This debut recording from IntoxiKA is essential to any Exotica collection and features mallet percussionist Thomas Mackay, world percussionist/ birdcall master Augie Lopaka Colon Jr., and the stellar bass guru Ernie Provencher. Together as Intoxika they weave seamlessly thru dub infused versions of classic Les Baxter compositions, with sweet atmospheric interpretations. Audiences are taken on a journey back to 1950’s era Oahu, Hawaii when tiki ruled the airwaves and tiki bars were the rage! IntoxiKA is reigniting exotica and bringing it into the present. danceable yet familiar....best served with a mai tai. This debut full-length album recording features six compositions... exotica classics like "Taboo" and "Primitiva" along with well-known island standard "Hanalei Moon". You might even here a hint of "Quiet Village" ..... NEO EXOTICA..
Full-color single pocket CD sleeve
Track Listing
1. Taboo - 9:27
2. Hanalei Moon - 3:56
3. Simulua - 6:05
4. Gold Lame' - 7:11
5. Poinciana - 3:58
6. Primitiva - 5:42
Mixed and Engineered by Kona Askari
Mastered by Kona Askari and Matthew Honda
Produced by Kona Askari and IntoxiKA
Recorded and tracked at Black Pearl Studios .. Oahu, Hawaii ..
Members:
Thomas Mackay, Malllet Percussionist. performing Exclusive on the Malletkat from Alternate mode, and Malletech custom mallets also live looping and effect... Laptop sounds via MainStage Augie Lopaka Colon Jr. : Percussion, Acoustic and Electronic Triggering, Korg Wave drum and vocalizations aka birdcalls and other animal sounds
Ernie Provencher: 6 string upright electric bass, with effects
Product Code: INTDUAJV2