Description
The definitive work of Martin Denny, who created the new musical genre “Exotica” in the 1950s and had a major influence on later lounge music, mood music, and sampling culture, is back in print.
Known as the “Father of Exotica,” Martin Denny built upon his foundation as a jazz pianist, blending Hawaiian, Latin, and ethnic instruments and natural sounds from across Asia. With an original sound incorporating the koto, gamelan, Burmese temple bells, and birdsong, he painted a new landscape in the American music scene of the time.
This album, “Quiet Village: The Exotic Sounds Of Martin Denny,” is the definitive work that made his name known worldwide. The title track “Quiet Village” was originally composed by Les Baxter, but Martin Denny’s 1956 single version is widely known as a historic hit that symbolizes Exotica.
Floating throughout the album is a fantastical atmosphere reminiscent of tropical paradises and exotic landscapes. Centered on the sophisticated performance of lounge jazz, exotic percussion and richly ethnic tones layer together to create a unique soundscape.
In addition to the original album, this pressing includes bonus tracks “Stardust,” “Misirlou,” “Quiet Village (1956 Version),” “Manila,” and “The Enchanted Sea.” It offers a full experience of the origins and appeal of the Exotica genre.
Limited edition pressing on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
A1. Stranger In Paradise
A2. Hawaiian War Chant
A3. Coronation
A4. Sake Rock
A5. Paradise Found
A6. Firecracker
A7. Stardust (bonus track)
A8. Misirlou (bonus track)
A9. Quiet Village (1956 version bonus track)
B1. Martinique
B2. My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekua, Hawaii Cha Cha Cha
B3. Tune, From Rangoon
B4. Happy Talk
B5. Pagan Love Songs
B6. Laura
B7. Quiet Village
B8. Manila (bonus track)
B9. The Enchanted Sea (bonus track)
The complete album + 5 bonus tracks - limited edition pressing on 180g vinyl
American piano player and composer Martin Denny developed a new musical genre in
the mid-'50s by combining lounge jazz, Hawaiian music, Latin rhythms, bird calls, and
ethnic instruments from around the world (such as koto, gamelans, Burmese temple
bells) into a sound that became known as Exotica.
Best known as the "Father of Exotica," Martin Denny was responsible for the genre's
biggest hit of all time with his 1956 single version of Les Baxter's 'Quiet Village', the
title of the album presented here, and with the single included as a bonus track.
Includes the bonus tracks: 'Stardust' / 'Misirlou' / 'Quiet Village' [1956 version] /
'Manila' / The Enchanted Sea
