Rare Exotica LP: SACRED IDOL - LES BAXTER VG+, Stereo
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Description
Sacred Idol Review
by Jason Ankeny
Composed for a film that ultimately went unreleased, Sacred Idol conjures a Latin American fantasia inspired by the legends of Aztec culture and spirituality. While not as otherworldly as some of Les Baxter's subsequent exotica classics, the album's dreamlike fusion of swirling orchestrations and native textures boasts the cinematic vibrancy specific to all of the composer's finest work. As is also typical of Baxter's most memorable efforts, the song titles say virtually everything that needs to be said: "Gardens of the Moon," "Temple of Gold" and "Pyramids of the Sun" are every bit as evocative and mysterious as advertised, so whatever the destination, real or imagined, Baxter's albums are above all a journey to the center of the mind.
Tracklist
A1 Procession Of The Princes 5:28 A2 The Feathered Serpent 3:40 A3 Fruit Of Dreams 2:29 A4 Pool Of Love 2:06 A5 Aquaducts 3:19 A6 The Games 3:27 B1 Conquistadores 3:29 B2 Gardens Of The Moon 3:00 B3 Temple Of Gold 4:22 B4 Pyramid Of The Sun 2:30 B5 The High Priest Of The Aztecs 3:20 B6 Acapulco 3:43Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Credits
- Composed By, Score, Presenter – Les Baxter
- Orchestra – Les Baxter And His Orchestra*
- Producer – Voyle Gilmore
Notes
Subtitled: "strange and exotic music keyed to the mysterious legend of the feathered serpent of the Aztecs."From the motion picture "The Sacred idol". On Feb-11-22 at 10:36:55 PST, seller added the following information:
NOTE: I will be traveling from 2/12 until 2/21. Items sold during this time will be shipped starting on 2/22.
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