White Goddess - Frank Hunter And His Orchestra

White Goddess

White Goddess
Frank Hunter and His Orchestra
Kapp Records KS-3019
1959

From the back cover: Strange, Sultry and Seductive... fierce, fascinating and feverish – here are sounds to quicken the heart-beat; the tropical fantasy of a hidden world. A woman's voice calls, hypnotic and compelling; drums repeat the haunting command and the music weaves a spell of mystery.

Arranger/conductor Frank Hunter has composed eight of the selections in this album and has collected together some of the most unusual instruments ever recorded to produce a completely new and exotic musical sound. They include an Ondioline, an electronic instrument designed in France, which issues a strange, vibrato sound when the entire keyboard is shifted; a Bazimba – the only instrument of its kind – which, although it is unique, can best be identified with a mixture of the Marimba and the Xylophone, and an Alto Flute – a seldom heard instrument. Also on hand are Chromatic Bongo Drums, Chromatic Log Drums and Chinese Bells, on which melodies can by played, and a high soprano voice. Additional rhythm is provided by Gourds, Maraccas and Tambourines, and the ensemble is completed by a Marimba, a Xylophone, a Vibraphone and a String Bass. This amazing combination of instruments brings you music that is attractive and exciting, with unexpected rhythms that will compel your attention.

This is not mood music, but it is music with a difference – melodic music for good listening, popular music that may well find a place on the hit parade; music that you will want to listen to again and again.

Ritual Of The Torch
Poinciana
Strange Echoes
Jungle Drums (Canto Karabali)
Pulse
Lost Plateau
White Goddess
Temple Bells
Lost In The Stars
Zimbahi
Mist Of Gorongoza
Jungle Fantasy