Robert Drasnin - Voodoo II
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Free Music Review: Drasnin Exotica
Hit: 5 Stars
First that this CD was cut in 2007, by now 80 year old Robert Drasnin as an updated version of his his nearly 50 year old Voodoo exotica sessions is remarkable. What Drasnin has done is take the basic Martin Denny/Arthur Lyman instrument lineup & added cello/flute, almost like a Les Baxter Tiki Chamber Ensemble. The cuts are well written, some have very cool endings you would expect from the former CBS music director.The extra instrumentation takes the lead line burden off the vibes &/or piano making the overall effort sound fresh. The solo female choral singing also adds to the mood. Sonics are pretty darn good & proves that talent can produce a fine exotica effort whether its 1957 OR 2007!Free Music Review: If Exotica Is Your Thing, You Need This...
Hit: 5 Stars
It's always a treat when a rare exotica gem is reissued on CD. It's unheard of when an artist of that era goes back into the studio to do a new exotica album. Robert Drasnin, nearly 80, reproduces the mood of his original album on this sequel. The instrumentation is the same as the first, with the welcome addition of cello. The only nod to modern technology is the use of a sampler. It is used sparingly to supply the sounds of harder to find percussion instruments; and if it wasn't listed in the credits, you'd never guess it was there. A sensuous feast throughout. If you don't already have it, order the original "Voodoo" while you're at it.Free Music Review: bluebeams & moon flames
Hit: 5 Stars
The long awaited follow up to 'Voodoo' sounds as if it could of been recorded at the height of the Exotica movement, which is a compliment to the skill of the composer & producer, as the atmosphere of the genre is something Exoticalites, like myself enjoy alongside the music itself, (some fascination with time travel I believe we share).
So a rare treat for fans of highest quality Exotica, awaits those adventurous enough to explore these hidden shores.
Please can we have a No.3.!!!
Free Music Review: Voodoo II
Hit: 5 Stars
I love this CD. The product came a few days after I ordered it in perfect condition. I was very pleased with the order, the mailing service and the product itself. Thank you.Free Music Review: New Exotica!
Hit: 3 Stars
At last, some new Exotica, albeit by a veteran performer. Not a bad offering considering Drasnin is now in his 80s. I enjoyed this album but unfortunately it's a little too much easy listening for me. I don't really feel this album, although a nice listen, is really a fitting sequel to Robert Drasnin's [[ASIN:B0000059YI Voodoo], which is brilliant and a great ambassador for this genre.
If you want to check out Exotica Lounge then I suggest try Drasnin's originalVoodoo, and of course any anthology of Martin Denny is essiential, such asThe Best of Martin Denny's Exotica or The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny, followed by Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman.
However saying that I'm sure these Dresnin pieces would be lovely played live in the right setting, and it does a good job relaxing you, much more than many of the Chill artists can do today with their repitious beats.
Let's hope Dresnin is just warming up for Voodoo 3!