MARTIN DENNY |
CD Review |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Bachelor In Paradise: The Best Of Martin Denny LABEL: Pear Records RELEASED: 1996 DURATION: 53:36 – 20 Tracks |
Bachelor In Paradise: The Best Of Martin Denny showcases music from the influential pioneer of Exotica, who helped shape the musical exploration of record buyers from the late-1950’s and beyond. His style is a cross-fertilization between world jazz and Pacific Island music. This definitive collection showcases Martin Denny’s music portfolio, including “Quiet Village”, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind”, “Pearly Shells”, “A Taste Of Honey”, and “Little Bird”. An essential introduction to the world of Exotica, and a perfect complement to any music enthusiasts’ collection. |
Vinyl Review |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Quiet Village [Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: 1959 DURATION: 13 Tracks TRACK: “Quiet Village” (Les Baxter) 3:44 |
Quiet Village was the landmark album that signified the arrival of Exotica music in the late-1950’s. The song “Quiet Village” was originally composed by Les Baxter, and popularized by Martin Denny. “Quiet Village” became the Exotica standard that was covered by composers including Don Tiare & The Alohas, and Webley Edwards. Arthur Lyman took this track and renamed it “Taboo Tu”, which has been covered live by Mr. Bungle, and sampled by Gus Gus during their song “Oh (Edit)”.
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Selected Discography |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Exotica [Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: May 1957 DURATION: 12 Tracks |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Forbidden Island [Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: 1958 DURATION: 12 Tracks |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Hypnotique [Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: 1958 DURATION: 11 Tracks |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Quiet Village[Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: 1959 DURATION: 13 Tracks |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Exotic Love [Vinyl LP] LABEL: Liberty Records RELEASED: 1968 DURATION: 38:00 – 12 Tracks |
ARTIST: Martin Denny ALBUM: Bachelor In Paradise: The Best Of Martin Denny LABEL: Pear Records RELEASED: 1996 DURATION: 53:36 – 20 Tracks |
Special Section |
This special section is dedicated to a selection of great cover songs which Martin Denny has recorded during his music career: “A Taste Of Honey” (Robert Scott & Ric Marlow) 3:10 |