I met this man. I was playing piano at the Kahala Madarin at the lanai in front of Hoku's back in the early 90's and he came in for a drink. He asked if he could play a tune on the piano. I'm glad I let him. He was in his 80's and played great! I learned later that it was Martin Denny. He unintentionally made me look like a complete hack. Oh well, it's not so bad... I was beaten by a legend!
My parents had the Exotica album when I was a kid, and it really enhanced my music appreciation. I'm playing guitar and singing, now. I wish I could have met Martin. I lived in Hawaii back in the 60s-70s. One of the best pianists around. And such beautiful music! RIP.
I love his earlier, tropical jazz stuff. He was a magician, who set such a tranquil mood through his music, and would transport me back to a past life in Polynesia. And present day Hawaii, as well, as I lived there for years.
I like Martin Denny’s music but it really does irritate me how much Les Baxter is overlooked. Denny had a huge hit with Quiet Village, but that’s a Baxter song! (And Baxter’s version is better if you ask me.)
@@devinmccanna645 I agree and also don't like how Les Baxter has been overlooked. Most people don't seem to know who he is or what he has accomplished in his innovative approach to music. A few here and there know him solely from "The Poor People of Paris", a hit for him in the mid-1950s. I was one of those people until I burrowed deeply into his music and discovered the magic of his unique approach to his uniquely beautiful arrangements of his compositions.
Wow! He was way ahead of his time creating Lounge music, I mean real sound effect lounge music, not like the current electronica mix stuff done on ProTools.
Does anybody know the documentary this was taken from? It’s labeled as Exotica Music Doc I CANT FIND ANYTHING LIKE THAT ANYWHERE! Thankyou to the poster of this, wish I knew how to ask you directly.
Denny did a cover theme title song for the 60's T.V. show "James A. Michner's, Adventures in Paradise", that tune is on one of his albums and is a truly beautiful composition!
Exotica music "is what people think the islands might be like, in their own minds"
True legend
My favorite youtube video of all youtube history
Love his music!!! My Dad has all his albums which he played during my childhood. Still enjoy listening today!!
I had no idea I loved denny's music until I realized he was the composer of all my spotify music lol
I met this man. I was playing piano at the Kahala Madarin at the lanai in front of Hoku's back in the early 90's and he came in for a drink. He asked if he could play a tune on the piano. I'm glad I let him. He was in his 80's and played great! I learned later that it was Martin Denny. He unintentionally made me look like a complete hack. Oh well, it's not so bad... I was beaten by a legend!
That's a great story.
Awesome!
My parents had the Exotica album when I was a kid, and it really enhanced my music appreciation. I'm playing guitar and singing, now. I wish I could have met Martin. I lived in Hawaii back in the 60s-70s. One of the best pianists around. And such beautiful music! RIP.
I love his earlier, tropical jazz stuff. He was a magician, who set such a tranquil mood through his music, and would transport me back to a past life in Polynesia. And present day Hawaii, as well, as I lived there for years.
You have to be great to invent an entire music genre with your debut album
Love me some Martin Denny
Great thing .. have his first Vinyl and see all his visions! legend i think 2023
Perhaps there’s more of this documentary somewhere but I find it peculiar that Les Baxter, who invented exotica is not mentioned.
i'm Les Baxter's biggest fan
I like Martin Denny’s music but it really does irritate me how much Les Baxter is overlooked. Denny had a huge hit with Quiet Village, but that’s a Baxter song! (And Baxter’s version is better if you ask me.)
@@devinmccanna645 I agree and also don't like how Les Baxter has been overlooked. Most people don't seem to know who he is or what he has accomplished in his innovative approach to music. A few here and there know him solely from "The Poor People of Paris", a hit for him in the mid-1950s. I was one of those people until I burrowed deeply into his music and discovered the magic of his unique approach to his uniquely beautiful arrangements of his compositions.
Very interesting little interview and video. Came here after researching Yma Sumac Liked, shared and subscribed.
~~~also listen to ARTHUR LYMAN....esp. "Island Vibes" album. Exquisite!
“My music is fictional, but it’s based!”🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Fantastic!! Brilliant Artist!
Check out my spotify playlist - Beginners Guide to Exotica
playlists.net/beginners-guide-to-exotica
I miss the Dinah Shore Show 😪...
amazing artist
legend
True art
I wish there was a band out there doing this stuff.
I found a band out of Dallas that keeps this fun stuff alive! facebook.com/thetikitorchesband/
I know this comment is four years old, but if you haven’t since discovered them look up ixtahuele on Spotify.
ruclips.net/video/6pSaacC-3jo/видео.html
Wow! He was way ahead of his time creating Lounge music, I mean real sound effect lounge music, not like the current electronica mix stuff done on ProTools.
love
Does anybody know the documentary this was taken from? It’s labeled as Exotica Music Doc I CANT FIND ANYTHING LIKE THAT ANYWHERE! Thankyou to the poster of this, wish I knew how to ask you directly.
I think it’s from this:
ruclips.net/video/CGVtTQ-OyMY/видео.html
What is thé name of the song at 2:38
B-52's were big fans.
Denny did a cover theme title song for the 60's T.V. show "James A. Michner's, Adventures in Paradise", that tune is on one of his albums and is a truly beautiful composition!
Is this narrator Marsha Thomason(Diana from HITMAN)?
Nicely atmospheric, but its silly to add a kookaburra sound.
It was Wonderful exotic music back then. I know cuz I was there!
Ah! God is the root of YMO!
And now it's called cultural appropriation.
Which one? He even said it was multiple cultures. I’m impressed that he sought out musicians that weren’t white.