (written by Gary Usher; arranged by Terry Melcher; back up vocals by
> Melcher & Bruce Johnston), which is probably the coolest thing he
> ever recorded. (and it's in true stereo)

>>Isn't Terry Melcher Doris Day's son?

I THINK SO. WASN'T HE AND CANDICE BERGEN CHARLES MANSON'S
ORIGINAL INTENDED VICTIMS THE NIGHT OF THE TATE MURDERS?



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From: Martin Schildkret <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Johnny Hartman
Date: 26 Jul 1996 15:22:16 -0400 (EDT)

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996 [e-mail] wrote:

> > Johnny's and Trane's version of "Lush Life" is unequaled.
> > A "must-have" lounge classic.
>
> A few years back, Esquire magazine called it "the greatest album ever
> recorded."  Maybe, maybe not, but the guy who wrote that sure has good taste.

  Interesting enough when it was released it did not great reviews at
all. I think many over the years have realized what a great recording it
was. I sure would rank it up there with the best.

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From: Mark Freitas <[e-mail]>
Subject: BLASPHEMER!
Date: 26 Jul 1996 14:52:37

Jill Mingo wrote:
>This is only one step above Arthur
>"loungebore" Lyman.

Hey!  Lyman rules.  Not only do I love
Lyman, my pets do too!  What Lyman
records in what parallel universe have
you been listening to?!

All but one or two of the ones I have are
great.

mark


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From: [e-mail] (Marie Guinto)
Subject: Re: BLASPHEMER!
Date: 26 Jul 1996 13:43:23 -0800

>Jill Mingo wrote:
>>This is only one step above Arthur
>>"loungebore" Lyman.
>
>Hey!  Lyman rules.  Not only do I love
>Lyman, my pets do too!  What Lyman
>records in what parallel universe have
>you been listening to?!


I must agree, I heart Lyman, my recent purchase has a great rendition of
Havah Naghila  (sp?)  only the masterfull Lyman could bring a classic
Jewish song to new heights.

Marie
[e-mail]



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From: "K.M.D. Sartori" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 26 Jul 1996 16:50:49 -0400

Hello.

I just ordered Las Vegas Grind Vol. 1 on CD from Matador.
They manufacture and distribute Crypt Records.  They have
Vol. 2 and Jungle Exotica listed also.  They are all US$13
postpaid.  For you vinyl fans, they have LVG Vol. 1, 3 and 4
listed at US$9 postpaid each.

    Matador Records
    676 Broadway 4th Floor
    NYC, NY  10012
    [phone]
    [phone] fax
    http://www.matador.recs.com

Good luck!

I can't wait to hear it myself,
K.M.D. Sartori.




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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 26 Jul 1996 13:53:52 -0700 (PDT)



On Fri, 26 Jul 1996, Steve Sando wrote:

> Isn't Terry Melcher Doris Day's son?

Yup.  He's even better known as the guy who pissed Charles Manson off
while living in the house that Sharon Tate & Roman Polanski would
eventually move into.

Quite a distinction... :(


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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: BLASPHEMER!
Date: 26 Jul 1996 13:55:42 -0700 (PDT)


I agree.  I think Arthur Lyman Group did some perfectly dreamy exotica.

Deej


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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: LV Grind (a little off topic by now)
Date: 26 Jul 1996 11:33:27 -1000

At 09:41 AM 7/26/96 -1000, Marie Guinto wrote:
> Oh I recently checked out Walter Wanderley's new relaese (Scamp) It was
> cool  bossa nova  with a twist.

I have been waiting for *YEARS* for Walter Wanderly to be re-released on CD.
I picked up "Samba Swing!" as soon as it hit the shelves and I wasn't
disappointed.  Once you get "Summer Samba" going through your head it is
impossible to dislodge it.  And this album has two (!) recordings of it, one
with vocals by Astrud Gilberto!

> On a side note, I've recently been into   Louis Prima and Sam Butera.  Can
> anyone suggest any Sam Butera albums, also is he still around?

I'm also nuts for Louis, Keely and Sam.  CD Now lists 5 CDs of Sam as a leader:

        HOT NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS
        BY REQUEST
        SHEER ENERGY
        VOL. 1-TRIBUTE TO LOUIS PRIMA
        VOL. 2-TRIBUTE TO LOUIS PRIMA

This isn't a recommendation, as I haven't heard any of them.  The first was
released by the Bear family in Germany so it's about $20.  The other 4 are
by the Jasmine label, which has also released some of Keely's solo work.

Last I heard, Keely and Sam were still performing in Las Vegas.

Aloha,
Grant


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From: Grant China <[e-mail]>
Subject: So, how big is yours?
Date: 26 Jul 1996 11:40:05 -1000

I was just wondering how big everybody's CD/LP collections are?

I know that a lot of people are suprised at the size of my collection but I
have a feeling that I just may be a piker compared to some of the serious
collectors. I have around 400 CDs.  I haven't counted my LPs but they occupy
about 8 feet on the shelf.

So come on, who wins the exotica mailing list bragging rights?

Aloha,
Grant


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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: So, how big is yours?
Date: 26 Jul 1996 17:58:49 -0600

Grant China wrote:
>
> I was just wondering how big everybody's CD/LP collections are?
>
> I know that a lot of people are suprised at the size of my collection but I
> have a feeling that I just may be a piker compared to some of the serious
> collectors. I have around 400 CDs.  I haven't counted my LPs but they occupy
> about 8 feet on the shelf.
>
> So come on, who wins the exotica mailing list bragging rights?
>

I'm not much into CDs and my whole collection would fit in a milk
crate. My LP collection occupies 24 peach crates and if it was
put end to end would stretch to almost 40 feet. Then there's
about 6 milk crates of 78's and a few hundred 45's.

-Saul

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From: Charles Fensch <[e-mail]>
Subject: Collections
Date: 25 Jul 1996 18:25:00 -0600

Well, for insurance purposes, i have all my albums and CDs catalouged:

1,624 CDs
3,123 Albums
about 100 8-tracks (insurance? hah!)
over 3,000 + cassettes
about 200 78s
about 1,000 45s

But about 50% of the CDs have been promos and many an LP has cost a dime...

[e-mail]

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From: Charles Fensch <[e-mail]>
Subject: Kay Martin
Date: 25 Jul 1996 18:28:15 -0600

Woo hoo! I scored a second copy of Kay Martin and her Body Guards for a buck at
a local Salvation Army. Torchy and very wierd lounge-y stuff. Keep your eyes
peeled.

[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: The Creed Taylor Orchestra
Date: 26 Jul 1996 18:55:42 +0000

"Shock" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra
"Panic, Son of Shock" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra
"New York, New York" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra
"Nervous Beat - Lonelyville" by the Creed Taylor Orchestra

In these recordings Creed Taylor is the Producer.  He's THE MONEY.
He's not THE ARTIST ;-)>

Kenyon Hopkins is The Artist !  He's the Arranger, mostly the Composer, and
definitely the person who "realized" the concept and made it real.

Creed Taylor who is great as a producer who produced all of those wonderful
jazz records on Verve in the early 60's and on is still only THE MONEY.

Kenyon Hopkins is really the true genius behind all of those records plus
the best Crime Jazz soundtracks, TV and Film you ever heard !!


- Jack



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Drasnin's Voodoo
Date: 26 Jul 1996 18:55:47 +0000

About Robert Drasnin "Voodoo". I bought the original of this a couple years
>ago and wasn't particularly impressed and was very surprised when I played
>the reissue in a shop and realised I had it!!! Fairly average exotic music
>I'd say. Stick to early Martin Denny and Les "God" Baxter. Or Eden Ahbez.
>They are brill examples of exotic music. This is only one step above Arthur
>"loungebore" Lyman.

Signed
Anonymous


Y'know...just because people can talk and think and put one word in front
of the other and make sentences that make sense. etc etc etc still doesn't
mean they are not a fucking idiot
I just woke up and I'm a little Cancery (Crabby) and I don't like people
talkin' shit about obvious genius!!!!!

The kids today, whaddaya gonna do ?  Said in my best Old New York Jew
accent, being one I can say that except for the "Old" part.

Robert Drasnin's Voodoo LP was released in not sure the date 'cause I don't
have the CD, only the record.
Anyway was released in the late 50's I suppose on the SAME LABEL under 2
DIFFERENT titles.

1) Voodoo
2) Percussion Exotique

Same exact record, different packaging.  god I love the "Old Days" when
labels used to pull that shit.
Crown was probably like biggest offender but they had some great schtuff
they most certainly did/do ;-)>

Robert Drasnin was a brilliant Flautist who did some really great mid 50's
jazz w/ Red Norvo's outfit on Liberty in 55 and 56 I believe,
can't find the record ;-)>  I have it!!  Just can't find it.
He's also a billiant composer and arranger who wrote, composed and arranged
all of the music on Voodoo which includes a young Johnny Williams who we
now  to be John Williams (Star Wars, etc etc etc) on Piano who used to hang
out with Mancini and Esquivel.
4 or 5 of the West Coast's best studio percussion men plus some serious
other studio jazz players and (at the time) an un-named female wordless
vocalist.

Robert Drasnin's Voodoo LP or Percussion Exotique whichever you prefer is
absolutly great jazz exotica all the way, imho anyway.

- Jack




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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: "Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards
Date: 26 Jul 1996 18:56:20 +0000

Found a copy of  and "Fire
>Goddess" by Webley Edwards for a buck each in EX+ condition recently,

>[e-mail]
______________________________

"Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards.

Isn't that on Capitol with this VERY exotic/attractive half naked woman on
the cover holding out (for you ? perhaps) these 2 half shells filled with
fire convieniently covering up her most I'm sure luscious breasts ?

What do you think of that record ?  I think it's brilliant !!!

- Jack



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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: >Subject: So, how big is yours?
Date: 26 Jul 1996 18:56:34 +0000

Well...I think I've got about 5,000 rekkids but a number of them are for sale.

Maybe a couple thousand are one's that I can't live without and if it
really came down to it only all of Esquivel's, all of early Mancini's. Lalo
Schifrins and all my 50's west coast jazz would have to be the one's I took
to a "desert island"

But then of course now that I start to think about it
Jommie Haskel's Countdown IN MONO!!!!!!!!!  I think the mono sound is
better believe it or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russ Garcia's Fantastica
Marty Manning's The Twilight Zone
Attileo Mineo's Man in Space with Sounds
and soooooo many more would have to go with me to.

Tropical Island Platters, vinyl wize.  Which one's would you take ?

Oh Yeah!!  The Mindexpanders-What's Happening
101 Strings-Astro Sounds
Kenyon Hopkins Soundtrack to The Hustler
Armando Travajoli - Seven Golden Men
Nino Rota - Juliette of the Sptrits

I'm toooooooooooo talkative right now ;-)>

Gotta go, too hip

- Jack

PS None of these have to be in STEREO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Drasnin/Mitchum
Date: 26 Jul 1996 22:17:06 -0500

>What do you all think of the Robern Drasnin "Voodoo" reissue?

a genius exotica album made a bit depressing by the fact it was Drasnin's
only one.


>How about the Robert Michum "Calypso Is Like So" reissue?

well, he definitely was  better singer than actor...but this still comes
out being a fine slice of white bread (bred?) calypso. i bought this years
ago on French import vinyl and Scamp did a marvelous re-master to CD.

you'll find both at Vik's...


in swank,

Vik


Vik's Lounge
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html



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From: "Steve Sando" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Collections
Date: 26 Jul 1996 19:19:25 +0000

> Well, for insurance purposes, i have all my albums and CDs
> catalouged:

Excuse me for being off topic, but have you catalogues these on your
computer? PC or Mac? What program did you use? I've been told I need
to use a relational database but my mind goes hazy when I read about
them.

Thanks


Coconut Grove, publishers of MisterLUCKY
PO Box 78146, San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.wco.com/~coconutg/
"Strange how potent cheap music is" - Noel Coward

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Lymansized
Date: 26 Jul 1996 23:06:13 -0400

Arthur Lyman: I too must defend the maestro of vibes.  He has, I think, the
jazziest feel of the three biggest producers of Exotica.  His version of
"Watermelon Man" (out of Herbie Hancock, by way of Mongo Santamaria) is
spiffy.  Les wins for Orchestration, Concept and Composition.  Martin wins
for goofiness and album covers, and Mood (really, the most essential
ingredient).

Collection Size:  Sadly I just schlepped 500 LPs down to Haight Street sold
off 300 and sacrificed the rest to Goodwill.  Got a baby coming and the
Record Room will soon be the land of the Infant.  That still leaves (about)
two full cases plus - uhmmm about 1600 LPs and 400 CDs.  Don't get all hot
and bothered about hitting the Goodwill or Recycled and Reckless - very few
of the sold albums were Exotic (excepting a Ray Martin Phase 4 album, and
Neil Hefti's Big Band Gotham City record).

I subscribe to two mailing lists, Exotica and Surf.  Just bought two great
Surf CDs that would make most Exotica fans happy: The Huntington Cads Go
Exotic (on Mai Tai Records) and The Aqua Velvets - NOMAD.  Those of you who
have never experienced The Aqua Velvets (a SF local group) - I can vouch for
the sterling quality of  their compositions.  Their last album featured two
songs which by their titles alone should indicate their thrust: "Martin
Denny, Esq." and "A Raymond Chandler Evening."  The new CD actually seems to
delve deeper into that vibe.  As for the Cads - they are featured in a
thoroughly intoxicating version of "Mr. Yunioshi" on the SHOTS IN THE DARK
compilation.  The rest of their material is equally lush and Tonally
Gorgeous.

My other purchase of the day (and this should make Br. Cleve happy) - Four
Piece Suit - READY TO WHERE.  Bought at (where else) Medium Rare Records in
SF.

--David

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From: Maggie Mortensen <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 26 Jul 1996 22:19:19 -0700

Steve Sando wrote:

> Isn't Terry Melcher Doris Day's son?

And D.J. Johnson added:

>Yup.  He's even better known as the guy who pissed Charles Manson off
>while living in the house that Sharon Tate & Roman Polanski would
>eventually move into.
>Quite a distinction... :(

Melcher's "greater" distinction (ahem) was that he recorded an album
of tunes by Charlie.  They're still around on tape somewhere,
but never released...I heard some of them played in a documentary
film I saw about Manson.  Sort of Beatlesque and unremarkable --
except for historical value.  His failure to turn Charlie into
a rock star was reputedly the initial fuel for Charlie's little
temper tantrums.


Maggie Mortensen<><>Exarch Services<><>New Orleans USA

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Enoch Light Birthday-a-Go-Go Party
Date: 26 Jul 1996 23:31:22 -0400


Hey, Exotica list folk:

I wanted to let you know I'm organizing a "memorial birthday happening" for
the late Enoch Light in his birthplace of Canton, Ohio on Saturday night
August 17 at 10 PM.  Joseph's Grille, a cozy bar near downtown Canton, will
be transformed for ONE NIGHT ONLY into a mad, Mod, mid-60s discotheque with
Command-esque decor.  (Unfortunately, the original couple of gals I had hoped
to have be go-go dancers Ms. Provocative & Ms. Persuasive aren't currently on
speaking terms, so I've got to work out alternate plans...)  At midnight
(Light was actually born on the 18th), anticipate birthday cupcakes.

For a few hours we'll be spinning vintage Command and Project 3 vinyl, with
an emphasis on Light & Co.'s more upbeat, danceable stuff, especially the
"Discotheque" dance records. (Look for a separate posting of mine on the
orchestral rock "Discotheque" genre)

Owed in part to the wonders of the Internet, I've connected with Light's
family, Dick Hyman, etc. and they've responded with curiosity and
encouragement -- all these people have been so ASTOUNDINGLY friendly and
supportive.  There aren't many relatives left in the Ohio area, but one or
two MIGHT make it.  Robbie Baldock (of "Spaced Out - The Enoch Light Web Site
fame) has also been a great support of the venture; it was at his Web site I
found out Light was from my area and then convinced a few friends in town
that such an event sounded like a good time.

Also, FYI there's an entire dissertation on Enoch Light and his contributions
to the recording industry written by a music professor named Richard Gradone.
The whopping 394-page document can be ordered from UMI, a company in Michigan
that makes custom one-off books of theses, dissertations, out of print books,
etc. It can be ordered for $57.50 by calling them at [phone].  I
haven't seen/ordered a copy yet myself, but it sounds like THE definitive
historical document on Enoch Light & his work.

E-mail me direct at [e-mail] if you're around the area (or just part of
the international Jet Set and want to fly in ;-) ) and interested/able in
attending, and I can get you more details and directions.

Michael David Toth
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: The mid-60s orchestral "Discotheque" genre
Date: 26 Jul 1996 23:34:44 -0400


Some of my absolute favorite records I've found since I started investigating
50s-60s pop instrumental vinyl a couple years back have been these "Dance"
records of Enoch Light's. (Specifically, "Discotheque - Dance Dance Dance"
(Command, 1964); "Discotheque Vol. 2" (Command, 1965); "Enoch Light's Action:
It's Happening...So Let's Dance!" (Project 3, 1967))

The friends I've played these for have been immediately taken by them, yet I
don't see a whole lot of collector interest or awareness. (i.e. if some of
the vinyl for-sale lists on the Net are any indication, while other LPs are
priced like major appliances, when these have turned up, they're REALLY
reasonable)  When I spoke with Richard Gradone, the guy who wrote a PhD
dissertation on Light, even HE wasn't familiar with these records or this
genre.

These are definitely ROCK records, but with this mutant sound of mid-60s rock
hits arranged and performed with a big band mindset.  The closest association
I can make with this unique sound is perhaps a ska rock thing with its punchy
rhythms, wild horn sections, and expanded instrumentation.  It's the usual
Command personnel on the musician duties, making for some driving percussive
rock beats, and man, does that Dick Hyman cook on that mid-60s organ sound!!
 Fun-o-rama!!   Many mid-to-late-60s Command & Project 3 albums often have at
least a couple tracks with this sound (Hyman's Man From ORGAN, in
particular).

This stuff is definitely NOT in the "space age bachelor pad" style which is
getting all the attention, so that probably accounts for its still turning up
comparitively cheap.  But I'm starting to think this was an entire
genre/sound all its own...if anyone can shed any historical light on the
subject please do.

The only non-Light record of this type I've picked up so far is a
budget-label LP entitled "Discotheque" by Jack Hansen & His Orchestra.
 Lacking the Command Percussion section (with a capital P!), it in turn lacks
the infectious pounding drive of the Light albums, but it's clearly trying to
cash in on the same trend. What STARTED this trend? How widespread was it?

The first Command Discotheque LP seems to be marketed to the teen set as
"this is the only record you need to buy for your dance party" record, not
unlike a lot of budget compilations I've seen from the 1950s on up. But by
EL's Action, it seemed like these records were targeting the demographic too
old to be teenagers, but too young to have kids -- like the swinging crowd
that was buying all the Martin Denny records were looking to get hip to all
the hot new teen dances.

Love, love, love this rockin' big-band-a-go-go stuff. (Hey, it compelled me
to throw a public Enoch Light birthday dance party built around it!) The next
time you encounter one of these LPs, I highly suggest an investigation.  And
Yoo-hoo!  CD Reissue labels! If my circle of friends is any indication, you
could make this THE next big thing...

Michael Toth
[e-mail]

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From: "Matthew N. Page" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Sideburns & Switchblades!
Date: 27 Jul 1996 00:12:30 -0700

At 04:50 PM 7/26/96 -0400, you wrote:
>I just ordered Las Vegas Grind Vol. 1 on CD from Matador.
>They manufacture and distribute Crypt Records.  They have
>Vol. 2 and Jungle Exotica listed also.  They are all US$13
>postpaid.  For you vinyl fans, they have LVG Vol. 1, 3 and 4
>listed at US$9 postpaid each.
>
>    Matador Records
>    676 Broadway 4th Floor
>    NYC, NY  10012
>    [phone]
>    [phone] fax
>    http://www.matador.recs.com
>
>Good luck!
>
>I can't wait to hear it myself,
>K.M.D. Sartori.
>
>

Thanks alot, I'll check to see if I can get LVG2. LVG1...gotta love it!
                                                                -Matt


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: So, how big is yours?
Date: 27 Jul 1996 11:39:36 -0400 (EDT)

Grant China writes:

>I was just wondering how big everybody's CD/LP collections are?
>
>I know that a lot of people are suprised at the size of my collection but I
>have a feeling that I just may be a piker compared to some of the serious
>collectors. I have around 400 CDs.  I haven't counted my LPs but they occupy
>about 8 feet on the shelf.
>
>So come on, who wins the exotica mailing list bragging rights?

     Probably not me.  I have about 1,100 C.D.'s and about 2,300 LP's but
that's chump change compared to more than a few people here.
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]


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From: [e-mail] (Henrik Engstroem)
Subject: Digest version of the list?
Date: 27 Jul 1996 19:11:39 +0100

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone knew whether there is a digest to this list, and
how to recieve it. Perhaps even a FAQ?

Thanks for your time,

Henrik (whose modest record collection is approaching the 1.000 point)




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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Peter Thomas Sound Orchester
Date: 27 Jul 1996 19:32:24 +0100

i can recommend his cd "Raumpatrouille" very very much; i like it better
than the soundtrax to "10th victim" or "7 golden men"; some trax on
"Raumpatrouille" remind me of those 2; it is rather eclectic, lots of
variation, lots of different sounds and rhythms, some wordless vocals,
organs, strings, brass & woodwinds, organs... yummy!

(avail. from - amongst others - German Music Express:
"http://www.musicexpress.com")

there's another cd from his available, called "easy lounge" or something
like that; is that as great?

thanx,

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: Las vegas grind
Date: 27 Jul 1996 19:32:32 +0100

[e-mail] wrote:

     There were four LP volumes in the "Las Vegas Grind" series initially; on
Crypt Records.  Crypt took the four records and stuck their contents on two
C.D.'s.

        unfortunately, not every track of those 4 (great!!!) lps made it
        to the 2 cd's; in Europe those cd's can be obtained from
        Rockhouse: "http://www.musicmailexpress.com"

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: Mike Ensley <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 27 Jul 1996 12:47:10 -0500

> Melcher's "greater" distinction (ahem) was that he recorded an album
> of tunes by Charlie.  They're still around on tape somewhere,
> but never released...I heard some of them played in a documentary
> film I saw about Manson.  Sort of Beatlesque and unremarkable --
> except for historical value.  His failure to turn Charlie into
> a rock star was reputedly the initial fuel for Charlie's little
> temper tantrums.
>
>
> Maggie Mortensen<><>Exarch Services<><>New Orleans USA
>
>

In fact, Charlie's album has been released on cassette as "LIE: The
Love and Terror Cult," with a knockoff cover of LIFE magazine's story
on Chuck and his wacky friends.  I bought the tape several years ago
at Tower in New Orleans in fact, but there was no label info, so I
assume it's a boot.
But I have seen it more recently in small, independent stores (where
everyone should buy their records...)

Mike Ensley
PIGEONHOLE Magazine

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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: tomita, and 60s soundtracks
Date: 27 Jul 1996 12:37:40 -0400

>From: [e-mail]
>Date: Thu, 25 Jul 1996 16:46:44 +0000 (GMT)
>Subject: Tomita
>
>I picked up a splendid Tomita cassette the other day - COSMOS. I don`t know how
>widely known it is but it features a version of the Star Wars theme which

We have many records of his at the radio station.  I never really listened
to them seriously, but they're really good for a layer under other things
when I mix.  Also, his music somehow sounds good at all 3 speeds (33, 45,
78).  And the covers are really good too.  Full of mermaids and spacemen -
many would make great inspiration for an airbrushed mural on somebody's
custom van.

>From: [e-mail] (ANITA SERWACKI)
>Date: Thu, 25 Jul 1996 15:43:16 -0400
>Subject: Re[2]: The Knack

>     I  was able to pick up a letterboxed video of "The Knack..."
>     about 6 months ago for $20 (usually more than I'm willing to pay,
>     but this is not an easy one to find).  The letterboxed version
>     was released on video by MGM/UA in 1994.  Definately worth keeping
>     an eye out for - directed by Richard Lester, the man who brought
>     us "A Hard Day's Night."

The movie is very similar to Lester's Beatle movies (he also directed
"Help,"  I think he did "the Knack" in between the 2) because it has a
similar sense of crazy humor, wacky chase scenes, and various mod outfits
worn by the characters.  I would _highly_ recommend it, and a good video
rental (one that has a few art films, you know the type) might stock it.  I
didn't know there was a soundtrack available - I will definitely have to
search it out.  I also need Modesty Blaise and of course Barbarella...

The soundtrack to "Our Man Flint" is good (another highly recommended film,
along with "In Like Flint," especially if you like funny Bond).  The music
is by Jerry Goldsmith, whose name is very familiar - what else did he do?
Also good is the soundtrack to "The Girl From U.N.C.L.E." by Teddy Randazzo,
and of all things, "Up The Junction" with music by Manfred Mann.  This album
basically has many versions of a few theme songs, and some of the versions
sound like less spooky than but similar to Vampros Lesbos-type stuff.

-Jordana
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
_____________________


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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: Las Vegas Grind
Date: 27 Jul 1996 14:04:59 EDT



About the same time that the LAS VEGAS GRIND albums came out
there was an album called FOUR HAIRY POLICEMEN that was in
the same vein. It contained a track called "The Greasy Chicken"
but I don't remember who it was credited to. I believe it was
Andre Williams. Has anyone else heard it? Does anyone know if
the song is available on CD?

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From: [e-mail] (Sevo Stille)
Subject: Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE
Date: 27 Jul 1996 20:46:28 -0500

On Jul 27, 12:47pm, Mike Ensley wrote:
> In fact, Charlie's album has been released on cassette as "LIE: The
> Love and Terror Cult," with a knockoff cover of LIFE magazine's story
> on Chuck and his wacky friends.  I bought the tape several years ago
> at Tower in New Orleans in fact, but there was no label info, so I
> assume it's a boot.
> But I have seen it more recently in small, independent stores (where
> everyone should buy their records...)

There was a limited (bootlegged?) vinyl edition of LIE! published by somebody
out of the Psychic TV/TOPY fringe about ten years ago - but the outrageous
collectors price it generally gets around here is rather due to the fact that
it provides for  macabre soundbites for DJ's than to any quality in the music.

IMHO, the knowledge that the high-spirited off-key chorus is a gang of
murderers and the bizarre leftist lyrics (in the vein of "you could feed the
world from my garbage dump") can't make up for Charlies campfire singing and
third-rate guitar strumming.  If it has to be down-to-the-earth hippie music,
give me David Peel any time!

Sevo

--
Sevo Stille                                              [e-mail]
Web Department                                    [e-mail]
Institut fuer Neue Medien            Tel: ++49 (69) 94196314
Daimlerstrasse 32                Fax: ++49 (69) 94196322
D 60314 Frankfurt a.M.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Peter Thomas Sound Orchester
Date: 27 Jul 1996 16:12:04 -0400



>there's another cd from his available, called "easy lounge" or something
>like that; is that as great?

It's  Ausgezeichnet!(outstanding!);there's also a german double CD of his
film music on Polydor,out of print for a couple of years, but it can be
found.The quality of Peter Thomas' music is remarkably consistent,despite
the wide variety of sounds and styles he's worked in;sci-fi and mystery
soundtracks,production music,ez listening pop,etc,etc.

Like Raymond Scott and Les Paul, he's also a bit of an inventor.Frustrated
with the limitations of synthgesizers available in the late 60's, he had
one made to his specs with 16(!!) oscillators. The sub-sonic technology he
developed for it was licensed by the US government, who intended to use it
as a weapon!The original synthesizer is now in a museum, in Munich, I
think.

BTW,the german countdown at the beginning of the "Raumpatrouille" theme is
the first ever use of a vocoder in  music. It went on to be an important
element in the sonic arsenal of an ex-member of the P.Thomas
Soundorchester, Giorgio Moroder.

If you like Peter Thomas, you should also check out his contemporary,
Martin Bottcher, a film composer best known for his music from german
westerns.


Guten Tag!

Riviera



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From: [e-mail] (Patrick Cashin)
Subject: Re: Baxter finds
Date: 27 Jul 1996 16:36:45 EDT



Has anyone heard Baxter's "La Femme" or "Bora Bora"?

Some guy at work just walked in with a mint copy of each.

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: BLASPHEMER!
Date: 27 Jul 1996 17:41:05 -0400

At 02:52 PM 7/26/96, you wrote:
>Jill Mingo wrote:
>>This is only one step above Arthur
>>"loungebore" Lyman.
>
>Hey!  Lyman rules.  Not only do I love
>Lyman, my pets do too!  What Lyman
>records in what parallel universe have
>you been listening to?!
>
>All but one or two of the ones I have are
>great.
>
>mark

I have "Taboo" on CD and while I wouldn't go so far to say that Lyman is a
'loungebore', I still perfer Denny because he used more varied
instrumentation and sound effects.  Lyman seemed more geared towards true
Hawaiian music which isn't bad, in and of itself.  No flame there.

IMOP,
Bryan


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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: Baxter finds
Date: 27 Jul 1996 18:57:27 -0400

>Has anyone heard Baxter's "La Femme" or "Bora Bora"?

"Bora Bora" is great. Classic exotica sounds updated with a late 60's feel.
Fine orchestrations, very well recorded. A lighter feel than the delectable
"Que Mango" (which is out now on Scamp). Highly recomended.

I never got much out of "La Femme". It's very straight orchestral music by
Frank Pourcel, who has never done much for me either. Just pretty plain,
IMHO. Lovely cover, though.

br cleve



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Charlie (was "Re: ULTRA-LOUNGE")
Date: 27 Jul 1996 20:25:56 -0400 (EDT)

Sevo Stille writes:

>IMHO, the knowledge that the high-spirited off-key chorus is a gang of
>murderers and the bizarre leftist lyrics (in the vein of "you could feed the
>world from my garbage dump") can't make up for Charlies campfire singing and
>third-rate guitar strumming.  If it has to be down-to-the-earth hippie music,
>give me David Peel any time!

     It's pretty common knowledge, but interesting to note that the Beach Boys
actually recorded one of Manson's songs; "Cease to Exist," which they retitled
"Never Learn Not to Love," which is on the "20/20" album if memory serves.  It
was recorded and released shortly before the murders and has been a source of
embarassment to the group ever since.  In fact, when Capitol released its
excellent series of Beach Boys two-fer C.D.'s a few years back, the otherwise
superb liner notes mentioned the song's original title but *not* it's real
author (I think it's credited to Dennis Wilson).  To be fair, though, it's
really not a bad song!
                    --Jon Johnson
                      [e-mail]





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From: Jason M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Walter Wanderly CD (Scamp)
Date: 27 Jul 1996 21:47:14 +0000

Hey kids
Just got the Walter Wenderly CD from Kim's Video in NYC ($13.99).
Most of the songs are with Astrud (available on most of her albums) but
there are a few extras that are not (15 songs in all).There is also a
history of the group and Bossa in general. All in all ,it's so nice to
have it all on one CD.A must have for Bossa fans.

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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Drasnin's Voodoo
Date: 28 Jul 1996 05:42:03 -0600 (MDT)

>About Robert Drasnin "Voodoo". I bought the original of this a couple years
>>ago and wasn't particularly impressed and was very surprised when I played
>>the reissue in a shop and realised I had it!!! Fairly average exotic music
>>I'd say. Stick to early Martin Denny and Les "God" Baxter. Or Eden Ahbez.
>>They are brill examples of exotic music. This is only one step above Arthur
>>"loungebore" Lyman.
>
>Signed
>Anonymous
>
>
>Y'know...just because people can talk and think and put one word in front
>of the other and make sentences that make sense. etc etc etc still doesn't
>mean they are not a fucking idiot
>I just woke up and I'm a little Cancery (Crabby) and I don't like people
>talkin' shit about obvious genius!!!!!
>
Excuse me, but this comment was NOT signed anonymous, but rather signed by
me, JILL. I didn't realise that my subjective opinion on this record was not
allowed. Voodoo is quite an OK LP. Some tracks are rather good even, but it
did not change my life. I would not rush out and buy the CD. Arthur Lyman,
like several of Denny's later LPs reminds me very much of cocktail lounge
music. Yes, it's quirky. Yes, it's pleasant. Yes, it is very reminiscent of
a certain time period in America, but it has made no real impression on me.
Again, he has a few odd tracks here and there that are rather good. But
playing something like Carribean Moonlight (LB) or Eden's Island or the
Martin Denny first 10 LPs (give or take a couple) REALLY transcends me into
a new realm of reality. Lots of people in Europe (yes, there are people on
this list in Europe) who have a real fucking hard time finding this music
but are rather curious to find more, can often only find these reissue CDs.
I would hate to think that someone would hear Arthur Lyman's TABOO LP (which
I have seen several times over here) and think that is the best exotica
around. And the way everyone goes on about it, you would think that this is
a FACT, and not just a few people's opinions.  So everyone with their 800
records and 2000 CD collections might be able to reflect and come to the
conclusion that these are great examples of exotica, but in my relatively
small knowledge of exotica, I would say there is some better stuff. God only
knows how much music the person who asked this question has, but if they had
a helluva lot, they would have gotton the LP some time ago. OK?

Jill




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From: [e-mail] (Jill Mingo)
Subject: Re: Baxter finds
Date: 28 Jul 1996 05:51:38 -0600 (MDT)

>
>
>Has anyone heard Baxter's "La Femme" or "Bora Bora"?
>
>Some guy at work just walked in with a mint copy of each.
>
>I have some French dudes version of Les Baxter's LA FEMME and it is fairly
standard orchestral stuff. I have not heard Baxter's version of it. And my
opinion on music is obviously not respected on this list anyway so you
should probably track them down at all cost. Haven't heard BORA BORA. Wish I
had.

Jill (the only person on this list who thinks Lyman is overrated, not shit,
just overrated)




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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: Sideburns & Switchblades!
Date: 28 Jul 1996 18:31:18 +0200 (MET DST)

Las Vegas Grind etc...
If your buying the CDs your missing lots of cool songs. The guy who put=20
those comps out hate CDs and left out lotsa stuff that are only on the LPs.=
=20

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha - I=B4m the Devil - He=B4s a=
=20
bugger man.......(Satan & Disciples) here=B4s a tip,  if you ever run in to=
=20
Satan & Disciples LP on Goldband, grab it!=20

Stefan


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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: Las Vegas Grind
Date: 28 Jul 1996 18:39:38 +0200 (MET DST)

Yep, Andrew Williams did "Greasy Chicken" ka ka dudel-do. Four hairy
policemen was part to of the Wavy Gravy LP comp series. Dont think their out
on CD. Better keep your record player.
Stefan
>
>
>About the same time that the LAS VEGAS GRIND albums came out
>there was an album called FOUR HAIRY POLICEMEN that was in
>the same vein. It contained a track called "The Greasy Chicken"
>but I don't remember who it was credited to. I believe it was
>Andre Williams. Has anyone else heard it? Does anyone know if
>the song is available on CD?
>
>


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From: [e-mail] (STEFAN KERY)
Subject: Re: "Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards
Date: 28 Jul 1996 18:22:48 +0200 (MET DST)

Yep, it=B4s that one on Capitol Jack. It=B4s from his TV series "Hawaii=
 Calls"=20
there=B4s also another one called "Exotica" but it=B4s not as good as "Fire=
=20
Godess". Somebody just used that sleeve for a Rolling Stones bootleg (!?)=20
Bad taste.
Stefan/Subliminal Sounds

>Found a copy of  and "Fire
>>Goddess" by Webley Edwards for a buck each in EX+ condition recently,
>
>>[e-mail]
>______________________________
>
>"Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards.
>
>Isn't that on Capitol with this VERY exotic/attractive half naked woman on
>the cover holding out (for you ? perhaps) these 2 half shells filled with
>fire convieniently covering up her most I'm sure luscious breasts ?
>
>What do you think of that record ?  I think it's brilliant !!!
>
>- Jack
>
>
>
>


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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Dada'quariums presents: the EXOTICA RELEASES OVERVIEW v2.0
Date: 28 Jul 1996 17:05:38 +0100

>[e-mail] (Jill Mingo) wrote:
>
>LABELS? LABELS? LABELS? Can't order them without at least knowing the label!!


        Did YOU ever ask somethin like that,
                or "is that one on CD?"
                or "where can I find a review?"...

        Well, I did, sooooooooooo I thought it would be a good idea
        to bring together in 1 place details about exotica releases,
        such as: label, origin, release year,
        and - most important of all - links to places on the Web
        where you can find reviews, track lists, sound samples...

        Finally, after months of work, this idea has become reality!
        It's called:
                       ----------------------------------
                       THE EXOTICA RELEASES OVERVIEW v2.0
                       ----------------------------------

        and can be found @ DADA'QUARIUMS: "http://www.ping.be/~ping1241/"

        (You will need a frame-capable browser, like Netscape Navigator)

        This Exotica Releases Overview lists more than 300 exotica releases
        by almost 200 different artists, with about 200 embedded links.

        This overview is not complete (yet), but it can become
        comprehensive with YOUR help. You can send in additional
        entries, and I'll include them in the next release.

        Thanks to all of you who already contributed to this
        Exotica Releases Overview by reporting about CD's in the
        Exotica Newsletter.


Greetings from Johan |)/\|)/\
               [e-mail]                   home: Wivina 15, 1702, Belgium

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From: Brad Bigelow <[e-mail]>
Subject: Andre Williams
Date: 28 Jul 1996 09:52:55 -0700

[e-mail] (Patrick Cashin) wrote:

>It contained a track called "The Greasy Chicken"
>but I don't remember who it was credited to. I believe it was
>Andre Williams. Has anyone else heard it? Does anyone know if
>the song is available on CD?

Andre Williams is a minor legend in R&B.  He came from Detroit and
recorded a series of 45s for Fortune, a Detroit label.  His
specialty was humorous and risque numbers like "The Greasy Chicken"
and "Jailbait."

Fortune is still, I believe, selling Andre's LP, "Jailbait," and others
(such as the great Nolan Strong and the Diablos) in good ol' LP`format.
I suspect Fortune or some European label has released Andre's stuff on
CD.  The Fortune LP catalog number was 8019.

Check with Roots and Rhythm in El Cerrito, CA (510-525-1494) or try one
of the larger on-line CD stores.

Brad Bigelow
[e-mail]

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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Andre Williams
Date: 28 Jul 1996 15:15:23 -0500

According to the Matador web pages (http://www.matador.recs.com), a
recent newly recorded LP entitled "Grasy" has been put out by Norton.


kevin w king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: Burning Petals Music <[e-mail]>
Subject: Best Baxter CD ?
Date: 28 Jul 1996 15:35:45 EDT

I'm looking for a good all-round introduction to Les Baxter, on CD.  Any
suggestions ??


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From: "Lazlo Nibble" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Digest version of the list?
Date: 28 Jul 1996 14:58:45 -0600 (MDT)

> I was wondering if anyone knew whether there is a digest to this list, and
> how to recieve it.

Email [e-mail] with "info exotica" in the message for help on
this topic . . .

--
::: Lazlo ([e-mail]; http://www.swcp.com/lazlo)

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From: SF BeAtNiKs <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Best Baxter CD ?
Date: 28 Jul 1996 15:29:56 -0700

At 03:35 PM 7/28/96 EDT, you wrote:
>I'm looking for a good all-round introduction to Les Baxter, on CD.  Any
>suggestions ??

You are in luck!!  If you had asked this just a few short weeks ago, all
that was available was the short, but sweet "Lost Episode" and "African
Blue" - kind of an African jazz thing.  Or, perhaps you could have found the
classic "Ritual of the Savage" paired with "Tamboo!" on a boot.  "The
Passions" was given the boot, as well.  Those Ultra-Lounge comps, Les
Baxter's work was sprinkled here and there.

At long last, there are two CD's (available anywhere, except maybe Wal-mart)
which will fill your bill.  "Baxter's Best", which is on the EZ standard
side, is one.  But if you want what crowned Les Baxter the "father of
exotica", pick up "The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter".  It is two CD's that
include samples of four or five LP's.  About all they skipped was "The
Primitive and the Passionate".  Come to think of it, "Que Mango" was just
released as well.  Long ago, I got sick and tired of waiting, and bought the
LP's...I wish I could boast of paying a buck at Goodwill, but, uh uh.  Screw
it, they are mint, the covers are beautiful, and the music is great.

So, there ya go...

No longer [e-mail],

Ford



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Collections
Date: 29 Jul 1996 00:06:09 -0400

soundbliss9 wrote about their collection of music, etc.  but when speaking of
8-tracks, said  "insurance, heh"  implying that 8-tracks were worthless.   I
beg to differ.  8-tracks kick some serious ass.  Granted there isn't much
lounge on 8-tracks, but  they are still a cool way to listen to the ultimate
loop of music.    Any one else intrigued w/ 8-tracks?  see the "8-track
Heaven" home page.

p.s.  found Denny's "Quiet Villiage" at a thrift for .95  and "a taste of
honey" at the Army for .25, envious?

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Lyman
Date: 29 Jul 1996 00:14:53 -0400

Jill,   you go girl, don't let the bastards get you down.  Exotica is in the
mind of the beholder.    Sassy.

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From: sax therapy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Collections
Date: 29 Jul 1996 01:13:44 -0600

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> soundbliss9 wrote about their collection of music, etc.  but when speaking of
> 8-tracks, said  "insurance, heh"  implying that 8-tracks were worthless.   I
> beg to differ.  8-tracks kick some serious ass.  Granted there isn't much
> lounge on 8-tracks, but  they are still a cool way to listen to the ultimate
> loop of music.    Any one else intrigued w/ 8-tracks?

I like 8-tracks especially since I have the coolest player. It's
also got a multi band radio, including shortwave and is portable.
One thing you have to watch out for is the rubber wheel. I
picked up a sealed copy of the Kinks on 8 track recently but
after I opened it I found the the rubber had gotten so soft
that it was unplayable:( You can sometimes find 8 track
recorders and make your own custom tapes. I've got an Akai
reel to reel tape recorder that also has an 8 track recorder
player built in.

-Saul


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: 8-tracks
Date: 29 Jul 1996 08:11:13 +0000

Actually, I was not diminishing my _personal_ value of 8-tracks. Some
of them are absolutely irreplacable. I love 'em. But could you imagine
them getting ripped off by some other crazed 8-track collector, and
traying to explain to an insurance agent how they're worth more than a
quarter each?

I had to undergo something similar recently when I had a case of CDs
stolen from my vehicle. Many of them were imports that cost $20-$25
each. Trring to explain replacement cost to my insurance agent was
like talking to a brick wall. She was probably one of those CD buyers
who goes to the local Best Buy to buy the $1.99 classical music CDs by
the Budapest Orchestra.

Long live vinyl and 8-tracks!

[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Clark Scheffy)
Subject: Re:  The mid-60s orchestral "Discotheque" genre
Date: 29 Jul 1996 10:13:28 PDT

Speaking of this big-band rock genre, i have alwasy referred to this genre as
the "NOW" sound, mostly in reference to the album titles themselves.  I think
I'm catching your drift, anyway.  Albums with title's like "It's happening
Now",
"Tomorrow will be Yesterday"  "Now's the time"  Etc. etc.  Enoch Light didn't
necessarily use the word "Now" in any of his projects, but take a look around.
Titles with the feeling of the efemeral moment often are the 60's rock/big
band sound of which you speak.  One of my faves is Norman Luboff's "Tomorrow
Will Be Yesterday," if only for the title.  George Wright (organ genius)
has a wonderful album called "Now's the Time" which also hits this chord,
albeit in a solo organ production.  A truly wonderful work in this genre is
"Alive and Kickin'" by the Zack Lawrence Orchestra.  I mentioned it here
a couple of weeks ago when I first picked it up.  If anyone sees it, get it.

Clark

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From: Mark Freitas <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The mid-60s orchestral "Discotheque" genre
Date: 29 Jul 1996 16:17:30

>i have alwasy referred to this genre as
>the "NOW" sound, mostly in reference to the album titles themselves.

I like "Liberace NOW," if only for its cover and its hideous
spoken word version of "the impossible dream."
Liberace and spoken word - yikes!

But, I think it's outside of said genre, even if of the same time period...

mark


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: misanthropy 511 playlist
Date: 29 Jul 1996 19:31:01 -0500

MISANTHROPY 511
p.o.box 23093
detroit, mi 48223
e-mail: [e-mail]


Welcome to another misanthropy 511 playlist. Misanthropy 511 is
broadcast on Sunday nights from mid-2am on CJAM 91.5 fm Windsor,
Ontario  Canada. CJAM can be heard throughout the Windsor/ Detroit
Michigan area.  Misanthropy 511 features from easy listening to moments
of mayhem. Noises of the modern world in living stereo.

Misanthropy is pleased to announce a night of international noise on
Saturday, Aug 3rd, 9pm at Zoot╣s Coffeehouse (4470 Second, Detroit,
313-832-6621) Featured will be: Foe Toe (UK), Tranquil (Pennsylvania),
&  Knurl (Montreal). Please join us if you can.

The Hearing Trumpet will be performing at Noize-a-palooza in Ann Arbor
on Aug. 9th at the Nat Sci auditorium. Also featured will be: Gravitar,
R.T.I., & GodVision. Admission is free.

We would like to thank all who have sent us promos. It is greatly
appreciated.

Misanthropy 511 is now being broadcasted monthly on Radio Marabu. Radio
Marabu is based in Belm Germany and broadcast at various times on 13
different stations throughout Europe. It is also on shortwave. Write to
Radio Marabu for more info and tell them Misanthropy sent you. Radio
Marabu p.o.box 1166,  49187, Belm  Germany .  e-mail: radiomarabu@t-
online.de
 web site: http://www.dma.be/p/amphion/sztuka/marabu.html

The performance side of Misanthropy, The Hearing Trumpet,continues hard
at work. We have several self-released cassettes available.  The
Hearing Trumpet has been described by others as îradio concret╣,
îambient noise╣, & îdistant rumblings╣.Write for more info or ordering.

David Warmbier & Greg Hallock


ARTIST---------TITLE--------------------CD/CASS/LP--------LABEL

JULY 22, 1996

MARTIN DENNY---jungle river boat--------exotica 90╣-------INSIDE OUT
YEN POX--------purgatorio---------------blood music-------MALIGNANT
S.ROACH/OBMANA-in the realm of twilight-well of souls-----PROJEKT
THE HATERS-----drop ascending 4---------drop ascending----VINYL COMM
TRANQUIL-------got live if you want it--focus of destruct-E.F.
ARTHUR LYMAN---caravan------------------v.a.shaken..stirred-RYKODISC
KNURL----------side 2-------------------diapason----------KNURL
ATRAX MORGUE---before-------------------cut my throat-----SLAUGHTER
MERZBOW--------woodpecker no. 2---------v.a. spectrum ale-RELAPSE
CRAWLING W/TARTS-side 4-----------------motorini elettrici-GYTTJA
BIGG CITIE ORCKESTRA--side 2------------verstimmt---------ECTO TAPES
KEITH MANSFIELD-life of leisure---------v.a.sound gallery-SCAMP
AUNTIE HORROR FILM-ziggurat-------------v.a. earth--------DOR INFINI
J. BONGO BURGER-boulevard broken dreams-v.a.shaken..stirred-RYKODISC

JULY 29, 1996

BOMBORAS-------monsoon------------------savage island-----DIONYSUS
HISS-----------storm--------------------alien bass sounds-AGROCALM
MNORTHAM-------the remains of monument--condensation 7▓---POVERTECH
CM VON HAUSSWOLF-imaginary landscape #5-plays john cage---POVERTECH
VIDNA OBMANA---the ominous dwelling-----river of appearance-PROJEKT
THE IN GROUP---if i had a hammer--------v.a.shaken..stirred-RYKODISC
HAL MCGEE------side 1-------------------f5----------------HAL TAPES
GLOD-----------molecular noisefloor-----gnosis------------MUSICA MAX
STRATVM TERROR-nail-cincture------------true septic whore-SLAUGHTER
SMALL CRUEL PARTY-home borders----------v.a. shiroseasons-SHIROCOAL
CRAWL UNIT-----(hz 7)-------------------proprietary acoustPOVERTECH
CRAWL UNIT-----cutting up shadows-------remains 7▓--------POVERTECH
=======================================================================
KNURL----------PERFORMING LIVE IN THE MISANTHROPY/ CJAM STUDIO
=======================================================================
THE HAFLER TRIO-kuklos------------------a bag of cats-----TOUCH
JOHN DUNCAN----trinity------------------v.a.fault in nothing-ASH
RAPOON---------eye under ice------------errant angels-----SOLEILMOON
BERNARD GUNTER-1------------------------v.a. itineraire---SELEKTION

RADIO MARABU, AUGUST 1996

THE IN GROUP---the man w/ golden gun----v.a.shaken..stirred-RYKODISC
NEWTON/MCKENZIE-neurosonology-----------psychophysicists--SIDE EFFECT
ECOMON---------noises by jay------------n. ca. audio doc.-POVERTECH
ELIANE RADIGUE-biogenesis---------------biogenesis--------METAMKINE
MYSTIC MOODS ORCH.-a man & a woman------man & woman-------SOUNDBIRD
RAPOON---------night that thunders------darker by light---SOLEILMOON
MUSLIMGAUZE----oil prophets-------------gun aramaic-------SOLEILMOON
ROLAND KAYN----cybernetics III----------cybernetics III---DEUTSCHE GR
R.RIMBAUD/ D. SHEA-untitled 1-----------shea>rimbaud>hampson-QUANTUM
COIL-----------lost rivers of london----v.a. succour------PTOLEMAIC T
GEORGE HARRISON-under the mersey wall---electronic sound--ZAPPLE
BIGG CITIE ORCK.-artistlite waltz-------verstimmt---------ECTO TAPES
ZOVIET FRANCE--with us today------------v.a. earth--------DOR INFINITY
ORGANUM--------in extremis pt. 1--------in extremis-------L.A.Y.L.A.H.
LAS DILLYS SISTERS-sometimes good guys--v.a. east side sound-DIONYSUS

THESE ARE GREAT TIMES TO BE A MISANTHROPIST !!

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From: Jason M <[e-mail]>
Subject: The Next Big thing
Date: 29 Jul 1996 19:32:21 +0000

DISCO, most definitely Disco .It's already starting in Europe and even
here in New York where there is an AM station that plays '70's Disco all
night long.Europe is just at the begining of coming out of there Exotica
phase.Disco will be THE next big thing.

Jason
the Pygmy Taxi Corp
http://www.spacelab.net/~mugen/


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Vik's Newsletter 7/29
Date: 29 Jul 1996 19:47:30 -0500

Greetings hepcats and kittens. Work continues by the eminently suave Emilio
DePesto on re-decorating Vik's. Mr. DePesto has completed the lobby and now
turns his eyes to the rest of the lounge. Soon to fall under his velvet
trimmed sledgehammer will be the Coat Check, Cafe Bamboo and The Red Velvet
Booth. Fear not, these will make way for the Gallery du Swank and more room
for The In-Crowd (see below).

Speaking of the In-Crowd, Thursday once again saw a swinging night at IN
HI-FI (at the Bar d'O, 29 Bedford St. NYC) where Vik, Amy Camus and Scamp
CEO Ashley Warren were joined by Joseph Lanza, loungecore DJ Lucien and the
mysterious Brian. You have no excuse not to drop by as Thursdays at the Bar
d'O become the place to meet and swing!

And now...
===========================================================================
The In-Crowd Debuts
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/incrowd.html)

Who are the In-Crowd? Everyone, in Vik's opinion. Vik's presents a new
space for articles and features from the many hipsters passing through the
doors of the lounge. Interviews, reviews, field reports, fiction and more
from the frontlines of the Urban Cool/Cocktail Nation/Swank Generation.

Vik's kicks things off with a report from the In Hi-Fi night at the Bar d'O
in NYC. Kevin Lee crawls into the uinique mind of Br. Cleve. In the future
look for a tiki article from Sven Tiki, the trials of mambo lessons and
more!!! Have an idea? Send submissions to [e-mail].
===========================================================================
Swank Times News Flash
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/nflash.html)

Hot News For Swank Times presents a News Flash from Br. Cleve. As rumors
abound concerning Esquivel's health and the status of a new album, Cleve
brings you the truth behind the rumors.

Also in the news (http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/mnews.html)...Dionysus
brings you the bumps and grinds of Frenchy...Skipp Heller goes jazz...Rhino
takes a bachelor to the movies...Philly will be swinging...and something
for all you racing fans...

Required Reading in the Lounge Primer
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/primer.html) brings you the latest tip
on the 'zine formerly known as Hmmm... Same great taste, but a new name
"The Continental". Drop by for more info!
===========================================================================
Global lounge trotting with The Jet Set
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/jet2.html)

The destinations just keep coming. Want exotica in NYC? Jet Set tells you
about Radio Hula and Orchid of Hawaii. The airwaves over Canada are filled
with the sounds of The Hearing Trumpet and Misanthropy 511. Hanging in
Kansas on August 17th? The Retro Cocktail Hour on KANU will be doing a
Crime Jazz feature. September will find a new way to swing in Philly and
Jet Setters can lend a hand. Departures from Jet Set must be confirmed no
less than three hours before take-off.
===========================================================================
lounge magazine
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lomag.html)

Vik recently met with lounge magazine publishing czar Sam Wick, and you can
look for lounge mag on-line at Vik's most likely before this swinging
summer ends. In the meantime, the latest issue hit the streets and smokes!
Stop by the lounge mag table at Vik's for a glimpse...
===========================================================================
Fair and Warner
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/denny3.html)

The Temple of Denny expands this week with a feature on The Exotic Girl,
Sandy Warner. To be precise, a feature on her album, Fair and Warner.
Presented by Steve Allen with liner notes by Mr. Denny himself, this should
prove Sandy to be more than a pretty face. Coming soon...the Exotic Dreams
of Ethel Azama and more goddesses.
===========================================================================
The Casino never closes
(http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/casino.html)

Feeling lucky? The Casino Biscotti offers you the opportunity to test that
luck...

***Get Yourself A Schulmadchen***
Schoolgirls are so innocent and sweet...or are they? Drop by for your
chance to win a copy of Gert Wilden's soundtrack to the Schulmadchen
Report.

***Take A Shot In The Dark***
Vik has extended this contest...drop by the Casino and check out how you
can win a copy of Del-Fi's "Shots In The Dark" on Pink Panther colored
vinyl and CD!!

***Name That Shaken Not Stirred Babe***
Ryko offers Shaken Not Stirred posters to those who enter the best moniker
for the Shaken babe. Political correctness has no place here. Send entries
(along with your name and snail mail) to [e-mail]

***The Ultra Lounge Cocktail Hunt***
The Pink Pussycat at Hollywoodandvine.com wants your Ultra Lounge inspired
cocktails. Drop by  the Casino for details on how to win a swank Ultra
Lounge sampler...
===========================================================================
COMING SOON>>>Bossa Brava...Gallery du Swank...Your Friend The
Blender...Subliminal Sounds
===========================================================================

"I guess I'm not that hip...'cuz when I take a trip...it's to the grocery
store."



in swank,
Vik


Vik Trola's Lounge Of Self Indulgence
http://www.chaoskitty.com/t_chaos/lounge.html




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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Three Suns movie(s?)
Date: 29 Jul 1996 21:21:55 -0400


A friend (actually from whom I first heard of the Three Suns) recently found
a movie poster for a film called "Two Gals and a Guy" (1951, United Artists),
and at the bottom is an illustration of the Three Suns guys and reads,
"Introducing national recording artists THE THREE SUNS."

It appears it's never been available on video but looks exactly like the kind
of film that would have slipped into public domain. Has anyone ever heard of
this/seen it?  Does anyone know if they were in any other movies?

Actually, this may justify a thread of film appearances by this list's
recording artists of interest. (If I recall correctly from the ISM Vol. 2
book, Yma Sumac made a couple film appearances, and Esquivel might have been
in "Cabaret Tragico," for which he did the soundtrack.

Michael D. Toth
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Mitchum
Date: 29 Jul 1996 21:36:02 -0400

Robert Mitchum's CD is amusing but not something you're likely to play very
often unless there's a room full of people waiting for you to play "Name That
Singer". On the other hand, Maya Angelou's calypso venture is really quite
cool, has kitsch value and bears repeated listenings. My 3 year old likes it,
too.

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From: [e-mail] (Jack Diamond)
Subject: Album Cover Rip Offs
Date: 29 Jul 1996 19:51:46 +0000

but it's not as good as "Fire Godess". Somebody just used that sleeve for a
Rolling Stones bootleg. Bad taste.

Stefan,

Did you know that Man or Astro Man used Attileo Mineo's "Man in Space with
Sounds" for (I believe) their latest album cover!!!

I FREAKED when I saw it and was _very upset_ when I realized what it
actually was _especially_ because there were 3 or 4 of them
sealed!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Attileo Mineo is a composer (who is still alive) and he made this record in
the early 60's called Man in Space With Sounds that is in the league of
Russ Garcia's Fantastica BUT is totally different too ;-)>

Jack



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From: [e-mail] (Paul McKay)
Subject: Re: The Next Big thing - Disco
Date: 29 Jul 1996 23:14:21 -0500

Disco has been pretty hot on the dance club scene for a while already. In
fact its rapidly heading towards being passe. Whats next, who knows? No
matter how much we guess its sure to be a suprise to all of us.

Ciao,

Paul
[e-mail]


Jason wrote:
>DISCO, most definitely Disco .It's already starting in Europe and even
>here in New York where there is an AM station that plays '70's Disco all
>night long.Europe is just at the begining of coming out of there Exotica
>phase.Disco will be THE next big thing.
>
>Jason
>the Pygmy Taxi Corp
>http://www.spacelab.net/~mugen/



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Mitchum
Date: 30 Jul 1996 00:03:51 -0400 (EDT)

HOUSEOBOB writes:

>Robert Mitchum's CD is amusing but not something you're likely to play very
>often unless there's a room full of people waiting for you to play "Name That
>Singer". On the other hand, Maya Angelou's calypso venture is really quite
>cool, has kitsch value and bears repeated listenings. My 3 year old likes it,
>too.

     Though a bit harder to find, Mitchum fans should look for "That Man,"
which was released last year on the Bear Family label.  It includes the
calypso album, the "Thunder Road" single, and Bob's 1967 Monument album,
"Robert Mitchum:  That Man Sings," all on one disc with the typically thorough
Bear Family liner notes.  You should be able to find it for about $22.00 and
it represents better value-for-money than its American counterpart.
                --Jon Johnson
                  [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Jonny.S)
Subject: Re: The mid-60s orchestral "Discotheque" genre
Date: 30 Jul 1996 01:52:40 -0500

I love the Enoch Light records they're much more on target for me than the
S.A.B.P. genre. It really swings and has musicality, but most of all, the
orchestrations are brilliant and whacky. I just got James Last - Voodoo Party
on vinyl, it includes a cover of Jingo which was written by Olatunji and was a
big underground disco track covered by Candido on Salsoul, plus, a cover of
Everyday People and a bunch of other crazy tracks including one about a giant
complete with silly voices and a funky beat. i also got the Inflight Comp,
from the Karminsky Brothers out of England, the tracks come barreling out of
the speakers, extra groovy. One other fun find is a new 7" out of Jamaica that
uses the rhythm of the Spanish/English hit Madalena (spelling??) with the
lyrics and melody of the theme song from the Banana splits TV show.
Gotta love it!! , we're lovin' it here in NYC, jonny sender


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From: [e-mail] (Jonny.S)
Subject: Re: The Next Big thing
Date: 30 Jul 1996 02:40:11 -0500

Jason wrote,
"Europe is just at the begining of coming out of there Exotica
phase.Disco will be THE next big thing."

For some of us, particularly here in NYC, disco never went away, it just
became part of the history and continum of dance music ("Disco Classics") DJ's
in the clubs, Hip-hop, black or gay and even more recently raves, never
stopped playing these records, from, Stevie Wonder to Kool & the Gang and the
Kay-Gees to Sylvester, War, Mandrill up to D Train, Strafe(Set it Off) and
onward. Its part of a living musical movement and continum, something much
larger than a retro-nostalic movement.
  That said, i totally agree with you and the are certainly lots of great
records from the 70's that have the easy-Listening and Moog esthetic. some my
favorites are Cocomotion by El Coco, Miss broadway by belle Epoche,  Seven
Deadly Sins by Lust, Sunshower by August darnell and Atmosphere Strut. The
group that did Atmosphere Strut had another song from about 1976 that was
sampled for the latest Mighty Dub Kats track (the song with the words.. "I
think that we should get back together, gether-gether-gether-gether") The
vocals on the original record which i heard for the first time a few weeks ago
reminded me some of the sylabic singing on Hugo Montenegro tracks like "Theme
from 'the Foxes'" and... funkanova which was sampled by Black Science
Orchestra plus a slew of other retro sounding records coming out of the U.K.
within the last year. I do think that there will be a big collision between
the people who have been making these retro club records and the "Easy" scene
and the results will only be fun for all, dancing included.
Lets all just Rock On, jonny Sender

P.S. what's the call letters of the station? Thanks in advance


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Album cover rip-offs...Another one...
Date: 30 Jul 1996 08:28:40 +0000

Here's another recent album cover rip-off. The Beastie Boys "The In
Sound From Way Out!" is taken from Perrey and Kingsley's album of the
same title.

Saw the Rolling Stones boot, too.

[e-mail]

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From: "Joerg Nijmeijer" <[e-mail]>
Subject: weekly new-releases-list ....
Date: 30 Jul 1996 16:30:03 +0000

Hi there,

I mail a weekly new-releases-list to a "private mailinglist".
(Some of you might remember ...)

These lists contain about 90-130 new releases a week, including all
"club-relevant" genres such as Hip Hop, Jungle/Drum&Bass, Headz, Jazz,
Funk, a bit House and others.

(As this one goes to the exotica-lovers: compilations (lounge, rare
jazz ...) and the ones like Jean-Jaques Perrey, Pierre Henry, etc.
can also be found ...)

A short comment and cat.-no. are also added.

If anyone's interested: Just drop me a line ...


Peace,

Joerg
(Groove Attack)

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From: [e-mail] (jordana)
Subject: Enoch Light Discotheque
Date: 30 Jul 1996 09:33:39 -0400

This was the first lounge-esque record I purchased (as opposed to the many I
inherited/borriwed from relatives) and it's one of my favorites out of all
my records.  I have a lot more to say about this "orchestral rock" genre and
Command records in general, but I'm late for class, so it will have to wait
a bit.

-Jordana

P.S.  I really hope 101 Strings Astro Sounds comes in today - I can't wait
any longer!!!
_____________________
 jordana robinson
        [e-mail]
 image & direction
      www.geocities.com/SoHo/2157
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From: "kevin s. lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Lyman flame
Date: 30 Jul 1996 10:27:25 EST

hi,
As much as I enjoy Arthur Lyman AND Martin Denny AND Les Baxter, etc.
etc.  I don't think it's fair at all to call someone on this list an "idiot"
for not liking any one of the artists we talk about on exotica.

my opinion is if you disagree, then you have the right to voice it,
but we as civilized folks shouldn't use insults to do so.

...as an elderly woman i used to work with on an assembly line always
said, "That's not right!  'not supposed ta do that!"

peace,
kevin
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[e-mail]
http://kzsu.stanford.edu/uwi/endtimes
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From: HIFI <[e-mail]>
Subject: lyman
Date: 30 Jul 1996 9:24:00 -0500

okay,
here's more fuel for the fire at the heart of loungecore

we are releasing a few more lyman albums in the near to far future:

WITH A CHRISTMAS VIBE RCD 30363
The lyman xmas album, obviously.

TABOO RCD 30364
His first album after breaking away from Martin Denny.  while the
cover of this album graced the DCC compilation (read COMPILATION) this
is the first time this has ever been released with the complete
tracklisting intact.  Additional notes by Sven Tiki Kirsten.

HAWAIIAN SUNSET RCD 30365
Lyman and his group interweave some cool jazz through melodies of
their native Hawaii.  Additional notes by Otto von Stroheim.

and on our budget label, TRADITION, we are also releasing a
compilation of Lyman's covers for a title called SONIC SIXTIES TCD
1031.  Hey Jude, Lemon Tree, Watermelon Man, Hang On Sloopy and many
others.  Liner notes by Wyndham Chow.

While I must disagree with Jill about the tone of her problem with
Lyman's languid melodies, she is entitled to trash who she wants.
This is a free internet (so far).  Anyone interested in reading more
about Lyman should contact Lounge Magazine as they had a great article
in there by Otto on Lyman.  We are reprinting portions of it as the
liner notes in Hawaiian Sunset.  (Jill please stay away from this
album as it is cool, smooth, and seductive.  It is not the wham, bam,
thank you ma'am of Esquivel, but the hazy, lazy, Hawaiian mode of
love, slow and easy!)  For Taboo, Sven Kirsten has graciously let us
have a peek into his book on Tiki-Style and given us a few items from
his archives to reprint in the book.

These will be out in the stores by September.

We are also pulling together some great albums for the TRADITION label
besides SONIC SIXTIES as noted above.  I will post them at a later
date.

Harold Chang, Lyman percussionist extraordinare, is still alive and
teaches percussion at Harry's Music Store in Honolulu.  His next
endeavor is recording for a Japanese musician who was looking for that
Exotica sound and hired him away to lay down tracks with Denny's old
percussionist.


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
     David Greenberg
     [e-mail]
     HIFI/Rykodisc Shetland Park 27 Congress St. Salem MA 01915
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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From: Tristan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: weekly new-releases-list ....
Date: 30 Jul 1996 11:57:37 -0400 (EDT)

At 04:30 PM 7/30/96 +0000, you wrote:
>These lists contain about 90-130 new releases a week, including all
>"club-relevant" genres such as Hip Hop, Jungle/Drum&Bass, Headz, Jazz,
>Funk, a bit House and others.

>If anyone's interested: Just drop me a line ...
>
>
>Peace,
>
>Joerg
>(Groove Attack)


I would be interested in these lists..

Tristan

<[e-mail]>


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From: "D.J. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Lyman flame
Date: 30 Jul 1996 11:54:39 -0700 (PDT)



On Tue, 30 Jul 1996, kevin s. lee wrote:

> my opinion is if you disagree, then you have the right to voice it,
> but we as civilized folks shouldn't use insults to do so.

Absolutely.  When it comes to music, I've always subscribed to Paul
Simon's wisdom.  "One man's ceiling is another man's floor."

Deej


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From: [e-mail] (alison reid)
Subject: Re: LAS VEGAS GRIND ???
Date: 30 Jul 1996 18:00:57 -0400

Hey Matt,

did you find the promotional Christmas album Combustible put out??  Let me
know, I may be able to get it for you - maybe.

Anyways, the reason why i'm writing you is because i would love to get a
copy of Las Vegas Grind - we are doing a documentary film on lounge music
out of Toronto and L.A.- we are still in pre-production (research) and I am
the researcher for the film.  Allison Anders is executing producing - we
are trying to get in touch with everybody who is knowledgable about lounge
- but we are also trying to keep our ears open for cool music and general
lounge stuff - this CD sounds amazing and i think we would do well by
getting our hands on a copy of it - let me know if it would be possible - i
can give the address, etc and we'll cover the cost of postage and taping -

thanks Matt
yours in swing,

teresa montanino @ [phone] - or fax [phone] or e-mail
[e-mail]




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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: The Next Big thing
Date: 30 Jul 1996 18:53:35 -0500

> Jason wrote,
> "Europe is just at the begining of coming out of there Exotica
> phase.Disco will be THE next big thing."
>
> For some of us, particularly here in NYC, disco never went
away

I agree, it's never left.  Gay clubs have clung to it almost too
dearly.  The retro-70's thing which happened a while ago included a
collision between psychedelia and disco esthetics and mindsets, read
RAVE!

<snip>
> some my
> favorites are Cocomotion by El Coco, Miss broadway by belle Epoche,  Seven
> Deadly Sins by Lust, Sunshower by August darnell and Atmosphere
Strut.
<snip>

Yeah, I just love Cocomotion!!!  and Dr. Buzzard's first album (with
Sunshower) was a gem of it's time.  Remember Disco Lucy (version
of I Love Lucy theme?)  Too much!

I'd like to see a trend of deliberately bad music played by kids trying to
look very, very old.  Maybe I could sneak in and join a band!


kevin king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: "Heileson, Thomas" <[e-mail]>
Subject: thrif-T
Date: 30 Jul 1996 15:34:00 PDT


>From: [e-mail]
>
>p.s.  found Denny's "Quiet Villiage" at a thrift for .95  and "a taste of
>honey" at the Army for .25, envious?

Yes I am, though my "Quiet Village" which was found at a thrift shop for $2
is in immaculate condition...

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Fantastica
Date: 30 Jul 1996 19:54:47 -0400

At 01:16 AM 7/26/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Could somone please post the catalogue information for the
>Japanese import of Russ Garcia's Fantastica.
>
>Also, does anyone have a complete list of these RCA reissues
>available in Japan.....
>
>Why doesn't RCA here in the states put this stuff out? We
>really haven't heard much from them lately....
>
>Thanks!
>bryan j. cuevas

Because RCA in the states is lame compared to europe and japan.  They would
rather release compilations rather than complete albums over here.  Keep
you're eyes peeled for more "Living Stereo" releases from Europe (Germany).
They are going deep into the vaults and starting to pull a lot of
non-classical stuff from them.

Good luck,
Bryan


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: "Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards
Date: 30 Jul 1996 19:59:31 -0400

At 06:56 PM 7/26/96 +0000, you wrote:
>Found a copy of  and "Fire
>>Goddess" by Webley Edwards for a buck each in EX+ condition recently,
>
>>[e-mail]
>______________________________
>
>"Fire Goddess" by Webley Edwards.
>
>Isn't that on Capitol with this VERY exotic/attractive half naked woman on
>the cover holding out (for you ? perhaps) these 2 half shells filled with
>fire convieniently covering up her most I'm sure luscious breasts ?
>
>What do you think of that record ?  I think it's brilliant !!!
>
>- Jack

Is the music as good as the cover?  If so, then when will Capitol/EMI or
Scamp release it?

Bryan


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: questions on Les Baxter CDs
Date: 30 Jul 1996 20:13:51 -0400

At 03:29 PM 7/28/96 -0700, you wrote:
>At long last, there are two CD's (available anywhere, except maybe Wal-mart)
>which will fill your bill.  "Baxter's Best", which is on the EZ standard
>side, is one.  But if you want what crowned Les Baxter the "father of
>exotica", pick up "The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter".  It is two CD's that
>include samples of four or five LP's.  About all they skipped was "The
>Primitive and the Passionate".

Why did they skip that one?  Was the master tape for that album lost or
destroyed?  Anybody got any clues?  Also were there any other albums they
skipped?

I thought "The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter" was an audio dub taken from an
old video program, Les appeared on.  Now I find out that the tracks were
taken from individual Capitol albums that Les did.  Anybody have a rundown
as to what albums, the tracks were culled from?

Were there any favorite tracks from the albums that were skipped on the 2 CD
set?  Does this preclude any individual CD releases of Baxter albums, along
the similar lines of Yma's albums/CDs?

Sorry but I'm just a bundle of questions on this one.

Thanks,
Bryan




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From: SF BeAtNiKs <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: questions on Les Baxter CDs
Date: 30 Jul 1996 17:43:31 -0700

At 08:13 PM 7/30/96 -0400, Bryan wrote:

>About all they skipped was "The
>Primitive and the Passionate".

>Why did they skip that one?  Was the master tape for that album lost or
>destroyed?  Anybody got any clues?

I don't know.  The Primitive and the Passionate is a favorite of mine, a
woman named "Tiki" does the wordless vocals like a theremin.

>I thought "The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter" was an audio dub taken from an
>old video program, Les appeared on.

That was Lost Episode of Les Baxter on Dionysys.

>Anybody have a rundown
>as to what albums, the tracks were culled from?

Multiple tracks from Ritual of the Savage, Ports of Pleasure, The Sacred
Idol, Jungle Jazz, African Jazz, Caribbean Moonlight, Jewels of the Sea,
Tamboo!....plus one track each from Skins and Teen Drums...and a couple of
singles.  Forty in all.

Ta ta for now...


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Lyman flame
Date: 30 Jul 1996 17:56:57 -0700

> As much as I enjoy Arthur Lyman AND Martin Denny AND Les Baxter, etc.
> etc.  I don't think it's fair at all to call someone on this list an "idiot"
> for not liking any one of the artists we talk about on exotica.

I second that, no need for personal attacks regarding individual taste.
Shouldn't we be encouraging the free exchange of ideas?

michael





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From: "kevin king" <[e-mail]>
Subject: score!
Date: 30 Jul 1996 21:44:48 -0500

Yesterday I picked up a few goodun's, including:
Kenyon Hopkins' The Reporter.  Had never heard of this - it's major
crime jazz, really excellent.  This was a short lived (I assume) tv
show from 1963 about New York newspaperman Danny Taylor, "a man
standing up to his armpits in facts."  Wow!  That's alot of facts!

Also got Dominic Frontiere's Pagan Festival - one of the most
beautiful (to my humble ears) of the exotica side of exotica I've yet
heard.  The vocals are as sweet as those on Music From the Moon.
Will anyone else vouch for this one?


kevin king
[e-mail]
http://www.radix.net/~xanadu

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Las Vegas Grind Vol 23 ????
Date: 30 Jul 1996 22:44:39 -0400

Heard some rumors about a new comp in this series with extremely rare and
collectible cuts by Vegas stalwarts and others. I think Jack Diamond even
played a few last Sunday morning.
Track listing:

Can't Keep My Eye Off of You - Sammy Davis Jr.
Please Help Me I'm Fallin' - Ann Margaret
Love Theme from "The Mole People" - Peggy Lee, Cindy Crawford, Madonna (aka
The Del Melanoma Triplets)
Baby Elephant Walk - Sally Struthers
Thank Heaven for Little Girls - Bela Karolyi
Smoke,Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette) - Yul Brynner
Grease (is the Word) - Jerry Lewis
Here, There, and Everywhere - Elvis
Girl In A Sportscar - Jayne Mansfield
I Forgot All the Words - Frank Sinatra
The Brothers Go to Mother's - Lyle & Erik Melendez
The Men in My Little Girl's Life - Woody Allen
Medley: By the Light of the Silvery Moon, Hello Young Lovers, This Guy's In
Love with You, Can't Get Used to Losing You, Mack the Knife - O J Simpson

I wish all you collectors best of luck in finding this.

JBTwist



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: questions on Les Baxter CDs
Date: 30 Jul 1996 23:18:09 -0400

In a message dated 96-07-30 20:20:52 EDT, you write:

>I thought "The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter" was an audio dub taken from an
>old video program, Les appeared on.  Now I find out that the tracks were
>taken from individual Capitol albums that Les did.

That album that you are referring to is "Lost Episode" on Dionysus.
>
>Were there any favorite tracks from the albums that were skipped on the 2 CD
>set?

Personally a fave track of mine "Sophisticated Savage" was missing.

Ashley



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From: SF BeAtNiKs <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: score!
Date: 30 Jul 1996 20:52:55 -0700

At 09:44 PM 7/30/96 -0500, Kevin wrote:


>Also got Dominic Frontiere's Pagan Festival - one of the most
>beautiful (to my humble ears) of the exotica side of exotica I've yet
>heard.  The vocals are as sweet as those on Music From the Moon.
>Will anyone else vouch for this one?

Yes...with the Alcoa aluminum foil cover!  My humble ears agree!


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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Las Vegas Grind Vol 23 ????
Date: 31 Jul 1996 01:14:19 -0400

Now that's entertainment.

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From: Charles Fensch <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fire Goddess
Date: 29 Jul 1996 23:57:54 -0600

Fire Goddess is a classic all around. Great packaging and a great album,
too. I certainly hope Scamp will release it.

I noticed earlier chat that Lyman's "Tamboo" was going to be released on
CD. Actually, it's been available on CD for quite some time.

Also, does anyone know if Capitol is capping out the Ultra Lounge Series
at 12 volumes? It seems like early plans were for only six (the liners
only list six volumes).

[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail] (Brother Cleve)
Subject: Re: questions on Les Baxter CDs
Date: 31 Jul 1996 02:12:53 -0400

>> About all they skipped was "The Primitive and the Passionate"

>Why did they skip that one?  Was the master tape for that album lost or
>destroyed?  Anybody got any clues?

Because it was on Reprise. (as was "Soul Of The Drums", "Voices in Rhythm",
"Academy Award Winners" and "Les Baxter's Balladeers".)

br cleve



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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: What's up in Brighton (was Re: exotica Digest V2 #21)
Date: 31 Jul 1996 12:20:40 -0400

Hi!
I don't know why, I 'm reciving e-mail from you, every day.
Please, remove my e-mail address from your list.
  Thanks

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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: Las Vegas Grind
Date: 31 Jul 1996 19:53:25 +0100

they used to be available from CRYPT records
        PO Box 304292, 20325 Hamburg, Germany
        tel ++49 40/317.45.03 fax ++49 40/31.35.22

= Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: [e-mail] (Johan Dada Vis)
Subject: Re: Drasnin's Voodoo
Date: 31 Jul 1996 19:53:33 +0100

[e-mail] (Jack Diamond) wrote:

> (snip)...
>Robert Drasnin's Voodoo LP or Percussion Exotique whichever you prefer is
>absolutly great jazz exotica all the way, imho anyway.

        i agree, although i only discovered it thanx to the cd release,
        (which is taken from the original lp as the masters have vanished,
        but it sounds as good as possible from a vinyl source, better
        anyway than those famous "twofer" cd's)
        and also although i really don't know that much (yet) about
        exotica; it may be not as crazy over the top as some of baxter's
        exotica records, but it is very beautiful music, i think
        and we should support Dionysus/Bacchus, such that they will
        release other rare exotica gems. just my opinion.

        = Johan |)/\|)/\ Vis



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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Enoch Light / Command
Date: 31 Jul 1996 21:56:50 +0000

Hi all -

As there have been a few mentions of Enoch Light and Command of late,
I thought I should pop in a wee note to inform newbies (and remind
oldies!) that I am currently co-ordinating what I believe is the
*only* Light site on the web (URL below).  You are most welcome to
visit...

"it's wonderful" says Mary Jack Wald (one of Enoch's daughters) and
                 Lem Lloyd (her son)!!!

[excuse the tacky promo!]

Coming very soon are lengthy interviews with Dick Hyman and Tony
Mottola (who have also both seen and been impressed by the site) -
Tony's going to record some answers just as soon as he recovers
from a bout of laryngitis and Dick's responses (to my 45 questions!)
are due any day now...

If anyone has any discography additions or other info they'd like to
submit, please do so!


Robbie
Spaced Out - the Enoch Light WWW Site *** *** *** ***
*** *** *** *** http://www.cybersurf.co.uk/rcb/light/

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From: "Robbie Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Vaba-Ba-Boom
Date: 31 Jul 1996 21:56:50 +0000

Me again!

If anyone doesn't own the new Edmundo Ros 2xCD compilation ('40
exotic rhythms from the master of all things latin') - track
it down and *buy*!

Some of the tracks are quite tame but most are stupendous - and
his Latin version of "Hare Krishna" has to be heard to be believed!
And if you've always found 'Aquarius' a bit queasy, Edmundo's version
will convert you to its beauty.

Here in the UK it's on Eclipse 844 620-2 for 14 pounds - full track
listing on request.

And that reminds me, I also picked up fairly recently an autographed Ros
LP "Hollywood Cha Cha Cha" which has one of my favourite ever tracks - a
cha cha version of the 'Theme from Moulin Rouge' - french accordion meets
latin rhythm - wonderful!  Sadly this track isn't on the CD but don't let
this put you off.


Robbie

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From: root <[e-mail]>
Subject: Yma Sumac LPs
Date: 31 Jul 1996 17:36:56 -0400 (EDT)


Hi...

I'm trying to figure out which releases of Yma Sumac's LPs are first
issues.  I've consulted a comprehensive discography which states that the
"SM" prefix LPs are first issues, but I really don't think that it the
case.  I spoke with someone who is very familiar with Capitol's coding system
and he stated that the SM coding is some sort of stereo release, which
the Yma Sumac LPs are not.  For instance, I have yet to see any SM prefix
releases of Voice of the Xtabay and Legend of the Sun Virgin, BUT have seen
multiples of both with a T prefix.  In fact, I've passed on them all
thinking that they weren't first issues.

Anyone can help here?

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From: Michael Ross <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Yma Sumac LPs
Date: 31 Jul 1996 15:20:44 -0700 (PDT)

The SM prefix designates a reissue, probably from the 70s.  The T prefix
is the original -- then you have to designate label color and logo.

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From: Paul Lewis <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Yma Sumac LPs
Date: 31 Jul 1996 19:58:27 -0400 (EDT)


> The SM prefix designates a reissue, probably from the 70s.  The T prefix
> is the original -- then you have to designate label color and logo.
>

Could you tell me what I should look for in a first issue in label color
and logo?  Does it depend on the year it was released?

thanks,
Paul