Space Escapade

 

CD

 

"The Founding-Father of Exotica, Les Baxter’s wild inventiveness has made him a hero to modern artists as diverse as Jello Biafra and Beck. Exotica became a hugely popular trend from the early fifties with the onset of international jet travel, making it possible for middle-class Americans to simulate an authentic travelogue experience in the comfort of their suburban homes. “The Music of Les Baxter is never sad or gloomy – it is full of the adventure of life, the sounds of exotic lands and the free spirit of life close to nature”.

Space Escapade (not reissued or digitalised in the half century since it’s original release) is the holy grail to Baxterites and students of the Exotica genre, showcasing all of the eclecticism and sensual orchestral effects that are Baxter’s remarkable trademark. The historic restoration of Space Escapade is complimented by an attractive special feature: a programme of extremely rare Les Baxter single A & B sides from the fifties; sweet and subtle gems never before re-issued in any context and digitalised here for the first time".

 

Tracklisting

 

 

 1  Shooting Star

 

 2  Moonscape

 

 3  Mr. Robot

 

 4  The City

 

 5  A Distant Star

 

 6  The Commuter

 

 7  Winds Of Sirius

 

 8  The Other Side Of The Moon

 

 9  Somewhere In Space

 

10  Earth Light

 

11  The Lady Is Blue

 

12  Saturday Night On Saturn

 

 

13  Cornflakes

 

14  Toy Tiger

 

15  Havana

 

16  The Trouble With Harry

 

17  Sinner Man

 

18  The Left Arm Of Buddha

 

19  The Clown On The Eiffel Tower

 

20  Melodia Loca (The Chilean Drive-You-Crazy Song)

 

21  Venezuela

 

22  Cherchez La Femme

 

23  Rush Hour Romance

 

24  Designing Woman

 

25  Blue Echo

 

26  Ricordate Marcellino (Remember Marcellino)

 

27  La Panse (THe Little Flower)

 

28  The Lonely Whistler

 

29  Love Song from 'Houseboat'

 

30  Please Mr. Sun