TJP
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TJP
On 2010-01-27 09:07, tabuzak wrote:
There were arrangements recorded of Exotica compositions on the Command label by Enoch Light, Dick Hyman, and more. You may have heard them though and didn't realize they were exotica - or at least they didn't sound like Martin Denny. A well known example is "Swamp Fire." Compare the versions on Light's "Dimension 3" LP with Denny's on "Afro-Desia."
The hyper active (SABP style) arrangements by Enoch Light give Exotica a character that could be called at odds with the often tranquil seductive sounds of the Denny/Lyman/Baxter contingent.
Same goes for Esquivel. He souped the stuff up.
Not judging here - just pointing out the differences. I love Enoch Light and Esquivel especially. I use them sparingly in Exotica mixes though.
Jack
Thanks, Jack! I've got to get my hands on a copy of "Dimension 3"- great to know. Not a surprise to hear your explanation of his "less-than-tranquil" approach. Enoch and Esquivel surely fought for that "far out" title.
-Andy
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