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Exotica Events This Month in Los Angeles
Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. Find upcoming Exotica events in Los Angeles this month below.
Exotica Events This Month · Los Angeles
Sound profile
An upbeat, organic sound.
energy
30
danceability
30
valence
75
grit
10
organicness
85
commerciality
35
tempo
35
vocality
15
About Exotica
Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. The typical instrumentation centers on a lush blend of piano, vibraphone, and orchestral strings, which are frequently accented by unconventional percussion and environmental field recordings such as bird calls, jungle noises, or crashing ocean waves. Characterized by moderate to slow tempos and relaxed, syncopated rhythms, the mood is consistently dreamy, evocative, and highly theatrical. Semantically, it occupies a unique bridge between traditional easy listening and space age pop, distinguished primarily by its imitation of non-Western musical motifs within a highly polished, Western jazz-inflected orchestral structure.
Also known as: Exotic music, Tropical Lounge
Parent genre:Easy Listening
Exotica events in Los Angeles this month - FAQ
- What Exotica events are in Los Angeles this month?
- Mood tracks all Exotica events in Los Angeles this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
- Where can I find Exotica in Los Angeles this month?
- Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. Find every Exotica venue and event in Los Angeles this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Exotica music?
- Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. The typical instrumentation centers on a lush blend of piano, vibraphone, and orchestral strings, which are frequently accented by unconventional percussion and environmental field recordings such as bird calls, jungle noises, or crashing ocean waves. Characterized by moderate to slow tempos and rel…
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