Les Baxter
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
Space Escapade
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
A Selection of Mid-Fifties Single A & B Sides
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
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