The closest thing in exotica to a super group. 101 Strings creator and Some… Read Full Bio ↴The closest thing in exotica to a super group. 101 Strings creator and Somerset label chief D.L. Miller, acting on his always-reliable trend-following instincts, pulled together a group of top Hollywood session men, including Jack "Mr. Bongo" Constanzo, Alvino Rey on console guitar, Irv Cottler on drums, Emil Richards on vibes, the late great Jimmy Rowles on piano, and Paul Horn on sax (who would later record in such authentically exotic settings as the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal). He gave them the task of producing a quickie knock-off of the then-popular Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman sound.
They appear to have taken on the challenge with enthusiasm, taking more than a few opportunities to poke fun at Denny/Lyman trademarks like bird calls (the Surfmen's are possibly the phoniest ever put on vinyl) and savage jungle noises. Their material reads like a primer of exotica music: "Quiet Village"; "Taboo"; Moon of Manakoora; "Hawaiian War Chant"; Fire Goddess; Orchid Lagoon; Jungle Romance; Bali Hai.
The Surfmen recorded two albums' worth of tunes for Miller, who subsequently released it in a variety of different packages. Exotic Island is the first and easiest to spot, and given its title and cover, probably the one most likely to be marked up by record dealers. Tradewinds is a suitable substitute and probably cheaper, since it's often stuck in the bargain bin with the rest of the Hawaiian music albums.
They appear to have taken on the challenge with enthusiasm, taking more than a few opportunities to poke fun at Denny/Lyman trademarks like bird calls (the Surfmen's are possibly the phoniest ever put on vinyl) and savage jungle noises. Their material reads like a primer of exotica music: "Quiet Village"; "Taboo"; Moon of Manakoora; "Hawaiian War Chant"; Fire Goddess; Orchid Lagoon; Jungle Romance; Bali Hai.
The Surfmen recorded two albums' worth of tunes for Miller, who subsequently released it in a variety of different packages. Exotic Island is the first and easiest to spot, and given its title and cover, probably the one most likely to be marked up by record dealers. Tradewinds is a suitable substitute and probably cheaper, since it's often stuck in the bargain bin with the rest of the Hawaiian music albums.
Forbidden Island
The Surfmen Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Forbidden Island' by these artists:
HA SUNG WOON Umm, eh oh eh oh 데려가 세상이 어둠 속에 잠기면 그 안에 낮게…
Ha Sung-woon Umm, eh oh eh oh 데려가 세상이 어둠 속에 잠기면 그 안에 낮게…
하성운 Umm, eh oh eh oh 데려가 세상이 어둠 속에 잠기면 그 안에 낮게…
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daverobertswales
Very atmospheric, good instrumental sounds.
SirBasildeBrush
Nice minor key twanging.
bluefandango
yes! i remember the vid from Marc Cavell & The Class Mates - I See It.
note to self: remembering that the presence of cherubs invalidates the risqué side of the clip.
SirBasildeBrush
...yes, the high art content invalidates any risqué notions.
vvvictoria v
i think i might have just become a furry
SirBasildeBrush
...each to their own, I suppose.