Richard Hayman And His Orchestra – Voodoo! Vinyl LP

• Artist: Richard Hayman And His Orchestra
  
• Album: Voodoo!
  
• Year: 1959
  
• Media: Vinyl
  
• Preloved
  
• Media Condition: Very Good+
  
• Sleeve Condition: Very Good+

Step into the mysterious and hypnotic world of mid-century Exotica with Richard Hayman’s "Voodoo!". Originally released in 1959 on Mercury Records, this album is a definitive masterpiece of the "Space Age Pop" era. Hayman, a master orchestrator, blends lush symphonic arrangements with primitive rhythmic pulses to create a sonic landscape that is both eerie and enchanting.

From the pulsating drums of the title track to the haunting melodies of "Incantation" and "Danse Calinda," the album is a masterclass in atmospheric production. It features an array of exotic instruments, bird calls, and jungle sounds that transport the listener to a faraway tropical ritual. Unlike standard easy-listening records of the time, Voodoo! has an edgy, cinematic quality that has made it a cult favorite among collectors of Tiki culture, lounge music, and experimental pop.