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exotica-digest       Saturday, February 13 1999       Volume 02 : Number 321



In This Digest:

Re: (exotica) Ultra Lounge Promo 1 and 2???? and CDDB
(exotica) MatchGameSuperStars
(exotica) Brad Benedict
(exotica) Re: Sid & Marty Krofft
(exotica) Danny Dayton obit
(exotica) On-line Production music store
(exotica) Cyber-village
Re: (exotica) MatchGameSuperStars
(exotica) Krofft
(exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations
(exotica) Krofft
(exotica) My new theme song
Re: (exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations
Re: (exotica) My new theme song
(exotica) PAL video
(exotica) WALT DISNEY'S ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM CD *RARE*
Re: (exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations
(exotica) Ebay Situation
(exotica) File under: "shameless self-promotion"
Re: (exotica) Ultra Lounge Promo 1 and 2?
(exotica) ebay enhancements
Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation
(exotica) "Rare" Disney Recordings
Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation
(exotica) Ananda Shankar, "Ananda Shankar"
(exotica) Gershon Kingsley
Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation
(exotica) Re: Forever Lounge, Forever +ACEAIQAhACEAIQAhACEAIQAh-90+ACU+ACQ-5
(exotica) MP3 database
Re: (exotica) MP3 database
Re: (exotica) Forever +ACEAIQAhACEAIQAhACEAIQAh-90+ACU+ACQ-5
(exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???
(exotica) Retro Cocktail Hour
Re: (exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???
Re: (exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???

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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 06:41:58 +0000
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ultra Lounge Promo 1 and 2???? and CDDB

In a message dated 02/11/99 3:02:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [e-mail]
writes:

<<...this CD was the same
 as the very first "Leopard" sampler....
 "Promo 2" here appears to be 4 tracks each from vols. 7-12, and was, I
 imagine, also released to record stores and radio stations.>>

I can confirm this.  While our radio station's music director claimed the
Leopard Skin sampler for himself, the Program Director (me) got the
individual CDs, Promo 1 and Promo 2 in their little cardboard sleeves.  The
first one was in a white sleeve and the CD "top" was black with a olive
shape/color offsetting the hole.  The second one was in a black sleeve and
the CD "top" was white with the olive.

Both CDs had, in small print across the "top" these words: "Welcome to the
Ultra-Lounge." The front cover had the ultra lounge logo and the back had
the track listings with a small version of the logo.  Unfortunately,
because of the textured white paper they used in Promo 1, the track
listings were difficult to read.  Promo 2 was less artsy, but at least you
could read everything that was printed.

I still have the cardboard sleeves somewhere, but decided to stick the CDs
in a slim 2-CD case and photocopy the covers...and that is what I use quite
a bit.

Wish Capitol at least went on to another sampler past the one one it issued
for 13+...that way I could put it and the Music Hound CD together.

I have often thought it funny, though, that Capitol would issue samplers of
samplers...which is really what the Ultra Lounge series is and not a
product in of itself.  I know some may disagree with me, however I had
always hoped the cool packaging would help interest people in clamoring for
the originals on CD and would create a market that Capitol would respond
to.  I do believe the clamoring began, but it may not have been large
enough to get Capitol to really act upon it.

I suppose once Capitol officially calls an end to the series (as it appears
has happened), it will issue a Sampler of the Samplers to the series of
samplers.

Byron



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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:37:32 -0500
From: <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) MatchGameSuperStars

Charles Nelson Reilly!  OK, I just wanted to see his name typed
out...LIDSVILLE!  OH, YES DADDY!  One of my favorite kidshows and one that
definetly got me into psychedelia when I was a teen!  Weeee!  Gee, what
could LIDSVILLE really mean?  Like, what's a "lid", kid...;^<>

Anyone heard this Sid and Marty Interscope collection?  I bet there's some
cool moogidelia on it!
OOOooo, speaking of WILD, I finally got another ol' holy grail of mine for
which I've long searched, the Cannonball/Nat Adderly-Rick Holmes SOUL
ZODIAC, baby!  Lucky are the ladies who have a SCORPIO man, in the SO-LAR
system!
Excited!
Jane Fondle


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:56:59 -0500
From: Peter Risser <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Brad Benedict

Anyone know how to reach this guy?
I've got some questions about the UL series I must have answered...

Let me know privately if you have any dope (email address, phone number,
company he works for...)

Thanks!
Peter


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:56:08 -0500
From: Peter Risser <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Sid & Marty Krofft

I was going to ask about the Indoor Amusement Park in Atlanta as well.  I
remember riding the Worlds-Longest-Escalator as a tyke, as well as a ride
that simulated being in a pinball machine.  Unfortuntely, that's the extent
of my memory.  I'm asuming this is no longer around?
Does anyone have more details?

Surely there must be a web page dedicated to it somewhere...  :)

Peter


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:35:22 -0600
From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Danny Dayton obit

 *Danny Dayton
    LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actor Danny Dayton, who appeared in the 1955 movie
``Guys and Dolls'' and whose TV roles spanned decades from ``All in the
Family'' to ``Friends,'' died Saturday of emphysema. He was 75.
    Dayton was an award-winning director of TV commercials featuring
celebrities, most notably Buddy Hackett's spots for Lay's potato chips.
    Dayton served in World War II before beginning his entertainment career on
Broadway. His credits included ``A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum'' and ``High Button Shoes.''
    He soon turned to motion pictures, including ``Love at First Bite'' with
George Hamilton in 1979, ``The Sting II'' with Jackie Gleason in 1982 and
``Ed Wood'' with Johnny Depp in 1994.
    His other TV credits included ``Dallas,'' ``MASH,'' ``Caroline in the
City,'' ``Mad About You'' and ``The Nanny.''

http://allmovie.com/cg/x.exe?USR=10:24:04|AM&p=avg&sql=B17566

February 12, 1999  NYTimes
Danny Dayton, Actor and Director, Dies at 75
Danny Dayton, an actor and director, died on Saturday at Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 75 and lived in Los Angeles.

The cause was emphysema, his publicist said.

As an actor on television, Dayton played the character known as Hank Pivnik
on "All in the Family" and also appeared on "It's Garry Shandling's Show"
and "Sergeant Bilko." His television credits also included appearances on
"The Nanny," "Cagney and Lacey," "Dallas" and "MASH." He also directed
television shows, including "The Lucy Show" and "Masquerade Party." His deft
directorial hand with television commercials won him three Clio awards.

Dayton, who was born in Jersey City, N.J., was a graduate of New York
University's School of Journalism but turned instead to the theater. He
replaced Zero Mostel in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and
also directed and appeared in the show's national touring company. He also
had roles in "High Button Shoes," "Detective Story" and "At War With the
Army." His film appearances included "Flicks," "Requiem for a Heavyweight,"
"The Turning Point" and "Ed Wood."

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; a son, Charles, and a daughter, Robin
Allison Smalley, both of Los Angeles, and two grandchildren.





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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:48:09 -0600
From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) On-line Production music store

A new online music shop has launched its beta Web site, Licensemusic.com.
The new site offers users access to a catalog of original tracks - both
vocal and instrumental, and covering most musical styles. The searchable
catalog also allows users to sample tracks in RealAudio and then license and
download them in a variety of formats, including MP3.

World Wide Web: http://www.licensemusic.com




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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:56:32 -0600
From: Lou Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Cyber-village

Far East Online Shopping Village

Shopping is a passion and an art in Singapore and this local Web site brings
together a number of Singaporean and Malaysian online stores in one place
for the convenience of the Internet shopper. Stores include two florists
from Malaysia, a watch retailer, Asian arts and crafts, cars, Malaysian
music, general gifts and PC stores.

World Wide Web: http://www.cyber-village.net/




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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:06:16 -0800 (PST)
From: Ben Waugh <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) MatchGameSuperStars

Ok, then. Ooh I don't know. He looked like he was on his last leg in
The Ghost and Mrs Muir days. Ought to be dead by now, I reckon.




- [e-mail] wrote:

> That story is too beautiful!  You should have shared that with the
list...it's too good to hoard!
> Still waiting for MatchGame2000,
 Jane..
> O, is St. Charlie still with us?

- ---bw muttered:

> A saint of a man. As a down-and-out SF Valley punk in 1982, I worked
the pumps at Dave's Union 76. Filled Charlie's tank for him. He gave
me a $2 tip. I bought beer and got drunk. La dolce vita.
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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 11:11:10 +0000
From: "Keith E. Lo Bue" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Krofft

Ron Grandia <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>The "Lidsville" title sequence gave me nighmares.<<

Not to be confused with Nitty-Gritty Ville....*



*I'm just a vehicle...I don't make the shit up! ;-)


Keith

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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:29:37 PST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations

Overall, "Celebrities At Their Worst Vol. 2" is less satisfying
than the first volume, which isn't surprising since it's obvious
that the compilers are getting to the bottom of the barrel of
available audio verite material. One of the discs in this new
2-CD set consists entirely of excerpts from those Friars Club
"roast" records, which are amusing in spots, but were scripted
affairs intended to be "outrageous," and therefore lack the fire
of the impromptu freakouts by Orson Welles, Jack Palance, et
al.

This set also includes a prank phone call attributed to Sammy
Petrillo, which is in reality a guy named Harold Flender (a TV
and screen writer). It's taken from an LP of phone calls by Flender
that's pretty funny in its own right, but again doesn't quite
fit in with the concept "celebrities at their worst."

Still, for those interested in the sludge behind Hollywood's
plastic facade, it's worthwhile. I got mine from Aquarius Records
in San Francisco (http://aquarius.bianca.com), and they're charging
$15.98 plus shipping, which isn't bad for a two-disc set.


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 12:15:10 -0500
From: Brian Phillips <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Krofft

>>The "Lidsville" title sequence gave me nighmares.<<

Not to be confused with Nitty-Gritty Ville....*

The questions remain, who is from Nitty Gritty Ville, the Dirt Band or
Shirley Ellis?

How's that for a topper?
Brian



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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:53:30 -0500
From: Nat Kone <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) My new theme song

I don't have any actual use for a theme song.  I'm not a DJ and my Vegas
act is still not perfected.  But if I had a use for a theme song I think
I've found it.
On a K-tel Sammy Davis Jr. record.
How did I ignore Sammy all this time?
The first clue to the sublime nature of Sammy was a record called "Song and
Dance Man" on which he does all these TV theme songs, including not only
Baretta, Chico and the Man (an obvious choice for Sammy) and "We'll make it
this time", the Kojak theme, but also does the only version of the theme
for Hawaii Five Oh that I've ever heard with lyrics.  It's called "You can
count on me".  If you sing the tune to yourself, it's pretty easy to figure
out how the lyrics fit in.
The next Sammy clues were the two songs he sings on the Salt and Pepper
soundtrack, especially the rockin "I like the way you dance".
But this Ktel record is a treasure trove. There's "Spinning Wheel" and
"You've made me so very happy" in which Sammy made a very good case for
replacing David Clayton Thomas in B,S and Tears.
And then there's my new theme song.

"I'm over 25 but you can trust me".

Once upon a time, I heard the song of the flowers too, kids.  I once fought
for the same things you're fighting for.  And if here or there, I copped
out if it was only because I knew that you would pick up the fight for me.

Right arm!

Nat (or "Nat X")



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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:50:34 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations

In a message dated 99-02-12 11:39:54 EST, [e-mail] writes:

<< This set also includes a prank phone call attributed to Sammy
 Petrillo, which is in reality a guy named Harold Flender (a TV
 and screen writer). It's taken from an LP of phone calls by Flender
 that's pretty funny in its own right, but again doesn't quite
 fit in with the concept "celebrities at their worst."
  >>
There is a comedian named Sammy Petrillo who was a Jerry Lewis impersonator
who starred in the schlock comedy "Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla"
(Duke Mitchell takes the Dean Martin role)  Was this the "same" Sammy Petrillo
or the impersonator's impersonator?

Charlie


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 14:23:56 -0500 (EST)
From: Kevin William Greenlee <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) My new theme song

On Fri, 12 Feb 1999, Nat Kone wrote:
> How did I ignore Sammy all this time?

It sounds like you need to run- not walk- down to your nearest record
store and get yourself a copy of Sammy Davis Jr. NOW.  Not only does NOW
contain a large foldout poster of Sammy but it also contains the
undeniably classic "I am over 25 but you an trust me" as well as the theme
from Shaft and MacArthur Park. With songs like that, how bad could it
possibly be? (you also might want to keep an eye open for Sammy's stirring
"Dont Blame It on the Children").
I also find The Sammy Davis Jr. All Star Spectacular to be a fascinating
oddity. This album features Sammy singin in the voices of(among others)
Bela Lugosi, Huckleberry Hound, Dean Martin and the Kingfish.
Mesmerizingly peculiar...



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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 19:52:41 +0000
From: Hugh Petfield <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) PAL video

To all Exoticans in the UK,
The London 'Evening Standard' reports the issue of
a video 'The Betty Page Teaserama' (Visual Entertainment,
Cert 18)
Betty and her motley chums do the sort of exotic dancing
that is erotic without being explicit (no mum, they don't
take all their clothes off).  A 1955 time-capsule curio, all
the way from burlesque's sputtering final act, but
oddly touching.  No, not like that...
ES rated: Cheeserama...



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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 19:29:30 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) WALT DISNEY'S ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM CD *RARE*

Yeah it is rare because it is most probably a boot.

Check this out on eBay folks

Item #65814661

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=65814661

It was up to $ 47.00 at last check.  You think this guy is making more copies
on some of the  low (to no) cost CD-R's.

Robert


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 03:31:42 -0800
From: "Carl Russo" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Celebs at their Worst -- Recommendation with Reservations

>One of the discs in this new
>2-CD set consists entirely of excerpts from those Friars Club
>"roast" records...

Almost.  I remember that the Wilt Chamberlain roast was televised on the
Dean Martin Comedy Hour.  My young brain thought the joke about storing his
watermelons in a Rolls Royce was reference to his testicles!

C. "Ratso" Russo
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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 00:27:12 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) Ebay Situation

Well folks, I've had my first bad situation using Ebay and pretty much what
Otto was saying is right.  I'll tell you what happened and then please post
your comments or advice.

I've been an Ebay user since mid- January and have bought 3 or 4 items without
any problems.  Since both the buyer and the seller has a reputation to protect
(a reputation as in comments that can be left about one's self in the form of
"feedback") I always promptly email the sellers.  So far everything has gone
great.

Early this week, Monday Feb. 8th, I won a bid for a $5 map.  I emailed the
seller that night.  I did not get any response by Wednesday and I thought,
Okay, well maybe he has been out of town, or didn't see or get my message, so
I email a 2nd message.

  I finally hear back from him on Thursday evening with an apology that his
computer system had gone down.  However in his message he says he expects
feedback.  It is not clear if he means he will mail the item when I leave the
feedback, or if he means he's going to leave feedback about me, then email me
about it.   This feedback thing is really ridiculous because the buyer feels
coerced into leaving positive feedback in order to get the item. I was so
pissed about it, but on the otherhand, I wanted the map with no further
hassle, so I got on the computer and left some "positive" bullsh**t feedback
for him (to ad to his lengthy collection).  Here's his message:


<<I am sorry for the delay in notifying you of your high bid on the above
item. We are currently running about 150-200 items on eBay and we have a
program to keep track of everything and it crashed over the weekend and we
have had to spend a great deal of time in rebuilding all the information.
Please send a copy of this email with your payment.  We will email you on the
receipt of your payment, shipping of the item and when feedback is left.  We
would appreciate any feedback from you.>>

So you tell me what is the buyer to do?  If one ever leaves negative feedback
one risks having the same done out of spite by the other party. One really
can't be honest and since I've had this experience I can only suppose there
are others out there who want a "hassle-free" transaction and who also feel
compelled then to post B.S. feedback for the sellers just so they can get
their item.  Therefore one should look upon all the feedback as suspect and
possibly insincere comments by people like myself.

- - Michele


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 23:00:51 -0700
From: Matt Hinrichs <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) File under: "shameless self-promotion"

Please visit my new music webpage, In My Room -

http://www.psn.net/~blue/room.html

It's groovy.

- - Matt


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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 23:46:54 -0800 (PST)
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ultra Lounge Promo 1 and 2?

personally i distributed over a thousand copies of each
of the first two sampler cds.  those cds had a great deal
of impact on the overall success of the UL series.  i count
myself fortunate to be hired to work for the better part
of a year on such a 'cadillac' project, for capitol.   now and
then, things come together like they should.

paul moshay




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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 00:40:55 -0800 (PST)
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) ebay enhancements

ebay just made some enhancements to feedback
reporting that should address some of the concerns,
michelle.   if you're bidding on ebay, this is a page
i've learned to watch weekly.

http://calculus.ebay.com/aw-cgi/announce.shtml




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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 05:06:06 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation

In a message dated 2/13/99 12:33:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[e-mail] writes:

<< Therefore one should look upon all the feedback as suspect and
 possibly insincere comments by people like myself. >>

If you really think that people are leaving false feedback because you think
buyers are "coerced",  just email someone who left feedback on a seller and
ask them to be REALLY candid.

I have purchased about 25 to 30 things from eBay, most in the 30-50 dollar
range and the only thing I had problems with are a couple of cheap 78's which
the seller offered to take back and return my money.

I really don't see the reason for critism here.

Robert


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 05:20:43 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) "Rare" Disney Recordings

Well check this out folks.

There now appears to be a way that visitors to Disneyland and WDW can "make"
their own CD's of various park music, attractions, etc.  Additionally, most of
the "cuts" are not available on "outside the park" albums, CD's, etc.

Has anybody done this?

http://members.aol.com/DsnylndMzk/cd.html

Robert


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:42:24 -0000
From: "Robert Baldock" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation

Michele wrote:

> Well folks, I've had my first bad situation using Ebay and pretty much
> what Otto was saying is right.  I'll tell you what happened and then
> please post your comments or advice.

In these circumstances I would take one of two actions:

- - pull out of the deal and complain to eBay/post negative feedback, or;
- - if you really want the item you bid for, give the guy as much
praise as he wants and then once you have the item, post what
you really think about him...


Robbie


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:14:54 +0100
From: Moritz R <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Ananda Shankar, "Ananda Shankar"

Officially reissued by WEA / Reprise: The 1970 album by Ananda Shankar
(the son Of Ravi). I have been looking for this for a long time not even
knowing what it was; all I had was a credit-less cassette that somebody
had given to me. So this morning I stepped into the best record shop on
earth *) and the best record salesman on earth **) said to me: Hey, I
got this reissue new in, you might like it. - He was absolutely right!

This album might be the best fusion record of Indian sitar music, 60s
soft rock and moog electronics ever. Some of you probably know some of
the tracks, as they appeared on a few recent compilations, such as
Jumping Jack Flash. The good thing is: The fusion aspect goes beyond
playing rock evergreens with the sitar; on the B-side of the album it's
vice versa: Indian music with overdubbed rock-sounds.

I heard Ravi Shankar didn't like the record because he thought it was
too commercial. Well... not for me!

There must also a second album by Ananda 6 years later, which I haven't
found yet. Anybody out there?

***** five Exotica list stars

Mo

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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:15:23 +0100
From: Moritz R <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Gershon Kingsley

Does anybody know if Gershon Kingsley still lives and if so, maybe even
where?

(Toobad the "personal manager" of Jean-Jaques Perrey doesn't have an
e-mail account anymore...)

Mo




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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 09:06:04 -0800
From: phix <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Ebay Situation

[e-mail] wrote:
>

>   I finally hear back from him on Thursday evening with an apology that his
> computer system had gone down.  However in his message he says he expects
> feedback.  It is not clear if he means he will mail the item when I leave the
> feedback, or if he means he's going to leave feedback about me, then email me
> about it.   This feedback thing is really ridiculous because the buyer feels
> coerced into leaving positive feedback in order to get the item.


i've never personally run into a situation like this, and it really
doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever- feedback can only logically be
left by either person once their part of the deal is done. here's the
way i work it: if i'm the seller, i post feedback upon receiving
payment. hopefully that is enough to encourage the buyer to post
feedback to me once they've received their item and are satisfied with
it. if i'm the buyer, however, i will only post feedback if the seller
has already posted feedback for me (unless they tell me that they only
want to do feedback once the transaction is totally completed).
remember- the seller always has the first opportunity to post feedback
(if you do it correctly- ie, there's no logical way to post feedback at
all until either part of the transaction has completed or there is some
kind of conflict which prevents the transfer from being completed).

posting feedback just because an auction has closed is totally
ludicrous!! at that point you know nothing about how the transaction
will actually turn out, thus how can you have any opinion at all?

if someone is actually coercing you to do this in specific terms, i
suggest you verify with them that that is actually what they mean, and
then post negative feedback and forget about the item.

cheers!
pea


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 16:53:42 +0100
From: Johan Dada Vis <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Re: Forever Lounge, Forever +ACEAIQAhACEAIQAhACEAIQAh-90+ACU+ACQ-5

At 07:03 -0700 99/02/12, "Jeff Chenault" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Almost EVERY single photograph of an album is out of focus.  They are 90+ACU-
>blurry.
>...
>PRICES  Here's the BIG joke.  Most of the albums in this book are priced
>+ACQ-5-3.  +ACQ-5 for NM and +ACQ-3 for VG+- that's for stereo.

    could you please explain what all these ACU and ACQ
    abbreviations mean? i didn't understand a thing in that
    posting...

        Johan


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:55:52 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Mimi Mayer)
Subject: (exotica) MP3 database

Lycos unveiled a new searchable database of MP3 files on the Web last week.

http://mp3.lycos.com/

The site is fully loaded, as they say in car ads:

*Seaches by artist or song title, including partial word searches ("pub"
for Public Enemy) for 500,000+ MP3 files

*MP3 player downloads

*Ripper and encoder downloads so you can create your own MP3 files

*Add-ons and plug-ins

*Other playthings computer-happy exoticats will dig

The MP3 apps and tools are for Windows machines only. Woe, Mac users,
you're outta luck. I saw nothing indicating this situation will change. Can
anyone recommend some good MP3 stuff for Apple loyalists?

Happy hunting,
Mimi




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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 14:06:05 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (exotica) MP3 database

In a message dated 2/13/99 1:54:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [e-mail]
writes:

> The MP3 apps and tools are for Windows machines only. Woe, Mac users,
>  you're outta luck. I saw nothing indicating this situation will change. Can
>  anyone recommend some good MP3 stuff for Apple loyalists?
>
>  Happy hunting,
>  Mimi

Don't go scarin' the Mac users there are players and encoders for them, too.
You can start your search at:

http://www.macamp.com/

They have a free player you can down load and as far as Mac & mp3s go, I
believe they are the best.  There are also links to the rest of the Mac mp3
world.

- -Roy G.Biv


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 16:12:00 -0500
From: "m.ace" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) Forever +ACEAIQAhACEAIQAhACEAIQAh-90+ACU+ACQ-5

>>Almost EVERY single photograph of an album is out of focus.  They are
90+ACU-
>>blurry.
>>...
>>PRICES  Here's the BIG joke.  Most of the albums in this book are priced
>>+ACQ-5-3.  +ACQ-5 for NM and +ACQ-3 for VG+- that's for stereo.
>
>could you please explain what all these ACU and ACQ
>abbreviations mean? i didn't understand a thing in that
>posting...
>
>Johan

EIEIO...

It drove me buggy too! Here's my guess... I noticed that the message was
written using a Microsoft e-mail application, and I've been reading
recently about MS using non-standard, proprietary character codes in their
software. Which fail to render correctly in anyone else's software. That
wacky Microsoft!

I guess this would be a good moment to mention that when participating in
mailing lists, it's always a good idea to be sure that your mail program is
set to "plain text" -- no fancy stuff that'll just make trouble. And only
use characters that you can type directly. Characters accessed with control
or alt combinations may not render for someone out there.

And always wear your galoshes when you go out in the rain.

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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 19:09:40 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???

Can anyone give me/us a brief lesson on what to look for in purchasing a set
of bongos?  Type?  Brand?  Price?

Thanks,

Robert


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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:38:33 +0000
From: "Darrell Brogdon" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (exotica) Retro Cocktail Hour

Watch out you don't catch bongo fever on this week's Retro Cocktail
Hour webcast.  You'll find bongo beaters extraordinaire, including a
track from the classic "Jazz Heat, Bongo Beat" on the infamous Crown
label.

Also, bossa nova with Les Baxter and Lalo Schifrin;  music for belly
dancing by Sonny Lester from "How to Belly Dance for Your Husband";
guitarist Vinnie Bell's wacked-out version of "Caravan"; jungle jazz
with Yma Sumac, Chaino and Shorty Rogers (from his soundtrack "Tarzan
the Ape Man"); and "The Man from O.R.G.A.N."!

To hear The Retro Cocktail Hour on the Web, you'll need RealPlayer G2
and at least a 28.8 Internet connection.  Download RealPlayer at:

http://www.real.com/products/player/50player/index.html?src=download

Next week, it's our annual Exotica Extravaganza, two hours of tiki
tunes by all the greats, plus some buried treasures.  E-mail us your
requests by Wednesday and we'll try to include 'em!

Thanks for the space.

Darrell Brogdon
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KANU FM 91.5
Broadcasting Hall
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
Visit The Retro Cocktail Hour at:
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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 19:53:45 -0500
From: "Brian Tozer" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???

>Can anyone give me/us a brief lesson on what to look for in purchasing a set
>of bongos?  Type?  Brand?  Price?

I'm interested in this too...and if someone also knows about congas (the big brother of bongos!),
please add this to the reply!
Thanks,
Brian Tozer





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Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:07:12 -0500
From: "m.ace" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (exotica) What do you look for in a bongo???

>Can anyone give me/us a brief lesson on what to look for in purchasing a set
>of bongos?  Type?  Brand?  Price?

Please don't take this as expert advice (far from it), but I'll throw in a
few words.

Wood shells are generally preferable to plastic or fiberglass, although
with *congas* fiberglass does seem to have its good points as far as
roadability and cutting tone. But it seems less used with bongos. Wood is
richer sounding (and looks nicer).

Metal rims with tuning lugs are preferable to tacked-on heads. For one, you
can tune 'em. Secondly, head replacement is a bit less daunting.

Brandwise, Latin Percussion, Matador (LP's mid-price line) and Cosmic
Percussion (LP's budget line) are safe brands. Toca and Gon Bop are also
solid brands.

As far as prices, this is just my experience, there may be better deals out
there. Anyway, if buying *new* expect $60 to $70 for good entry level
bongos. Less than that and it's likely to be toy-grade stuff. For full-size
bongos (7-inch "macho" and 8 to 9-inch "hembra") expect to slide up over
$100. And the sky's the limit from there.

Of course, buying used would save you money.

I haven't shopped congas, but you probably have to go over $200 for a new
pair with stand. Same brands would be good bets.

Some links:
Latin Percussion:
http://www.lpmusic.com/
Geared toward selling their wares of course, but contains a nice helping of
general information. Check the online magazine section for articles. The
price listings in the product showcase are full list, not street. Don't
faint. Oh no! They've introduced triple-headed bongos!
http://www.lpmusic.com/Online_Magazine/Whats_New/triple_headed_bongos.html
Is this going to get out of hand, like 7-string basses?

The Bongo Page:
http://www.rhythmweb.com/bongo/
Still a little thin last time I checked, but worth the trip.

Congahead.Com:
http://www.congahead.com/
Personal site from Latin Percussion's founder, Martin Cohen. Kinda
schmoozy, but interesting. Lots of RealAudio.

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